BIG APPLE

Last weekend I attended a birthday party in a beautiful Manhattan penthouse. A huge wrap around terrace housed a swimming pool (unheard of in NYC) two seating areas and dining for twenty. It was gorgeous, and with the Indian summer weather, simply perfect for an afternoon party. What I remember most about the interior of the home is the intoxicating scent of autumn apples that seemed to follow you through the house.  Upon entering the home, wooden antique crates of farm apples were placed near the door and under a table.  They rustic wooden boxes looked absolutely beautiful, a simple but stunning decorative element in the elegant foyer.  

My foyer is not large enough for crates of apples, but I do love the scent and look of a beautiful bowl filled with fall fruit.  I purchased this leaf porcelain bowl at Treillage a few years ago--it's deep enough to hold large fruit and look fantastic!

A simple glazed black bowl compliments bright fruit

Carolyne Roehm's spin on the fruit bowl centerpiece is elegant and beautiful. The varying textures of bright green Granny Smith apples and delicate fern plant are complimented by  stunning in silver bowls.  

Nakashima style bowl made from reclaimed maple

Pompeii blue footed bowl in glazed porcelain by Arte Italica

Mandara pedistal bowl made of beautiful weathered pine

 Chrome fruit bowl

Do you have a favorite fall design idea?