Welcome to the annual Fall Tablescape Blog Hop featuring fifteen beautiful tables to inspire your autumn celebrations. This fun event is hosted by the talented Rita from the blog Panoply. Links to all of the tables can be found at the end of this post.
With miserably hot temperatures forecasted for several more days, it seems that autumn may be slow to arrive. I enjoy summer, and I am often sad to see is go. However, this year our temperatures have been miserably hot. I am not one to wish time away, but I must admit I am anticipating autumn’s arrival and cooler weather.
With the sweltering heat, I decided to set my table celebrating early fall in the dining room. A French tablecloth, Crown Linen Designs ruffled placemats, and Ralph Lauren floral napkins provide an easy color palette to transition from summer into early fall.
“There is a time in the last few days of summer when the ripeness of autumn fills the air, and time is quiet and mellow.”-Rudolfo Anaya
“And the sun took a step back, the leaves lulled themselves to sleep and autumn was awakened.”-Raquel Franco
For the place settings, I combined Mikasa English Countryside, Spode Rosebud Chintz, and Johnson Brothers Friendly Village plates in various sizes. The glassware is Dublin by Godinger, and the flatware is Michalangelo by Oneida.
My Johnson Brothers Friendly Village tea set sits at one side of the table ready to serve up a cup of cinnamon spice tea.
A tiered plate stand filled with apples from a local orchard sits at the other end of the table. I think apples are just as much a part of autumn as pumpkins.
“Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.”-F. Scott Fiztgerald
“I loved Autumn, the one season of the year that God seemed to have put there just for the beauty of it.”-Lee Maynard
Early last Saturday morning, I had the pleasure of visiting a local flower farm where you could pick your own flowers. It was early enough in the morning that the weather was just right, and I had so much fun choosing flowers for my bouquet. Cosmos, sunflowers. amaranth, quail grass, and lemon basil were chosen for an early fall arrangement and placed in a light green basket perched on a Johnson Brothers Friendly Village platter. I wish you could smell the lemon basil. Its fragrance is heavenly.
Flanking the centerpiece is a set of antique English barley twist candlesticks.
My dear friends, I am so happy that you joined me today to savor the last days of summer and anticipate autumn’s arrival. Your visits and comments are always a joyous part of my day.
I wish you a most beautiful, blessed day, and a wonderful week ahead!
Please visit my talented friends beautiful tables. Links are provided below.
Panoply – Transitioning to Welcome Fall
Hyacinths for the Soul – Welcome, Autumn, the Richest of Seasons
Home is Where the Boat Is – Plaid, Petals and Pumpkins
Life and Linda – Whooo’s Ready for Fall
Everyday Living – The Splendors of Autumn
Dinner at Eight – Set a Captivating Table when Summer Turns to Fall
Thrifting Wonderland – Fall Is In the Air
My Thrift Store Addiction – Anticipating Autumn Transferware Tea Time
The Bookish Dilettante – Welcome Fall Tablescape: Textured Neutrals
Belle Bleu Interiors – Savoring Summer’s Final Days and Anticipating Autumn’s Arrival
Red Cottage Chronicles – Transform Your Table with Beautiful Purple Hues for Autumn
The Painted Apron – Easing Into Fall
Karin’s Kottage – Easy Natural Fall Tablescape Ideas Anyone Can Do
The Cat’s Whiskerz – Autumn Bliss
Mantel and Table – 4 Easy Tips for Setting a Beautiful Fall Tablescape
Corner of Plaid and Paisley – Autumn Splendor Tablescape
Good morning, Shannon. The fresh picked flowers are beautiful as your centerpiece! The French tablecloth is perfect for an autumn table, love its rich color. The combination of Mikasa English Countryside, Spode Rosebud Chintz, and Johnson Brothers Friendly Village makes a lovely plate stack. I also enjoyed reading the Autumn quotes .
It is always a joy to visit your beautiful dining room and view one of your beautiful table settings. Happy Autumn!
Shannon I agree that apples are as much a part of autumn as pumpkins., We visited our daughter in Olympia Wa in Fall that has the best farmers market and there was barrel after barrel of fresh apples. I wanted to chose one apple from each barrel but that would have been too many for me to carry. I so love the vase holding your flowers. What’s is it made of?
I have always loved the colors of autumn. So warm and soothing…. Getting ready for the colder months of winter.
Beautiful table! Mikasa English Countryside is my wedding every day selection and still my favorite all these years later! JB Rose chintz is on my wish list and Friendly Village is a long time favorite – so this table makes my heart smile! Beautiful flower arrangement and as always such a pretty table.
I love your middle plates: They are so pretty, and I love the red flowers. They look so pretty with your floral napkins. Your dining room is so pretty: Your color choices are stunning! I also love your collection of dinnerware with the autumn scenes on it, especially the cute tiered server with the apples. I love apples, especially for fall decor. Happy fall!
I would like to know the size, if it is a square tablecloth and where it can b purchased. The table is beautiful!!
Hi Sandy! Thank you so much for your sweet comment. The tablecloth is a rectangle and is 60×98. I purchased it several years ago online from a company called La Cigale. They sell French table linens, and you can find them at http://www.lacigale-usa.com. I have had my tablecloth for several years, and I own many of their beautiful linens. They are of really nice quality. I hope this helps. Sorry, I am so late responding. With school starting back, I have been extra busy. I hope you have a wonderful week! Take care!
