The Kitchen Window

The Kitchen Window
Antique Milk Bottles with Herbs and Flowers

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Welcome to the Frog Hollow Farm blog! I've been blogging since January 2010 and have switched from Blogger to Word Press, but I'm back to Blogger because, for me, it's easier to use. My husband and I live on a little farm in Northwest New Jersey. We have some chickens and a very large vegetable garden with asparagus and raspberries, and rows and rows of sunflowers, snapdragons and zinnias. Traveling, entertaining, gardening, spending time with family, studying Italian, blogging and reading keep us busy and happy. With all of this going on, moving towards a simpler life seems almost impossible but it's definitely a daily goal.

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Festive Autumn Door Wreath

I found myself all caught up with everything I needed to do for our Labor Day barbeque tomorrow - how did that happen?? 

Anyway, a few weeks ago I was inspired by one of Yvonne's posts at StoneGable - she posted a tutorial for putting a wreath together.  I found a couple of wreaths at Home Goods that I thought would be just right for my experimenting, and popped over to Michael's to pick up a few silks to decorate with. 

I began placing flowers on the wreath according to Yvonne's directions - and then took a photo before dismantling it and glueing it back together.  (You can see my daughter's copy of Rolling Stone magazine in the background - we are both in love with Jon Hamm from Mad Men.)

The hydrangeas are real - they dry so well for me in the house I thought I'd give them a try on the wreath.  The other berries, etc were all purchased at Michael's. 

Here's a close up of the wreath on the front door to the conservatory.

I really liked the way the colors of the flowers and berries all worked so well together.

Oops - you can see me in the reflection...yikes!

I love having the time to be creative and to make something that can help make Frog Hollow Farm feel festive and naturally seasonal in a simple way, without going too overboard.

Ciao, bella!

8 comments:

  1. That wreath is so yummy.......PERFECT FOR FALL....I know you have fall there. In Az...we don't have much unless you want to count the face leaves I will scatter down my table from time to time. (O:(O:

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  2. That wreath is really great. Very professional looking. I've been hearing alot about how easy hydrangeas are to grow and dry, and how they dry in the color they are picked in. I'm ready to start experimenting, soon as I get that larger house and garden, lol.

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  3. Your wreath is wonderful. I am going to have to make one for my door.Thank you for posting how you made it.
    Smiles,
    Dottie

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  4. Your wreath turned out great! Don't know if I mentioned previously that I love your pumpkin header:@)

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  5. You did an outstanding job. This is a beautiful wreath.

    - The Tablescaper

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  6. What a beautiful wreath! Looks lovely.
    Have a wonderful weekend!
    Blessings,
    Jill

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  7. This is beautiful. I know wreaths aren't supposed to be really difficult, but I find them so hard to make! I like the idea of taking a picture to work from when you start gluing. You need to post about the porcupines! He is so darling:)

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  8. HI FARM GIRL,
    SPLENDID JOB, YOUR WREATH IS OUTSTANDING, LOOKS LIKE SOMETHING YOU BOUGHT IN A BOUTIQUE.....I MADE A FEW WREATHS IN MY DAY..OH WELL LETS NOT GO THERE. :) HAVE A GREAT LABOR DAY. LOVE, AUNT RIZ

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