A Crock to Crow About

Nestled in a bed of fall berries inside a large crock, a soft-to-the-touch wool pillow with a crow appliqué spreads harvesttime cheer next to the sofa in Kathleen Wedin’s Washington state farmhouse.

Feeling Sheepish

A yellow basket-weave pitcher filled with antique wood kitchen utensils teams up with some yellowware bowls from Kathleen’s collection to provide a sunny backdrop for a well-aged sheep figurine.

The Wheel Deal

Dressed up with orange berries, a wagon-wheel chandelier that Kathleen’s mother-in-law designed and had made in the 1940s sheds some light on a dining table arrangement that combines a Lumina pumpkin, a couple bunches of colorful mums and a crow figure.

Branching Out

Gather a bunch of branches or twigs together in a salt-glazed crock for a bold bouquet that adds dramatic height to a display. Splashes of color—a bowl of apples, a row of red votive candles—liven up a wood- or pottery-based vignette.

Topped Off

In Kathleen’s bedroom, a small chest of drawers stands out atop a black wardrobe and mocha-hued walls. Get a similar look on any old piece of wood furniture by whitewashing it and then stenciling on a few words in a blocky font.

(Re)treat Yourself

Kathleen painted the sides of the original claw foot tub in her bathroom black to ground the space. An antique tub accessory holder revisits its original purpose, holding decorations and candles that enhance the bathroom’s country charm.

Love It or Leaf It

Several autumn accents surround a nostalgic framed print in the living room. A stack of folded fabric gives a boost to a treenware bowl filled with fall fare; inside the bowl, a pillar candle in a hurricane-style candleholder adds a twinkling touch. At right, a texture-rich black basket holds a bounty of turning leaves.