Autumn Leaves

I'm trying to get a shadow-free background but only have natural light through windows or halogen light available. I'm hoping there's a way of doing this that doesn't involve expensive lighting equipment and if anyone reading this has any tips I'd be really grateful.

WELSH DRESSER

I bet not many people go all the way to Wales to take a photo of a Welsh Dresser! I liked the perspective of this shot but I know I got the lighting wrong as the window behind the plant is overexposed. I'm thinking I should have exposed for the light coming through the window and maybe used a little flash for infill. Any ideas welcomed!