Autumn in Pastels: Collected and Handmade Home Tour

Happy Thursday, Friends and welcome to the Bloggers Best Fall Home Tour hosted by sweet Kelly at The Tattered Pew! Since I've had the pleasure of joining this talented group through several years, I try to mix things up a bit each season. This autumn I'm highlighting my handmade decor and vintage collections in soft shades of pastels...

If you are heading over after visiting Jen at tatertots & jello, welcome! I am always inspired by her charming home decor--aren't you?

Here in Texas, we had a longer and hotter than usual summer. Weeks of 100+ temps kept me indoors most of the season, but I took advantage of the time to craft lots of velvet pumpkins. A few weeks ago, I shared my fall mantel featuring the handmade lovelies and vintage milk glass.

Over the mantel is a lacy basket sign that I crafted from a vintage runner and a round placemat I scored from Target's dollar spot several years ago. I added a sprig of fresh lamb's ear from my garden--I love using the soft silvery leaves in my autumn decor.

 

Most of my vintage furniture has been lovingly upcycled from castaway finds. I love decorating with vintage pieces from my thrifted collections and handmade accents. 

I mixed an assortment of handmade velvet and DIY succulent pumpkins to create a pastel hued centerpiece. 

Here's a view of the dining room and...

...here you can see my simple yet elegant fall tablescape styled with cherished vintage dishes. 

Just to the left near my front door, is the stack of vintage luggage that doubles as storage. My favorite is the 1950's Samsonite Bermuda green set that I scored for $4! 

Like many of my vintage finds, I scored the suitcases and antique child's chair at yard sales. The classic Brother Lawrence book was a thrift store find. 

Let's move on to the living room. You can read more about my thrifted furnishings, here.

I bought these pretty pumpkin pillow covers during Amazon's Prime Day sale. 

You can look here to create handmade candles from leftover remnants. By the way, have you met my handsome head vase, Leonardo? 

You can find the tutorial for making this lace and mini velvet pumpkin wreath, here.

You've probably noticed that I adore vintage books! 

I scored this vintage sewing basket for $5 at a yard sale.

Check out this easy tip for stenciling pillows, here. 

Need to transform an "ugly duckling" dresser? 

This pressed leaf art is a unique way to preserve and display autumn foliage. (Gathered in Colorado last fall--not Texas!)

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My vintage transferware plate gallery is a readers' favorite among fellow dishaholics! 

Another lovely pillow cover scored on Prime Day.

Nothing cozies up a space like the warm glow of candle light! 

Happy Fall, y'all! Thanks for stopping by--next on the hop is Cindy from County Road 407. You're going to love her cozy farmhouse!

Bloggers' Best Fall Home Tours

This week I am joining some of my blogging friends for the Bloggers’ Best Fall Home Tours. Thirty talented and creative women will be opening their homes up for you to tour all week long. You can visit each Fall home tour by clicking the links below.

Monday's Tours

The Tattered Pew // StoneGable // My Wee Abode

She Gave It a Go // Cottage In the Mitten // Simply2Moms

Tuesday's Tours

Midwest Life and Style // Willow Bloom Home Blog // Bricks n' Blooms

Cottage On Bunker Hill // Peacock Ridge Farm // Open Doors Open Hearts

Wednesday's Tours

White Lilac Farmhouse // The Ponds Farmhouse // Eleanor Rose Home

Amy Sadler Designs // Shiplap and Shells // White Arrows Home

Thursday's Tours

My Thrift Store Addiction // County Road 407 // Thistle Key Lane

Cloches and Lavender // My Family Thyme // tatertots & jello

Friday's Tours

Le Cultivateur // Southern Home and Hospitality // DIY Beautify

WM Design House // A Life Unfolding // Dabbling and Decorating