Welcome to my fall French home tour, with beautiful purple and green flowers.
Before we begin this tour, I’d like to thank my friend Rachel from Maison de Pax for having me. I’ve known her for about three years now and we hang out at Haven each year. We are French lovers (wait, we love French things we are not lovers) anyway let’s move on.
Welcome to Vancouver (AKA the Wet Coast), it’s just stopped raining long enough for me to take some photos outside.
This is my new-to-me house (Sweet Little Bungalow) and this is its first fall tour probably ever. There is still plenty to do for curb appeal outside but I’ve added some mums, white pumpkins (I scoured the town and found odd ones here and there in little florist shops) and, of course, crocks (because I’m obsessed with crocks) holding florals that resemble vegetables. The salesperson at the garden centre I went to made sure to tell me not to eat them, they just resemble vegetables. Point taken although I was aware this wasn’t a grocery store.
(Side note: at the time this post was published, white pumpkins galore in every store. Of course.)
So let’s take a tour inside and I’ll show you how I decorated for fall without using any orange (because I’m not a fan) and instead chose purple and green, totally not fall colors or are they?
Welcome to the living room. The seating area by the window has a bit of a vaulted ceiling as you can tell. It’s a quaint little spot.
I’ve been obsessing over this seeded eucalyptus this season. The color is perfect with the heirloom pumpkins.
I still have to fix this broken mirror but for now it adds character.
The little corner by the window has purple/blue hydrangeas from my garden. I clipped them this summer for my kitchen details post.
Now let’s take you to the dining room where I’ve decorated my table with more purple hydrangea and a beautiful purple linen tablecloth I purchased in St. Emilion, France this year.
This is a tip that I stole from Heather Bullard from my trip to France, she used French yogurt jars to hold candles.
The French love their yogurt and most are sold in glass jars and it’s the best yogurt you’ll ever taste.
Anyway, I brought a bunch back (cleaned jars, not the yogurt) but I also found some French yogurt at my Whole Foods store.
I added epsom salts to hold the pillar candles.
I made a simple place card with a kraft tag, jute twine and a sprig of seeded eucalyptus.
The centrepiece is very simple with white pumpkins, hydrangeas and eucalyptus on two metal trays (so funny, I just realized that post was a competition between Rachel and I!)
Video:
Be sure to watch a short video on this year’s fall decor!
I hope you enjoyed this tour! be sure to visit my friends with their gorgeous fall tours.
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Maison de Pax | Nina Hendrick Design | Shades of Blue Interiors | Finding Silver Pennies | ZevyJoy
Tuesday
Bless’er House | A Burst of Beautiful | The Wicker House | So Much Better with Age
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Tres belle! Really pretty! You mentioned that it just stopped raining so you were able to pictures. Your whole house looks like it is bright and sunny all the time!
Thank you so much, Darla! My house does have good light, surprisingly with all the rain here lol.
Hugs, Jamie
I love the colors you decorated with and your mantel is stunning! Shelley
Thanks so much, Shelley!
Hugs, Jamie
Ok so all your fall stuff is really pretty, but YOU are just gorgeous standing there in your doorway!!!
haha oh Jenna! My house doesn’t have shiplap so you should love it 😉
Hugs, J.
Softer side of Fall – my kind of Fall decorating! Stunning! I look forward to Part 2.
Thanks so much, Mary!
Hugs, Jamie
So beautiful, Jamie! I’m not much of a fan of orange either. I think that’s why I usually decorate a bit for fall then look forward to Christmas decor. Although, you’ve shown it can be lovely without using traditional fall colours.
haha so true! It’s really just a prelude to the main event 😉
Hugs Jamie
Absolutely stunning! And the decorating is beautiful too! I love how you managed to make it feel like fall without the orange! Well done!
Thanks so much 😉
J. xo
Wow. How absolutely lovely your home is. I felt like a friend that came over for a visit.
Awww, that’s such a sweet comment, thank you.
