a pumpkin tablescape in blue

A pretty blue plaid throw naturally harmonizes with these soft gray pumpkin plates I just found at Home Goods. For this table, these two elements were the starting points for the fall look in soothing blues and tans.  

After that, I just added simple white dinner plates, ruffled burlap place mats, vintage blue glassware, and of course a few soft blue hydrangeas.

In addition to the blue and white hydrangeas from Trader Joe’s, I’ve added a sprig of eucalyptus to each place setting to soften the look. My neighbor Maureen lets me have full rein of her tree in the front yard so I get to snip a few branches from time to time!

I love to bring out a pretty plaid throw as the main fabric element for a table, especially now as we head in to fall. The plaid throws I have, are specifically stored in the closet with my tablecloths and runners and are  specifically used on my tables. 

Some of these plaid throws are found in the women’s section of department stores and sold as wraps, and I keep my eye out for any  sort of small plaid blanket all year long while out thrifting. 

These two sets of blue glasses were found and thrift stores and on ebay. I have the amber version of the taller ones, which I absolutely love for fall, especially on Thanksgiving.  

The blue plates above the windows have been there from at least twenty years, and I love how they're highlighted by this blue tablescape. 

This Serena & Lily light fixture is relatively new. It adds a fun, beachy look to the room, and it's one of the first things you see when you walk in the front door.

My French bistro chairs are also from Serena & Lily and are absolutely one of the best purchases I've ever made! They're so pretty and comfortable too!

Burlap accessories just play off the wood tones of the table and floor so well, and they also pick up the tan in the blanket too!  

For me, a tablescape is all about varying textures and making everyone feel welcomed! 

These burlap cutlery holders are so perfect for holding the silverware and napkins for each guest, and aren’t they cute? 

I just love fall so much!  

The soft colors just play off each other so well. 

Do you ever use blue to decorate for fall? 

I think my next fall table will feature green apples! 

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Doesn’t that sound fun?  

ciao! fabiana 

P.S. Stop by later this week,
 and I'll show you how I styled this same table with French flair!

favorite fall tablescapes

Transitioning from summer to fall décor is a gradual process. I like to slowly start introducing autumn elements right about now but don’t go totally into “fall”  mode until September.  

Today I'm sharing some of my favorite fall tablescapes. It's always helpful to highlight favorite elements with my little list of go-to seasonal items:

ü Sunflowers

ü White pumpkins

ü Soft plaid throws

ü Raffia & burlap

ü Copper & gold accents

ü Earth tones and black & white

ü Wood elements

ü  Whimsical details

ü Vintage accessories

ü Subtle hints of orange

Small, fringed plaid throws are one thing I love to hunt for during the year. I’ve found some great ones in thrift stores and at Home Goods, over the years. 

In fact, I found a really cute small one this year in Savannah that will be part of a new tablescape soon!

Once you place them on a table, especially an outdoor table, they instantly say “Hello fall!”  

Another thing to spy at thrift stores during the year, but especially now, are pumpkin plates of any kind. The ones that are pumpkin shaped are so cute at a place setting.

An ombre color palette in gold is very appropriate for fall and brings a bit of glamour to the table.

Soft colored pumpkins are my favorite!

Placemats are the best way to add the necessary texture you need for autumn. I love how they frame the dishes, as well.

Black and white is the most elegant backdrop 

for the month of October with 

Halloween finishing off the month with a bang!

Wooden chargers and silverware help create a lovely fall look at this table. A macrame runner adds texture and the vintage amber glasses add sparkle.

This is an unusual look for me, and it was dictated by this fringed throw and these amazing pumpkins from Roger’s Garden. 

Scatter a little fresh greenery and twigs to soften the look. These are just clippings from my olive tree.

I kind of love this table I styled for Serena & Lily.

This monochromatic look was accented with their pretty napkins embroidered in orange and fresh peach roses and cabernet-colored mums at the center of the table.

Mini baby boo pumpkins fill out this wooden trough and get accented with soft green moss, dusty miller and webby cheesecloth.

Simplicity is sometimes the best way to go! 

Here we have a more whimsical take on Halloween. Again we have a black and white palette with just a hint of orange.

This is probably the most intricately layered table I’ve ever set. The mood I was going for was elegant Halloween with a hint of Harry Potter for fun.

The table runner was actually made from pages of a worn copy of a "Goblet of Fire" paperback. I just layered and layered... open books, plants, pumpkins and a few little critters.

Behind the scenes, this was difficult to photograph. The floating candles were a must but a challenge to get just right on film.

In fact, to get just the right final "overhead" shot, I had to move the entire table, which didn't fit through the doorway upright, into my family room. My dining room has low ceilings, and I couldn't capture the whole table, so what did we do?

My husband and I slid the whole centerpiece of the table onto a board, moved the table, and then slid the whole layered look back onto the table. 

I've learned my lesson never to do that again!  

Next are two Thanksgiving tables that got their 

inspiration from a simple little “Be thankful” Charm. 

Simply tied with raffia, these little charms speak volumes whether they’re adorning a little twig wreath or two elegant pheasant feathers. Simply placed on your best china, these are always a fan favorite!

It’s been four years since I found these, and I’ve used these lucky charms for every Thanksgiving so far!

Today I’m headed back to the Orange Circle and will hopefully stop by some of the great antique stores there! 

May the treasure hunting begin…

ciao! fabiana