Friday, September 22, 2017

Using Less Rather Than More

Last week one of my favorite decorating bloggers, Marty at
A Stroll Thru Life, challenged us to consider using less rather than more in our entrance area.

I was due a change and decided to take her up on her challenge.
My entry way is small and only accommodates a narrow table.  Right after moving in ten plus years ago, I repainted this area a deep red simply because I thought it set the mood and color theme for the rest of the house.  I still like it and don't anticipate changing it any time soon.
These abstract prints by Lin Leger introduce the colors I use throughout my house, and hang opposite the table in the foyer.
 This was my table arrangement for spring and summer and you will see that I didn't make a big change for fall.
In fact, I left the table runner because the gold with deep red stitching and edging is still perfect for fall.  I also left the tall arrangement on the left simply because I like it and it also is appropriate for the upcoming season.

 So, playing off the colors of the vase and lamp and items in the arrangement, I cleaned up the space by adding my beautiful bowl, made especially for me by California potter Susan Bass.  I wrote about her and my bowl HERE.  I absolutely love the colors that she masterfully created in this
one-of-a-kind piece.  You may also notice the fleur de lis she added to the side.
 
I added to the bowl an assortment of decorative balls that played off the ones in the floral arrangement,
then topped them off with a few faux pumpkins that are in a similar design.
 I like this combination for fall.
 And that is all the change I made.
I have to agree that using less rather than more was a good idea and exactly what I needed in the foyer.  So, thank you Marty for the challenge.
Do you also need to be challenged to do something fresh or different for the season change?
I would love to hear what you have done.

Linking to Celebrate and Decorate
Elizabeth "Libby" Day
Elizabeth "Libby" Day

Hello, My name is Libby. I enjoy reading good books, painting, blogging, spending time with friends and whatever my "Heart" leads me to do. Welcome to Beauty Without Within.

4 comments:

  1. I like your entry table both ways! The red on the walls is wonderful especially with the wood flooring. Just beautiful.

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  2. Warm and inviting... just like the rest of your beautifully appointed home!

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  3. I love the new look! I try not to have so many items on my decorator tables that they fight each other, but sure that I could probably have less. :o)) Happy weekend!

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  4. I'm not very good at less is more but that is a goal of mine. I love what you did.....

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