Vignette Creating 101

Today I am joining 24 very creative bloggers for a some fall vignettes 101. I know many of you think of fall vignettes being filled with lots of glittery pumpkins, real pumpkins, pretty fall leaves, etc., but mine is a bit different.

Mine is all about texture and layering because fall means shorter days and cooler weather so just like we layer ourselves for the cold I like to add textures and warm layers in my home. Here are the items I used and I will share how I put all this together.

First we start with the plain chest except I left the lamp there since it is a bit hard to move.

First, let's clean the surface. We don't want to see dust and grime now do we?

So we have a lamp made from demijohn bottle and a wicker wrapped demijohn. Don't want to stop here.

I added some dried hydrangeas to the bottle which adds more texture and height and I love using stacks of books.

On top of the books I placed one of my collected magnifying glasses which ads another layer and it looks better than just a plain book.

So now it looks like this. I could stop here. Rule of thumb is to use odd numbers and I have three here since the stack of books counts as one, but you know I'm not stopping here so let's move on.

Instead of the plain wall I added this fabulous vintage Hungarian bread board that I purchased at the Country Living fair.

Now we have this and I could stop, but not yet. Now, hold on folks. This is a lesson on how to create a fall vignette. :)

The couple from Germany selling these said the shape of the handle and the added initials make this one really old. I'm telling ya it is falling apart, but Mr. Savvy is going to add a little wood glue to it so it will stay together.

I added an old marmalade jar, also from the Country Living fair and stuck a little white boo pumpkin on top, just because. Then I placed this faux grape vine across the bread board and the books for more texture and layering.

Now, I'm finished.

Here it is all cozy at night.

I am not a professional, but hope this helps out anyone challenged in creating vignettes.
Now get out there and create!

Be sure to check out all the other fabulously talented bloggers.

 Friday Nov 8 Back Porch Musings
On Sutton Place
Sophia's 
Chateau  Chic
Confessions of a Plate Addict
Saturday Nov 9
Cedar Hill Farmhouse
Town and Country Living
A Stroll thru Life
Mom 4 Real
Setting for Four
Sunday Nov 10
Savvy Southern Style
Hymns & Verses
Lilacs & Longhorns
Marty's Musings
White Lace Cottage
Monday Nov 11
Stone Gable
The Everyday Home
Our Southern Home
At the Picket Fence
My Soulful Home
Tuesday Nov 12
Top This Top That
Inspiration for Moms
All Things Heart and Home
Domestically Speaking
Botanic Bleu

Hope y'all have a super week!