What makes this fall tablescape work is that it is full of items I love and had on hand.
Choose small bites that compliment the meal or are seasonal favorites. These individual charcuterie boards, one on each end of the centerpiece hold dried apricots, pumpkin crackers and some honey-sesame cashews. One flower with big color inside a tiny, antique salt shaker adds a simple touch of nature at each plate.Īs guests gather around the table, let them nibble away at a small appetizer. Even though most of the flowers in my garden had not survived our first frost, these little marigolds are tough and beautiful. Oh my goodness … just came to me … those gourmet caramel apples would be a show-stopper! You could also consider placing a small appetizer, a party favor (like Lori’s Sugar and Spice Pecans), or even a big, shiny green apple on each. They are almond cupcakes with almond frosting (which she tinted to match a picture I sent her of the centerpiece) and a sugared sage leaf. These cupcakes came from my friend’s daughter. One way to simplify your preparations is to buy the dessert. By placing a beautiful cupcake or serving of dessert on each stand, guests can set them aside for after the meal or fully embrace the “eat dessert first” mentality! I found these simple, white, individual cake stands on sale at Hobby Lobby. If you want your guests to feel special, draw them to the table with personal touches. It also works when you want to draw attention to something displayed inside jars.Īfter trying to insert a few accent stems, it was obvious some kind of filler was needed inside the feeder to hold things in place.Ĭan you see them? We have a Buckeye tree in our yard … perfect size, perfect color and a never-ending supply! This is an old trick I learned from my mother-in-law which elevates the flame above the other decor. It’s a little hard to see but each of the larger jars has a clear glass votive holder suspended from its opening which holds the votive candles. The old, blue Mason jars not only added soft color, but shine and reflection from the battery-operated light string and the candles. Eucalyptus, like the runner and the chargers, is perfect for all seasons. Using collectable or inherited pieces in your tablescape encourages conversation.Īt this point, I knew I wanted muted colors in the centerpiece to play off the table runner. Paper napkins with a small, simple pattern add color but do not distract from the rest of the setting.įor a little more color and uniqueness, I chose to use these gold midcentury modern goblets instead of my normal glassware.
Purchasing sets of seasonal and whimsical salad plates to use with the white dinner plates is less expensive and really brings the place setting to life. Their texture and warmth ground both formal and informal place-settings. It does not matter if it is winter, spring, summer or fall, they are beautiful. It was then time to start grabbing dishes. I grabbed it and, although it was too big and a little too rustic for her space, she could see how something like it would work.ĭon’t tell her but I’m so glad it didn’t work! I brought it home, grabbed my favorite plaid table runner and plopped it right on our table. On my way out the door, I saw this feeder just begging for a second chance. She raises chickens and she has a lovely rectangular table. In fact, it sat there until my neighbor asked me to come over and help her figure out a new centerpiece for her table. This old chicken feeder has been patiently waiting in our garage for quite some time. Whether a cozy Sunday dinner or a Thanksgiving family feast, this fall tablescape is casual enough to be comfortable and sophisticated enough to say “you are special”! Won’t you please join me for dinner? That is what I hope guests at our house will subconsciously hear the minute they step into our dining room.
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