October 03, 2017

Autumn Colors on the Table

Autumn may have officially arrived over a week ago, but only today has it begun to feel like fall. Temps are finally out of summer's range and humidity levels are once again comfortable. If only it will stay this way!

Even though the yard is still a lovely green, I know that other hues are on their way. Anticipating them, I've set the table with the colors of autumn.


Autumn colors are deeper, more intense.


Yellow gives way to gold, and pinks become hotter, then move into the myriad shades of red. Orange makes its bold entrance.




The vibrant harvest from gardens and orchards will fill the markets, to be eagerly brought home.


And pumpkins will dominate the scene — and our tables!


Today pretty shades of green provide the base, in the chargers, stemware and desert plates.




At each place setting, I've used plates with the muted colors that will soon follow.






But for now, gorgeous colors are everywhere!




Grounded by wood and metal.




The pewter salt cellars were hand-crafted by a metal artist. They were first described in Late Spring with Toulouse. (Greg was chagrined that I had put pepper in one of them, lol!)







Resources
Chargers | Villeroy & Boch 'Verona'
Dinner plates | Spode 'Woodland'
Pumpkin spoon rests used as bread plates | Crate & Barrel
Dessert plates | vintage Cambridge 'Etch 704'
Gravy boat; salt and pepper set | Fitz & Floyd 'Autumn Bounty' (first used in the Casual Fall Setting in the Breakfast Room)


    

  

  

  

 

25 comments:

  1. Your centerpiece is beautiful!!! The hypericum berries and Queen Anne's lace add a lot of texture and color to the mix! That's part of the overall beauty of the season: we can mix colors up to our heart's desire!!! Great job! Enjoy the cooler temps this weekend!

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    1. Thanks, Alycia! That's what I love about fall - the flowers and botanicals come in such interesting shapes, sizes and textures. And the colors - always an inspiration!

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  2. Lovely autumn table with such beautiful flowers!

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    1. Thanks, Patti! The flowers were wonderful to design around!

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  3. Exquisite Fall tablescape.Love the gorgeous porcelain and beautiful flowers!

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    1. Thanks so much! I was pleased I could replicate the colors in the tableware with the flowers.

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  4. It all looks so lovely. Autumn is my favorite.

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    1. Thank you! I have to admit Autumn and Spring are tied for me!

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  5. Your table is all set for fall... very pretty! The flowers are so pretty.

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    1. Thanks! Even though it will hit mid-80's today, I need to get into a fall mind-set - lol!

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  6. Your table is lovely! I have similar brown transferware plates ~ sooo ready for fall and Thanksgiving time! <3 Enjoy your weekend!

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  7. Thank you, Barbara! But I spoke too soon - summer temps in the mid-eighties returned! I've crossed all fingers that cooler weather will head our way, lol.

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  8. The colors and texture here is great and I love your dinnerware. Your tables are always beautiful and thank you so much for sharing with us at Celebrate Your Story.

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    1. Thanks for the lovely compliment, Sandra! I really enjoy coming to your party each week!

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  10. So pretty and I do love your woodland dishes!
    Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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    1. Thank you, Cindy! I love coming to the party each week to see all the creativity displayed.

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  11. Lovely table, Sandra. The Woodland is a beautiful pattern and you've accessorized it so nicely with the colourful flowers and the Fitz & Floyd. The open salts are also just gorgeous.

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    1. Thanks so much! I love finding one-of-a-kind accessories to add to the table. Craftmanship is alive and well and producing wonderful art you can use!

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  12. Hi!Just exquisite tablescape!Gorgeous china and adoooorable flowers!Hugs!

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    1. Thank you! Those flowers just grabbed me when I saw them. Thanks for visiting!

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  13. Beautiful table with the gorgeous colors of fall! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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    1. Thanks, Jann! Nature's fall colors really appeal to me.

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  14. Very pretty tablescape! I just love those Spode Woodland plates. Thank you so much for sharing at TFT!

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    1. Thanks, Amber! After I found the plates, of course I had to start hunting for more!

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