Vintage Card Catalog Decorated for Fall
Ok guys, let me warn you about something now: it’s possible that I went a teensy bit overboard with pumpkins in today’s post. But in my defense, I was overly excited about having my beloved card catalog in our dining room and I just couldn’t help myself. Do you remember my card catalog–the one I scored for way cheap at a local antique store a while back? Well we actually just moved it out of our front room and put it in our dining room last week. I was hoping to do some kind of awesome DIY project with it, like possibly make it into a coffee table, but that didn’t really work out like I planned so it’s in our dining room for now. And honestly, I kind of love it like it is. I can move it from room to room whenever I want and it’s seriously the funnest thing ever to decorate. Really, I am borderline obsessed with this card catalog and I’ve been anxiously awaiting the day I could decorate it with pumpkins. Well that day has finally arrived and I’m tickled pink to show you guys what I put together!
Isn’t it cute?! It’s like this card catalog was made for pumpkins. And I think the key with a look like this is adding in different heights and textures. That really helps to add variety and keep it interesting. And do you guys remember that grain scoop I shared in my Friday Favorites post last week? Well I snagged it when I was styling this spot and I just couldn’t help but put a few little baby pumpkins in it. Who knew a grain scoop would have so many possibilities!? I love that little guy.
I always get all of my faux pumpkins and greenery at Michael’s. And I usually buy the dusty miller in large bundles, then cut it down with wire cutters so I can use the individual leaves wherever I want them. That makes one bundle go a lot further and it’s also handy when it comes to putting a look like this together.
I had so much fun putting this all together and I hope it gave you a few ideas for your own home. Decorating for fall is one of my favorite things to do–it just makes the house feel so cozy and warm. And even though I may have gotten carried away with all these pumpkins, I’m actually loving how this card catalog looks for fall. I tell ya, this guy is super fun to decorate and play around with–it’s definitely one of my favorite purchases EVERRRRRR.
Well my friends, that’s a wrap for today. I can’t wait to show you how the rest of our dining room is looking. Remember how I told you that we sold our table a while back? Well after weeks of looking I just couldn’t find anything I really loved to replace it. So we actually moved the table from the breakfast nook in here and I really like how much more space we have in here now. And yes, that means I had to get a new table for the breakfast nook, but that all actually worked out really well. I’ll be sharing all those updates soooooon!
Room Sources:
Love Grows Best in Little Houses Sign: HERE
Table Runner: HERE
Pumpkins & Greenery: Michaels
Chandelier: HERE
Candlesticks: HERE
The Comments
Tracey
This is so pretty! Love all the soft colours! ❤️
Tammy
Another beautiful post. Love it!!!
Rhonda
My philosophy is you can’t have enough pumpkins, so I am loving this decor. I’m thinking I need me some of that dusty miller~ your card catalog fits in there so nice too. A person just has to smile looking at that spot!
Angel Taraila
love ❤️ this. Not too many pumpkins 🎃 at all. Loving the color scheme too
Deborah Nichols
I love this card catalog display! Did you paint your pumpkins?
April
It’s pumpkin season! You can’t go overboard! And the table runner is on sale RIGHT NOW FOR LIKE $9! Amazing!
Nikki
I love it! I would love to find a card catalog like that. Looks so good with the fall decor 😊
Sarah
> NikkiThanks Nikki!! I sure do love that card catalog. One of my favorite finds ever!
Dacia
Love everything about this! ❤🍁🎃
Sarah
> DaciaThank you Dacia! 🙂
Alyssa Hampton
I LOVE this!! I just finished painting some dollar tree faux pumpkins that I can’t wait to style around my apartment!
Sarah
> Alyssa HamptonThat’s a great idea Alyssa, I need to try that!
Gail
So adorable. Love the colors!
Sarah
> GailThank you Gail!
Kim
Love it! I just love that card catalog! It all looks so pretty beneath your sign! Perfect! Kim
Sarah
> KimAw that sign! It’s one of my all-time favorites.
Teresa
It’s adorable I’d love to own one of these , beautifully decorated.
Sarah
> TeresaThank you Teresa! I’m so lucky to have found this card catalog for a decent price.
Chelsea @ Making Manzanita
Oh my heart…that card catalog is amazing. I’ve been looking for one for so long. What a great score. It looks simply amazing with the pumpkins. Perfect for fall!
Sarah
> Chelsea @ Making ManzanitaThanks Chelsea! I still can’t believe I found this for such a great price. Such a lucky find!
Dawn
That’s a lot of pumpkins! It looks great. I have a new mantle on my fireplace. You’ve given me some good ideas.
Sarah
> DawnOh yep, this could totally work on a mantel too. Have fun with it!
Jane
I love this, Sarah! Some places call you to go crazy with a look…pumpkins, florals, whatever, and other times a subtle touch works. I am so excited now to get some pumpkins!! So cute. Did you paint this card catalog? It is so fun.
Jane
Sarah
> JaneExactly Jane! Sometimes a girl just needs to use all the pumpkins 🙂 And no, I didn’t paint the card catalog. It was like that when I bought it!
Susan
Are the pumpkins real or fake. They really look nice I can’t tell. I am afraid it is to soon to use real ones.
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