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Autumn Tablescape Tips

August 27, 2021 20 Comments

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Setting a tablescape for Autumn with tips and how to build a lovely centerpiece is the topic of today’s post.

fall tablescape centerpiece
fall tablescape centerpiece

Centerpeices can be easy to make for your table! They don’t have to be expensive or elaborate to be lovely and elegant.

tips for tablescape

fall tablescape centerpiece
fall tablescape centerpiece

#1. Use what you have

#2. Use faux florals and natural elements

#3. Add different colors that complement what you have

#4. Don’t skip over previously unused elements

tip #1 Use what you have

fall tablescape place setting

fall tablescape place setting

I planned to use my white china with a gold rim. Sage seems to be a popular color this year so I have soft sage like green placemats. They were a Christmas gift several years ago purchased from Target. I have lots of pottery choices in natural tones to incorporate courtesy of my studio art major daughter.

fall tablescape centerpiece
fall tablescape centerpiece

I ended up pairing my Autumn china dinner plates with the white salad plate on top. The trim really highlighted the sage color of the placemats.

Sage Placemats for placesetting with china and silver
Sage Placemats

tip #2 use faux and natural elements

fall tablescape elements purple clusters and red berry faux stems, apples,mercury glass votives, candlesticks,pottery pieces

fall tablescape

I also took into consideration our Thanksgiving turkey and fruit motif china with several colors to accent when choosing new colors. Think of it as the same a building your wardrobe. I also knew I have a variety of colors in my table linen collection including my neutral linen table cloth.

fall centerpiece details
fall centerpiece details

I wanted to add purple and maybe red, not deep burgundy this year. At Michael’s I found two long stems to use. Dusty purple and red cherry stems were my choices. (Always check for Micheal coupons. Take advantage of military and teacher discounts)

Use fresh fruit or vegetables from the kitchen or garden. Eat them later!

tip #3 add different colors that complement what you have

fall centerpiece
fall centerpiece

Intense red and dusty purple colors may not seem like they would go together but think of fall colors in nature. There are so many to chose from!

These colors look very pretty with the soft sage backdrop placemats. I’ll use them again when I set the table with the Turkey plates.

tip #4 don’t skip over previously unused elements

fall tablescape place setting with candle light
fall tablescape place setting


I tried the gold rim white china by its self. Nope! It didn’t look good. So I went to my all season Lenox China, Autumn. Wow! Did it work well, to my surprise. A combination I have never tried.

The green in the trim is a match.

building the centerpiece

fall tablescape elements purple clusters and red berry faux stems, apples,mercury glass votives, candlesticks,pottery pieces
fall tablescape elements

Having the basic base color with the sage placemats set for the backdrop was the first part of building the tablescape.

hand thrown brown pot with gold leaves and candlesticks
Making the Centerpeice


Tall candlesticks are a tradtional touch to any tablescape. These brass ones are covered with shell pieces that are shiny and add another texture with color to the centerpiece.

fall tablescape elements purple clusters and red berry faux stems
fall tablescape elements purple clusters and red berry faux stems

As a base for the arrangement, I put the purple berry clusters end to end. I did not cut the stems. The length is equal to the two long stems added together. To cover where the stems overlapped in the middle I added red berry clusters. I stripped them off the red berry stem. They came right off with a tug. They wre only wrapped to the stem. I tucked each one to cover the middle section taking care to cover bare overlapping stems. It also adds a little height and dimension to the arrangement.

fall centerpiece details
fall centerpiece details

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fall tablescape elements purple clusters and red berry faux stems, apples,mercury glass votives, candlesticks,pottery pieces
fall tablescape elements

From the kitchen I grabbed 5 spples to randomly tuck in the stems for a natural element and to highlight morefallcolors.


Another versatile element is mercury glass votives. I placed them at random intervals in between the purple berry clusters. The subdued color fits with the elegant feel of the centerpiece.

hand thrown pottery vase in centerpiece
hand thrown pottery vase

The ceramic pot and vase with the shiny brown and individually crafted leaves with gold brushed paint were the final tocuhed that made this centerpeice something extra special.

hand thrown pot
hand thrown pot

Balance and symmetry is important to consider when arranging your centerpiece. The length should be equal on each side (or for a round centerpiece). The elements can be odd or even amounts. It usually takes me a few tries to get just the right arrangment that is pleasing to the eye. A mistake I made in my early tries was to not have enough; my arrangements could look skimpy. It’s hard to over to a special centerpiece!

place settings

fall tablescape centerpiece with amber goblet
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Next I finished the place settings with layered plates, silver and a new addition, amber goblets from Home Goods. I had the fruit designed napkins left over from a previous year.

