You will have to excuse this extra early posting for Metamorphasis Monday. We are leaving at o'dark-thirty in the morning for the NC Mountains to enjoy our State's Fall splendor.
I unloaded almost everything and pulling from my china stashes....I started creating layers of fall abundance....
English Churchill wildlife plates featuring pheasants and deer and turkeys, to name a few...
I love this majolica-style pitcher with the leaf design....(sorry for the blurred pic)
And speaking of pheasants....(I realized I must have a pheasant-fetish! Say that three times fast.)
... a beautiful pheasant pitcher takes center stage in front of the pheasant plate.
I love how the browns and golds and rusts are accented against the black of the cabinet.
This year's Fall theme throughout my home is "Rustic Elegance." For example, dried hydrangeas are paired with crystal, amber grape clusters.
Thanks to my dear friend, KD at Southern Whimsy, I was "encouraged" to buy the Spode breadbox you see here. I found this a few weeks back at TJMaxx marked for $149.99, and asked the manager if she would give me a discount and she gave me 30% off. Yoohoo!Isn't it exquisite? And what is on the top of the lid? You guessed it...a pheasant. :-)
I filled an amber-colored compote dish with acorns and a candle.
I just love these copper-colored, mercury glass acorns.
This cabinet just glows when all the candles are lit.
Hopefully by end of week after we get back from the mountains, I will be able to finish my breakfast room table and share that, as well.
To see more Before and After's on Met Monday...please visit Susan at
Between Naps on the Porch. You will be wonderfully inspired.
Until then....have a great Fall week everyone. ~Barb
OMG Barb! It's breathtakingly beautiful! I'm speechless. ☺ Diane
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous Met. Monday post. I am a fan of many of the same things you use here. The majolica, the phesant pitcher, the brown transferware, love it. I'm am mostly interested in your Spode bread box. The rabbit on the front of it is so cool.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Gorgeous transformation. We're at a different location on the Blue Ridge - I'll be waving towards the South. Enjoy your trip!
ReplyDeleteBArb, it is amazingly beautiful! I would love to see a pic with the flash just to get a better look at things! I love the spode, and there wasnt anything wrong with it and you asked for a discount and you got it??? WOW Have a great trip!
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You have filled up and displayed everything so beautifully in your hutch. I love the bread box! I'm so glad you got a discount! The pheasants are very pretty. I'm going to need some of those too I think. I'm going to be on the lookout. Thanks so much for sharing your gorgeous decor. I think the candelight makes it even more beautiful. Have a safe and fun trip!
ReplyDeleteThis is really beautiful. I am only a couple months into blogging and posts such as yours are really kicking some new life into me. Once my kids left home and we had moved to a place where we don't entertain much, I really stopped putting effort into decorating for the seasons. I've taken a 6 year, "I don't care much" break...and seeing pictures such as yours, I'm really inspired again and having such fun. I'm also shopping like a crazy woman:)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your trip!
Sue
LOVE it Barb!!! so festive and homey at the same time.. really lovely. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Barb! I love, love, love that breadbox. And the majolica pitcher is gorgeous. It really does look lovely in the candlelight. Hope you have a wonderful trip and bring back lots of pictures to share. Hugs, Kat
ReplyDeleteHi there! Enjoy NC and the magnificent colors! My son and daughter-in-law live in Atlanta and escape to NC as often as possible!
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous, Barb! I love that breadbox! I had no clue they'd give a discount at TJ Maxx if you ask! I know you will have fun in the mountains! I'm sure you'll come back with lots of apples and some great finds from Mast General Store! We miss you in the neighborhood!...hugs...Debbie
ReplyDeleteWow!!! So beautiful...before and after!!! I love the hutch all dressed for the season!!!
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning!!!
Enjoy!!!
XOXO
Cathy
Hey, Barb!
ReplyDeleteI think fall is one of the most beautiful seasons to decorate for, and your hutch is a prime example of why! It's absolutely gorgeous! (Of course, it's pretty darn beautiful in its everyday state, so how could it get anything but just more and more fantabulous!)
I was born in Winston Salem, and my parents live in New Bern, so I have a special place in my heart for all things NC. (I'm heading to New Bern in November for my annual R&R weekend with my little mama.) Enjoy your special weekend in the mountains there!
Grins!
Pamm
Barb, This is just gorgeous! I loved it in it's before state too. What a lovely piece of furniture and beautiful things to display. Your dishes are so very pretty, perfect for each season. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteEverything looks so pretty! Where did you find those large acorns? I have looked everywhere, with no luck. Hope you are enjoying your trip to the mountains.
ReplyDeleteHI Barb! I love your hutch! And look how glorious it looks now! Beautiful job.
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
I've seen the Churchill turkey plates, but not the pheasant or deer ones. I must do a search!
ReplyDeleteThey are wonderful. The whole hutch just says Fall. Sally
Oh, my goodness! I love your fall hutch re-do. I'm seriously lusting after that Spode bread box. What a lucky find!
ReplyDeleteBarb,
ReplyDeleteEverything looks just beautiful, perfect as usual.
Sandy
Your hutch is gorgeous! Great job for the season. I love the pics by candlelight, they really give a true autumn feeling.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your trip!
~Michelle
Oh so beautiful, i always love visiting your blog just to get a peek at your house!!!
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kate
Hi Barb, I am so glad to see you are still creating such eye candy. The breakfast hutch looks so warm and inviting. It looks like a wonderful boutique store's fall display. have a wonderful time in the mountains, Oh how I love it there. Miss you in the neighborhood, Hugs Kathysue
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous!!!! And I could kick myself that I didn't buy any of those copper mercury glass acorns from Marshall's. Boo hoo!!!
ReplyDeleteBarb, you did a wonderful job of bringing out your fall look in your hutch. Love your warm pieces and they all go together beautifully.
ReplyDeleteI do love the warm amber of candlelight especially in the fall.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you are back. I have missed What's on Your Wall Wednesdays. I hope you get Mr. Linky figured out.
ReplyDeleteBarb, this is just gorgeous. Every time you redo this beautiful hutch I always think it is the best. The candles do create such a fabulous glow and all of your dishes and accessories are just lovely. Can't wait to see more. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteLet's see...I'll take that china cabinet, all the china, and please throw in the beautiful Autumn decor! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThis turned out beautifully Barb! I love how it looks by candlelight!
ReplyDeleteHi Barb! I'm sorry I haven't been by in a while. I love your brown spode bread box!!! I got a blue and white one for Mother's Day last year...I still just love it.
ReplyDeleteYour fall decor is beautiful!
~Liz
Do you still do Tea Time Tuesday?
How did I miss this? My head has been in the clouds lately or actually in a sinus pressure haze! It looks fabulous Barb! Of course I knew it would once you got your creative hands on it! Love it!
ReplyDeleteEverything is just beautiful! I know you love looking at it!
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