A Resourceful Fall Table Setting
Since the lifestyle at our mountain cabin is mostly part-time and casual, I do not have an extensive supply of table setting items. It is a bit of a challenge to come up with an elaborate table, with limited supplies. So it’s time to become resourceful!
I am excited to participate in a Welcome Fall Tablescape Blog Hop, hosted by Chloe from Celebrate and Decorate. You will find table inspiration from 20 bloggers at the bottom of this post.
Feeling a bit conflicted because I am here at our cabin without a lot of “things”, I am determined to create a lovely table for this blog hop. And since we aren’t here very often, I really don’t even recall what I have or don’t have. And the scavenger hunt begins!
Start with Linens
So I begin the search for linens, dishes, glasses and natural items for the centerpiece. Fortunately, in the kitchen armoire, I discover this unopened Hemstitched linen tablecloth from Willams Sonoma. An obvious bargain purchase, the gold colored tablecloth is the inspiration for this post. You can find similar tablecloths here on Amazon.
Select Your Dishes
Using our every day dishes from Pier 1 imports, the gold tablecloth picks up the yellow in the plate. This when things start to come together!
Centerpiece Ideas?
Fall to me means all the colors of nature~the earth tones of red, yellow, browns and greens. Luckily, I located some artificial autumn leaves in the garage. But after being stored they are wrinkled and curled. With an iron on VERY low heat, I press the leaves that are in the worst condition.
At this point, the gold table cloth seems a little boring to me. What to do? I find a bolt of fabric leftover from a previous project stored in a closet.
The warm tones of the cotton are perfect and I have enough to cut a runner. And the cotton is nice and soft to be made into napkins.
Being here in the mountains, I have access to natural elements like pinecones. I collect a big bowl of them, intent on using them somehow on the table.
Utilizing What You Have
And here is how the table looks! I am pleased that I am able to use what I found around the cabin and didn’t go to any additional expense to put it together. The centerpiece is two sheaths of wheat, the faux fall leaves, pinecones, brass pumpkins, brass candlesticks and numerous votives. If you are looking for brass candlesticks, Amazon has a great selection.
Adding brass elements give it a bit of brightness yet complements the theme. The pinecones become easy place card holders.
I don’t have chargers here, but the burgundy dinner plate anchors the place setting. The fabric runner provides a nice base for all the fall decor.
Night Time Table
At night, the candles create an autumn warmth which gives it a magical feel.
The only stemmed wine glasses we have are numbered, and it’s a good way for people to keep track of their own glass.
For me, the key lesson here is that you can create a pretty table setting with items you already have around the house or in the yard. That bolt of fabric? I hadn’t used it in over 10 years. Now it will become part of my linen collection!
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Welcome to the Fall Tablescape Blog Hop!
Now onto other Fall Tablescapes! Please check out these other talented bloggers and as always, we love your comments!
Celebrate & Decorate | Design Morsels | Mantel and Table |Corner of Plaid and Paisley | Home is Where the Boat Is | Belle Blue Interiors|Calypso in the Country | Our Crafty Mom | My Thrift Store Addiction | The Painted Apron|The Little Yellow Corner Store | Sweet Sensations | Living With Thanksgiving | Panoply|Life and Linda | Everyday Living | Bluesky at Home |Life at Bella Terra | Red Cottage Chronicles | Cozinest
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Mary, no one would guess that your lovely table was made in a cabin with few resources. It’s just beautiful. I love that you used fabric for your runner and napkins. That’s always one of my favorite things to do for a table setting. I love how you mixed the metallics with the soft, matte textures. The candlelight is lovely.
Carol,
Thank you so much for your kind comments! It’s nice when things fall together and I was happy to use some old fabric!
Shopping your home is always a great idea and you had lots to work with. Everything is so well balanced and the little squirrels are adorable! Love the natural elements and the vibe you created.
Sandra,
Thank you so much for your kind comments.
Oh my goodness! I love how you improvised! and I also love how you used the pine cones for name plate holders. So simple and it screams “Fall”. I hopped over to the article featuring your Fall Table also, wonderful ideas! I love Fall so much! 🙂 !!!!
Gabie,
Thank you so much for your kind comments! You are so sweet….btw, every time I have a cup of tea, I think of you!
HI Mary, you did a fabulous job of putting together a beautiful table without every leaving your home!! All of your natural elements are perfect for a cabin table. I like your napkins in the wine glasses. It all looks so pretty by candlelight. I hope you have a nice fall season.
Ann, first of all I love the name of your blog….it immediately evokes a visual image. Thank you so much for your kind comments. The table did perk up our cabin dining room!
Deep reds and warm golds make your fall table very cozy! Often the best tablescapes come from challenging restrictions such as needing to shop your home.
Yes, sometimes necessity is the mother of invention! It was a fun scavenger hunt!
Wow! What a great job for what you had on hand. I love it!!
Thank you so much!
Carla,
Thank you so much!
Mary, Your candlelight table is magical! The bundle of wheat surrounded by tall candlesticks of tall tapers and smaller votives with scattered pine cones on top of your plaid runner is eye-catching. Adding the gold pumpkins and faux fall foliage completed an attractive look. Your napkins look great in your glasses and I am amazed you didn’t have to buy a thing.
Nice to meet you.
Bonnie, you have a great eye to notice all those details! I am so happy you like it! Thank you for your kind comments.
Truly a fun table to welcome fall. Always a pleasure to see your inspiring tables. Everything is combined very harmoniously. I love autumn and its colors.
Darina, thank you so much for visiting and sharing such kind comments!
Mary, you pull that rabbit out of the hat every time!!! I love your fall table.
Janie, thank you so much! It was fun searching the cabin for items!
