I still think about the Magnolia Fall Display 2019 at least once a month. It’s weird, because I don’t usually pay attention to seasonal displays. But those plant stands, the way they grouped rustic wood with trailing greenery, got stuck in my head. That trip to Magnolia Market in Waco gave me more plant stand inspo than any magazine ever has. I took about forty photos of the same corner. My phone storage still hurts. Anyway, I’ve been working on recreating the look at home, and here’s what I’ve learned.
Rustic wood plant stand styling that feels natural
Look, the biggest mistake I made with my own plant stands was buying a matching set. I had three identical wooden tripods from a big box store. They looked like a display, not a home. The Magnolia display works because every stand has its own personality. One is tall and skinny. Another is a squat, wide cube with legs. They use different woods too, oak next to walnut, even a painted white piece mixed in. So here’s my advice: mix heights and finishes, but keep the style neutral. You want the plants to be the stars.
I bought a wobbly three-legged stool from a garage sale for four dollars. It’s the best plant stand I own. The wobble disappears once a heavy trailing pothos covers the leg.
Trailing greenery ideas from the Magnolia fall display
What made those stands feel alive was the cascade of leaves. They had ivy trailing off the edges of almost every pot. But there are easier ways to get that look indoors. Pothos is my go-to. It will trail down a foot or two over the course of a season. String of pearls is another one, but it hates being overwatered. I’ve lost two of those and I’m still bitter. Here’s what I’ve tried around the house and what actually works:
- Golden pothos: impossible to kill, fast grower
- Marble queen pothos: looks fancier but acts the same
- String of hearts: delicate, needs bright indirect light
- Creeping fig: small leaves, perfect for a tiny pot on a ladder
Keep the pots light enough to move around. Magnolia used heavy ceramic planters, but in a home setting you’ll want to rotate your plants for even growth.
Warm fall color combos for indoor plants
The colors in Waco were not the punchy oranges you see at a pumpkin patch. They were muted, almost dusty. Rust, burnt sienna, a little bit of ochre. I noticed they paired these warm tones with deep green foliage to make everything feel grounded. Try mixing a terracotta pot with a dark philodendron. Add a
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