(picture credits) left: live laugh rowe | center: pottery barn | right: live laugh rowe
I’m excited to say that all of my fall decorating is done — and I’m loving it! Have you started decorating for fall yet? I do tend to add and change things up throughout the season. There’s so much inspiration on-line, in magazines and in the stores. It’s hard not to, right? In seeing all of the the fabulous fall inspiration — I like to do some of it on a budget. Saving here and there and making that dollar stretch is necessary when you like to decorate and have options.
I thought I’d share some of my inexpensive tips and tricks that I used on a couple of my decorative pieces — which can be used as centerpieces or an addition to a seasonal piece. Inspired by Pottery Barn, but for much less. Are you ready? Let’s get to it!
Supplies:
large glass vase
medium sized grapevine wreaths
small fruits & vegetable or something seasonal
tealight candle holder (this depends on size of vase)
short or tall pillar candle
…..and scissors
I’ll give you a quick breakdown on the budget here — I had the glass vase on hand from my wedding, so there was no cost there. The pillar candle (Walmart) @ $3-4, grapevine wreaths (Micheal’s) @ .79 each, fall fruit and vegetable filler (Michael’s) $3.00 (with 40% off coupon), and tealight holder (another piece I had on-hand). So, all of this (for me) was under $10.00. That’s less than a bag of filler from Pottery Barn, which trust me — we all want, but you can find less expensive alternatives. Confession: Don’t get me wrong, I’ve bought many Pottery Barn fillers (and plenty of their decor) before; however, some things can be done for less. Anwyho, I kinda {love} Pottery Barn! Sometimes I buy them at the end of the season too. Yep, I’m tricky like that {giggle}.
So, we’re going to take one (or both) of those grapevine wreaths and dismantle them. Go ahead and unwind the vine that is wrapped around the wreath itself. Go ahead and cut through the grapevine on one side, as pictured. It’s basically going from grapevine wreath to a filler that we can manipulate to fit into our glass vases. How many grapevine wreaths you use will depend upon how full you want your vase to be and the size of the vase that you’ll be using.
Okay. My glass vase is larger, so I needed to raise my pillar candle up a bit. I placed a piece of a paper towel on the bottom (so there wasn’t any rattling and/or scratching) and placed my tealight holder on top of it, upside down. This will serve as the stand for my pillar candle. Note: If your vase is shorter or your candle is shorter, you may not need to do this. I then manipulate my grapevine wreath to wrap around the sides along the bottom. It will be a tight fit, but since we cut the grapevine wreath, you can twist and turn to your hearts content {wink}.
Now we’ll place the candle in the center. Mine is placed on top of the tealight holder.
Pour your harvest fruit and vegetables or filler of choice in —- and voila!
A fabulous piece to compliment your fall decorating plans!
I included a second picture of another one I did (on the right). The faux acorns were purchased at Walmart a couple years ago, but I {love} this one just as much! I also can’t wait to show you some of my new fall decor… so stay tuned! I hope you found some fall decorating inspiration. After all of this decorating fun, I think I’ll go treat myself to a Pumpkin Spice Latte!
I’ll be partying {here, here, here and here}.
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Kelly, these are gorgeous!! I`m totally inspired.
What a great idea to use the wreath as filler! I’ve never thought of that.
–Katie
And I like yours better! Awesome idea…
I agree – yours are better!
I never thought of breaking down a wreath — great idea!!! These look terrific!
These look gorgeous, Kelly! I don’t think I’ve ever seen mini grapevine wreaths before. Great find! Last year I used lentils as filler in mason jars but this looks so much better! Cozy and rustic
Oh yes, you must have a pumpkin spice latte after decorating for fall… pretty sure its a rule or something! Loving your vases!
Kelly,
These are so pretty! Hope you are well!
Take care,
Trish
Oooooooooo- Love this!!!! I’m so inspired! Thanks Kelly!!!!!
Pottery Barn is great for inspiration, but I can’t bring myself to spend so much $$ on things that will be used for such a short period of time. Love your versions!
These are absolutely beautiful! Your tutorial is excellent; and the pictures are great. Now I know what to do with the empty vases I have sitting around.
I made it! http://kai-ta-hetera.blogspot.com/2012/10/fall-vase-decor.html
I love your fall decorations! Thanks for the tips! =D
Cute, cute!!! Looks like it could be in a Pottery Barn catalog!
Thanks for sharing. xo
I always love stealing ideas from Pottery Barn! I’m going through their kids catalog right now in bed
Beautiful! And so easy! What a fun, quick projects.
What a unique idea, Kelly! I love how both the candles turned out, they look so beautiful.
Thanks for the inspiration!
Debbie
Brilliant! I love this and will have to copy it.
Excellent! I also did a PB inspired project! Yours turned out great- both of them! That’s a great idea to cut the wreath and use it as a filler! I never thought about doing that but it makes great sense!
LOVE this and am knocking off your knock off!
Gorg. Kelly just like your pictures. Lots of love, jen
Im Loving these and they’re so festive! Great job:)
Really nise project! I’ll try it
These look so pretty and stylish.
I love the acorns especially, Great idea to use the wreath as filler. Beautiful! Definitely my kind of fall style
I love it! Thanks for the tutorial.
Great idea! I love finding these great ideas, now I just need cool weather!
Love it! I always love a great PB knock off!
Leslie
House on the Way
Kelly, these are absolutely beautiful!!! I would love it if you shared this post on my very first “Inspiration Wednesday” link party!!!
Hope to see you there
Kristina
http://madaboutorganizing.blogspot.ca/2012/09/Inspiration-Wednesday-Link-Party.html
Yours turned out absolutely amazing. I’m totally in love. Pinning so I can tweak them for EVERY holiday!
Thanks so much, Marissa! I do that myself… I use pinecones and cranberries for Christmas
Happy crafting! xo
I’m hosting an It’s Fall Y’all ~ Linky Party. I would love for you to share this, and any other Fall projects you have! Hope to see you there
What a clever idea. It looks awesome. Definitely doing this one. Thank you so much for sharing your awesome work:)
Katie
http://www.funhomethings.com
Great knock off. Can’t get any better than matching those ideas from PB!
I love this Kellie! so easy…..even I could do it! haha
Thanks so much for linking up! I featured your post in my wrap up http://tidymom.net/2012/fall-decorating-craft-ideas/
Have a great rest of the weekend!
LOVE it!!! What a great knock off project!!! Just wanted to let you know you will be featured at this weeks party. The new link will be live Monday night at 8:30pm central time. Grab a featured button if you would like! http://www.nap-timecreations.com/2012/10/maple-cream-cheese-frosting-french.html
I love Pottery Barn and also love your idea!! I am always looking for new and creative ways to have the look in my own home without spending a whole paycheck!!
Great job and awesome blog!!