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Several years ago while studying French at the University of Cannes in Normandy, I had the good fortune of staying at a friend’s country house. It was autumn and apple harvest was in full swing. It seemed as though everywhere you turned, there were baskets and bushels of apples. In their abundance, it’s not surprising that they migrated beyond the kitchen and could be found in unexpected places throughout the house: A centerpiece full of green apples on the dining table, a massive basket of sweet-smelling pommes in the foyer, a delicate plate cradling the fruit on the night table.
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On the Mantle: During a recent stroll around my farm, I collected real maple leaves and small twigs, in various shades of red, and pinecones to use here with the faux pomegranate and berry wreath. There are also fresh red apples, rosehips and viburnum berries tucked into the mini landscape. I love the versatility of the pomegranate and berry garland because it looks so autumnal here. After Thanksgiving, I will mix with pine twigs and jolly reds to transform into a Christmas decoration. On the table: The same wreath is used as a ring around the ginger jar filled with real maple branches.
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