Welcome, Everyone, I’m so delighted you are here today to share this wonderful Fall Leaf Tray Hop with me. I’m excited for you to see this warm and cozy tray I’ve put together for you. Fall wouldn’t be complete without some great Autumn Decor and delicious hot soup to eat with your favorite person. Seasonal colors are used here to help convey the warmth and coziness the season brings to mind.
I’ll be joining some very creative ladies today in a tray hop that’s all about Fall. Tray Hop starts at 11:00 a.m. EST.
The talented Katherine of Katherine’s Corner has organized this great party. Thanks so much Katherine for all the hard work you put into this Blog Hop. If you’re visiting from https://lifeandlinda.com, didn’t Linda do a wonderful job creating her festive tray? I hope you’ll visit all the ladies on the tour for some great suggestions for Fall decor. So settle in with a nice hot beverage as I share with you my Fall Tray.
I decided to use something a little bit different for my tray this time. I found it a few months ago at a Thrift Store. My wonderful Hubby repaired and cleaned it up so it would be suitable for indoor use. I wanted to keep the character so didn’t restain it or add to it at all. I love the pumpkin shape…perfect for Fall.
I ran across this cute, metal, pillar candle birdcage this week and thought it added the perfect Fall touch. It has a sweet spiral handle on the door and I inserted a simple pillar candle in a darker tone in keeping with the flowers I was using in this vignette.
Next, I decided that since it was a Fall theme I would try my hand at a little pumpkin flower decor. This medium-sized pumpkin seemed perfect. I pushed a floral frog into the top and added some wet foam to preserve the flowers.
Some ivy from the garden was added to give a trailing, more casual effect. Then I layered in some seasonal flowers in Autumn colors. The light makes pretty shadows on the tray and the flowers add some beautiful hues to the setting.
Here you can see more seasonal color in a second grouping of mums. I loved the dark shade of the burgundy color and it makes a nice closure to the triangle created by the candle, pumpkin and mums.
A soup bowl in deep oranges and reds sits on a small harvest plate pulling in the same colors.
Two bowls next to the flowering pumpkin make for a pretty setting.
Napkins and flatware were chosen to incorporate the colors and give a casual feel to the tray.
Of course, then I had to fill the bowls with a nice hearty tomato soup garnished with a little homemade pesto and some fresh basil from the garden. It looks yummy and smells delicious. The recipe takes only about 30 minutes to make so lunch can be on the table in no time. The soup was accompanied by homemade oat bread with melted parmesan.
Here’s an overhead view of the tray with all the elements. I love how it is so colorful and cozy.
It looks even more inviting with the soup. Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing this with me. The next stop on the tour is MaryJo at https://masterpiecesofmylife.com. I know you will enjoy her wonderful tray.
That does look so cute and warm and cozy!
Thanks, Joanne. It was fun to put together. Made me feel like Fall was finally here. Thanks for stopping by and have a great week.
Lynne
What a find with that large wooden pumpkin cutout. I agree, it’s perfect for a great centerpiece along with your beautiful pumpkin floral display! Love the pottery bowls and plates and your soup looks so yummy and delicious! Happy October!!
I was excited to find the wooden pumpkin. It definitely fit the Fall theme. Thanks for visiting. Happy Fall!
Lynne
The soup theme is so perfect Lynne, I love it! Great find on the wood pumpkin and it makes a great base for your vignette~ I also love the pretty pumpkin flower arrangement and mum. I swear I can just about smell the soup, it looks so good, creamy tomato topped with pesto, yum!
Jenna
Thanks, Jenna. The soup was as delicious as it looks and easy to make. Loved putting this tray together. Always a pleasure to hop with you. Wishing you a very happy Fall.
Lynne
Yumm, a warm and cozy tomato soup topped with basil. You did a great job on creating the pumpkin floral piece. The mums are so pretty. The candle looks inviting. A pleasure joining you.
Thanks, Linda. always a pleasure joining you on a tour. The floral pumpkin was fun and my second one ever. Happy Fall!
Lynne
This is so cozy & perfect for fall Lynne! The soup theme is perfect for the season and I love how you did the blooming pumpkin. Everything looks great. So fun to share with you today. XO- MaryJo
Always a pleasure touring with you MaryJo. Love all the Fall colors we get to incorporate in our vignettes. Happy Fall!
