We will start with the table. Bill featured a "rustic" table last week. Mine is VERY rustic. I am not sure about it's absolute beginnings, but I know it spent at least fifty years residing in the breakfast nook adjoining my gramma's kitchen. It is a maple table, built in the style of a picnic table and does have two matching benches. It sits four comfortably and was such a perfect fit in the nook, I would not be surprised to find it was made for that spot! The top is one solid piece of maple, or at least it was until about fifteen years ago when it traveled to my house. It now has a split that keeps growing, but I love every inch of it! I bought the placemats several years ago, I think at Big Lots.
My dishes are my Pfaltzgraff. Since I have no time or inclination to cook this week, and because we are still feasting on leftover beef and chicken, I have filled the plates with teeny tiny miniature gourds and pumpkins that helped decorate tables at my older daughter's wedding five years ago. I placed a few silk leaves between the layers of the plates and sprinkled the rest on the table.
The metal napkin holder with leaves was purchased several years ago on the clearance rack at our local Hallmark store.
I am linking to Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday. Please visit at http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/ I can't wait to see all the Autumn tables! And I can't wait to start decorating for Halloween!
And with Colorado Lady at http://coloradolady.blogspot.com/2010/09/vintage-thingie-thursday-vintage_29.html for Vintage Thingie Thursday.
I'm the first? How fun.
ReplyDeleteFirst, let me say that I love that table itself. I'm so fond of rustic/primitive/whatever you want to call old pieces like that, especially family pieces. I have my own grandmother's table and CHERISH IT.
Love the tablescape too,and you made me giggle about children jumping in the leaves. So funny.
Love all the colors that you chose and the accent pieces too. A great fall table!
What a colorful table! I love the mini gourds and pumpkins and your fall leaves. How pretty!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Beth
You get major points for tablescaping the week after your son's wedding! And I remember feasting on wedding reception leftovers for several days after our daughter's. Your table looks very festive for the season!
ReplyDeleteYOur table is a true treasure! What a joy it must be to sit at your Grandmother's table.
ReplyDeleteColorful and full of autumn goodies, this is a real tribute to fall!
Yvonne
Pretty fall table with the green, gold, and orange. At first I thought the gourds in the bowl were marzipan candies, but on second look, maybe not.
ReplyDeleteReally pretty table with all the leaves. I think old tables are the best kind to have. they have energy and spirit their younger cousins do not.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great table and story! I love it when people share the background of their pretties! You have way more energy than I do, I just finished a wedding too! Thanks for sharing with us this week.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful. Some great ideas. Thanks for posting such a bright and colorful display.
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I love the red, green, and yellow (amber) plates combined. Love the little gourds and pumpkins on the plates. Joni
ReplyDeleteOh I just love those bowls filled with the tiny little pumpkins and gourds! Your table is quite festive and fun!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to both families and to the happy couple! LOVE the chargers in this setting!
ReplyDeleteAfter all the wedding celebration, I'm impressed that you had the energy to set a table at all. The leaves sandwiched between the dishes is a clever touch. Thank you for sharing your charming design. Cherry Kay
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty plates. The colors are so rich. They really go well with the festive gourds. I have one crazy gourd growing in the garden. Wish that plant had been more prolific.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure how you had the energy to even think about setting a table after your wedding but it certainly is festive. I just love all the colors and just screams fall.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fall table...loved it! Have a great VTT!
ReplyDeleteWell the table itself is phenomenol, the more rustic for me the better. You have done a spledid job with the tablescape. Everything you have chosen is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAnn
I can't believe you arranged a tablescape just after a wedding! Bravo to you!!! You are truly amazing.....
ReplyDeleteYour festive tablescape is beautiful! I love all the colors. I love the comment about children jumping in the leaves. It brings back fond memories. Your table should be cherished. It is what family is all about...memories! Thank you for sharing...I hope you will rest now!
Pretty, pretty wherever I see.
ReplyDeleteHappy TS Day!
Greetings from a chilly Stockholmer,
/chie
Fall is here! Beautiful blend of colors for your table!
ReplyDeleteRainey
We can all tell you had so much fun putting this fall table together.It was fun looking at it.What a joy ,thank you.Your amazing me doing this after the wedding.After each of my four daughters weddings I could never have had the energy.
ReplyDeleteOh yes ,I love your Grandmothers creamer and sugar bowl
ReplyDeleteMiss Merry this is festive and beautiful! :)
ReplyDeleteI love this table and everything on it. I would gladly jump in that pile of leaves. This is so beautiful. I am away from home just now and I can't wait to get home and jump into that pile of leaves box marked "fall". Job well done. Ginger
ReplyDeleteI love your Pfaltzgraff. Those colors are terrific. Pretty table!
ReplyDeleteOh, I just came across you blog! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing!
Leticia
Thanks so much for your visit. Love all of your FALL!
ReplyDelete- The Tablescaper
That is a pretty fall table you have set in the midst of such a busy time too!
ReplyDeleteCarolyn