It is the tenth of the month and that means it’s time for me to join my friends on Ten on the Tenth for another project. This time we have gotten together to share fall ideas. I chose to use the humble pumpkin, and build three vignettes around that idea. So without much fanfare, I am going to show you how to style a bookcase for fall three different ways.
You may recall that last time we shared posts on acts of kindness and I shared the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden. Make sure to scroll all the way down so you can see what my friends are up to this month.
The humble pumpkin in question was actually made of Styrofoam and very cheap. But it would just not do in this state so I gave it a quick makeover with paint – my solution for everything these days.
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The first vignette: a touch of brown
I used a bit of milk paint I had left over after I finished painting the wall. Yes, milk paint is so versatile. To contrast the blue I added lots of brown to the composition. Lots of pine cones and various other cones. I had bought a whole bag of them a few years ago.
The white and brown tin bucket was from the dollar store and covered in color. Naturally I painted over it to tone down all the colors.
The blue vase is actually a gift from my son. He knows I love candles and he gifted it to me. So what do I do with it? I fill it with potpourri.
By looking on top of this shelf we can see these items. You have probably seen them before especially the round clock makeover. But now that my wall is painted cloudy blue, they really stand out.
A few pine cones scattered here and there certainly add a fall atmosphere to the whole bookcase.
The second vignette: moody glass
I am such a recycler that I will keep bottles that are oddly shaped. If you are like me then you will immediately recognize one of the smaller bottles which was for soy sauce. The green ones most likely held olive oil. So this vignette centers around the beauty of the glass bottles.
Instead of removing the labels on all of the bottles I chose to keep some of them and paint them over with chalkboard paint.
I applied a few coats to cover and then went over them with a chalk. This helps to cure the surface. Now you are ready to write on them.
You can see another similar project here. The round plate in the background was also done in the same way. And of course the vignette is not complete without a soy candle.
The third vignette: bright and blue
This third one is really a variation of the first. The difference is that I’ve added more pumpkins. I’ve also placed a large pine cone inside the glass vase.
This little frame was a special gift from my dear friend Michelle of A Crafty Mix. She made a miniature painting of the Paranoid Pumpkin Man and sent it to me all the way from South Africa.
Michelle painted him in front of a stone building which is characteristic of the buildings in Greece. Needless to say it made the journey with me to the States.
The books were all covered with that cheap paper that is used to pack things. I wanted to give them an old feel with no color. Of course it helps that they are wrinkled.
And those are my three different ways to style a bookcase for fall. All you need is to look around your home and I know you will find things to inspire you to put together a great fall vignette. How much did I spend this time? Just a couple of dollars for those pumpkins. Of course I’m lucky my kids and Michelle give me nice gifts! “wink”
What do you use in your fall decorating?
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You definitely have a flair for putting vignettes together!! The painting your friend sent you is fabulous!! Such talent. I tried to choose a favorite grouping, but just couldn’t do that – they are all my favs!!
Thanks Patti, I only wish I had more space to style more vignettes. Maybe if I hid some of the books?
Mary, I’ve painted those same orange pumpkins! Love the idea of wrapping the books with packing paper. I love to style my bookcase for the seasons and holidays so thanks for the great ideas.
Those pumpkins are so slippery when painting. I had no idea. But once the paint was dry it stayed put! And everyone has packing paper!
Wow! You are so creative. It would be hard to pick a favorite. Thanks for the inspiration… I definitely need some.
Tammy if only I had a bigger house and more shelves!
You’ll have me looking at ordinary bottles differently. Your little painting of pumpkin man is adorable. I think that may have been the very first time I visited your blog. He was a cutie. What a sweet friend.
I love bottles Katie! The are so simple and yet have their own unique personality. And that pumpkin man is very special indeed!
I enjoyed seeing your different vignettes for fall! I love the idea of wrapping books in the wrinkled paper. I might have to borrow that one! I also like your blues. I’ve seen so much blue for fall this year, so this post is on point!
Ricki I am really missing the blue of Greece so my whole house is awash in blue now. It sort of crept up on me this love of blue.
All three are lovely ideas for making a fall vignette. I have a box full of different sizes and shapes of bottles in my craft room closet. Plus I have others around the house. Love the painting of the paranoid man. Those were fun post to see what he was up to next lol.
Linda take out your bottles and play with them. It is so much fun. I am threatening to have the whole bookcase full of them. Oh and I too miss that pumpkin man!
Mary, I love your arrangements and the way you’ve made use of all your crafty items. Those bottles are lovely…Happy Fall!!
Thanks Kim, I’m like you, use what you have around otherwise you are threatened with craft overload and no place to store them.
I like all 3 versions but my favorite is the one with the bottles. Great job!
I have a little lantern like yours (but white). Love the pine cone in it. Will be using your idea! Thanks for all the inspiration.
You are giving me mantel envy. I would love to use some of these ideas on the mantel in my new house. Unfortunately, I am still waiting for my brother the carpenter to get it installed. I have a big empty white brick wall! I also have a lovely painting that will go there. I hope he gets here before fall is over or I might have to start with a Christmas mantel!
Oh Mary, you took the painting with you when you moved <3 I've got the biggest smile on face right now and mascara streaks all the way down to my chin 😀 And I hardly ever wear makeup unless I need to go to a meeting with important banking people. They all think I'm nuts right now. You are one special lady. Thank you. I love all the ways you've styled your bookshelf. The top vignette against your cloudy sky wall looks stunning. Amazing how that color makes everything pop.
Love your vignettes. They are all perfectly styled. I like decorating with jars and bottles too. Vignettes make a home so cozy.
I too have painted a few pumpkins in my day! Love all the ways you styled the bookcase! Thanks so much for stopping by!!
Hugs,
Deb
Lots of great ideas with this post Mary! 😍 😍 😍
I can’t pick a favorite because I like them all! But I do like how the blue painted pumpkins pop and the painting of paranoid man – he’s a must for Fall 🙂
Lovely vignettes Mary! Mr. Pumpkin Man is a Fall icon and the soft blue pumpkins look amazing!
I actually like all three so it would be hard to chose a favorite. Good job on all of them. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
Very cute ideas! I love the painting of your pumpkin from your friend. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Wow, all are fantastic! You really do know how to put everything together in order to look beautiful. But I can not keep my eyes on the third one, I just love the brighter colors!
HI Mary! This is a feature on my blog for the Inspire Me Monday party! Thanks for joining the fun! The glass vignette is my favorite! laura in Colorado!
All great ideas, look lovely.
I love them all. Gotta get my pumpkin game on!!! 😮
I needed this today as I am trying to finish up decorating for fall. Thanks for linking it up!
Amazing what a little paint can do!
Pretty fall decor!
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Love fall and everything fall so I really like your decor.
Happy fall,
Kippi
All very attractive! And perfect for fall. I love doing vignettes too!
I love the ways you styled your bookcase. The paranoid pumpkin man is just too cute!!
I can always use some inspirational ideas, Im always at a loss, so your bookcase ideas are wonderful and being features on Friday Features this week.
Be sure to stop by and share again!
Have a great weekend!