Creating a fall tablescape with texture, color, and natural elements
Hands up if Fall is your favorite season?!
I’m right there with those of you who raised your hand…
The colors, the amber light, the blue skies, and the beautiful weather here in Michigan are the best.
Not to mention that it’s once again time for sweaters and cute boots!
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Here in Michigan, we are fortunate enough to have loads of apple orchards, pumpkin farms, and pick-your-own flower farms all around us.
So I take advantage of that and work them in to my home inside and out. That includes putting my fall tablescape together.
I’m happy to be participating in “It’s a Wonderful House: Fall Entertaining Blog Tours.” It’s hosted by Angelina at Petite Haus. Her site is gorgeous! If you haven’t visited her before, hop on over.
Creating a Fall Tablescape
I like to start my tablescape in the middle of the table. And I also like to use things I’ve made myself.
For this one, I started by stacking up a couple of log slices, adding a mason jar full of my favorite fall flowers, and a few pieces of pottery.
And my favorite burlap runner… Doesn’t burlap just seem to say “Fall” y’all?
I found a beautiful garland last year that is packed full of dried leaves. Everything from bayleaf to maple.
I cut it in half and used it on each end of the table. It’s such a time saver and it was so inexpensive.
I added some of my favorite pottery pieces that I’ve made in the last year or two. Mostly pumpkins and leaf candle holders.
I’m a beginning pottery student so they aren’t perfect, but real pumpkins and leaves aren’t either, right?
I spiffed it up with pine cones, twigs, and a a few other natural elements.
I’m still on the hunt for the perfect candles for the tops of my pottery leaves…
I just can’t seem to find ones I like. You know how that goes…
So if you see something fun that looks like a good fit for the green leaves, drop me a note, okay?
I’ve had these placemats for years and drag them out every fall.
The sunflowers and colors just seem to work well this time of year. And I like my “give thanks” napkins with them.
Since my table is a little busy, I opted for my neutral table settings and gold flatware.
I got them when we redesigned our kitchen shortly after moving in and I love how simple they are.
And that’s it! My simple and quick Fall tablescape.
Fall Garden Tour Coming Soon
If you’ve visited my blog before, you know I love gardening. Whether it’s a cutting garden, herb garden, or my windowboxes, I’m all in favor of digging in the dirt.
Here’s a sneak peek at my upcoming Fall Garden Tour:
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Don’t forget to stop by the rest of the bloggers participating in the Fall tablescape blog hop. I’m sure you’ll find great inspiration when you do. The next stop is Back to the South, a girl after my own heart!
Until next time,
Shelley
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Both hands are raised! I love fall!
This is such a beautiful post. I love your gorgeous bouquet in the mason jar and your scripted napkins. I also love your garland in the center of the table, and your garden and patio is lovely.
My in-laws live in MIchigan and they love the fall weather. I hope you have a beautiful fall!
So happy to be joining your on this tour!
Amber
*Follow The Yellow Brick Home
Thanks, Amber! Hard to beat Michigan in the fall. I’ll be stopping by your blog later to check out your tablescape..
Your table is beautiful, Shelley! I think your handmade pottery is perfect. And all of the natural elements make the tablescape feel so much like fall.
Thanks, Wanda… it’s fun to see all the fall ideas on the hop!
Gorgeous woodsy elements! Hands up, I love Fall too! Your table is so inviting at festive! Happy Autumn!
Rebeca
Thanks, Rebeca! I can’t wait to make the rounds and see everyone’s posts later today…
Your table is so beautiful! I love the napkins layered in between the plates. But what I have my eye on is that beautiful dried garland – what a wonderful find! I’m so happy to be hopping with you!
Thanks, Angelina! It was such a lucky find, especially at the price I got. Thank you again for organizing the hop!
I think all of us who participated in this fun fall blog hop are all hands up for fall. It is my favorite season. I just wish it lasted more than a week and a half. We were in the high 80’s last week and tonight we have a frost warning in Illinois. I just love your handmade pottery. Is unique and beautiful. Do you sell it? And where did you get those napkins? You could use them for so many different tablescape. Such a nice fall setting 💙
Our fall has been back and forth…hot and humid one day, cool the next. But late September and October are usually pretty awesome. Fingers crossed. And no, I don’t sell my pottery. I mostly force it on my friends and family and they pretend to love it! The napkins are a few years old now. I think I got them at Pier !! maybe. Or Pottery Barn… Thanks for stopping by!
Such a beautiful fall table! I love the pretty fall flowers and garland gracing your table. Your outdoor space is gorgeous! Happy Fall!!!
Thanks Shannon! Hard to beat Michigan’s blue skies in the fall..
I love those pottery leaves!! How cool is that! I agree Burlap is so perfect for fall! It all came together so pretty! I love your outside space too!