FIELD GUIDE
GATHER
Ɓs COUNTRYLIVING.COM / NOVEMBER 2019
Turn a Tureen into
a Centerpiece
A soup tureen serves as a
beautiful wide-mouthed
vessel for chrysanthemums,
craspedia (“billy balls”),
ranunculus, dahlias,
anemones, and scabiosa.
“Transfer” a Pattern
onto a Pumpkin
Use Mod Podge to adhere
blue-and-white floral paper
napkins ($7 for 20; surlatable
.com) to white pumpkins. (Try
the real deal or craft pumpkins,
$20 for 12; amazon.com.)
Hang a Plate
“Wreath”
When arranged in a circle
(as seen on the cover), a
plate collection doubles as
year-round decor (plate
hangers, $8; amazon.com).
Consider adding a bow or a
swag of greenery during
the holidays.
Freshly Picked
Dish Duty
Made popular in Staffordshire in the
1700 s, pretty and pastoral transferware
needn’t hide out in a hutch.
produced and styled by CARMEN COLLINS photograph by BRIAN WOODCOCK