Summer to Fall Transitional Tablescape
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.