After a long time coming, I'm enjoying everything about fall — the crisp cool mornings followed by warm afternoons, the beautiful color display outside my windows and on leisurely drives, and the exchanging of invitations for cozy lunches.
Today I'm sharing a table for four that I've set for lunch. As the season becomes busier, taking time out for the hearty foods of autumn in the company of friends and family is something to look forward to.
An abundance of flowers amid a jumble of pumpkins sets the scene, for what says autumn more than that combination?
Tables have different beginnings. Some begin with interesting dishes or lovely crystal. Others begin with the fabulous world of tablecloths, placemats and napkins. Still others begin with traditional or holiday specific props. This table began with the centerpiece.
An overflowing collection of flowers, grasses and leaves was placed in a copper pitcher on a magnolia placemat. Pumpkins, acorns and grapevine balls were gathered around the "vase".
A pair of salt and pepper shakers in the guise of woodland ducks have joined in.
I like the feel of abundance and the wonderful color combinations!
I've used pumpkins in a variety of textures— glass, velvet, foam and resin.
The porcelain ducks sport leaves, berries and acorns in a riot of colors.
Copper-colored placemats provide the base for woven rattan chargers and two patterns of dishes. Vintage dinner plates edged with a scrolling design in shades of brown and turquoise are topped by wonderfully detailed salad plates depicting autumn botanicals on a black background. You've seen the dinner plates in A French Inspired Tablescape, and the salad plates in Acorns and Flowers. The scrolls on the dinner plates are echoed in the gold and black swirls of the vintage glassware.
The strong lines of the flatware are balanced by the organic pattern of the napkins and the marbled look of the copper rings, made by a talented artist in a multi-step process. They were also used in Understated Pumpkins.
I was pleased that I caught the rays of mid-afternoon sunshine.
I love the complex mix of textures — rough, smooth, fabric, porcelain, botanical, linear.
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A closer look at the vintage glasses, alongside simply designed modern stems.
In the background is the buffet/sideboard, outfitted with another vase of flowers, a wicker pumpkin and raffia birds. I like fall's abundance to overflow from the table!
Rather than repeat the theme of pumpkins on the napkins, I chose a set that has interesting colors that aren't in the other table items. Yet they're compatible. I've used them more often than I would have guessed when I bought them some time ago.
I love the hammered finish on the pitcher!
The plates remind me of the style of Old Master paintings with their naturalistic depictions in warm colors.
I love the centerpiece lit by the sun!
If you're searching for ideas for your Thanksgiving table, this setting would work perfectly for a small gathering.
Thanks for visiting!
Table details
Dinner plates | Noritake 'Esteem'
Salad plates | Williams Sonoma 'Harvest Bloom'
Flatware | Mikasa 'Italian Countryside'
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Gorgeous, rich colors and lovely patterns!
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Thanks, Beth, I love the colors of fall. Thanks also for letting me know about the party.
DeleteLovely table Sandra. Those plates are stunning and I love the moody vibes for a fall table. XO- MaryJo
ReplyDeleteThank you, MaryJo! Moody is a good description of fall.
DeleteYou always have such pretty tables!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joanne, what a lovely thing to say!
DeleteBeautiful Sandra! I love your wonderful mix of color, patterns, and texture. The copper pitcher is gorgeous and I love the sunshine capture of the centerpiece. The WS salads are so pretty (I have them in the pumpkins) and I always love to see what stemware you have chosen for the table. I am so glad that you are enjoying the fall weather - it is but a distant memory here with 6 inches of snow and very cold temps the last couple of weeks. Happy Autumn to you!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Kim! Thee’s something about the glow of copper that I just love to use in the fall. I have a soft spot for vintage glass and crystal — I think it’s so much more interesting than most of what you find in the stores today. Fall has been particularly colorful this year — the good thing about a series of drenching rains in the summer.
DeleteYour table is beautiful! I love those plates & the color scheme is perfection. I just had my kitchen cabinets painted black so I have been looking for decor ideas to match our new set up. I might have to try and recreate your fall set up haha. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jackie! The plates are even more fabulous in person. I bet your kitchen design would look gorgeous with fall colors against the black,
DeleteHi Sandra, your fall tablescape is absolutely stunning! The combination of pumpkins, flowers, and warm colors really captures the spirit of the season. I’m actually getting carpet cleaning done tomorrow before Thanksgiving, so I’m looking forward to having a fresh and cozy space for the holiday. Your post definitely has me in the festive mood—thanks for sharing such beautiful inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rachel! I’m glad I could add to your festive mood!
DeleteBeautiful tablescape! I always enjoy visiting and seeing your newest design. Thank you for sharing at The Crazy Little Lovebirds link party #65. Our party resumes this Friday, December 6th. I hope you can join us. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Stephanie! I'm glad this table resonated with you!
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