Crisp air, falling leaves, oranges, yellows and reds all mean Fall to me. Add in fires, countryside picnics and lots of outdoor activities and you have a perfect season for enjoying family outdoors and in. Taking the leap from Summer to Fall calls for a respite from Summer colors before jumping into the hues of Autumn. I decided to try my hand at a neutral tablescape with just a hint of Fall to help usher in the season.
This setting includes a plate stack of neutral colors and matte finishes. The base is the wooden stick placemats that bring the woods inside. Atop the placemat rests a cream porcelain charger. A Heath dinner plate in a brown-based color holds a grey/brown salad/dessert plate set off-center on the larger plate. Dried grass sprays with a dried orange slice and a place card in casual brown paper are wrapped with thin dark-brown rafia and a sheer white ribbon. Just a hint of Fall resting on top of the plate stack brings thoughts of cooler weather.
A beautiful linen napkin embroidered in a cut flower pattern with a scalloped edge rests on the side of the plate. More neutral and earth tones contribute to the calm of the setting.
Crystal water and wine glasses in a simple cut glass pattern add sparkle to the setting without detracting from the neutral tones.
Flatware with black, curved handles keep the setting grounded.
A wooden candle holder is embellished with white candles and dried hydrangea in dusky pink tones. A little bit of color but still in neutral tones.
The tablecloth is a cream throw with fringe from Pottery Barn. The woven throw adds a rustic look to the table and makes me think of cool nights wrapped up in a warm throw while watching a fire. I love all the neutral tones and the texture in this tablescape. It makes me think of Fall without quite being there.
This picture in a magazine was the inspiration.
My interpretation of the magazine picture. Looking forward to Fall.
Beautiful setting!
Thanks, Aerik, always fun to try something new. Thanks for stopping by and have a great week.
Lynne
Such a pretty table!! I love the neutral and almost moody vibes. That chunky throw is such a great addition!
thanks, Rachel. I really loved working with neutrals. The throw was a thrift store find this past week. thanks for stopping by and sharing. Have a great week.
Lynne
Beautiful! You did a great job capturing the vibe in the magazine – perfect for upcoming fall!
Thanks, Barbara. It was quite fun to try to get close to the picture. I loved making the place card embellishments. thanks for visiting and have a great week.
Lynn e
You did an amazing job!
Thanks, Joanne, it was a fun project. Appreciate you stopping by. Have a great week.
Lynne
Restful & cozy with a ‘mushroom-colored’ palate. I have a few of those elements but unfortunately I don’t have dishes in those tones which captures the feeling.
Thanks, Robin. I had these dishes tucked away from a few years ago. It’s not my usual color palate but it was fun to try something new. Have a great week and thanks for sharing.
Lynne
Your interpretation was perfect, love the colors!! Thanks so much for linking up at the #UnlimitedLinkParty 126. Pinned.
Thanks, Dee. It was the first time I tried to replicate a magazine tablescape. It was quite fun. Appreciate you stopping by. Have a great week.
Lynne
Lynne, CONGRATS! Your post is FEATURED at the #UnlimitedLinkParty 127!
Thanks, Dee. Always a pleasure to visit your site. Thanks so much for the feature. Have a great week.
Lynne
Just beautiful and such a perfect transition. Featuring when my party opens!
Thanks so much. It’s an honor to be featured. Have a great week.
Lynne
Great photographs. The neutral tones are beautiful. Fall is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure. I think we are all looking forward to Fall. Have a great week and thanks for sharing.
Lynne
Great pictures. The neutral tones are beautiful. Fall is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.