“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
Jeremiah 29:11
Happy Friday sweet friends! Autumn seems to have arrived in our Appalachian Foothills. Yesterday was a picture perfect day with a high of 70 degrees and cobalt blue skies. It is the third Friday of the month which means I am joining my blogging friends to bring you another edition of Floral Friday. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and cozy up for a little country and a little copper.
If you have been a follower of Everyday Living for a little while, you know that I live in a small town. It can sometimes be a challenge to find flowers, as the nearest Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods are a 60 mile drive. Thankfully, there are always wildflowers that grow around our pasture. The most prolific at this time of year is the goldenrod. When I think of fall flowers, I always think goldenrods!
You will find the links for Lidy, Mary, and Shirley at the bottom of this post. You don’t want to miss their stunning creations!
On a perfectly gorgeous day I had to set up outside. This little spot, next to a wooded area, has become our favorite!
Our common theme for this Floral Friday is copper! I have had this copper pot for many years and I have no idea where it came from, but I love its rustic charm.
After searching several grocery stores, I came home with only a bunch of alstroemeria. So what is a girl to do? She goes on the hunt for wildflowers. Goldenrods are everywhere, so that was pretty easy. Then I took a walk in the faded garden and clipped ornamental grass fronds and lantana. With the wispy goldenrods, the arrangement is very free form and rustic…perfect for the copper pot!
In keeping it real, I recycled from Tablescape Tuesday’s centerpiece! However, I did change out the dough tray to a copper-colored bowl!
You might have guessed by now that I enjoyed moving the arrangement to different spots within our wooded area…hay bales and split rail fence!
I pulled out some glassware that appears to have copper etching, but not really! They were inexpensive.
You can see more detail of the Italian-made cloth!
Be sure to click on the links below for beautiful autumn flower therapy from my friends!
Mary @ Home Is Where The Boat Is
Shirley @ Housepitality Designs
I love the rustic country fence, old wagon iron rims, copper pot, and autumn flowers!
Thank you so much for spending time with me. I always enjoy our visits. Wishing you all a beauty-filled weekend!
Linking with:
Pieced Pastimes,, Dwellings-Heart of Your Home, Savvy Southern Style, French Country Cottage, Stone Gable, Confessions of a Plate Addict, Worthing Court, Between Naps on the Porch, Cedar Hill Farmhouse, A Stroll Thru Life, The Charm of Home, Katherines Corner,Petit Haus, Follow The Yellow Brick Home, Vintage Mama’s Cottage, Marilyn’s Treats Eclectic Red Barn, Share Your Cup, Love Of Home, My Soulful Home, Celebrating Everyday Life, Little Farmstead, Starfish Cottage, Rustic & Refined,The Freckled Rose, Life and Linda, DIY 180, Celebrate & Decorate, Sweet Sensations, The Dedicated House, Shabby Fufu, Designthusiasm, Imparting Grace, Calypso in the Country
I always envy those (or should I say, I am always happy for those) who are able to just go outdoors and pick the most wonderful flowers for a centerpiece! … Your copper pot treasure is beauty and seems to be perfect with the Goldenrods…I love your new picnic setting….and the table is the perfect combination of rustic charm and elegance…LOVE the tablecloth! Happy to see that Fall has arrived with your cooler temps…temperatures here in the high 30’s in my area this morning…;) So happy to join you for Floral Fridays Pam!…Have a most wonderful weekend with your love!
Thank you dear Shirley! Enjoy your weekend❤️
Beautiful bucolic setting for Floral Friday.Goldenrods say fall to me also. When I was a little girl it was our state flower but later was changed to the camellia. The goldenrods look right at home in the charming old copper pot. Adding the white alstroemerias was a perfect touch. I totally relate to flowers not being accessible.
Thanks for sharing your creativity with us for Floral Friday. Have a great weekend.
Thank you dear Bonnie! I remember that it was our state flower from elementary school. I thought it was our state wildflower, but when I checked I found that it is the oak leaf hydrangea. Happy weekend!
