Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Late Summer Sideboard...

Now that it's the middle of August it was time to change up my Hallway Sideboard. I'm bringing in the colors of Nature's late Summer palette, in exchange for my little wheelbarrow full of garden produce. Golds and muted colors of late Summer are evident in the dried hydrangeas, breadboards, basket, and the little English Cottage tray. 





I've been collecting these rattan lunch hampers for the last several years. I've stacked them on an old white bench to add some height and balance to this long stretch of wall.



We hung this old window a couple of years ago, and I've enjoyed having it as a backdrop for my other wall decor. I love the look of layering vintage pieces, especially mirrors and prints. I found this great Sunflower botanical print last year at Robin's Vintage Suitcase.








My white antique French Ironstone tureen has been pretty much a staple here, finding it's way into whatever season it might be.



The little paper mache tray fit right in to the back of the hamper filled with old china.



Some dried hydrangeas with just a hint of lavender and green are sitting inside this old pottery canister. Anyone know what language this is and what it says?










This pedestal is Staffordshire, entitled "The Meet".










This other little pedestal plate is Johnson Brothers.


The big breadboard is from Antique Farmhouse
 and the smaller ones are vintage.



I think this ought to hold me until September. 
That's when the pumpkins come out...



...and for those of you that think I put things together like a breeze...
this little display took me three days and several renditions before
I finally settled on this one.
what can I say, the pumpkins were wanting to come out.



50 comments:

  1. Debra,
    Gorgeous vignette, dear friend!!!
    Love the vintage Sunflower print from Robins!!!
    What's that I hear in the background???
    It's the Pumpkins, dear one. . .
    and they're calling you name! Ha!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  2. Oh I love it Debra!... that little cottage tray is gorgeous!... and so is everything else... your late~Summer sidebar is so pretty!... you know I take my cues from you, as to what Season it is officially!... my pumpkins are waiting to come out too... but I think September is a good time as well... you have such a knack with putting everything together and it always turned out stunning... xoxo Julie Marie (my squirrels are all going NUTS waiting to come out too, tee hee hee!)...

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  3. Debra, your just so good about changing things up. You inspire me.

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  4. This is so lovely, Debra...perfect for late summer! It has seemed like fall here for a few weeks...I am really fighting the urge to put out Chinese lanterns lol...

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  5. Love this Debra. So pretty and the colors perfect. Love all your wicker cases piled up. They are amazing.
    Kris

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  6. Debra, your late summer vignette is charming. I like your pedestal pieces and the vignette in the basket.

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  7. this is beautiful Debra...I thought I recognized that Johnson Brothers plate in the very first picture..it is a china I collect and use at Thanksgiving so my eye goes straight to it.do you have the whole set too?..your whole vignette is beautiful and I am pinning this for reference...
    Love, Mona

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  8. Hi Debra, I love the breadboards as a background to this loveliness. You tickled me with the three days as I have been monkeying with a gallery wall and as I measure nothing it is a hoot. blessings, olive

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  9. Debra, it is gorgeous! I love all the laying you have done and the baskets to the side are terrific. You have given me some great ideas. The vignette is perfect. Many thanks for sharing.
    Mary

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  10. your "vignettes" are worthy of a magazine spread! SO inspiring! love!

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  11. Your vignette is wonderful, Debra! I have bread boards on my list of things I would like to collect.

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  12. It's all so pretty. I love the bird under glass and al the picnic baskets lined up on the end. Beautiful:)

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  13. What a great 'layered' look-love it all! :)
    Susan

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  14. Love it, Debra! I love the cutting boards, I have several that I tried to style before my daughter's shower this past weekend. Like you, it took longer that just a few minutes, so I had to nix it for the shower. I love the wood patina and how it grounds the vignette.

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  15. Hi Debra! Oh, this is just beautiful! Every item you've added is just perfect. You could poke a paper bag with rocks on the side and make it pretty! :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  16. I love when you put together these assemblages! You do such a great job.
    Brenda

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  17. The display is very sweet! I'm also lovin that awesome basket stack right next to it! WOW! Do those nest?

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  18. Hi Debra, I am loving your late summer sideboard; all of the elements are beautiful! This time of year makes me antsy too, for the pumpkins!!! But I am trying to hang on to the last of summer. XO, Pinky

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  19. I love your vignette, Debra and I truly love the sunflower canvas.

