“As for man, his days are like grass; he flourishes like a flower of the field; for the wind passes over it, and it is gone, and its place knows it no more. But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him, and his righteousness to children’s children”
Psalm 103:15-17
It’s the time of year when the weather can make things a little confusing. Should I wear short sleeves or long? Light jacket or heavy coat? Fall colors or summer? It can be a hard time of the year to dress, but it allows for the best of both worlds when it comes to dining alfresco! On Saturday, there was just enough autumn in the air for a bowl of chili on the patio! I guess you could say it wasn’t too chilly for chili outside! I so love the beauty of the outdoors that I am trying to savor every moment before cold weather arrives and the only option is to eat indoors. I doubt we will be dining alfresco when the snow comes!
I was searching through my linen closet and discovered this leaf-printed Indian cotton tablecloth that I haven’t used in a couple of years. It is perfect for an autumn dinner alfresco style!
When searching the closet, I also discovered the quilted gold placemats! As I often say, shop your house!
The placemats provide texture for the pumpkin-color dinner plates, leaf salad plates, and cream-colored soup bowls!
I was so excited to find these hand-crafted napkin rings last week at the Kentucky Artisan Center. The artisan makes one-of-a-kind pieces from fallen trees all across the Bluegrass region of Kentucky.
The handmade dough bowl is a treasured keepsake made by the loving hands of a precious man who passed away a few years ago. It is a simple centerpiece filled with pumpkins and gourds!
The amber stemware is a go-to for autumn table settings!
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The faux antler candle stands holding rust colored taper candles add height and more color to the table! Have I mentioned how much I love color?
I added a pair of orange Dollar Tree bottles filled with nandina and Japanese maple leaves clipped from the yard!
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I love the colors of fall perfectly designed by our Creator!
The garden has lost most of its color, but it still has a beauty even with the changing seasons!
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver”
Proverbs 25:11
The Details:
Tablecloth/placemats/faux antler candle stands – TJ Maxx
Dinner plates/leaf salad plates – Tuesday Morning
Soup bowls/faux tortoise flatware – Horchow.com
Stemware/napkins – Department store (several years ago)
Dough bowl/napkin rings – Handcrafted
Orange bottles – Dollar Tree
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Wow, you really brought it all out for this one! Beautiful table cloth, Pam. You know I agree with you on the color factor, and I also love fall colors. I had a moment of worship over your table. God is so amazing with His colorful creation of this world! I haven’t seen those bottles at Dollar Tree, but they are wonderful! I’ve paid way more for the same thing in more expensive stores. I love Dollar Tree! There’s so much about your table that reminds me of Thanksgiving as it was “back in the day”. Not that your table is simple, without detail, but it’s filled with things from natural origins…pumpkins and gourds, antlers, the awesome bread bowl, golden flowers, and those napkin rings – what a find! It’s so nice to enjoy our cooler temps outside. I hope we have a nice, long, pleasant season of just-right weather. But then, don’t we all? 🙂
Kim, your comments are so encouraging ( I know I keep saying that, but they truly are)! Autumn is my favorite season, however, the Creator has made all the seasons with their own unique beauty! The table was really simple, I put it to together in about 15 minutes! Have a joy-filled Tuesday evening!
Beautiful! The new addition to your garden looks great in the background!
I love this table setting! I also love color, what a splendid gift it is from our Creator! The glass vases with the leaves are a great touch. Thank you, Pamela
Thank you Vivian! Autumn is a beautiful season to enjoy the outdoors! Blessings, Pam
Thanks, Jenny! We love our garden area!
Beautiful! So many pretty elements, perfect for fall… the gorgeous tablecloth, neat antler candlesticks, and handcrafted napkin rings! I love it all! Our weather is crazy too! Was 66 degrees today, will be back to the 80’s in two days! Oh my! 🙂 …Thanks for the visits to my blog and for always leaving such kind, encouraging comments! ~Rhonda
Just shared on my FB Page. …and P.S. I love the scripture you include with your posts, this one especially!
Rhonda, you are a sweetheart! Thank you for sharing. I love getting to know Christian sisters that are fellow bloggers! Blessings!
I love your outdoor tablescapes…it must be so great to dine alfresco with that gorgeous scenery that surrounds you….
Shirley, we do enjoy our Appalachian foothills! Thanks and happy Thursday!
Oh my…what a beautiful table setting…you and I could definately be dining sisters!! I love the antler candle holders, and the handmade napkin rings. We have enjoyed wonderful outside weather here in Alberta as well. Stoppin in from Tablescape Thursday, hope you will stop by the country 🙂
Dawna, thanks so much for your warm comments! I just love autumn! I visited your hayloft dinner…a fabulous idea that you carried off magnificently! Left a comment! Have a lovely Thursday! Blessings’
What a pretty setting, love the colors of Autumn. Visiting from Foodie Friday.
Carole, thanks for visiting ! Have a beauty-filled weekend!
That’s exactly how our weather has been Pam. That is, until today when it has been cold all day as well. Your table is gorgeous with the pretty green grass background. Great job of shopping your home. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Love sharing at SYC, Jann!
Thank you for sharing your lovely tablescape at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. Watch for your feature tomorrow xo
Thanks so much, Katherine!❤️
I actually love the unset table also…the bottles with the leaves, just enough to set off the season. I haven’t even thought about what will happen when i redo all the Halloween. Lovely patio, in Chicagoland mine is knee-deep in leaves.
Thanks for the share, Sandi
Sandi, thanks so much! I am knee deep in leaves today because we have had 4 days of rain! Wishing you a lovely Tuesday afternoon! Blessings!
Oh so pretty! Love this time of year and that would be a beautiful way to enjoy the view!
Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
Blessings,
Cindy
My pleasure!
Your garden still looks incredible to me Pam! Beautiful fall table, the antler candlesticks and handcrafted napkin rings really add the special touch!
Jenna
Jenna, thanks so much! Over the past few days my limelight hydrangeas started blooming again!
Gorgeous seasonal table!! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
Thanks, Sherry! Love sharing!
Your table is beautiful – that tablecloth is perfect for this time of year and I love the dish mix. Your outdoor area is so beautiful- looks like a place I would enjoy gardening at!
Thanks so much, Liz! Happy Sunday!