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How to Create a Vignette

Filed Under: Before and After, Design, Dining Room, Everyday DIY, Fall, Fall, Fall Arrangement, Fall Buffet, Fall Decorating, Tablescapes Tagged With: Dining Room, Fall Decorating, Fall Vignette, Vignette

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How to Create a Vignette by The Everyday Home

Years ago, as a little girl, when watching my Mama set out

pretty displays of  some of her collectibles…or place a vase

of cut Fall flowers on a table with other decorative items –

or even create a beautiful side table with a bowl of ornaments

surrounded by fresh cedar …

– even then…

I had no earthly clue why she did what she did, and to

be honest, my Mama may not have known why she

did what she did either.  

But, she knew – and I knew.

She knew when she was satisfied with placing things just so…

a little tweak here and a small adjustment there.

We both knew it was perfect.

Many years later – after I began following blogs and writing

one of my own – I would learn that it had a very pretty

French-sounding name know as a Vignette.

 How to Create a Vignette by The Everyday Home

 I am taking part in a 5-day Event called

“The Scoop on Creating a Fall Vignette.”

I have chosen my Dining Room side chest for my display, and I

am going to try to explain a little bit of how my design brain works.

Scary, huh?  Laughing

 

There have always been a few basic

rules of thought I keep in mind while creating a display.

While most of what I do is basically instinct –

I do find that I keep repeating some basic qualities.

1) Height and Scale

2) Color

3) Texture

 

How to Create a Vignette by The Everyday Home

I always start with a clean slate.  

The lamp is a staple to the chest, and it also creates

my first reference of Height.

How to Create a Vignette by The Everyday Home

The opposite side of the chest needed something in both

Scale and Height to balance the lamp.

I added a Fall arrangement in a beautiful English Breadbox.

I wanted the arrangement to be slightly more in Scale with

the lamp as far as Height…and that was achieved by simply

adding some taller twigs.

How to Create a Vignette by The Everyday Home 

See how the addition of the twigs brings the arrangement more in

line with the lamp?  This simple addition has now given the

space the element of Height.

 

Next, I added Color.

How to Create a Vignette by The Everyday Home

Two transferware plates achieve that beautifully.

The larger plate adds to the general Fall theme, and the smaller

pink plate pulls in the pink from around the room.

 

You may have heard a lot about the “rule of three” – or arranging

items in an odd number.  Here’s a secret… I sometimes break

the “rules.”  {shhhhhhhh…..} Laughing

But, I have to admit – I generally have that moment of

“now I like that!” when the grouping is an odd number.

 

Now, its time to concentrate on the center of the chest.

Keep in mind, I am a follower of Mr. Faudre and his

style falls under the “more is more” look.

It’s not for the weak of heart. To some it may come across as

appearing cluttered.  But to my eye, I know when it

is just right – and when it’s not.

How to Create a Vignette by The Everyday Home

I have a slight theme going on, as you can see.

If you remember, Mr. Buck stands guard over the Dining Room.

How to Create a Vignette by The Everyday Home

I have tried to create an English-Woodland theme.

 {I really do not care for the word “theme.”}

The little stag statue works beautifully with the vignette on

the chest..and also adds some Texture.

Texture can be added in many forms.  In the case of the

statue, it adds an iron texture.  But, its scale seemed a bit out

off, and looked too small in between the lamp and

the arrangement.

How to Create a Vignette by The Everyday Home

But, by simply elevating this stately fellow up on some

vintage books {and thereby adding even more texture}

it brought the statue more in line and balanced the

element of Scale even further.

The front seemed a little bare to me, but I knew that

adding larger pieces would throw off the look.

How to Create a Vignette by The Everyday Home

A soft, pink velvet pumpkin works perfectly.

It pulls in the element of color, texture and the scale is perfect.

And to complete this Fall setting, I added some small candles.

How to Create a Vignette by The Everyday Home

One could say that the perfect Vignette also consists of a fourth

element….light.  Candles add a softness to the overall

affect.  This small trio of candles fill in the small space

and do not compete with any of the elements on each side.

How to Create a Vignette by The Everyday Home

I am not sure if I have thoroughly explained how my mind

works when I am putting a Vignette together.

In fact, looking inside my head at all is a rather

scary thought.  Laughing

But, I do promise if you keep these three main elements in mind…

Scale, Texture and Color…

you can create a Vignette for the Fall or for any season.

 

Happy Vignetting!

 

Please make sure you visit the other Blogs for

some fantastic pointers and tips on creating

Vignettes.  It is very interesting to learn the styles of

everyone else.

