Autumn on a Tray

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I'm feeling a crispness in the air. The apple trees are are loaded with fruit, the pumpkins have turned a beautiful orange, and the trees are showing their gorgeous red, orange, and yellow hues.  Yes, it's Autumn and it's time to bring some of that beauty indoors.  

Welcome to the Autumn on a Tray Blog Tour hosted by Katherine at Katherine's Corner.  She's gathered a group of bloggers to share how to decorate a tray for Autumn and the results are amazing.  If you're coming from Sandra @ Dinner at 8, welcome to the Cottage!  
 
I created my tray with things I have around the house.  Let's get started, shall we?
I started with a teak tray and this fabulous bird I found last year on sale.  
Clearly the tray has seen better days, but that won't matter once I'm done decorating.
I added my enamel coffee pot, a yard sale find, filled with hydrangeas.
At the other end of the tray, I added a pewter candlestick for a little balance.  
A small pumpkin was placed in front of the bird and coffee pot.
Now that the four main elements were in place, it was time to 'fill-in' the tray.  I started with some faux flowers around the candlestick.
They spread out around the bird as well.  A few more were added to the side of the coffee pot.
The apple/berries were from a wreath that was taken apart last year and a few pinecones were added to fill-in some space.
Another pinecone was added to the front, near the candlestick, and the tray had everything it needed.
The candle was lit and the tray was complete.  
Perfect for a cozy Autumn day.

Thank you so much for joining me.  I'm the last stop on the tour, but if you missed anything, swing over to Katherine @ Katherine's Corner.  
Happy Decorating!

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  1. SandraOctober 11, 2022 at 11:06 AM

    Elegantly styled! I love the warm colors you used and that cute pheasant!
    Thanks for mentioning my blog at the beginning of your post, but please correct the name to "Dinner at Eight".

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    1. AnnOctober 11, 2022 at 11:12 AM

      Thank you, Sandra. The pheasant was a real find last year. Sorry about the blog name. That was how Katherine listed it.

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  2. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasOctober 11, 2022 at 11:07 AM

    Good Morning!!!
    Love the bright colors of the pretty flowers that you used to style your lovely Autumn Tray!!! And I adore that sweet coffee pot!! The bird is perfect and the teak tray itself is a treasure!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
    Stay safe, healthy and happy and enjoy the Tour!!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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    1. AnnOctober 11, 2022 at 11:14 AM

      Thank you, Debbie. You know how I love my yard sale finds!

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  3. Denise/My Home of All SeasonsOctober 11, 2022 at 12:39 PM

    Love this Ann. So many gorgeous colors and the turquoise candle is such a fun addition! What a gorgeous burst of fall you've put together! Thanks for the inspiration. Have a great day!

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    1. AnnOctober 12, 2022 at 8:08 AM

      Thank you, Denise. I have lots of inspiration from Mother Nature around here!

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  4. My thrift store addictionOctober 11, 2022 at 1:52 PM

    Hi Ann, Love the charming coffee pot and candle stick tucked in all the pretty flowers--you've captured the essence of fall color!

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    1. AnnOctober 12, 2022 at 8:10 AM

      They are two of my more recent finds and I just knew they'd be perfect for this project.

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  5. PamOctober 11, 2022 at 2:59 PM

    This is beautiful! I love the bird, and those colors! I always love purple in a fall centerpiece.

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    1. AnnOctober 12, 2022 at 8:12 AM

      I love purple in fall too. I think it brings a whole new richness to the colors of Fall.

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  6. JennyOctober 11, 2022 at 3:29 PM

    Color! Texture! A Colonial feel by way of the pewter candle stick...I LOVE IT! This screams 'very, very autumn' to me :) Warmly, Jenny from Not Entirely Average

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    1. AnnOctober 12, 2022 at 8:13 AM

      Thank you so much, Jenny. I guess my New England roots are showing!

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  7. cloches and lavenderOctober 11, 2022 at 4:06 PM

    Pretty tray and love the candle stick and the colors of the flowers. Pinned!

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    1. AnnOctober 12, 2022 at 8:18 AM

      Thank you, Cindy. The candlestick is actually one of a pair - a dollar yard sale find, and the flowers I've had for several years. I appreciate the pin.

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  8. mjmaterazoOctober 11, 2022 at 4:24 PM

    Nice to meet you through this blog tour Ann. I love your pretty tray and the bird is wonderful. I have a vintage enamel coffee pot too & love how you styled it with dried hydrangeas. Perfect for this time of year. It's fun hopping with you. XO- MaryJo @ masterpiecesofmylife.com

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    1. AnnOctober 12, 2022 at 8:20 AM

      Nice to meet you too, MaryJo. The enamel pot is a favorite that contained Queen Anne's Lace over the summer. Soon it will be time to fill it for Christmas

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  9. Life as a LEO WifeOctober 11, 2022 at 6:45 PM

    Lovely tray Ann! I love the pewter candlestick and the hydrangeas. The little bird is perfect for fall! Pinned & have already been following you on FB & IG. It's great touring with you!

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    1. AnnOctober 12, 2022 at 8:22 AM

      Great touring with you too, Niki. When I found the bird last year over Thanksgiving weekend I just knew he had a future in Fall decorating!

