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October 14, 2024

try fruit for table decor

Let’s talk about pretty edible fall décor… easy, beautiful and yummy. Let’s start with pears!! 🍐

At the center of the table, we have PEARS instead of flowers! 🍐This always makes for a fun and easy centerpiece, and don't be afraid to use faux pears, if you prefer! A few eucalyptus leaves soften the edges of the platter.

When I was a little girl, my cousins had two pear trees in their yard. Every fall, I’ll never forget all of us climbing on the roof of their garage to pick the biggest and juiciest pears in the world!

🍐 That memory holds a dear place in my heart!

(Buffalo Check linen tablecloth available here)

Apples, lemons, artichokes and of course pumpkins make the prettiest living props that are also quite practical, because they can be eaten, so nothing goes to waste!

In this post, you’ll also spot a lovely Pear Cheese Tray and matching pewter Pear Salt & Pepper Shakers from Vagabond House....

... and a delicious homemade apple and pear cider that was a recipe I made for Country Sampler Farmhouse Style.

Ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg liven up the flavors of the pears and apples is this yummy cider!

So, friends tell me what your favorite edible prop or decor detail you love to use the most during autumn…

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October 2, 2024

new table linens for October ...

and November and December!

This is my favorite time of year, as many of you know! One added bonus to all the fall fun, is that new patterns and colorways from Pacific & Rose always debut at this time of year.

This month we have a new take on the Lilibet pattern. Hand-blocked in India in this most beautiful green color, this gorgeous green pattern is so perfect for any time of the year.

In fact, as much as I love it for spring, summer and fall, I think it’s also so perfect for Christmas!

But first...

Check out my breakfast room all dolled up with the Lilibet Green tablecloth, placemats and napkins.

An informal bouquet of garden hydrangeas that I just snipped from the garden provides a lovely contrast to the soothing greens of this pattern.

Sometimes I prefer the look of a table runner, and it’s so easy to switch out the tablecloth for the runner, with everything else in the same places, like the placemats, plates, glassware, napkins and flowers.

Picture yourself here at this lovely place setting at the table…

but wait!

The 3 new patterns in soft tangerine and green (Kimberly, Jill and Tippit) that debuted in September are meant to coordinate with this Green Lilibet pattern, but I love a bit of the unexpected, like the Charlotte Berry napkin (bottom right) and the Pomegranate Red napkin (bottom left) that's just so elegant for Christmas.

You can never go wrong with green and red for the holidays!

And speaking of holidays, so many wonderful reasons to celebrate are coming up… Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

I love the versatility of these aprons and kitchen tea towels in the fact that yes, I need to wear a pretty apron and doll up my kitchen for the holidays.

In addition to that, they make great hostess gifts and holiday gifts, especially to your favorite cook, gardener, crafter and DIYer!

For a more pampering experience, don one of these soft and flowy robes! Another great gift idea… and don’t forget about the pretty cosmetic bags from Pacific & Rose.

I love to fill them with some of my favorite toiletries and make a pretty gift out of the whole thing!

Now for a sneak peek at some holiday inspiration…

Lilibet in Green is such a chic look for Christmas! As you can see, a few key accessories are all you need to evoke a festive winter look.

I used my favorite new Pinecone Forest Napkin Rings from Arthur Court to dress up the Lilibet napkin. Can you spot my new little Christmas Tree Salt & Pepper Shakers from Vagabond House?

Green cabbageware plates like these match the green of Lilibet’s pattern perfectly! And a collection of vintage-like Santa Clauses adds a little whimsy to the center of the table!

Another pattern that I think is sooooo pretty for Christmas is the Ivy print. For many people, ivy along with holly are traditional symbols of the season.

Ivy is a symbol of everlasting life, devotion and loyalty. It’s also evocative of an old-fashioned Christmas, which I love!

Who can ever pass up a good sale? Two of my favorites are now marked way, way down!! You can find the two Gayatri Olive pattern tablecloths on sale now at 50% off!

I’m stocking up on both these favorites as they not only look great for Christmas, but they’re so beautiful for spring and summer as well!

One of Pacific & Rose’s most popular prints, Pomegranate Red is back in stock, and just in time for the holidays!

This is another one of those patterns that will look beautiful any time of the year, but at Christmas with all the twinkling lights and candles, it’s really special.

With that in mind, the Charlotte Berry table linens are also back in stock. A quintessential Christmas look is easy to pull off with this charming pattern but wait… let’s not limit ourselves to Christmas.

I’ve used this pattern during the summer paired with blue and it makes a spectacular combination for 4^th of July!

The Charlotte Berry Robes are also back in stock, which makes me so very happy! Aren’t they beautiful?

Pacific & Rose has so many blue and white table linen options available. I think they are so pretty for a Hannukah table. This one is called Gayatri Blue…