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September 20, 2016 · 48 Comments

French Fall Home Tour with Purple and Green (No Orange Allowed)

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Welcome to my fall French home tour, with beautiful purple and green flowers.

French Fall Home Tour with Purple and Green large purple 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?

Jamie standing in the front doorway with purple flowers and white pumpkins.
There are crocks beside the white pumpkins.

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 in my home.

 French limestone mantel, neutral decor, heirloom pumpkins, seeded eucalyptus in the living room.
 French chairs, neutral decor, fall decorating.
A small black round table with a glass jar filled with greenery and pink berries, a vintage book, a white pumpkin.
An up close view of the white pumpkin by a mirror.
There are pumpkins on the mantel beside the eucalyptus.

I’ve been obsessing over this seeded eucalyptus this season. The soft green color is perfect with the white heirloom pumpkins. 

Seeded eucalyptus on the fireplace mantel.
There is a large wooden mirror on the fireplace mantel with wall sconces beside it.
Gold wall sconces on the wall.

I still have to fix this broken mirror but for now it adds character. 

 Purple and blue hydranageas in dough bowl.
Purple and blue hydrangeas in a wooden bowl.
There are wooden beads in the dough bowl beside the hydrangeas.

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.

Click in case you missed French country fall dining room.
Up close picture of a piece of the wooden chandelier.
The chandelier in the dining room.
A table setting with candles, hydrangeas, and a galvanized centerpiece.
 Ruffled placemat, purple and green fall decor.

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.

A beautiful fall table setting with hydrangeas and candles.
There is seeded eucalyptus on the table.

I added epsom salts to hold the pillar candles. 

A pink an white napkin wrapped in twine with some seeded eucalyptus.

I made a simple place card with a kraft tag, jute twine and a sprig of seeded eucalyptus. 

French linen tablecloth on the table.
Birds eye view of the table setting.

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!)

There are long matchsticks in a glass jar on the table.

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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.

Make sure to pin it for later!

French Country Fall Decor.

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  1. Darla from HeartWork Organizing says

    September 20, 2016 at 3:59 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      September 20, 2016 at 10:49 pm

      Thank you so much, Darla! My house does have good light, surprisingly with all the rain here lol.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  2. Shelley @ Calypso in the Country says

    September 20, 2016 at 6:08 am

    I love the colors you decorated with and your mantel is stunning! Shelley

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      September 20, 2016 at 10:52 pm

      Thanks so much, Shelley!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  3. Jenna says

    September 20, 2016 at 6:50 am

    Ok so all your fall stuff is really pretty, but YOU are just gorgeous standing there in your doorway!!!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      September 20, 2016 at 10:53 pm

      haha oh Jenna! My house doesn’t have shiplap so you should love it 😉
      Hugs, J.

      Reply
  4. Mary Vitullo says

    September 20, 2016 at 6:52 am

    Softer side of Fall – my kind of Fall decorating! Stunning! I look forward to Part 2.

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      September 20, 2016 at 10:54 pm

      Thanks so much, Mary!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  5. Shauna says

    September 20, 2016 at 8:13 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      September 20, 2016 at 10:55 pm

      haha so true! It’s really just a prelude to the main event 😉
      Hugs Jamie

      Reply
  6. Aaron says

    September 20, 2016 at 9:27 am

    Absolutely stunning! And the decorating is beautiful too! I love how you managed to make it feel like fall without the orange! Well done!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      September 20, 2016 at 10:56 pm

      Thanks so much 😉
      J. xo

      Reply
  7. Monica says

    September 20, 2016 at 12:19 pm

    Wow. How absolutely lovely your home is. I felt like a friend that came over for a visit.

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      September 27, 2016 at 10:48 pm

      Awww, that’s such a sweet comment, thank you.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  8. shawnna griffin says

    September 20, 2016 at 1:59 pm

    hey girl love the house! So cool!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      September 27, 2016 at 10:49 pm

      Thanks so much, Shawnna.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  9. Danielle says

    September 20, 2016 at 4:23 pm

    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

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    • Jamie says

      September 20, 2016 at 10:58 pm

      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

      Reply
  10. Kim says

    September 20, 2016 at 5:44 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      September 20, 2016 at 11:02 pm

      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

      Reply
  11. Katie says

    September 21, 2016 at 8:07 am

    Where are the chairs
    From?

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      September 27, 2016 at 10:46 pm

      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

      Reply
  12. Rachel Paxton says

    September 21, 2016 at 8:32 am

    Oh Jamie, YOU and your home are simply stunning!!! I am so glad you joined us this week… Those purple hydrangeas are amazing. xx

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      September 27, 2016 at 10:47 pm

      Thanks so much for having me, Rachel!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  13. Lauren says

    September 21, 2016 at 8:37 am

    GIRL! This entire tour just screamed, “I’m the next Heather Bullard.” Oh my gosh! You are your home are absolutely stunning, friend!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      September 27, 2016 at 10:45 pm

      Aww, thanks Lauren for your sweet comment.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  14. Jessica says

    September 21, 2016 at 9:49 pm

    Your touch of fall is stunning. I am in love with the colors and can I just add that you’re gorgeous!!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      September 27, 2016 at 10:45 pm

      Aww, you’re too sweet. Thank you so much.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  15. The Wicker House says

    September 22, 2016 at 8:34 am

    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

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      September 27, 2016 at 10:43 pm

      Thank you so much, Emily! You’ll have to contact me when you make here in the future!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  16. Nina Hendrick says

    September 22, 2016 at 3:57 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      September 27, 2016 at 10:43 pm

      Aww, thank you Nina!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  17. Laura @ Willow Street Interiors says

    September 23, 2016 at 9:29 am

    I loved your fall home tour, and I’m loving your color scheme! That table cloth is perfection! Great job!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      September 27, 2016 at 10:42 pm

      Thank you, Laura! I’m so glad I grabbed that tablecloth 😉
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  18. Catherine says

    September 23, 2016 at 10:44 am

    Lovely photos! The mirror over the mantel is gorgeous. Where did you purchase?

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      September 27, 2016 at 10:39 pm

      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

      Reply
  19. Heidi says

    September 23, 2016 at 11:26 am

    Very lovely! You have areal good eye for color and beauty!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      September 27, 2016 at 10:40 pm

      Thanks so much, Heidi.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  20. Jamie | anderson + grant says

    September 23, 2016 at 7:23 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      September 27, 2016 at 10:41 pm

      Aww, thanks Jamie! Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  21. Deb says

    September 2, 2017 at 8:34 am

    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!

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    • Jamie says

      September 2, 2017 at 11:15 am

      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

      Reply
  22. Norma Rolader says

    September 2, 2017 at 10:44 am

    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

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      September 2, 2017 at 11:15 am

      Thanks Norma! Have a great long weekend too!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  23. Lisa says

    September 6, 2017 at 4:29 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      September 24, 2017 at 10:24 pm

      Thanks so much, Lisa!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  24. Je says

    September 17, 2018 at 5:26 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      September 17, 2018 at 10:37 pm

      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

      Reply

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