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  10. AnonymousOctober 11, 2022 at 9:43 PM

    I love a garage sale find(s)! Pretty Tray Ann! Fun tour

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    1. AnnOctober 12, 2022 at 8:23 AM

      So do I! My house is decorated almost entirely with them!

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  11. Meagan TrentoOctober 11, 2022 at 9:50 PM

    Nice to meet you Ann. Your tray is so vibrant and beautiful! That bird is so darn cute. Love the white tea pot and the pine cones. Happy to be touring today with you.

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    1. AnnOctober 12, 2022 at 8:25 AM

      Thank you, Meagan. Our trees are headed toward peak color, so I have lots of inspiration!

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  12. LynneOctober 12, 2022 at 8:36 AM

    Hi Ann, such bright and beautiful colors definitely welcome the visitor into your home. Thanks for the tutorial on putting the tray together. Love the bird.

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    1. AnnOctober 12, 2022 at 7:35 PM

      Thank you, Lynne. That bird really was a find!

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  13. Barbara at Mantel and TableOctober 12, 2022 at 11:39 AM

    Hi Ann - this is so pretty! I love your bird and the bright flowers. I'm so glad to find your blog through Katherine's tour. Thanks for the lovely inspiration!

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    1. AnnOctober 12, 2022 at 7:32 PM

      Thank you, Barbara. I hope you'll come back and visit again soon!

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  14. thepaintedapron.comOctober 12, 2022 at 5:19 PM

    So pretty and Fall colorful Ann! The bird is adorable peaking out from all the flowers and the candlestick makes things cozy~ pumpkins, pine cones and faded hydrangeas are all so perfect for the Autumn season!
    Jenna

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    1. AnnOctober 12, 2022 at 7:33 PM

      Thank you, Jenna. It's really beginning to look like Fall around here and, from what I can tell, it's going to feel like it too!

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  15. AnonymousOctober 12, 2022 at 7:44 PM

    Ann, this is really a burst of fall colors! Your little bird friend and the addition of the teal blue candle make the tray extra special!

    Happy October!
    Rachelle

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    1. AnnOctober 12, 2022 at 8:03 PM

      Thank you, Rachelle. Happy October to you, too!

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  16. ttjsaunders@gmail.comOctober 13, 2022 at 9:53 AM

    Fall colours, so wonderful and happy! Especially love the hydrangea

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    1. AnnOctober 13, 2022 at 11:47 AM

      Thank you so much. I love hydrangeas and was thrilled to get a huge bunch of them to use around the house!

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  17. Joanne October 13, 2022 at 10:25 AM

    That is a lovely tray!

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    1. AnnOctober 13, 2022 at 11:48 AM

      Thank you, Joanne. Fall has definitely arrived!

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  18. MariaOctober 13, 2022 at 11:26 AM

    What a gorgeous burst of color Ann. This whole tray makes me happy.

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    1. AnnOctober 13, 2022 at 11:49 AM

      I'm so happy to hear that, Maria. Fall colors are like no others!

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  19. Katherines CornerOctober 13, 2022 at 1:15 PM

    oops sorry major type-o in the first comment ( smile) The pheasant is the star of the show. Lovely warm colors and a great way to welcome autumn.Thank you for joining the fun at the Welcome Autumn Decor on a Tray Blog Tour. Hugs!

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  20. Carol BentonOctober 15, 2022 at 7:42 AM

    Thanks for showing your process for creating the autumn-on-a-tray decoration. It turned out beautifully, and it's a Zero-$$$ decor item because you shopped your own household items to put it together. Love the color combinations, shapes, and textures. It's a cheerful autumn display.
    Thank you for sharing this post in the Talent-Sharing Tuesdays Link-Up 37.
    Carol
    www.scribblingboomer.com

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    1. AnnOctober 15, 2022 at 11:20 AM

      Thank you so much, Carol. I love when something comes together for $0!

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  21. Allyson @ Southern SunflowersOctober 15, 2022 at 7:38 PM

    I love your rustic looking bird! I used to have a rooster that was made very similar, but it faded ~ sad face. The colors on your tray are beautiful! Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty.

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    1. AnnOctober 16, 2022 at 9:41 AM

      Thank you, Allyson. That's too bad about your rooster. I'm hoping this guy will last a while!

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  22. Angie // Garden FeastOctober 16, 2022 at 2:40 PM

    This tray is so colorful! And the bird is not only beautiful, but a perfect anchor to your tray. Thank you for touring with us!

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    1. AnnOctober 16, 2022 at 4:41 PM

      Thank you so much, Angie. It was a pleasure to be a part of this tour!

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  23. Lydia C. LeeOctober 16, 2022 at 3:32 PM

    How lovely - we're heading into Spring - not that you can tell with all this rain....#YourMoment

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    1. AnnOctober 16, 2022 at 4:39 PM

      Thank you. Soon, we'll be in winter...not my favorite!

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  24. Kim October 17, 2022 at 10:58 PM

    You make autumn look so good, Ann. I just love that bird!! What a fun piece!!

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    1. AnnOctober 18, 2022 at 4:11 PM

      Thanks, Kim. He was on sale right after Thanksgiving and begged me to take him home!

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