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Happy Fall Tablescape!!

For my first “after Halloween” post, I wanted to do a table that captured the colors and beauty of fall. A few years ago I saw the above Robert Stanley plates in Hobby Lobby and loved the cute animals and fall colors on these plates, so I bought a few. (This pattern is still current with Robert Stanley, and is being sold at Hobby Lobby this year too.(2023) Later I added some bristle brush animals and collected some other things to make this tablescape.

I was raised near Cleveland, Ohio so watching the leaves change to beautiful colors was a part of my first 31 fall seasons. When we moved to Texas, I lost the splendor of fall and in its place gained a much more moderate winter, but I do miss fall!! To help make up for losing some of the fall colors, I like to bring a little of the fall “look” into the house.

The Tablecloth Question

My first decision on this tablescape was the tablecloth question. Because our lake house has just one table, our formal table is also our “everyday” table. Because of that it is often practical to stick with no tablecloth, but this time I wanted to see the animals with a tablecloth background.

When I’m selecting a tablecloth for a table, I often grab a folded tablecloth, or a napkin, and try out just one place setting on it to see which has the best “look”. I thought I would chose my gold tablecloth, but instead I chose the beige/gold Waterford tablecloth I purchased and Homegoods a few weeks ago. I photographed my choices, as that seems to make it easier to choose. I chose the one one on the right, because I liked both the pattern (leaves) and the color.

Which one is your favorite?

The Plate Stack

The above photo shows this year’s “Plate Stack”; where as the below photo shows the plate stack in 2021 consisting of a square wicker charger, a Bordallo Pinheiro Geranium charger and Dinner plate, and the Robert Stanley “Fall Critter” plate. This year’s table has a tablecloth, and last year’s table did not. Which tablescape and plate stack do you prefer?

The first 2 times I set a Fall Animal Tablescape, I did it with dinner plates and chargers that I had purchased previously which gave it a much different look, but as time went on and Hobby Lobby’s plates went on their 50% off sale I decided to add some different plates to my “plate stack”. This year my plate stack is all from Hobby Lobby, and the placemats are from Homegoods. This year’s plate stack is as follows.

The four different animal plates and mugs are pictured below:

The Fox

The Hedgehog

The Raccoon

The Owl

I love the detail of the figural mugs in this Robert Stanley pattern.

Other Items in the Place Setting

Also in each place setting is one golden glass goblet. I love the look of these goblets and their large 20 oz. size because we use them for water or soda, and the large size holds both the amount of ice needed in the Texas heat and a beverage.

I also love the raised pattern on the glass. Because the pattern is not holiday specific, we find we use them often. I found these goblets a few years ago at Homegoods at Christmastime.

The flatware used with this place setting is Golden Affection by Oneida. This is the flatware pattern we chose for our wedding silverware 35 years ago, and I still love it. The pattern is discontinued but often available on eBay. I like the look of gold flatware with the goblets and the fall colors on the plates.

I used the napkins that match the tablecloth used. Both napkins and tablecloth are “Waterford – Tralee Champagne Leaves”. Although I purchased the tablecloth at Homegoods, I was unable to find the napkins at any local Homegoods (we have 3 in our neighboring vicinity) but I did find them on eBay and purchased them there.

The Napkin rings were a gift, many years ago from my sister-in-law and brother-in-law. I believe similar ones can at times be found at Hobby Lobby or Amazon.

Centerpieces

The central centerpiece is a fall leaf arrangement with a gold cloth bow. This arrangement was a gift from my brother & sister-in-law. I love the vibrant fall colors in this arrangement and use it often in my October and November tablescapes.

Other Centerpieces/table decorations are Bristle Brush Animals. I searched Hobby Lobby, Old Town Spring shops in Spring, Texas, and Homegoods, to find the various animals shown on the plates, and a few other animals as well. (Because what fall animal table is really complete without a squirrel?)

The Owl family is one of my favorite “finds” as it has a mom, dad, and son, so is like our family in that way.

Also in the Dining Room

I added a few other “Fall Critter” items to the dining room to continue the “theme”. The first of these is the Bristle Raccoon pair shown above.

I also added a fox, and an squirrel to the exterior doors in the dining room . These wall hangings were a Dollar Tree find in 2022.

My final dining room decoration was a fall leaf candle ring that I added to my antique candle stand.

Table Details and Origins

Orange Woven Placemat – Homegoods (2023)

Golden Affection flatware by Oneida – discontinued pattern but often available on eBay.

“Give Thanks” Platter in bright colors – Hobby Lobby 2022-2023 – this is available with bright fall colors and also available in muted browns, I chose the bright fall colors for this tablescape.

Bristle Animals – Hobby Lobby, Homegoods, Old Town Spring Shops in Spring Texas – Bristle Animals are also available on Amazon

Tablecloth and Napkins – Waterford – Tralee Champagne Leaves – Homegoods 2023 and eBay

Orange Melamine Dinner plate – Hobby Lobby 2022

Fall Leaf Centerpiece – This was a gift but similar items are available at times at Hobby Lobby, Michaels, Amazon, and Old Town Pottery.

