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Thursday, September 23, 2010

Falling For Fall



It's official.
The calendar dictates that Summer is ka-put, 
and that Autumn has arrived in all its technicolor splendor.



I'm buzzing off soon to buy a pair of twin headboards that have such lovely lines -- Craigslist, $5 for both -- so I am borrowing pictures taken a year ago for another Tablescape.  I think the setting blends Fall colors and themes with the last sweet whispers of Summer. At least, that was the plan!

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If I were an art teacher, and I looked at the palette that Mother Nature was planning to use to paint her Autumn scenes, I'd probably tell her to tone it down.  "It's a bit much, dear," I'd say.  "How about fewer brilliant oranges and reds?  Maybe a touch of the neutral here and there, give the eye a rest?"

Thank goodness I am not Mother Nature's art teacher.

She's bold, our Mother Nature, and she ain't afraid of gaudy.
(In fact, I suspect she wears too much jewelry, loves purple, and teases her hair, but that's material for another post.)
Anyway, Mother Nature sure bids Summer goodbye with sizzle.

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  In the dining room at That Old House, the table is set for two, for an early Autumn supper.


The expected oranges and golds and reds and yellows are all there; even some brown to represent the leaves falling outside.
But to give Summer it's due -- after all, it is in the 80s today -- there's the soft blue of that season's water and sky.

There wouldn't be those brilliant hues of Autumn without, first, the clear blues and greens of Summer.


$1 Aqua blue plates from Dollar Tree, $1 painted pottery bowls (they have touches of blue-green in their leaves) from the defunct Cost Cutters drugstore chain, thrift store handblown wineglasses in watery blue, Dollar Tree tea light birds, very vintage plaid linen napkins, my century-old Georgian silverplate flatware, and my Mom's old pewter S&P shakers.



And that's it!
A table that mixes the bright and gaudy colors of Fall with the soft blues of Summer.
Just what I need right now, as I'm not completely ready to let go of those lazy, hazy, special days.



Have a lovely Thursday! -- Cass


Leigh at Tales From Bloggeritaville hosts Thifty Thursday.  Click here!


Susan of Between Naps On The Porch hosts the famous Tablescape Thursday.  Click here!

33 comments:

  1. I love the colors of Autumn!! The oranges, yellows, reds, rust....all of them. They make me feel warm and safe. Beautiful! Your table looks perfectly lovely!

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  2. DeLovey! You are my bargain hunter hero.
    **blows kisses** Deb

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  3. Beautiful table setting and beautiful colors of fall! I love those blue handblown wineglasses.

    Hugs,
    Donna

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  4. Very pretty setting! Congrats on your CL find!

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  5. Cass, love your sense of humor! This is a lovely table. The aqua plates are the perfect touch. Why don't I ever seen pretty dishes at the $$$ store? LOL
    ~ Sarah

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  6. So inviting, Cass! I love the blue along with the autumnal colors, and you've really set a pretty table this week!

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  7. You did good! Nice deals. Fall is the only time I have orange in my decor.
    I just heard the weather man say it is 92. Suppose to start cooling down a bit starting Sat.

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  8. What a stunning autumn table! And what a great little blog. I'll have to follow your bloggy walk! Thanks for visiting me.

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  9. Love the colors! I read your comment on Claudia's blog. It made me happy to know that I am not the only one who cracks myself up!!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

    PS: I am anxious to see those headboards!

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  10. Great plaid napkins!!! I also love the soft blue paired with the oranges and yellows! It's very lovely. I never would have thought of it myself, I'm sure!

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  11. I love how you make each meal a special occasion, so much love and thought goes into each table and place setting. Amazing. This is exactly what we should do, celebrate every day!

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  12. I like what you did with the blue. This is lovely as usual. I have seen so many gorgeous tablescapes this week that I am just bursting to go hunt down some pretty pieces. Have fun picking up your headboards...$5...WOW!

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  13. I always love a dose of blue against the oranges of a fall tablescape. The bird tea light holders are darling. This that I'll have to make a stop at $Tree to see if mine has any. Thanks for stopping by my post and for following. I have zero objectivity where KC is concerned. Check out her website and her new CD, "Orchid." Please, come visit any time. Cherry Kay

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  14. You are so funny! Cool table too. It's 101 here today -- I am so tired of this "Indian Summer" -- and no rain. I can't get terribly excited about pumpkins, etc., yet except for the little white ones.

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  15. Another beautiful table by Cass. Love the touch of blue with the autumn colors ... & your sense of humor.

    Have a great day ~
    TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon

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  16. I love those bowls...they just cry out for some soup, don't they...lovely and tasteful table.
    Mama Bear

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  17. Are you sure you aren't an art teacher??? Blue and orange - complementary colors! I LOVE how the blue and autumnal colors look together. Simple and beautiful, my favorite combination.

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  18. So very pretty! Those little birds with the candle are precious. Great colors and your centerpiece is wonderful with the vines and the pumpkin. Thank you for visiting and your lovely comments. Hugs, Linda

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  19. I think what this table setting shows is that you can mix and match almost anything and make it work beautifully. I hear people say they can't tablescape because they don't have as many dishes as some...yet you put things together that I would never have thought to do...and it worked! I love the concept of summer heading into fall.

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  20. How is that list coming for Thanksgiving dinner? I might have to host this year! Call out the infantry.

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  21. Wow! That house is GORGEOUS!!! Love your Mom's pewter S&Ps!!!

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  22. I just love the bird tealight holders, so perfect on the table. Autumn has wonderful colors.

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  23. Very pretty Fall setting! Looks very inviting!

    Thanks for stopping by to visit, and don't ya just love Craigslist?! I found a great china hutch there, and now I have to check the listings almost daily!! lol!

    Hugs, Sherri:)

    P.S. I just LOVE your "old house" :D

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  24. Love your table! The colors of Fall are perfect!

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  25. Can't wait to see the headboards.
    Your table is lovely - I'll be over for lunch tomorrow, so keep it set.

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  26. Gorgeous tablescape with the brilliant fall colours and a touch of summer blue! Love your take on "toning down Mother Nature"! LOL!

    DD

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  27. What a pretty fall table setting. I love it. Your new follower.

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  28. Thank you so much for visiting me! I laughed about the advice to give Tyler the table post-grad because you are so right! A glass tabletop would probably not last a month! lol! I have been reading your blog for awhile! Did you notice that you are on my side bar? I love your house..it's gorgeous! Angie xo

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  29. Love the fall theme, especially the pumpkin and berry wreath. Thanks for sharing!

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  30. Currently my table is chock full of school books and homework with no space for dishes. But I just LOVE your fall table :)

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  31. A lovely fall tablescape. The colors of autumn are so beautiful. I like to look at individual fallen leaves and see the art within.
    Brenda

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  32. You set a lovely autumnal tablescape. Wow, only a $1 each for the painted pottery bowls. Awesome find, they're very pretty.

    All the Best,

    Requi

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  33. I agree, a touch of neutral. Your table is beautiful.

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