Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Obsessed with Amber


A girl can never have too much amber. This girl can't anyway.

So, for a flourish of fall around the house, I pulled out nearly every piece of amber glassware I own. And the amber-colored vintage jewelry, amber-beaded tassels and garland and amber-toned ornaments. Then, I threw together a dining room decor full of warm fall color and sparkle. 

To add polish and cohesiveness, I called into service my vintage beveled mirrors and, finally, sprinkled the room generously with satin fabric pumpkins and turkey feathers. A simple recipe for an autumn feel.


Front and center on the buffet, I stacked vintage cake stands and topped them with an upside-down small amber bowl that forms a pedestal for a larger right-side-up carnival glass bowl. I embellished the centerpiece with vintage brooches, beaded tassels, garland and satin pumpkins. Can't you almost smell apples and cinnamon, pumpkin spice, caramel and perhaps a hint of dried leaves?


What a nice warm glow . . . a vintage Fostoria juice glass forms the pedestal for a pretty pumpkin.


The vintage mirrors add special sparkle and interest under the room's arrangements. Love the etched detail on this mirror.




Flanking either side of the buffet's cake stand tower are arrangements of amber-colored goblets, more satin pumpkins and beautiful iridescent feathers courtesy of our flock of backyard wild turkeys.




On the dining room window seat, which catches the southern sun, I positioned a beautiful amber-colored, mirrored-glass mosaic bowl on top of another amber cake stand and filled the bowl with small pumpkins and gourds. The mosaic mirror glass dances in the sunlight, throwing bits of light around the room, changing character and intensity as the day goes on. The cake stand is embellished with amber-beaded garland and positioned on another vintage mirror with beautiful etching.



A large satin pumpkin atop an art glass cake stand adorns the dining room table. Amber-colored fabric-and-bead ornaments on an oval vintage mirror round out the centerpiece.

And, finally, I wrapped the chandelier in evergreen and strung it with an amber prism garland to round out this sensuous fall decor.

But wait! There's more! When you look now, you'll get amber vignettes in the foyer and amber tableware in the kitchen awaiting Sunday guests.

Don't worry--I won't bore you with the rest of it. Not today, anyway.


Make it a great day!

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30 comments:

  1. DearHelenHartmanOctober 26, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    What gorgeous images. You are too clever with all the amber and fall themes and using vintage jewelry as decor is inspiring.

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  2. HI! I'm TabithaOctober 26, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    now that is marvelous
    hugs

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  3. Grandma Barb's This and ThatOctober 26, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Great displays. I love the satin pumpkins
    Barb

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  4. GenevaOctober 26, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    I love amber glass... and I'm just a tad envious of all the pretty pieces you have. You've done a great job with your displays! Thank you for sharing!

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  5. Shabby chic SandyOctober 27, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    I think amber glass looks beautiful with fall decorating. I love the amber garland on the cake stand. So pretty. Thanks for sharing!

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  6. Honey at 2805October 27, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    You amber is rich, beautiful and perfect for Fall. It's so rich and sparkling! The tiered stand if fantastic!

    Thank you for participating in Potpourri Friday. Many thanks!

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  7. Gayle Page-RobakOctober 27, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    I love your displays! Everything is so, so beautiful! TFS. I have joined your followers list and invite you to join my followers list; as well,I hope you will grab a blog button. Hugs, Gayle
    http://atastefultouch.blogspot.com

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  8. Rosemary@villabarnesOctober 27, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Amber is such a rich, and festive color. Beautiful vignettes.

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  9. Doll in the Looking GlassOctober 28, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    The satin pumpkins are so elegant -- extra shimmer mixed with all of the jewels. Love your display!

    Debra

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  10. Ivy and ElephantsOctober 29, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    I am all aglow from the warmth of your gorgeous amber vignettes. Love how the color and shimmer blend in with the seasonal decor.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  11. CosmoGirl CarlaOctober 29, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    You have some absolutely fabulous pieces. And I love how you grouped so many different types of items together to create beautiful vignettes. Very nice. Popped in via Savvy Seasons. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful weekend.

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  12. UnknownOctober 29, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Wow! I love your Autumn Amber! Georgous decorating. I am so glad I stopped over from Honey's Friday Potporri Party. Your blog is lovely.

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  13. Rose Garden MalevikOctober 29, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    What a wonderful Post :)
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  14. MaggieOctober 30, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    How beautiful! So stylish! So elegant!
    Love it all.

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  15. MaryOctober 30, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    What a lovely bejeweled display! Your cake pedestals are beautiful & stacked to perfection~

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  16. SoniaOctober 30, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Gorgeous side table vignette! Those fabric pumpkins are so beautiful and all that amber glass. Amber is perfect for fall and you photos prove that! Love all the old pins and vintage look! Fabulous!!
    Miss Bloomers

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  17. LizabethOctober 30, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Wow that's quite a collection! Love that soft fabric pumpkin too! Your amber prism garland is toally cool! Great pictures and ideas!

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  18. SnapOctober 30, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Autumn Bling! The amber is fabulous and perfect!

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  19. LynnOctober 30, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Just gorgeous, such a rich color! Love the cake stands/bowl and the garland on the chandelier is beautiful:@)

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  20. DinaOctober 31, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Wow! great colors!!
    Anne, I just awarded you with the "Liebster Blog" award. Here you can red the rest: http://dinas-madteaparties.blogspot.com/2011/10/happily-awarded.html

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  21. NEEDLEWINGSOctober 31, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    OH so rich and lovely! Amber is just gorgeous! My birthstone is topaz and of course mums in golden ambers are my favorites too!!!

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  22. Cindy AdkinsNovember 1, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    I love all your photos! So warm and rich looking! Thanks for sharing.
    Cindy

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  23. Bunny JeanNovember 1, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Hi Ann, I loved all the amber decor that you shared with us at the bunny Hop.

    In fact I loved it so much that you are being featured this afternoon at the Bunny Hop Party. You can see the post at 4:00 PT.

    xoxo Bunny Jean
    Wednesday's Bunny Hop Party!

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  24. Cottage and BroomeNovember 2, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Love all your amber it is a wonderful collection! Laura - Cottage and Broome

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  25. Debra@CommonGroundNovember 2, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous, I'll be featuring this post on VIF, Thursday afternoon. Thanks so much for linking up with the party! xo

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  26. AnonymousNovember 2, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    W O W ! you are wonderful! just 'found' you today!!!!

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  27. Courtney ~ French Country CottageNovember 2, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    Just darling! Thank you for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday!!! :)

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  28. JoyNovember 13, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    Ann I love your gorgeous bits and pieces !!
    Amber has this special power over me as well .. that golden glow is so soothing : )
    Your Autumn decorations mixed in with your other treasures are simply BEAUTIFUL !
    Joy : )

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  29. WhisperWood CottageJuly 30, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    The amber is stunning! Perfect for fall! Thanks for linking up to The "Autumn Décor" Talent Scouting Party at WhisperWood Cottage!

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  30. The TablescaperJuly 30, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    Love all of the copper and jewel tones!

    - The Tablescaper

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