Fall Place Ssetting with vintage white china and Lenox China withvintage sliver
Fall Place Ssetting

I’ve used the chinas together before but with the addition of the sage placemats and fruit napkins, they made a beautiful autumn place setting. The white china is vintage. The Lenox china Autumn was a gift from my husband over several years from the Tangier Lenox outlet! I bought my first piece, an oval bowl at a local auction years ago.

fall tablescape centerpiece
fall tablescape centerpiece

The finished tablescape is so pretty. With just two new faux stems I made this lovey centerpiece. The amber goblets were a bonus buy. When I saw them I I got them. They were just so pretty!

I enjoyed creating this Autumn tablescape for the coming season. Hope it inspires you when making your own!

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  1. Donna @ Modern on Monticello says

    September 9, 2021 at 7:41 pm

    So pretty and thanks for stopping by to share your tips. #HomeMattersParty

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      September 11, 2021 at 12:50 am

      Thanks Donna for hosting the link party.

      Reply
  2. Paula@SweetPea says

    September 1, 2021 at 3:16 pm

    Great tips for creating a beautiful fall table!

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    • bushel and a pickle says

      September 5, 2021 at 3:23 pm

      Thanks Paula!

      Reply
  3. Rosemary+Palmer says

    September 1, 2021 at 2:38 pm

    Beautiful – you have such a talent for this. And a great dining table.

    Reply
    • bushel and a pickle says

      September 5, 2021 at 3:23 pm

      It does make it fun to have a good table for this.

      Reply
  4. Elizabeth@pineconesandacorns says

    August 31, 2021 at 12:43 am

    It looks beautiful. I love using what I already have in a tables cape!

    Reply
    • bushel and a pickle says

      September 5, 2021 at 3:30 pm

      I do try! Thank you Elizabeth.

      Reply
  5. Cindy says

    August 27, 2021 at 9:43 pm

    Very pretty and says FALL. Nothing like using apples and what you already have on hand

    Reply
  6. Donna B Reidland says

    August 27, 2021 at 3:53 pm

    Your color combination is beautiful. I’m not the biggest fan of the traditional fall palette. But I love this one.

    Reply
  7. Kim Waldorf says

    August 27, 2021 at 3:39 pm

    Your table looks beautiful, Linda! I love your stemware and the purple accents you used. Let’s here it for using what you have to create a great table!!

    Reply
  8. Karins Kottage says

    August 27, 2021 at 3:34 pm

    Oooh I love the deep purple and cranberry combo! Your vase/pot is perfect for this look!
    Great work! Come link up to my centerpiece Wednesday linky party if you haven’t already done so. Pinning!!

    Hugs,
    Karin

    Reply
  9. Regina Jenkins says

    August 27, 2021 at 3:29 pm

    So pretty. Love all the fall inspiration I’m seeing.

    Reply
    • bushel and a pickle says

      October 10, 2021 at 6:31 pm

      Thaks for takng a look at mine!

      Reply
  10. Cindy Rust says

    August 27, 2021 at 3:27 pm

    Love the touches of gold Linda! Pinning!

    Reply
  11. Karen says

    August 27, 2021 at 2:31 pm

    I love all the rich colors and how you Incorporated apples is in your design. Very beautiful!

    Reply
  12. Debbie-Dabble says

    August 27, 2021 at 1:27 pm

    Gorgeous!! LOVE your amber stemware!! and dishes too! Thanks for sharing!!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

    Reply
    • Marie says

      August 28, 2021 at 4:54 am

      Your tablescapes always look lovely and inviting

      Reply
      • bushel and a pickle says

        September 5, 2021 at 3:33 pm

        That is so kind of you to say Marie.

        Reply
  13. Libbie Burling says

    August 27, 2021 at 1:13 pm

    Linda,

    This beautiful tablescape is making me feel all the Fall feels!

    Reply

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