Lynne
I love your fall soup tray. Soup always says fall to me and the way you decorated your pumpkin with fresh flowers is so gorgeous.
It has been fun touring with you.
Hugs,
Bev
Thanks, Bev. Always a pleasure to join you on a tour. Fall is such a great time of year. Have a great week.
Lynne
Definitely warm and cozy! Soup is perfect for fall too. Great to tour with you!
Shelley
Thanks, Shelley, really enjoyed this tray tour. Always a pleasure joining you. Have a wonderful week.
Lynne
I love how you brought the outside in! That soup looks scrumptious. Your autumn leaves tray is a lovely way to welcome autumn to your home. Thank you for joining in the fun. Pinned! xo
Great tray tour, Katherine. Always a pleasure joining you. Have a great week.
Lynne
The description of your soup got my saliva going! I love soup as the weather cools off. Your combination of fall colors and textures was so pretty!
Thanks, Kathy, I really love making different soups in the Fall. Just seems to suit the season. Thanks for stopping by and sharing. Have a great week.
Lynne
Pumpkins and chrysanthemums are the essence of fall, and you’ve combined them so winningly. Loved the addition of the pretty ivy. Add soup and you’ve brought the warm to meet the cozy! So fun touring with you today!
Thanks, Sandra, enjoyed touring with you. Hope you have a lovely Fall.
Lynne
Yum! I love the idea of serving dinner on a shaped tray. The pumpkin floral looks great. I think you’ve created a cozy fell for a fall dinner.
Thanks, Sarah, love the Fall and creating this vignette was really fun. A pleasure touring with you and have a great week.
Lynne
That pumpkin tray and the flowers in the pumpkin are amazing!! So fun!! Rachel-The Antiqued Journey
Thanks, Rachel, a fun tray to work on. Have a great week.
Lynne
Nice combo of the pumpkin and the pretty mums.
Thanks, Carol, they both speak Fall to me. Have a great week.
Lynne
Yours is the best of the bunch 😉 imho.
Thanks, Robin. It was a fun vignette.
Lynne
Pumpkins and mums are two of my favorite things! That’s probably why I love fall so much. I really like that you give us all the details as you build up your table. It’s truly helpful. Thanks for sharing this beautiful table.
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It was a pleasure to put this together, Marsha. Glad the details helped. Fall is such a great time of year. Have a wonderful week.
Lynne
I just love your fall tray. I keep forgetting to get myself a tray, because I want to participate with all of you for the seasons.
Visiting today from TTMT #21&22
Thanks, Paula, Katherine of Katherine’s Korner organizes these great hops. You can reach her through her website. Have a wonderful week.
Lynne
Beautiful fall tray! Your soup looks delicious! The pumpkin tray that you found was perfect for this since it allowed you to add larger items, but still have so much space. Great inspiration. It’s great touring with you! Pinned!
Niki | Life as a LEO Wife
Thanks, Niki, always a pleasure to tour with you. Love the Fall and enjoyed putting this tray together. Have a great week.
Lynne
Lynne, this is beautiful! It is definitely warm and cozy. I am loving the Fall inspiration. Thank you so much for joining us at Crazy Little Love Birds link party #10. It is always a pleasure having you join us. 🙂 Have a wonderful week.
Thanks, Stephanie, always a pleasure to visit your Blog. Thanks for stopping by and have a great week.
Lynne
Such beautiful fall decor. Visiting from SSPS.
Thanks, Amy, I loved putting this tray together. Have a wonderful week and thanks for stopping by
Lynne
This is a very pretty fall tray! Thank you for sharing at Tell It To Me Tuesday! I hope to see you again this week.
Thanks so much. It’s always a pleasure to share on your site. Have a great week.
Lynne
Thanks,
Lynne
The pumpkin wood board is a perfect base for all the other colorful flowers and bowls of hot soup. I really like the pumpkin flowers mixed with ivy.
Rachelle
Thanks, Rachelle, it was a fun tray to put together. thanks for visiting and have a great week.
Lynne
Your tray looks absolutely warm and inviting! I sure appreciate the talent it takes to decorate.
Take care and best wishes.
Thanks, Debra, this was a fun tray to put together. Food is always good! LOL. Thanks for stopping by and have a great week.
Lynne