I was recently asked by Hometalk to share my fall tablescape ideas with their community members. I had so much fun putting this together and couldn’t wait to share it with you!
To me, fall is a celebration of textures, from the rustic bare tree branches, to the multi-colored leaves and the clear starry nights. I like to incorporate this variety of textures into my tablescape by mixing rustic and elegant materials for a look of casual elegance. This year, I used a combination of pinecones, white pumpkins, wheat, vintage silver pieces, and white hydrangeas.
The centerpiece is a vintage wooden box filled with Spanish moss, white pumpkins and pinecones. I then incorporated a silver wine bucket full of hydrangeas. Originally, I had planned to put a vintage ironstone soup tureen in the middle (because I’ve been looking for an excuse to buy one!), but didn’t find one in time. At the last-minute, while shopping at Paris Flea Market, I saw this wooden box and a new idea formed. Now I’m glad that I didn’t find a soup tureen because I feel that this is more unique and much more “me.” I guess everything happens for a reason!
On the sides, I’ve used terracotta pots with bunches of wheat, birch candles, silver antler candle holders and pinecones. You might notice that I used pinecones in the candle holder instead of candles and I chose to do this because the height of the taper candles would have been too similar to the height of my centerpiece and competed with it. So instead, I just filled the holes with pinecones.
I kept the place settings very simple because I wanted to be able to use my everyday dishes.
And to dress up the chairs and add a bit of color, I tied a simple ribbon around the back of each.
For decorative purposes, I like to include elements with varying heights to add interest. Admittedly, there isn’t any room for food on this table, but I much prefer decorating to cooking!!! ;)
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Oh, your tablescape is so rustic and pretty! I love to decorate like you do, incorporating salvaged objects, vintage finds, and nature. Love it!
Thank you so much!
Great looking table! I rarely get to Home Goods, but always find something when I do. Your details are lovely. I like to serve from the sideboard because our table is small. I usually fill it with place settings and a centerpiece. ‘-)
Thank you, Sarah!
Ooooh I am loving this!! Gorgeous absolutely gorgeous! I too love HomeGoods..you scored on finding so many great things for your tablescape! thanks for linking up to Centerpiece Wednesday! I will be highlighting your post next week for Centerpiece Wednesday…this is too good not to share!
Hugs,
Karin
Karin – Thank you SO much! I’m really excited!! :)
Gorgeous! Following you now on Feedly. Found you on Knick of Time Tuesday. :-)
Thank you so much for visiting me from Knick of Time and for following!
Congrats on being featured. your table is lovely with all of it’s Fall decor.
Thank you, Linda!
What a beautiful tablescape! You are one of the features at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Pop on in and grab a feature button for your blog. Here is the link to this week’s party. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2013/09/make-it-pretty-monday-week-68.html Hope to see your prettiness again at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Hi Kathryn – I am SO excited and thrilled to have been featured on your site! Thank you! I grabbed your feature button and put it in my sidebar and linked up my fall wreath this week. Thank you again!
Beautiful tablescape. You’re one of my top 3 favorites at our Home{work} Wednesday link party and I’m pinning and sharing on my fb page. Congrats!
Hi Marty – Oh my goodness! You made my day! Thank you so much for your comment and for sharing on your fb page!
what a beautiful table. perfect!
Thank you so much, Laura!
Wow! What a fabulous tablescape. Love the whites!
Thank you, Bonnie! I know that whites are a departure from traditional fall colors, but I’m happy with how it all came together.
I love the crate/box in the center, and your white birch candles! The ribbon on the chair back is a fun detail too, beautiful table!
Jenna
Jenna – The box was a last-minute addition and ended up being my favorite part! I really appreciate your stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment!
Gorgeous scape….I love the way it turned out. The little wheat stands, pine cones and the dishes are amazing!
Thank you so much, Christine!