Your fall table is so beautiful and has all my favorite colors on it. I love those pretty plates and what a bargain on your tablecloth, The pops of red the fabric adds is the perfect finishing touch! It has been so much fun blog hopping with you!
Shannon, it was such a fun blog hop! Hard to believe I had that tablecloth for years but never used it! It finally came in handy.
This Fall tablescape is so lovely. I adore the mix of plaid and the mediterranean style dinner plates and the rustic, natural elements such as pine cones and leaves. The warmth of the metal pumpkins and candlesticks make evening sparkle. So warm and cozy and inviting. Happy Fall.
Marsha, so fun blog hopping with you. Thanks for your lovely comments.
What a beautiful table, Mary – and so many great ideas to use what you have. I love the colors, the layering and the idea to use the pine cones as place card holders! That makes perfect sense and it a wonderful addition to a fall table. So great to hop with you. Thanks for all the inspiration!
Shelley
Shelley, yes, it was so fun to participate in this blog. My first time! Thank you for your comments.
What a great table setting friend! Love all of the natural things you incorporated in. It’s it awesome the way you can just bring nature inside to decorate for fall? Thanks for sharing.
Hi Mary, love the fall colors. The diy napkins are wonderful. A wonderful collection of brass pumpkins make quite the statement. Love the natural elements of course the candlelight. Truly a lovely fall table to sit down and enjoy a delicious meal. Happy September.
Linda, it was so fun to blog hop with you! Thank you for your kind comments.
Resourceful should be your middle name! I love how this turned out. So warm and inviting. Just beautiful! Hope you fall season is wonderful.
Cindy, thank you so much for your nice comments. I love fall and can’t wait for the weather to get cooler.
I am all about shopping your home when setting a table! You have done an outstanding job. Such a cozy autumn table. The deep shades of burgundy and gold really speak to the season. I love how you have incorporated the natural elements of wheat, pinecones and leaves. Great tip on how to salvage wrinkled leaves too! A pleasure to be joining you on the blog hop this week.
hi Mary, it’s so much fun to shop the house and put together a beautiful table with things you already have or repurpose! You certainly had all the right elements to create a beautiful and romantic fall table, plus it’s so perfect for your mountain cabin! I love the colors and natural elements and of course the wheat is such an iconic symbol of fall! So glad to hop with you, stay cool…
Jenna, it was so fun to blog hop with you. My first time participating and I’ve made so many new friends. Thank you so much for your kind comments!
Just loved this Mary! You know I love tables! Love using what we have, that and imagination is a win/ win!!
Bonnie
@bonniechasedesigns
Bonnie, you are the queen when it comes to table settings!So happy you enjoyed it and thanks for commenting.
Hi Mary, first to have a mountain cabin is a dream. I am so impressed with your table. No one would ever guess that you used what you had. It came together beautifully and looks well thought out and planned well in advance. I am so happy you joined the hop. Happy Autumn!
Pam, so happy to be part of this talented group of women in the blog hop! thank you for your sweet comments!
Mary, I’m not sure it could have been done any better at all with a wider selection of ‘things’! This table is so well-coordinated with color and pattern, I am very inspired by your method and means! It’s a great look, and definitely has a wonderful fall vibe. Well done! It’s a pleasure to be in your company on this roundup. Happy September!
Mary, Your table came together beautifully and is so cozy and inviting using what you have…I’m so impressed! How wonderful to have a mountain getaway to escape to and enjoy some cooler temperatures! Love your ironing tip for the fall leaves, mine are always a little worse for wear after storing them away. So happy to hop with you and celebrate fall. ♥
Mary, The cabin has been such a joy, especially in light of COVID. Typically we head to an ocean during the summer, but have stopped traveling for the last few months. Coming up here and getting out of the Phoenix heat is a blessing. Yet you have the beautiful water all the time, right? We should trade! I was born and raised in CT and love being by the water. Yet have settled in land-locked Phoenix….go figure. Happy to blog hop with you too. I’ve been following you for years.
OH SO BEAUTIFUL as always Mary, but this one is super wonderful! I love the pine cone place card holders, and finding old fabric is amazing! You ROCK my friend! So happy to be hopping with you – now that we both know what it is! 😉
Don’t you love it when you find something old and re-use it in a totally different way? Isn’t it funny that we both didn’t know what a blog hop was??!! Love learning all these new things with you.
The real candlelight adds such a romantic feel to your Fall tablescape. My husband and I are in search of a mountain cabin and this post makes me want it all the more! I imagine lots of cool nights, eating dinner by the fire surrounded by the sites and sounds of nature. The mountains have always called my name. I seem to feel closer to God there. This is truly a magical tablescape. Happy Fall!
Kim, I feel very blessed to have this mountain cabin, especially in the brutally hot Phoenix summers. We are using it more than ever due to COVID as we aren’t traveling to the ocean every summer.
Where are you looking for a mountain cabin? Most people think Arizona is just a big desert, but we have such beautiful mountain ranges. So happy you liked my Tablescape….I think it looks better at night too!
Wow! To think that is what you do with out resources?!! Such a beautiful table for fall! I do think natural elements say “fall” and the addition of the pinecones is perfect. That was quite the bargain tablecloth, and your DIY napkins are the perfect complement to your colorful dishes! Thank you so much for joining us! Happy Fall!
Thank you for including me in the Welcome Fall blog hop! A year ago I didn’t even know what a blog hop was!It was fun to try and put a decent table together up here at the cabin.
Love your brass pumpkins. What a great idea for wine glasses. I’ve never seen these before.
The wine glasses were a gift and they are the only ones I have up here in quantity. I can’t recall where I bought those brass pumpkins, but I wish I purchased more. They work so well on the table.
Happy to be part of the blog hop with you!