Hugs, Jamie
hey girl love the house! So cool!
Thanks so much, Shawnna.
Hugs, Jamie
Jamie, your home is gorgeous. I LOVED the tour and all your white pumpkins and eucalyptus. I can’t seem to find white pumpkins here yet. Hopefully soon! Just stunning, my friend. xx
Thanks Danielle. Isn’t it annoying about the pumpkins? I couldn’t believe when I went to the store today and saw them everywhere…right after I posted. I hope you find some soon!
Hugs, Jamie
I am just in love with your dining room tablescape! Gorgeousness everywhere. Tres bien! Truth be told, I’m a little jealous that you’re wearing boots already – it’s still too warm here for that. I’m ready for those crisp September mornings, complete with crunchy grass!
Yes fall has definitely hit here. It’s still nice enough (when not raining) to not need a jacket.
Thanks for your sweet comment!
Hugs, Jamie
Where are the chairs
From?
HI Katie, I got them for a local store here. Sorry that’s not very helpful. I’ll do a shop the house type post soon.
Hugs, Jamie
Oh Jamie, YOU and your home are simply stunning!!! I am so glad you joined us this week… Those purple hydrangeas are amazing. xx
Thanks so much for having me, Rachel!
Hugs, Jamie
GIRL! This entire tour just screamed, “I’m the next Heather Bullard.” Oh my gosh! You are your home are absolutely stunning, friend!
Aww, thanks Lauren for your sweet comment.
Hugs, Jamie
Your touch of fall is stunning. I am in love with the colors and can I just add that you’re gorgeous!!
Aww, you’re too sweet. Thank you so much.
Hugs, Jamie
I didn’t realize you lived in Vancouver, That’s on my “places I want to visit” list 🙂 Your home looks absolutely stunning! And I love the new look of your blog.
Emily
Thank you so much, Emily! You’ll have to contact me when you make here in the future!
Hugs, Jamie
You are so lovely, Jamie, and your house is too! I LOVE the color combo, so pretty in your light and bright space! xx Nina
Aww, thank you Nina!
Hugs, Jamie
I loved your fall home tour, and I’m loving your color scheme! That table cloth is perfection! Great job!
Thank you, Laura! I’m so glad I grabbed that tablecloth 😉
Hugs, Jamie
Lovely photos! The mirror over the mantel is gorgeous. Where did you purchase?
That mirror is from a local shop 🙁 I love it too. Sorry that’s not very helpful. I’ll be doing a shop the house list soon.
Hugs, Jamie
Very lovely! You have areal good eye for color and beauty!
Thanks so much, Heidi.
Hugs, Jamie
I love your unique idea of using green and purple! Your house is beautifully decorated and I’ve got to agree with Jenna…..You look beautiful standing in the doorway!
Aww, thanks Jamie! Hugs, Jamie
Beautiful color palette for Fall.
One request, I know that the tight shots are beautiful aesthetically, but could you put in a few more full shots that give us an idea of how the whole table looks? It’s too beautiful not to see. Thanks!
Hi Deb, Thanks so much! I shared the whole dining room in another post that you can see here: https://somuchbetterwithage.com/2016/09/french-country-fall-dining-room/
Hugs, Jamie
Oh wow!! Love your decor, ideas and tips!!! I have just found you through the other ladies on the podcast! God bless and have a blessed weekend
Thanks Norma! Have a great long weekend too!
Hugs, Jamie
Gorgeous fall decor. I am not a fan of orange either so I really like the white and green pumpkins that you have so effectively displayed throughout your home. Thanks for sharing it with Share Your Style.
Thanks so much, Lisa!
Hugs, Jamie
Sweet Jamie, where did you get these precious gold single sconces in pic with the wood mirror. Perfectly lovely and I need sconces. Thanks Jenny
Hi Jenny,
I got them at an antique store. I love them with the mantel. Sorry I don’t have a link to give you!
Hugs, Jamie