Fall Leaf Napkin Rings – These were a gift but similar fall leaf napkin rings are currently available at Amazon

Gold Goblets with embossed design – Homegoods in December of 2021.

Robert Stanley Fall Critter salad plates and figural mugs – Hobby Lobby – owl plate, raccoon plate, hedgehog plate, fox plate (plates are currently on clearance as of November 2023 and may not all be available but you can click each one to get product number and availability.

Fall Critter Fox and Squirrel wall hangings – Dollar Tree 2022

Antique Wrought Iron Standing Candle Holder – found at an antique shop in Texas

Fall Leaf Candle Ring – unknown origin but similar Fall Leaf Candle Rings are available at Amazon.

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Link Parties

I often participate in Tablescape Thursday at betweennapsontheporch.net Please click on the link to see this website from one of my favorite bloggers – I especially love her “Tablescape Thursday posts” which are all about tablescapes. Her tablescape post is followed by photos and links for many other wonderful tablescapes.  Her “Metamorphosis Monday” posts, which are all about “Befores and Afters” – is another favorite of mine. 

I also often participate in Marty’s “Inspire me Tuesday” link party at “A Stroll Thru life” I hope you can check out her website and her Tuesday link party which is followed by photos and links with many other ideas from her followers.

Recently I started following Katherinescorner.com. I frequently join her TFT blog party. The TFT – Thursday Favorite Things – blog hop contains links on many topics with lots of great ideas. To get there click on the preceding link and go to her website and they check out her most recent Thursday – TFT post. At the bottom of the post, you will find many of her followers’ ideas. 

On October 4, 2023 I saw that my Butterfly Tablescape was featured on the You’re the Star Blog Hop at Eclectic Red Barn. Thanks to Beverly at Eclectic Red Barn and also to the October 4th hosts Angie @ God’s Growing Garden and Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures.

I have also started following SouthernSunflowers.com and recently joined their “Home Matters Link Party”. It begins each week on Thursdays. On October 12, 2023 I was honored that Kristie featured my Barbie tablescape. I hope you can check it out.

Recently, I started following KarinsKottage.com, and I am loving her blog as well, and can’t wait to see her Italian Castle remodel! I often participate in her Linky Party on Wednesdays .  I am so excited to report that Karin featured both my Dancing Skeleton Tablescape, and my Bicycling Bride and Groom Bicycling Skeleton Tablescape on her Link Party on Halloween 2023!! Thanks so much Karin!!! You can see her Halloween Linky Party here, by clicking on the following – Halloween Linky Party.

I also enjoy following Life and Linda. I have been checking out Linda’s wonderful tablescapes for years! If you are currently planning your Christmas tablescape, I think you will enjoy visiting Linda’s Christmas Tablescapes. Recently Linda featured my Dancing Skeleton Tablescape on her Link Party, which I really appreciate – Thanks so much Linda!!

I have also started following EclecticRedBarn.com and am loving the “Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop”.

On Sundays, I share on the Life as a Leo Wife “Happiness is Homemade” Link Party. I was so excited to see that that Nikki featured my Dancing Skeletons Tablescape in her Happiness is Homemade party # 503. Such an honor to be featured!! Thanks so much Nikki!

This year, for my first time, I have joined the “Home Imagined Link Party” at Masterpiecesofmylife.com. I love this website, and the hostesses and other contributors have some great ideas! To get to the home page, use the above link and then scroll down to “Home Imagined Link Party” and click on it to get to the Link Party page. A new link party is posted every other week. 

I have also shared recently on EsmeSalon.com. The following link, Senior Salon Pit Stop will get you to the link party on Esme’s site as well as getting you to some great recipes and other ideas!

This week, I joined the Saturday Sparks Party at Suzanne’s Pieced Pastimes Blogspot. I hope you can check it out.

On Fridays I join the Crazy Little Lovebirds link party . I am honored that Stephanie chose to feature my Barbie “Eras” Tablescape on Friday October 13, 2023. I am also honored that Stephanie chose to feature my “Romantic Lakeside Dinner at Sunset” tablescape post. To see the this week’s link party click – Crazy Little Lovebirds. I hope you can visit this website.

This week I checked out this wonderful post on the Roentare.zenfolio blog and I love the photography as well as the scenery photographed. I joined their linky party while I was there. I hope you can visit this website too!

This week I also linked to the very interesting – Life Tales Books Blogspot, I hope you can visit it as well.

I hope you will enjoy visiting these wonderful bloggers on the above websites as much as I do!

Wishing You a Wonderful Fall and a Thanksgiving Filled With Many Blessings!!!!

Comments

Are you doing any Fall decorating this year? or any Fall Tablescapes? I would love to hear about anything you are working on. If you have a minute, I would love for you to submit a comment at the bottom of this post. I LOVE hearing from you!!!