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Late Autumn at the Cottage

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Late Autumn at the Cottage

Am I the only one who couldn’t part with their pumpkins just yet? I bet I’m not! I didn’t go overboard with the pumpkin purchasing for Fall, I did have a few pretty white pumpkins & baby boos that I wanted to put off saying goodbye to. I had gathered them all up and they ended up landing on the kitchen island. So I went with it and had some fun. 

Late Autumn Decorating at the Cottage

A reader had shared the cutest buffalo check runner that had a Fox on it, and of course I needed one! In my little town, I lucked out and found it at Ross. One of our only stores! I can’t believe they had it, because all the stores get different stuff. Anyhow, so I used my buffalo check Fox runner, and added a vintage crock in the center to kind of anchor everything. I’m using the same dried Eucalyptus from last year! Those stems just keep on giving.

Late Autumn Decorating at the Cottage

I piled on the pumpkins, and this whole island top took me about 5 minutes to decorate! Sometimes things just fall into place like that and I didn’t fight it or fuss with it. 

Oh, and the antlers are natural sheds – no Bambies were harmed to decorate.  

Late Autumn Decorating at the Cottage

Jim and I are working on project, and I leaned my vintage green screen up against the brick… well, it didn’t go unadorned for long. I added a wreath and kind of loved it. 

Late Autumn Decorating at the Cottage

Austin will be home for Thanksgiving, and though we will celebrate the big day at my sister in laws to accommodate my mother in law, I thought it would be nice to have a holiday table set here at home as well. 

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I don’t ever set a very formal table. I actually don’t have any formal dinnerware so there is that, but mostly we prefer a less fussy table at home.  

Late Autumn Decorating at the Cottage

I actually hadn’t planned on sharing this because it’s not really anything to terribly special, but I grabbed a few photos and figured maybe you’d like something simple. 

Late Autumn Decorating at the Cottage

I picked up the Turkey salad/bread plates at HomeGoods last year and I’m glad I got them out, even if we aren’t hosting. I love that you can go frugal and buy the smaller less expensive plates, and still get the look and feel of a set, while being able to add them to a simpler set or basics. 

Late Autumn Decorating at the Cottage

Are you hosting Thanksgiving at your house this year? Our first year we ever hosted Thanksgiving, we had 16 people attending! Boy was I nervous. In fact, I recall not even tasting the food at all. I was so busy playing hostess and making sure everyone else had what they needed and were enjoying themselves. It was a wonderful day! 

Late Autumn Decorating at the Cottage

Happy Autumn everyone. It’s the big breath before we dive into the busiest season of the year! And I dive head first into my holiday bins. I’m not sure exactly what the Christmas holiday will look like this year? I find that when I try too hard for a specific look, it does not work out well for me. haha. I do much better when I go with the flow.

So it’ll be a surprise to you & me when it’s all done and I share it.

Late Autumn Decorating at the Cottage

You can catch a glimpse of the living room, and you might notice I moved a few things in anticipation of putting the big tree up this year! I’m crossing my fingers it all works. My living room is very tiny and there aren’t many furniture configuration options. I am patiently living with furniture that is too large for the room, and was from a different house. It’s finally starting to show some wear and I think it’s days are numbered. Santa will be bringing us a new wall for the house, so it’s not on the list this year. Maybe in the Spring? (wink wink) 

PS: I wore my new glasses to take these photos and they seem pretty blurry to me? In fact I only used a few of them. I hope they look okay to you all! xo Shannon 

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Comments

  1. Terri says

    Wow… I am just seeing this post today …. Your Fall decor is just beautiful…. Its my favorite time of the year …. What a gorgeous table all ready for the Holiday … ( we will all meet at my daughters this year .. but my table is still alll decked out !! lolol) Thank you so much for sharing !!!! Happy Thanksgiving!!

  2. Jan Nesbitt says

    Shannon, I love the chargers on this table setting. They are the chippy white I am looking for. Where did you find these? Your look is amazing!

  3. Juanita Mille says

    Love the autumn/Thanksgiving feel to you cottage home…which BTW will easily glorify the coastal decor that I love! Thanks for sharing your inspiration, Shannon!

  4. Katarina - Sukhirugs.com says

    Wow, I’m speechless! Your Autumn decorations are breathtaking. There is the inevitable vintage vibe, beautiful Fall colors and modern elegance all mixed up to create something truly unique and wonderful. Tablespace and pumpkins are stunning (never give up pumpkins, they’re amazing). I could count all the things I love about your home until tomorrow and I would still lack the words. So, let’s just say that I’m head over hills for every inch of your gorgeous home! 🙂

  5. Lolly says

    Beautiful, beautiful table scape and pumpkin scape, and I’m not even a pastel kind of girl, but I love those creamy pumpkin colors and soft greens. I also love the fox with the top hat. My 17 year old grandson collects sly foxes (which is what I call him lol). Would you please share where you found such a great picture? I would love to give one like it to him when he graduates in May. Also love the fox table runner which I am going to look for at our Ross this weekend for myself.

  6. Laurie says

    Your home is looking GREAT! Loved the black and white buffalo print for fall. I have a similar runner (no fox on mine). Also loved your table scape.

  7. Robyn says

    Everything is beautiful, Shannon! I love the island top with the pumpkins. Perfect for fall. I guess I am not ready to give up pumkins yet either.

  8. Audrey says

    Hi, Love all the decorations and tablescapes you created! Wondering where you purchased the black iron system hanging in your kitchen? The one holding the dishtowel and other things? I love it.
    Thank you and happy Autumn!
    Audrey

  9. Megan says

    Love all of this!! Especially that gorgeous door leaning against that wall!! The eucalyptus, the antlers, the chandelier!! Girl, you have amazing taste and know how to get it done. Which sometimes is the hardest part? Imo lol Wish you could come to my house

  10. Lynn says

    Shannon, I absolutely LOVE your pumpkin collection! It looks so good with the crock and pop of copper.
    And I also LOVE LOVE LOVE your Thanksgiving table setting. It is SOOOOOO pretty! I want to copy it!
    You have such a lovely talent and way of making everything reflect such beauty. Thank you for sharing it.
    You make my day! 🙂

    • Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says

      I really liked how that spilled out too, I’ll be sad to remove it for Christmas decorating, but I love my job, and if I don’t start now, I’ll be sharing Christmas the day before. lol. I’m not fast. Thanks for popping in to the blog!

  12. Terri says

    First off let me just admit that I stared at that beautiful brick wall vignette for so long, my morning coffee actually got cold lol. I love the vintage crock and the minty green surrounded by all those creamy white pumpkins. Glad you were able to snag that fox runner. What a lucky find! Home Goods is my go to place. I love that I can find a few pieces that finish my tablescape without having to buy an entire set or spending too much. You continue to inspire me!

    • Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says

      Awe, Terri that makes me smile! I’m sure I’ll be using my crocks again this Christmas, I can’t resist. I was kind of surprised that I found that, they are so many stores and the merchandise varies greatly. I got so lucky, and it was 10 bucks! Just my kind of price. I am dying to get up to HomeGoods and check out the holiday goods. Perhaps this coming weekend if I get enough work done. It’s such a hectic time of year. Thank you for taking the time to comment, I so very mush appreciate it! xo Shan

  13. Pamela Burger says

    Shannon,
    When I receive an email from Fox Hollow Cottage it is like opening a gift. Thanks for your postings, I love your style.

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