beautiful heirloom pumpkins

My favorite time of the year will soon be here!

 

Can you guess?

It’s pumpkin time!🎃

 

And one of my favorite ways to decorate with pumpkins is to use them at the dinner table. It adds such a festive seasonal look that reminds me of being in the middle of a pumpkin patch.

 

Paired with beautiful plates, napkins, placemats, tablecloth, goblets and flatware, pumpkins make the best kind of statement at any tablescape. 

(Please check the bottom of this blog post for information on all this tableware.)

 

Even a pumpkin peeking out from a bowl adds charm to each place setting. I love the ones that are a soft clay color. They’re so sculptural and pretty.

 

This table even works nicely for a fun, bright take on a Thanksgiving table. Just add adorable Turkey place card holders likethese from Arthur Court.

 

All these pumpkins and plants are from my favorite nursery Armstrong Garden Center.

 

In addition to the soft colors of the pumpkins, I used muted varieties of ivy, succulents and begonias. It’s our very own pumpkin patch at the center of the table!

 

 

This style of seasonal table really works for weeks and weeks. Starting in September when the first pumpkins appear, and all the way clear through to the end of November, you’ll have a lovely fall set up to enjoy.

 

Our kitty Jasmine definitely approves of this table!

 Thanks for stopping by today 

for a visit to our pumpkin patch tablescape. 

Here are all the resources for the tableware used in this post:

 

ü  Pumpkins and Plants from Armstrong Garden Center

ü  Pumpkin Plates from Bico Ceramics

ü  Placemats from Carolyn Bender

ü  Tablecloth from August Table

ü  Napkins from Pacific & Rose

ü  Amber Goblets are vintage

ü  Turkey Place CardHolders from Arthur Court

ü  Flatware from Vagabond House

ü  Bowls are vintage

ü  WoodenCandlesticks from Carolyn Bender

 

  

 

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Sunday brunch with Vagabond House

🐓Happy Sunday! The weekend is always my favorite time to whip up something fun to eat and make it a brunchy kind of day. 

🐓Deviled eggs are my go-to and are pretty easy to make and even more fun to decorate with different herbs, veggies and my favorite… bacon.

 

🐓And check out this adorable Chicken Deviled Egg Holder from Vagabond House. It holds 24 halves, that’s one dozen eggs for noshing and sharing! 

 

🐓Here’s my deviled eggs recipe that appeared in Country Sampler Farmhouse Style in the Summer 2022 issue. It's a family favorite.

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ü  Jolie Fleur Napkin from Solino Home.

 

ü  Stoneware Salad Plates and Bowls from Corelle.

 

ü  Most everything else is vintage.

 

 

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the best cake of summer ...

peach upside down cake   

    

My next-door neighbors have the most amazing peach tree that overlooks their swimming pool and is just laden with peaches decorating every branch.

 

They’re so generous with their peaches and share them with us, and we end up with a few bushels of peaches every year.

 

Our favorite way to eat them is to top this amazing Peach Upside Down Cake. I found the recipe through the NY Times, and I have to say it’s one of the best cakes I’ve ever had.

 

It’s really pretty straight forward to put together. You start by making a caramel sauce to bake with the peaches in the bottom of the pan.

 

After this cake comes out of the oven is when all the magic happens… Sweet ripe peaches oozing with warm sugar-spiked caramel, just dripping down the sides of the cake.

 

I’ve made this cake at least a dozen times, and it’s my recommendation for the must-try recipe for summer, and I know you won’t be disappointed.

 

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a Hamptons vibe at the breakfast table

Good Morning and Happy Monday!

 

Don’t you feel like this summer is just flying by? 

I can hardly believe it’s already July 31st, and with the start of August tomorrow, I want to stop and savor each moment that’s left of summer.

There’s nothing better than starting off this sunny day with a hot cup of coffee and a sliced up, toasty baguette that’s all buttered up and finished off with a touch of home-made jam.

 

Sitting here, I can’t help but notice that the real eye candy on the table is this gorgeous seashell butter dish from Arthur Court Designs. Doesn't it bring just the perfect coastal charm to the breakfast room? 

But of course, this butter dish would be appropriate for any meal throughout the day, and so cute for a weekend brunch. 

 

With the addition of white hydrangeas from the garden, I feel a real Hamptons vibe going on, which is perfect because we’re headed to NY later in the week!

 

Hoping you have a great morning and remember to enjoy this lovely summer day.

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To add to the beachy feel, 

this Amalfi Stripe tablecloth from Solino Home really sets the mood.

Pretty napkins are from August Table 

Placemats are also from Arthur Court Designs 

Cup and saucer are vintage.

 

 

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two new apple recipes I love

Realistic pewter apple branches adorn both the top of the honey pot and the spoon.

One of my favorite family traditions is making homemade apple jelly. 

I’m really in love with the whole process al over again because I found the perfect Apple Honey Pot from Vagabond House to serve it in. 

It even comes with the most adorable apple embossed spoon!

 

If you’ve never had apple jelly, it’s truly a culinary delight. 

The flavor notes are subtle and almost floral, and my favorite way to eat it is on a warm croissant with a little coffee on the side.

How about kicking off this weekend with a refreshing and delicious twist on a classic cocktail: Apple Sangria! 

This recipe is actually a “mocktail”, so it can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

🍏This gorgeous Apple pitcher from Vagabond House comes to life when it’s filled with these 4 simple ingredients: Apple Juice, Lemon Juice, Orange Juice, and Sparking White Grape Juice, and then add pretty sliced fruit. 

Another simple and yummy recipe from Martha Stewart.

 

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