I'm new to this and I'm taking the Wilton course II class. I want very much to do a fall colored basket of flowers but I'm really unsure about the colors and how they'd look. I'm sure once I get going everything will be fine. We'll do roses and Daisy's and Pansy's and Mums and I'm not sure what else as I don't have my book directly in front of me. Anyway, I'd really like some suggestions on some fall colors. I don't want stark colors though ie orange that is carrot orange. I thought I'd do the basket in Ivory and maybe add a touch of brown to darken but I don't want brown like a chocolate basket. PLEASE any suggestions from you experienced folks would be greatly appreciated. Thanks - Paula
PS it's also going to be a birthday cake for my mother-in-law when done.

burnt oranges, golden yellows, deep reds, deep dark greens, golden browns..... I'm seeing beauty!

Golden yellow, purple, orange is actually good, but there are lots of shades of orange. Reds, deep blues. Personally, I think any color that is vivid is good for fall.

Did you try searching in the galleries using "fall flowers" as your search term? I did that for inspiration before I did my fall basket cake a couple of weeks ago.

I really like the burnt oranges, a fairly pale golden yellow, deep burgundy/wine, deep purple, cinnamon red, and burnt sienna-type browns.

RP

I did fall colors for my Course 2 cake. Take a look at it in my pictures. I added red color to my orange to make it more vivid. Fall colors look wonderful against a chocolate buttercream iced cake.

jstritt,

I love your fall cake, beautiful colors. What tip did you use for your spider mums?

Thanks

Sue

Take a look at "Stacia's Wedding Cake" in my pictures. It is iced in ivory with fall colored roses. Maybe it will spark some inspiration for you.