This rustic Autumn tablescape is built around the hand thrown bowls Amy has created with a Friendsgiving in mind!
Creating Rustic Tablescape
I tried using a tablecloth that I thought would be a great base. Nope!
Off it came! The wood of the beautiful table was definitely the right choice.
Don’t try to make something work that after adjustments still is not working. Get rid of it and totally re-envision!
Now the fun part. I collected the bowls for 6 place settings and the ceramic tumblers. Amy made the bowls with the thought of having a Soup Friendsgiving. I thought that was an inspired idea for our family too. Soup is definitely a family seasonal favorite.
attention to detail when setting your table
I absolutely love the look of old world elegance with the old American Farmhouse bare brick look. Using the hand thrown bowls with different designs and sizes on the formal dining room table mix is so pretty.
In a local Chinese market (we lived there) where I frequently shopped for 10 lb bags of popcorn kernels and dishes, I found the tumblers. They reminded me of the cups that were used by my host for morning coffee when I visited Japan. The delicate leaf design makes them even more distinctive. Another natural element for the table.
Details matter: napkins mix and match
Usually I buy at least 6 – 12 napkins. If I think they could be used in many different settings I will buy more for up to 18. The yellow gold napkins were lovely with the Indian dried corn and natural earthy colored bowls but there were only 4. I went through the cloth napkins and found the subdued blue floral ones.
For napkin rings I used twine saved from packaging was a nice addition. There was enough twine for 4 so I used my older wooden napkins rings from the 80’s for the blue floral napkins.
Don’t they look pretty tucked in the tumblers with a single neutral small flower? I added the spoon to the setting inside the bowl. Just for that old world touch, I placed red wine crystal glasses at each placesetting.
rustic fall centerpiece elements
The fall rustic centerpiece has several natural and handmade pottery elements with candles.
For the centerpiece I put more bowls of various sizes down the center of the table with sage pillar candles and one that fit inside the bowl. I arranged 6 ears of dried corn through the bowls.
As I considered what additional details I could add to complete this arrangement, I looked out the front window. It had rained hard for several days; I wasn’t sure if there would be any hydrangeas that survived. Thankfully, there were more than enough to snip.
Tucking in the faded blooms around the bowls and Indian corn were the final details needed to complete the centerpiece.
fall Favorites: family soup recipes
Now, to make some soup! Below are links to some of our favorite soup recipes.
fall rustic table to gather with family and friends
It was a joy to use Amy’s cermaics for this tablescape. Can’t wait to use it for her Soup Friendsgiving. Hope this inspires you to gather around the table for comforting delicious soup with family and friends!
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She is so talented. I love the uniqueness of each one.
I so understand on the table cloth debate. It’s the sort of thing that niggles at you until you just decide to take it off.
Isn’t that the truth! Have a good day! Linda
What a lovely setting Linda! I agree with letting the wood of the table show – it-so so pretty! You potato soup sounds good. We have eaten that for years – one of my faves! Pinning!
Thanks Cindy for P/C. The wood just needs to shine sometimes!
Amy’s bowls are amazing and I love the table you set featuring them. Also appreciate the soup ideas … it’s that time of year! xo
Thank you so much for your kind comment Juliet. It is that time of year!
Your pretty table setting is perfect for a soup supper with friends.
Happy Fall,
Kippi
Happy Fall to you too Kippi!
Fall is definitely here. I am looking forward to warm soups and cooler weather, but will miss the flowers in the garden.
Some here. We still have a few blooms for now.
What a gorgeous tablescape. I adore the handmade bowls paired with the corn and warm rich tones of the table.
Thanks Laura! I appreciate you dropping by.
The hand thrown bowls are stunning. And the Indian is always a favorite this time of year. I am excited to try your soup recipe. My kind of comfort food.
Love soup on cooler days too.
The glazing on those bowls is gorgeous! I had never heard of friendsgiving before; what a great concept!
My girls started doing it when they were in high school. That was over 5 years ago. Now it’s a good way for those friends to reconnect
I can’t wait until the cold weather is here. Soup taste so much better Love your table is beautiful, those bowls are perfect for soup.
We look forward to using them for new soups!
Yay for soup season! The table is perfect for Fall, the handmade rustic bowls are beautiful and I love the way you tucked the napkins in the tumblers inside the bowls. The Indian corn and dried hydrangeas look wonderful against the beautiful wood of your table {glad you nixed the cloth!}
Thanks Jenna! I was so pleased too with how it turned out.
Those bowls are beautiful. The wood table was definitely the right choice. Laura
Thanks Laura
I agree Laura.
I am always on the look out for beautiful pieces of pottery and these are perfect for my tastes, I love the autumn colours as this is my favourite time of the year. What a beautiful home you have too. #SundaysonSilverado
Thank you Rebecca.
Those handmade bowls are so nice! Their organic look is perfect for fall.
So true!
Rustic like these bowls are perfect for the season.
So pretty. Beautiful pottery and the hydrangeas are so pretty.
With all the rain I was afraid of hydrangeas not drying and surviving. Luckily, they did.
Live them with the cirn too.
Thanks for sharing tge soup recipes.
Ah, thanks Cindy. Have a good day!
Your fall table looks gorgeous! I love your pottery and how you incorporated Indian corn into your centerpiece.
Thanks Paula for the sweet comment.