Autumn Showstoppers

I love to dress both the front and back entryway doors at Connecticut Country House, to reflect the beauty of each changing season.

Taking my cue from the still flowering (yay!), potted lavenders that have flanked the doors all summer, I decided to replace the traditional warm hues associated with autumn, with a purple, gray-blue, and green palette.

For the bones, I chose 3 varieties of ornamental kale and cabbages. Gorgeous, sculptural plants with tons of wonderful texture and dramatic color. I especially love the rich purple color of my new favorite find, Osaka Red Flowering Cabbage. Sooo beautiful!

For something a little different to fill and spill out of the baskets, I used Dichondra ‘Silver Falls’. Its tiny, fan shaped silver leaves, along trailing silver stems, is a perfect choice for finishing off the large baskets.

Not one for being fussy, putting the arrangements together is simple. Keeping them in their nursery pots, I start by fitting in the larger cabbages, changing up the varieties in each basket. It’ll be a tight fit, but that’s good – they’ll support each other. Last but not least, I tuck in the small pots of Dichondra, and water well.

Continuing with the theme, cabbages, popped into big, mossy, clay pots, are tucked next to the potted lavender.

Mix up your repertoire this year, and welcome your friends and family with this easy way to add instant appeal to your door.

Happy decorating!

Love, Nora