Fall in the Dinning Room

The change in season always makes me want to make changes in my home.  Sometimes I want to make BIG changes and other times just small changes that include seasonal decorations.  I have become partial to “the rustic with some shinny thrown in” look.  Burlap has become a favorite of mine.  Now don’t worry, I have not thrown out my glittery ways, I have combined the two.  If you look around mercury glass is everywhere.  You can now find very reasonably priced mercury glass replicas in just about any shape and size.  If you know me at all, I am happy with a good fake any day. I have been collecting this silvery goodness here and there over the years and now have my share of mercury glass.  I really wanted some large silvery/mercury glass acorns, but all I could find were way out of what I consider a “reasonable” price.  So why not make my own?

I purchased this assortment of acorns from Picture Perfect Interiors and then took a can of silver metallic spray paint and went to town.  Although, they look great just silver I was not satisfied.  I decided to add a bit more sparkle.

The best glitter out there is Martha Stewart brand.  It comes in a large color selection and is very fine.  My favorite color is white gold and I used it here on the tops of my acorns.  These fake mercury glass acorns will do just fine.

There is just something about the shinny silver and neutral colors that I just love.  I stayed away for the traditional oranges and golds that I normally use in my dining room in the Fall and chose to go with a very subtle color scheme (shocker for me, I know).

The grass bushes I purchased at Michael's some time ago on a whim not really sure how I would use them.  I wasn’t sure if this neutral Fall display was going to look as good in real life as it did in my mind.  But this has to be one of my favorite buffet displays ever.

My Burch bark pumpkins that I made a couples of years ago, go great with the silvery fake mercury glass acorns along with my fall harvest table runner as well.

Burlap, mercury glass, silvery acorns and no color have turn out to be just what I had in my mind for Fall in my dining room.

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Comments

[Cecilia]

I really, really like your rustic/shiny mix. Those acorns are fabulous! And I love mercury glass too...I buy when I find something reasonable...glad to see that the silver spray paint works. The glitter is a nice touch!

[Donna Wilkes]

I think what makes this so successful is the contrast in textures that you creatively used. The rough against the shiny, glittery silver is lovely!

Distressed Donna Down Home

[the cape on the corner]

i love what you did with those acorns!

[Liz]

The silver and glitter acorns are truly beautiful. What a great idea!
Liz

[Michele @ Better Organized Living]

I love how the acorns turned out. I am also really digging the silver look. I have been tempted to give this a try, but am afraid that once I start, everything in my home will be silver :)

Thanks for sharing this.

Michele @ Better Organized Living

[Deidre]

Just Gorgeous! What folly and flair they add to your table!

[JoAnn]

Awesome giant acorns!

[Meg]

I love the glitter! It makes it all look so elegant and fancy! And those birchwood pumpkins are awesome. I want some!

[Amie @ Pinkapotamus]

This is gorgeous! I love the rich look of the silver! Thanks so much for sharing with the Pink Hippo Party.. I am featuring this today! http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/2012/10/pink-hippo-party-99.html
xoxo
Amie @ Pinkapotamus

[Jill @ Create.Craft.Love.]

So pretty! I love glitter! Thanks for sharing at the Pomp Party! Hope to see you back next week!

[Jody]

Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful fall project on Simple & Sweet Fridays. I love how the acorns turned out, so pretty!!

Jody

[best ever net curtains]

I really like the glitter! It creates it all look so stylish and fancy! And those birchwood pumpkins are amazing. I want some!