Shannon, your tablescape is charming! I also have Friendly Village dishes and I love how you've paired them with late summer blooms. Happy almost fall, Cecilia @ My Thrift Store Addiction
Shannon, your table is lovely. I adore the Mikasa English Countryside, Spode Rosebud Chintz, and Johnson Brothers Friendly Village plates. I also have the Johnson Brother’s Friendly Village. I also have the Dublin goblets. Apples speak fall to me too. Your dining room is gorgeous. I have always admired your blue and white collections. Your flowers looks so pretty. A beautiful table to welcome an early fall.
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Shannon, Though we are motorhome bound, I wanted to take the time to visit this blog hop. I have to say that your combination of Mikasa English Countryside, Spode Rosebud Chintz, and Johnson Brothers Friendly Village caught my eye immediately. What great choices and to set it all up in your lovely "new" dining room. I like all things Fall including apples, pumpkins, nuts and other fruits….I think it is because our seasons in Florida are not as pronounced as those up North which by the way is beautiful right now. Have a wonderful week and thanks for the beautiful quotes too. I never tire of any kind of prose.
Such a welcoming Fall table Shannon, I like the warmth of the tablecloth with the CL placemats and floral napkins. The plates are really pretty and look perfect with your Johnson Brothers tea set. I love love the flowers you chose and they way you arranged them into a beautiful centerpiece. Apples are a wonderful fall touch and they match your color palette! I enjoyed all the special Autumn quotes throughout your post. I think we are all ready for cooler temps!
Shannon, this is such a charming way to introduce the colors and sights of fall! The tablecloth is lovely and pairs perfectly with your drapes. The other linens contrast with the tablecloth nicely and bring more fall colors. While I love the look of sunlight on your table, I imagine it in the evening with the soft light of candles creating a comfortably cozy experience. The flowers casually arranged are a cheerful centerpiece! Happy Fall!
Always so fun to see everyone’s take in a fall tablescape! Love all the rich colors of red and gold. I used to have some Johnson bros transferware.. I wish I would’ve kept it! Your dishes are just so perfect for fall! I love the tiered tray. Really pretty!
Good morning, Shannon! I love your tablecloth on the diagonal on your table, such a pretty way to show off the patterned border and use a smaller tablecloth. As a professed dishaholic, Mikasa English Countryside, Spode Rosebud Chintz, and Johnson Brothers Friendly Village are among my favorites. 🍽️I love your pretty just-picked bouquet from the flower farm and centerpiece for your table. I think sunflowers are apples are the perfect way to transition from summer to fall before pumpkin season and October’s arrival. As always, it’s a treat to have a virtual seat at your table and hop with you. We’re in the triple digits today through the rest of the week. I’m ready to kick summer to the curb. 😊Stay cool! 🍂🍁🧡
You have created a beautiful entry into Fall, Shannon. I enjoyed reading your post about changes in your dining room and they worked well for this tablescape. I was struck by that glorious floral centerpiece and how it pulled the colors from the china. The combination of the yellow plates with Friendly village pieces works well. the tablecloth is a nice rich tone that picks up on your draperies. Happy Fall!
Lynne
Shannon, your beautiful table speaks to my English Country loving heart! Your plate stack is so pretty! The combination of patterns and colours is perfection! The ruffled placemats are a favourite for sure. Placing your tablecloth on the table the way you did is such a great idea. I agree with you on the apples! Apple picking is the first fall activity I look forward to every year. I wish we had a local flower farm where we could pick our own. Your selection is spot on for fall!
Shannon, I believe apples are truly the harbinger of autumn's seasonal harvest, and what a beautiful combination and theme you've created here. The plate stack is a winning combination! It looks so great with the CL placemats and RL napkins on your French red tablecloth. You must have a complete set of Johnson Bros Friendly Village based on what I'm seeing here. The tea set pieces are the more desirable ones requested in our antique mall, I can tell you that. And a beautiful "you pick" bouquet from your local grower makes for a well rounded, overall French look, true to your lovely style.
Shannon, thank you for joining the welcome fall hop and for bringing your talents to the table. I hope you enjoy some cooler days ahead with the season approaching.
Shannon, I love that you can go into your garden and cut flowers for your table. I grew up in a home with fresh cut flowers from my mother's garden. If I'm lucky enough to have things blooming I try to do the same. Your Friendly Village, Rosebud Chintz, and English Countryside all give a cozy feel to welcome autumn. As always, it's a pleasure to join you at your table. I always enjoy seeing shots of your pretty dining room. Happy Fall!
Shannon, your table is just lovely. The French tablecloth is so pretty and I love the wonderful mix in your plate stack.. The Johnson Brother's Friendly Village is such an awesome pattern. The flowers are beautiful and how wonderful to have a local u-pick flower farm near by. I can only imagine the scent from the lemon basil; have you tried lemon thyme? It is heavenly as well. It was great hopping with you and wishing you a happy almost fall.
What a lovely tablescape. We have a lot of the Friendly Village dishes and tablecloth.
Joan,Marion and Marilyn
Oh Shannon – this is just lovely! Even if I hadn't known it was you I would have recognized your beautiful style!! You have such a gift! Thanks for sharing it with us – I've gotten so many great ideas. Hope your weather cools off soon and you get to enjoy some gentle fall breezes too! So happy to hop with you!
Shannon, your dining room always looks so inviting and warm. Your table is set so beautifully. I love your hand picked flowers, arranged so beautifully. I love going to flower fields!! What a delight that is to see and experience. Your tea set and country setting plates seem to go perfectly with the fields of flowers I imagined that you picked from. I hope you enjoy cooler temperatures and have a wonderful fall season🍂🍁🧡