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On Sutton Place

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Lilacs & Longhorns

Marty’s Musings

White Lace 

Monday Nov 11
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The Everyday Home

Our Southern Home

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My Soulful Home

 

Tuesday Nov 12

Top This Top That

Inspiration for Moms

All Things Heart and Home

Domestically Speaking

Botanic Bleu

FallLeafSiggy

 

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  1. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says

    November 11, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    Oh Barb, your vignette is so pretty . I love how you do your floral arrangements and you did such a great tutorial. Beautiful. Hugs, Marty

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  2. Confessions of a Plate Addict says

    November 11, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    Beautiful, Barb! I love the deer theme!And your fall mantel is still one of my favorites!…hugs…Debbie

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  3. Christy @ Our Southern Home says

    November 11, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    Barb,
    Can I come move in your guest room? Between the beautiful home you create and your cooking…I’d be in Heaven! What a beautiful vignette you’ve created along with fabulous tips! Happy fall sweet friend! XXOO~ Christy

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  4. Jenna says

    November 11, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    Very pretty! You have created such an interesting display with so many different elements and textures, yet because you kept the color tones subtle it all works beautifully together~I loved the memories of your Mom, and I agree, you have to “play” and tweak until voila! It looks just right!

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  5. Pat@Back Porch Musings says

    November 11, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    You do know how much I really “need” that Woodland piece, don’t you! Gorgeous vignette, Barb!

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  6. Mary Alice Patterson says

    November 11, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    Your fall arrangement is gorgeous, Barb!! I love the “more is more” concept. That seems to be what I follow.
    Mary Alice

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  7. Yvonne says

    November 11, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    Barb, not only did you put together a beautiful vignette… But a great lesson in design too! Love all the layers!

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  8. Kim says

    November 11, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    Well done and I love that breadbox. Swoon.

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  9. Nana Diana says

    November 11, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    You got it just right, Barb. I love it-great scale , color and design. I’m with you- I have always used books as bases to raine things. I love that look. GREAT job-Charlie would be proud of you! (lol- can you imagine ANYONE calling him Charlie) xo Diana

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  10. Dee says

    November 11, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    Scale is everything in decorating and you nailed it 🙂 Your vignette is beautiful.

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  11. Julie {Lilacs & Longhorns} says

    November 11, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    Absolutely lovely, Barb! It’s all so pretty and I adore the container your floral arrangement is in!

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  12. Anita from Cedar Hill Farmhouse says

    November 11, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    So lovely Barb! And I love the fireplace vignette the best. I may have to borrow your deer head. 🙂 Love having you as part of the scoop.

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  13. KATHYSUE says

    November 11, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Barb you use my favorite piece, the bread box. Oh how I love that pieces!! So pretty in your dining area. You are my more is moe girl, you did Charles Faudre proud.
    xo Kathysue

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  14. Kimberly says

    November 11, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    This was a very helpful post!
    I love any vignette that has a deer in it or
    a woodsy look to it.

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  15. Shenita says

    November 11, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    Barb, your vignette is absolutely wonderful! Now, you know that I subscribe to the “more is more” approach to decorating…lol! Charles Faudree would be proud. He’s one of my faves, too!

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  16. Anne says

    November 11, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    Barb your vignette is gorgeous!! Love your deer head above the mantle!

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  17. kelly says

    November 11, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    Really pretty Barb! Love Mr. Buck too!

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  18. Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

    November 11, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    Very pretty and I love that you shared your thought process and the how to.

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  19. Anna Starner says

    November 11, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    The lamp in your grouping actually gives you three. The bread box, stag, and pumpkin are three and your candles are a group of three. All in all you have 3 groupings of three for an odd number. I always look at that when I think someones grouping is off. Next is scale and last is movement or varying height. Your vingette is lovely.

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  20. Laura @ Inspiration for Moms says

    November 11, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    Great job Barbara! I love how you simplified the process down to three easy elements. Oh, and I love Mr. Buck too! 🙂

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  21. Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says

    November 11, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    Barb, you definitely have the instinct of getting vignettes “just right,” but I’m so glad you’ve broken it down for the rest of us! Charles Faudre would approve!

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  22. laura@Top This Top That says

    November 11, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    You are the vignette queen with a scary mind! 🙂

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  23. Vanessa says

    November 11, 2013 at 10:30 PM

    Barb you nailed it! I just love how you explained your thought process when creating a vignette and yours turned out just beautifully. So fun to be part of this tour with you! 🙂
    Vanessa

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  24. Kristen says

    November 12, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    Barb, you are one of the best vignette creators out there! I love that floral arrangement in the English bread box…it’s beautiful! It’s amazing what we pick up when we are little girls watching our mothers decorate 🙂

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    • Barb says

      November 12, 2013 at 3:29 PM

      Awwww thanks sweet friend. That is a high compliment indeed coming from YOU. xxoo

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  25. Martina says

    November 14, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    BEAUTIFUL Barb!!

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  26. Heather says

    November 16, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    I love your English Woodland Theme Barb!! Every detail is lovely! It’s been so fun partying with you again! ~ xo Heather

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