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  20. Debra- It is just gorgeous. I love the sideboard vignette...and the sunflower painting is just beautiful. Great job all the way around- xo Diana

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  21. Debra, this is a perfect transitional design!

    You are a master at this! It all looks so awesome!!!!!

    As for those pumpkins, you tell them to hang tight - but it is just too soon, oh my word it's summertime still! : - ) Tell them to behave or you will be making pumpkin pie outta them right NOW!

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  22. debra, you have such a talent for vignettes, and this post proves it:) lunch hamper--love that!

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  23. So so pretty Debra! You work magic with your vignettes! I am in love with your lunch hampers. What a fabulous collection!

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  24. Debra, this is so pretty! Love the mix of elements that you use in all of your vignettes! This is perfect for late summer!!!

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  25. It is gorgeous Debra! I am on the hunt for those cutting boards, and if I don't find one soon I got a phone call to make to my brother to make me one! Have a fabulous weekend! t.xoxo

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  26. beautiful, as always! ironstone is so timeless - i never tire of it. omg, it's almost fall already!!! i love the change of seasons, but where did this summer go? every year, faster + faster they pass...

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  27. I love the palette you've chosen and the sea of textures, it looks fabulous!
    Jenna

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  28. Love this Debra! My faves are the botanical print layered over the window and your collection of wicket suitcases. I love them in mass like that!

    ♥Linsey

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  29. Love all the pieces that went into creating this Sideboard! Looks great! Come link up to centerpiece Wednesday and share this post with my readers! http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/2013/08/centerpiece-wednesday-88.html
    Karin

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  30. Beautiful transition pieces and colors-perfect for this time of the year!
    Jemma

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  31. I came to your website from the Ella Claire link party. I love your sideboard arrangement! It includes beautiful, soft colors and different textures. You did a great job. I understand about taking several days. Sometimes something is just not right but it takes some time to really define what it is and how to fix it. I'm going to sign up for email updates for your blog.

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  32. I forgot to add that I love the way you layer the display starting with the old window and burlap runner. Really wonderful ideas with which I am going to experiment to see if I can make something beautiful too!

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  33. Debra, the two transfer ware pedestal plates are just beautiful and perfect for late summer. I can see that they may hang around when the pumpkins arrive. I hear you about this arrangement taking three days. Sometimes,it takes me longer. :) And for creative crafty projects, let's not even think about how long they take. I am amazed when someone says that just took one hour!

    Judith

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  34. I love the vignette. It makes me want to change things up a bit around here!

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  35. Beautiful Debra! I love the sunflower botanical print:).Thank you for linking up! Happy to feature you at The Inspiration Gallery on Saturday! Have a fantastic night,
    Jen-City Farmhouse

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  36. Your ironstone soup tureen looks so good with everything!
    I enjoy your blog. Please come on over and check out my new blog at http://gigipinkglitter.blogspot.com

    Thanks,
    Tammy

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  37. Looks great! Everything is beautiful!Stop by my Friday's Five Features and link up this post (and others)! http://diy-vintage-chic.blogspot.com/2013/08/fridays-five-features-no-4.html

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  38. Debra, I too have been antsy to pull my pumpkins out. Holding off till Sept. Sometimes it takes time to create a masterpiece. lol! It really is beautiful. Love the collection of rattan baskets and the tray and plates in the hamper. Perfect colors for Summer's end! I'm keeping out my sunflowers and watermelons for now. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  39. Beautiful vignette! The green hydrangeas are absolutely perfect for late summer - you've inspired me to find some for my own home :)

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  40. They say imitation is the greatest form of flattery. I think I'm going to imitate this. I love the combination you used. This is just beautiful!!

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  41. Hi Debra I am from Slovakia,you asking what language it is on your jar, it is Slovak language and means tea :DD I am quite surprise where it revealed in your home :DD lovely blog ,love Erika

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  42. Hi Debra, I'm loving your sideboard and that you used many items in ways I had not thought of. I'm now following you on G+ and Pinterest.

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  43. So very pretty Debra! Thanx for joining THT.

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  44. Love all the elements in this gorgeous vignette Debra

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  45. It does look lovely Debra. I love seeing the subtle transeasonal changes creeping in to everyone's decorating at this time of year. While you are preparing for fall we are welcoming spring in my part of the world.

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  46. Just popping back to let you know that I'm featuring this lovely sideboard at my Shabbilicious Friday link party today Debra.

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  47. It's so pretty. You certainly have a knack for decorating! Love the sunflower illustration.

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