Swoon Pam!…I love your little country, little copper setting! The hay bales, fence, wagon rims, pumpkins, mums and beautiful tablecloth…a perfect setting for fall dining or picnic. I’m missing the goldenrod that normally borders the field by my Potting Shed this fall. Farmer Brown cut the everything back late this summer, further than normal, so the pretty golden plumes aren’t there. Thank you for the beautiful start to my day. It’s always a pleasure to join you for Floral Friday. ♥
Thank you dear Mary. We have three pastures that we allow to be cut for hay. Often there goes my wildflowers. This past summer, he cut all the Queen Anne’s lace before I got to it. Happy weekend!
Very creative, Pam! I love your rustic setting, and the rustic copper vessel please my eye for love of vintage and weathered. Scouting and recycling for your styling is perfect. I love it all. Have a great weekend. We’ve had a couple really nice fall days, so I’ve started putting my garden to bed. Miles to go before I sleep…..
Thank you so much Rita. There is a possibility we might have frost early next week. That will put my garden to bed. Have a fabulous weekend!
I love that copper pot! I have never seen one quite like it. Your flowers are beautiful. I love wild flowers. Have a wonderful weekend!
Thank you Penny, have a wonderful autumn weekend!
Pam, your arrangement is fabulous. All of it together is my perfect cup of tea! And, I can’t fail to mention the lovely tablecloth, if you every tire of it you can send it my way. Truly, everything is beautiful – as always.
Jack Frost visited us last night – it is officially autumn. Wishing you a lovely weekend!
Thank you so much sweet Sandra. You are always so encouraging!
I absolutely love your copper pot filled with goldenrod. Your new background is perfect for this time of year and the tablecloth is jaw dropping beautiful. Thank you for a beautiful start to our day.
Thank you dear Dianne. Happy fall weekend!
This is so pretty! The goldenrod blooms are perfect in your copper pot. The Italian tablecloth is stunning and caught my eye first thing! You know how I adore beautiful table linens. You have once again set a gorgeous display! Enjoy your weekend, sweet friend!!!
Thank you sweet Shannon and Happy Weekend to you???
I love your arrangement and the many moves you placed it, so fun and interesting
Thank you so much for visiting Linda! Happy Fall!
you always find the way to set a beautiful table Pam ! ??????
Have a great weekend
Thank you Gisella, how sweet!
Lovely table my friend…I am in the same boat as the nearest Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods are a 45-60 minute drive for me.
I LOVE goldenrod and I agree…the copper pot combined with the goldenrod is beautiful and perfect together….and even though you said the glasses are not copper…you could have fooled me. Great job as usual.
Thank you Kari, have a wonderful weekend!
I like using goldenrod but backed away for a while because some folks said it caused allergies. I’ve learned that is not the case so back into the house it comes as it adds great dimension to arrangements. It’s great with your copper.
Thank you Linda, have a wonderful weekend!
Pam I love the copper pot. Beautiful setting.
Marilyn
Thank you Marilyn. Wishing you a happy weekend!
Everything looks so lovely. You have a way with making everything so beautiful.
Marion
Thank you Marion. Happy Weekend!
Really a fabulous arrangement!Love yellow flowers…Hugs and blessings!
Thank you dear Maristella! Hugs
Your arrangement is perfect for fall. We love copper here at our home. I just finished polishing our copper. I love the warmth and glow for the season. Your alfresco setting is inviting.
Thank you Sarah. You have beautiful collections!
Stunning fall outdoor eye candy! Your antique copper vessel is lovely~ I collected copper pans for a while but what a chore keeping them polished…I can see why this has become your favorite spot outside, just beautiful! Yes, the blue skies are breathtaking now!
Jenna
Thank you Jenna, have a wonderful Sunday!
This is beautiful Pam. I love the lookmof copper with the arrangement of fall colors. You are certainly getting us in the spirit for the holidays!
Everything looks so stunning. I love golden rod. It grows wild here too but when I see it I am usually driving on the highway and afraid to pull over. The copper looks so good against your use of yellow. Love it!
Pam, I love this tablecloth! And the entire post is lovely. You do fall so beautifully!
Thank you dear friend!