Simply Elegant Fall Tablescape

A sweet fall table with a touch of elegance is the theme for this week’s Tablescape Thursday. There can never be too much red, yellow and green in my life! Since we’re still lacking in fall color here in North Texas, I added a little to our kitchen table for a relaxing dinner for two tonight.

 

The tablescape started with our charger style red plates. These wonderful plates are still available at WalMart, and have been durable and very versatile They are topped with last year’s mustardy-yellow stoneware plates, a 99 Cent Store bargain. And once again, the blog lovers’ faux pearl flatware from Big Lots is a pretty match to the table. I’m still loving the green glass goblets from Dollar Tree, too.

 

Michelle from Sweet Something Design’s mix and match napkins from this post really inspired me. One of the things we have done in order to green up our home was give up using paper napkins every day, and switch to cloth napkins. To make these I simply dug through my stash, and shopped the remnant bin and sale table at JoAnn Fabrics. And seriously, with the money we’re saving by not buying paper, I could whip up a new set of these pretty napkins every month. Thanks, Michelle!

 

Tied with an organza bow and a sprig of fall acorns, they add an elegant splash of color to our table. The combination of reds, yellows and browns in this elegant paisley lends itself perfectly to a lovely fall décor. A touch of red polka dot lining peeking through keeps it cheery! I love how the colors of the plates and napkins pop against the white matelasse tablecloth.

 

In the center a grapevine ball sits atop a bronze-toned compote, along with some faux leaves and berries in a julep cup, some pumpkin colored candles, and the most gorgeous pot of mums. I can’t say that I have seen this yellow and red color combination on a mum before. A quick coat of red spray paint dressed up a clay pot, and the Bordallo leaf plate brings in more of my favorite green. A pretty gourd in a silver candy dish adds another touch of fall.

 

I had fun photographing this table as the light changed throughout the day. At some times, it’s really almost too bright and sunny in this little room! I hope this will inspire you to enjoy the fall colors at your home, also. A beautiful table doesn’t have to be expensive – remember, these are all discount and dollar store items! To see this week’s Tablescape Thursday, go here. Enjoy!

 

Comments

[Teri]

Wow! This is so pretty! I really love those napkins!

[Celly B @ Busy at Home]

Your colors complement those gorgeous mums so well! You have in turn inspired me with your napkins; I'm going to have to try those, but I'm not sure I'll find fabric as pretty as that paisley!

[Barbara]

This is so lovely and full of autumn colors. We've made the switch to cloth napkins too. It is nice knowing we are having less waste but I admit, I really like using them all the time. Yours look so pretty displayed like that.

[food for thought]

love fall colors, cute napking details~

[sweetladyelaine]

I love the square and round plates! Your table is so pretty! Thank you for sharing.

[Kim]

Love your table setting in my favorite colors of course. I have got to make my own napkins.
That can't be too hard.

[Mid-Atlantic Martha]

Such pretty colors and beautiful photography. Love the sun shadows and those cute acorns.

[Donna]

"You have really captured FALL COLOR here". It is SO Beautiful!!! Love the acorns they are TOO CUTE!!!
Hugs, Donna

[Alycia Nichols]

I LOVE your napkins! I wish I could sew. They are really striking with the acorn napkin ring. THANK YOU for being kind to our earth by eliminating paper napkins! We did the same a couple of years ago, and I don't miss them a bit. It's hard to get some visiting family members to use the cloth napkins. They say things like, "But you'll have to wash them. I don't want to put you through that trouble." I let them know that I have to wash anyway, so a few more items won't kill me! We also stopped using paper hand towels in the guest bathrooms. I put a pretty basket of soft, fluffy white facial cloths in there (Costco) which are so luxurious and only take seconds to fold up after each week's laundry. (Put in one of those pedal wastebaskets so that people can just toss the used cloth right in and it's out of sight & more sanitary!) Sorry...I wandered off there. Your napkins are beautiful, and the table setting is lovely. Have a wonderful week!

[Michelle @ Sweet Something]

Andrea, first, what a beautiful table and secondly thank you for the mention! I was scrolling through and thought how great the napkins were, really love the paisley, and then I read that I inspired you! Thank you! It's great that you've given up paper napkins, I don't miss them a bit either.
Michelle

[Carol at Serendipity]

Andrea,
What an absolutely gorgeous table. I love your napkins. I will be making some soon. The paisley is gorgeous.

Carol

[Brenda Kula]

I've got to get those cans of red spray paint out and get to work on something or other. I'm loving your table and all the fall pretties. I need to make some napkins as well. I gotta do a whole lot of stuff and seems like house disasters are keeping me too busy!
Brenda

[Sherry]

Very nice. I love the fall theme.

[marlis]

You said it, Texas has certainly been ignored in the quest for something fall. I love your table. Love the two sided napkins.

[Leslie]

Your table looks beautiful. Love the fall colors. Also love your apple plates from a few posts ago. Really cute and I can't believe you found them at a thrift store. Good going!