Daily Camera (Boulder)

Gorgeous gourds are fall decor favorites

- By Katie Laughridge Monochrome moments Rustic elegance Bountiful harvest

Fall decor has arrived, and with it comes the most gorgeous gourds!

Pumpkins and gourds are one of the most widely recognized symbols of fall in North America and have been featured in both outdoor and indoor decor for centuries. A symbol of a bountiful harvest, these versatile beauties can add a seasonal touch to any room, which is why, perhaps, I love them so much. Here are a few ways we’ve incorporat­ed pumpkins and gourds into our fall decor.

Sprinkling a collection of white gourds throughout the living room lends the spirit of autumn without overpoweri­ng the initial design and flow of the space. While a single pumpkin on a coffee table is definitely a stately look, and as the kids are saying these days, it’s “a vibe.”

The aesthetic makes the most impact in larger quantities. In this beautiful shelving display, monochroma­tic gourds placed at differing sight levels move your eye throughout the entire piece while complement­ing the neutral elements that were already at play. Adding a collection of gourds of varying size on the coffee table pulls the theme to the center of the room, giving it depth.

Nothing beats the beautiful hues that this season brings. Rich golds, vibrant oranges, deep reds, each of them beg for attention. We want you to feel the fall opulence, so we decked out our beautiful gazebo – we’ve nicknamed it the Pumpkin

Palace – for the occasion.

We paired mountains of pumpkins and fall decor with a few supporting roles. The blackand-white buffalo check pattern is a perfect nod to autumn, and the brass elements like those candlestic­ks fit in perfectly with the rainbow of colors. This look is perfect for those who aren’t afraid to go all-in in seasonal decorating.

We can’t resist bringing the beauty of the season to our tabletops, where we’ve paired pumpkin-shaped soup tureens (a good tureen is a must for the fall season!) with elegant seasonal place settings and an autumnal plaid runner for a tabletop that is inviting and warm. Warm wood tones anchor the design and lend to the unassuming element that makes this table all the more charming.

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(Handout/tns). A series of cloches featuring gourds of all shapes and sizes.
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Incorporat­ing gourds into your fall decor
(Handout/tns). LEFT: A fall-themed tablescape features white pumpkin soup tureens, an autumnal plaid runner, and seasonal green and cream dishes. RIGHT: White pumpkins of various sizes are featured throughout a stately living room. Incorporat­ing gourds into your fall decor
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