Fall Vintage Kitchen Decorating
Decorating for Fall this season has been so refreshing… I’ve really enjoyed sharing the house on my own terms, and at my own speed. I sure hope you’ve enjoyed the low key ideas I’ve been sharing! I’ve peppered the whole upper floor with seasonal touches, and so far, you’ve seen the living room & the dining room. Now, it’s time to give the kitchen a little attention. But first, I wanted to tell you that today, a few of my favorite bloggers are going to share how we mix vintage, and more modern decor in our homes!
I’d like to thank my blogging friend Holli for the fun event idea, FALL-ing for vintage and modern home decorating. You can visit Holli, who is an avid junque & vintage lover at her blog BeesNBurlap. Holli finds amazing goodies and I love how she styles her open shelves… I always want to reach in and pluck thing right off them!
Fall Vintage Kitchen Decorating
Welcome again to our cottage home, and our kitchen!
I’ve still got the farmhouse cart in the kitchen area. It’s got a faux concrete top, but I added a pallet wood topper for a change-up. Plus, I just love those worn white boards.
After adding the wood topper, I piled it up with my vintage copper collection. Well, some of it. I pick stuff up here and there, as I find it, and when it’s a great price.
I put my Angel Vine topiary in the big round copper pot.
I’m still so pleased I have managed to keep it alive. And Jimmy cared for it when I went to California last February. It’s probably more evocative of Spring… but it’s not going anywhere. If it makes it until January, I’ll have an anniversary party for it. And it’s little friend.
Copper is warm, lustrous and a perfect shade for Autumn. It’s a great element to add to your home to bring the colors of Fall indoors.
Scents can set a mood too. I suggest rich, decadent flavors, like Salted Pumpkin Popcorn. I don’t even have to light this… and my whole kitchen smells lickable!!
I’m keeping my Fall dishes at the ready, I think I’ve got a few more pieces I need to bring out for Thanksgiving and there is plenty of room to do so. These shelves are so handy. As is the cart being on wheels, it’s perfect for entertaining.
I used a vintage copper platter in between my crocks so I could safely stack them, then stuffed them with dried Eucalyptus. This is the same stuff I used fresh, for Summer. It dries beautifully.
The Number 3 from Portland is my favorite since it’s from Oregon.
My little bit-o-shiplap in the house is in my open cabinets. I did that myself and it was so easy! In fact, it didn’t even take a single nail. I just wanted a wee smattering and this was the perfect spot to do it!
DIY TUTORIAL – HOW TO INSTALL SHIPLAP WITHOUT NAILS
The tiny crock in the basket holds a few of my vintage rulers, a faux fern, faux pumpkin, a bundle of wheat and a thrift store owl.
The faux bittersweet was a very happy find at a local vintage market. We don’t have fresh here, and I’ve wanted some for years! Things like these make it easy to add seasonal flair and color, without another investment. I enjoy having select faux plants and garlands.
The Kitchen
Our kitchen is a U shape, and not the easiest to get photos of. Which… is why you rarely see it. Because I try to avoid being aggravated.
My kitchen regularly has a hearty blend of new & vintage decor. I prefer that balance. To me, vintage goods add unique interest to your home. Some may be heirlooms, handed down to you. Others may be found treasures.
The copper, the scales, the old candy jars… my copper ladle and colander. All are touches that bring me great joy. As does the stray vintage printers tray over by the fireplace.
There is a palpable warmth to the worn and pre-loved. A comfortable weight in its history.
My faucet and light fixture always look the most at home in the Fall… the deep, burnished copper tones work perfectly. I had to paint my light fixture to match the faucet, and I still love them both.
The GATHER sign was a gift from the Lolly Jane girls. You can find this and more, at Lolly Letters [here]. Wait until I share the new one I got… it spoke to me. Forcefully.
The copper canisters are a family heirloom. They were gifted to me by my Mother In Law. I will keep them for always.
Below would be my favorite shot of the whole kitchen.
Annnnd then I noticed the BBQ sauce on my scale.
In my defense, it blended in with the rust. It was cleaned immediately upon noticing, but… I just didn’t have time to run up and re-shoot. So you are getting the saucy version…
What can I say? Jim is a fantastic BBQ’er and I’ll take a little splattered BBQ sauce any day!
Now, you’re either thinking I’m a terrible housekeeper. Or, you’re hungry.
I think I’ll shush, and sign off here so I can share the other girls in today’s FALL-ing for Vintage and Modern Decor event. We can step down into the sun room next time, and take a better look at the apothecary cabinet.
Now, I’d like to share some fellow bloggers I know you are going to enjoy!!
Visit Kelly, at Kelly Elko [here]
Visit Melisa from The Inspired Room [here]
Visit Tammy at Tammy Damore [here]
Visit Natalie at My Vintage Porch [here]
Debbie says
In love with the fall feeling I get when I looked at your pictures today. I’m wanting to jump in now and do mine. Thank you for your inspiration.
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says
Oh fun!! Happy decorating 🙂 And Happy FALL!
jill says
These are really pretty photos! All the copper is beautiful with the white and I am not even a huge fan of copper…that being said I put my collection out in the fall because it is perfect then. Love your angel topiary, I think one would be a nice addition around here 🙂
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says
Hi Jill, thanks so much! I love using it, especially in the Fall. It makes a nice treat, for transitioning into Winter, which I don’t always look forward to.
Hope says
Love all the copper accents in the kitchen. Is such a great touch for Fall. Heck all year round. I had to really look hard to see that BBQ sauce and now I am craving BBQ. Thanks!! The pics of your kitchen looked great by the way.
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says
I know I’m so silly, but I couldn’t not spill the BBQ sauce beans 😉
Happy Fall!!
lisa parsons says
Love your blog. Please tell where you found those cute wood like squirrels. Thanks.
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says
Those are salt & pepper shakers and I got them at Ross 🙂
lisa parsons says
Can you please tell me where you found the pumpkin verbage wood sign? And the popcorn scented candle?
Thanks so much.
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says
Lisa I got the candle at Ross, they carry the brand often. I’ve gotten it in pipe tobacco for Austin too, they are very fragrant. The pumpkin sign is from Harper Grayce and you can find the link in Natalie’s post 🙂
Linda S. says
The copper is perfect….I never thought about using it for Fall decorating. Thank you for sharing!
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says
Thanks Linda, hopefully you pulls yours out and enjoy it, or come across some on your adventures.
Shannon says
The copper is perfect for fall! As usual, I love pretty much everything about this look you put together. Wonderful attention to detail!
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says
Happy Fall to you and yours Shannon 🙂
Jen @ Noting Grace says
Shannon! this is gorgeous! Love all the copper elements!
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says
Thanks so much Jen!!