Simple Fall Tablescape
Although Autumn is my favorite season, I hate letting go of Summer, so the arrival of Fall is bittersweet for me. Fall brings with it a rich range of colors but I thought for the end of summer, a neutral tablescape would be the perfect choice.
I started with a strip of dropcloth and added a ribbon of jute webbing down the middle for a runner.
I found large, hollow gourds at a recent flea market for just $5 each.
I thought they’d look cute perched atop this big slice of tree trunk I found at a yard sale for one dollar.
I added some decorative eggs I had around the house.
A simple setting for four using mismatched white dishes keeps the tablescape neutral.
Burlap bows were tied around the side chairs to add a bit of whimsy.
Wooden end chairs were brought in to pick up the golden tone of the gourds.
I love these big ole gourds and wished I’d bought more.
To create the candles, I simply filled mason jars halfway with pinto beans and nestled a votive in the middle.
The top of the jar wears a simple burlap ribbon secured with a twine bow.
Each place setting has a script tissue paper flower tucked in a vase.
Inside the vase is shredded paper and another twine bow wraps around the outside.
Silver plate Oneida was discovered at the flea market for $30 for the set.
And the place mats? They’re my favorite part of the tablescape.
I simply glued 6 book pages together using a glue stick. This is a great craft for kids since it’s so easy.
After dinner, simply toss the book pages in the garbage. No need to wash soiled place mats.
And that’s my simple and economical end-of-Summer, beginning-of Fall tablescape.
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WOW…it all looks outstanding. Yes..you might want to go back and get more of those $5 gourds. Lovin’ the book pages placemats.
Blessings,
Linda
I love this tablescape! I especially love the placemats. It is so perfect for fall. I am a new follower-I saw your blog on Katherine’s Corner.
What a beautiful white tablescape! Simple and yet it says so much, like fall is arriving very slowly with the lovely centerpiece and cute gourds. The burlap bows are just the perfect touch, along with the white dishes and fun placemats.
FABBY
The gourds and the slice of wood are amazing! I absolutely love the muted colors and all the different textures.
Angela
Your tablescape looks great, love the gourds too!
Oh my it all is soo pretty ! Have a good day !
You put it all together so well! Your gourds are wonderful and love the placemats. I just love your dining room. so pretty!
What a pretty table. I love the white dishes.
It all looks wonderful Jennifer and I’d love to be seated at that table for a meal.
Beautiful tablescape Jennifer! I too love the place mats…what a great idea. Hope you have a wonderful day, Gail
So pretty! I may just have to borrow your idea for the thrifty placemats. Very cute.
Beautiful tablescape! Like you I hate to give up on summer any sooner then I have too although I do love all the seasons-but summer is my favorite.
I love the gourds-great find!
Carolyn
Looks nice, and I never thought of beans, they fit in perfect.
~Bliss~
Beautiful, love the neutral dishes with the gourds. What a great idea to use the throw away place mat pages. Very creative:)
This is beautiful! Great job! 🙂
WOW, this is so pretty! perfection, thanks for sharing with us!
OXXo
Beautiful tablescape. I love how you used the burlap. The placemats are such a great idea. I adore your centerpiece!!!
Dee
This is such a beautiful cozy room and table. When’s dinner?
What a beautiful Fall tablescape! I love the muted colors … the placemats … the guords. All of it! *Becca* (new follower by way of My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia)
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Love your table, it is perfect for this in between time. I am not quite ready for pumpkins yet and this is beautiful. Thanks for your visit, now I am off to see your give away! XO, pinky
Your table looks stunning. I really like how you’ve used white dishes which make your golden tone really stand out. Lovely!
Mary Alice
This tablescape is so pretty, Jennifer. I love those gourds, too. I never thought to use beans to secure votive candles, but I will try it sometime–it’s pretty!
I love it all….so clean and fresh and yet has a total fall feel to it. I love your dishes and all the gourds…so pretty! Come link up to Centerpiece Wednesday and share your ideas.
Karin
This is so pretty. I totally adore every part of this tablescape. The gourds are fantastic. So pretty. The book pages are such a great idea. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
Gorgeous! You are so creative.
So cute Mom! 🙂 I LOVE the burlap bows on the chairs. How cute to put pinto beans in the mason jars, I would’ve never thought of that! So, when are you coming over to decorate my place? 😉
I just love this tablescape. What great ideas for the decor!
so beautiful and warm and inviting! it makes me want to come over and have some butternut squash soup, and a salad with apples and walnuts with you. can i come? i’ll bring the wine!
Oh Jennifer, this is beautiful…down to the last detail…the place mats out book pages..the little rosettes…even the unexpected touch of the eggs….I love it all…thank you so much for helping us inspire at our first HAPPY HOUR FRIDAY LINKY party…thank you xoxo
I’m pinning this to our inspiration happy hour board…
Visiting from Happy Hour. Lovely tablescape – I am a huge fan of neutral!
I am loving this fall tablscape, it is simply stunning! The book pages are the perfect touch and I love how you did the center piece. Gorgeous. Thanks for linking up to our first Happy Hour! 🙂
Wow, this is incredible! Talk about “simple elegance;” this has it all. I love everything about it from the huge gourds, to the mason jar candles, to the book page placemats! What a talented lady you are, Jennifer!
Love this, I have a question… I notice in these photos
the head chairs are smaller wooden ones. How have
the Windsors you painted ascp graphite holding up?
I am considering painting mine graphite and waxing
and would like to know how “distressed” they have
become over the months since you painted them?
Did you ever consider putting a polycrylic instead of
wax? Thanks for any feedback. Cheers
I like this because I cannot go smack dab from Summer Into Fall either
It’s a transition from late summer to early fall …
I can’t decorate with pumpkins and cornstalks until they are really ready and out there…:) Rushing it all seems strange to me / i usually do a gradual transition too
Such a beautiful table! I love the simplicity and the “natural” details. The gourds are amazing! I would love to find some of those! Life to the full, Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle
Love this. New follower. I will be back for more inspiration.
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Thanks for sharing over at My Monday Muse, Jen! Your table scape is beautiful and is inspiring me for my Thanksgiving! Will have a give-a-way the last Monday of the month for My Monday Muse! Hope you link up again!
Christie
Oh, it is just gorgeous!!! Makes me ready for fall!
XO
Kristin