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