Fall Centerpiece for a Foyer
Still Soaking Up the Florida Sunshine 😎☀️
In the meantime, here’s a post from a couple of years ago that’s still just as relevant today.
Last week I shared how Carrie and Rachel worked their magic on my bookcase… but guess what? That wasn’t the only project they touched. They also gave my foyer a seasonal lift with a new arrangement—complete with a fall-inspired centerpiece.
I’ve had my eye out for a taller cabinet for the foyer—something with a little more presence. But until that happens, I’m making the most of what I have. Right now, that means a smaller table dressed up with fall textures and colors.
Fall Centerpiece
Rachel grabbed a large wooden bowl and filled it with a couple of well-loved pumpkins—leftovers from last year (or maybe even the year before). Nothing new was purchased; the fall centerpiece came together simply by regrouping what I already had.
I even have a tutorial for the cream fabric pumpkin—and its unique twist is that it features a real pumpkin stem hot-glued on! You can find the tutorial for the fabric pumpkin [here], and if you’re curious about the process for creating the painted pumpkin stem, I’ve linked that below as well.
real pumpkin stem
Easy DIY Pumpkin
The pumpkin was easy to make and I used a jersey-like material that had a two-way stretch. Stretchy, thin material is easier to work with, but you can make ….
save those stems
How to Paint Dried Pumpkin Stems
Want to learn how to paint dried pumpkin stems? It’s easy! It only takes a little preparation, but you have to start months ahead of time)))…..
To add extra texture and a soft pop of color, Rachel clipped a few lime-green hydrangeas from the yard and tucked in a string of wooden beads. The garland came from Trendy Tree, and they still have several beautiful styles in stock—you can check them out here: [Wood Bead Garlands].
The smaller pumpkin is another leftover craft from years past—a simple Styrofoam pumpkin that I covered with fabric. Yep, I’ve got a tutorial for that one too!
inexpensive pumpkins
How to Cover Styrofoam Pumpkins with Fabric
Have you ever wanted to learn how to cover Styrofoam pumpkins with fabric? Well, it’s really easy! All you need is a foam pumpkin and some .. .
Candles
I’ve always loved candles and candlesticks! Usually, I stick to battery-operated candles and only light real ones if they’re in safe containers—like on the kitchen counter. But Rachel mentioned that colored candles are trending, so I picked up a few real ones for the fall centerpiece (don’t worry, I won’t be lighting them!). After years of only using ivory or white candles, it’s going to take some getting used to seeing pops of color again.
The Mirror
The mirror was “new”—well, not exactly new, but never used. I bought it several years ago, but it’s fairly heavy and I was too nervous to hang it myself. So, it’s been tucked away in a closet… just waiting for Rachel to show up. She simply leaned it against the wall—no heavy lifting (or worrying) required for now. Once I find the perfect permanent piece of furniture for the foyer, maybe then it will finally earn a spot on the wall.
What’s Next?
I’m secretly hoping that one day Rachel and Carrie will pop back in and work their magic on my home office—it could definitely use a little facelift!
