Happy Tuesday my friends. I am joining a group of table stylists for a fall tablescape blog hop hosted by Chloe from Celebrate and Decorate. Since it is not officially autumn until September 22, I am easing into autumn with a tablescape in the garden.
“Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!”
Psalm 34:8
As I have often said, autumn is my favorite season and the garden table is the perfect spot for an alfresco meal!
Checked placemats, pumpkin-colored napkins, copper flatware, dragonfly napkin rings, wicker chargers, and a plaid tablecloth add all the fall feels!
You will find the line-up for all the creative table stylists at the bottom of my post.
As the days get shorter, the light becomes more magical over our garden and pasture…there is just something about the autumn light!
In case you missed yesterday’s Monday Morning Blooms, the centerpiece was used in the Sunshine Cottage!
“No spring nor summer beauty hath such grace as I have seen in one autumnal face.”
-John Donne
The hand-painted dinnerware is Artesian Road” by Tracy Porter. It was introduced in 2003 and I first saw it in a Horchow catalog that same year. I was immediately smitten. Needless to say, I ordered a service for eight which includes dinner plate, salad plate, soup bowl, and mug. I also ordered several serving pieces including the oval bowl with the peacock handles that holds my floral arrangement. The dinnerware is a blend of European and Oriental motifs in bold and vibrant colors. Sculpted bamboo trim and sculptural peacocks bring out the exotic nature of the elegant ceramic pattern. It was discontinued in 2011, but can still be found on the internet.
Dahlias, zinnias, hydrangeas, and coleus were chosen to complement the peacock bowl!
Teal-colored iced tea stemware was found at Tuesday Morning years ago. I am so sad that our local Tuesday Morning recently closed.
Individual bud vases, each containing a dahlia, were placed on top of each plate stack.
You can see the Sunshine Cottage is very close to our garden table. Be sure to come back on Thursday as I reveal the interior.
I hope you will visit all the links below for fabulous fall tablescape inspiration.
Thank you for your visits and gracious comments. Wishing you a joy-filled day!
Linking with:
Pieced Pastimes, Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
Imparting Grace,Life and Linda
Pam, your post is beautiful! I am in love with your peacock bowl. It is gorgeous and the dahlias and zinnias with hydranges and coleus look exquisite in it. I love homegrown flowers. They are charming and make me happy.
You mix patterns so well. The teal glasses are the perfect accent and the individual vases at each plate are each a work of art. Artesian Road by Tracey Porter is stunning.
The lovely quotes throughout are indeed lovely. Thank you for a delightful post.
Thank you dear Bonnie. Enjoy your day!
Pam, Your MMB arrangement makes a beautiful centerpiece for your garden table. I love the mix of plaid with checks and your TP’s Artesian Road pieces. Your linens highlight and complement the colors in the dinnerware beautifully and I love the addition of the individual bud vases at each placesetting. I was sad to see our Tuesday Morning close too…sniff. I’m always happy to pull up a chair and join you at the table and ease into fall! Happy to be hopping with you today ♥
Thanks so much Mary…wishing you a lovely day!
Pam, I am in love with this tablescape! You blended all those patterns together so well, then adding the pops of teal was brilliant!! Your talent is amazing. The light has definitely changed in the last two weeks. I always call sunrise on my pond the Magic Hour, and it is looking totally different now than in August.
I would love to see the Magic Hour on your pond! Thank you Roxanne!
Pam, your table is so full of wonderful color and patterns making for a fabulous setting. Your centerpiece compliments your tableware beautifully. I always love a good mix of plaids, checks and florals and yours is right on point. I can’t wait to see more of your Sunshine Cottage!! It is always such a pleasure to hop with you!! Enjoy this wonderful start to fall.
Thank you Ann….Happy Wednesday!
What a lovely setting for a fall tablescape! Love the colors.
Thanks so much Penny!
Hi Pam, I love the fearless way you have mixed patterns and colors to create this wonderful garden table! Those big blooms in all the beautiful vases are gorgeous! The Tracy Porter dinnerware is so pretty, and everything looks great on the checked cloth with orange napkins. Of course your garden and Sunshine cottage in the background make this table like a visit to a magic land! I love love that Oscar Wilde quote…Happy Early Fall!
Jenna
Thank you Jenna…have a lovely day!
Good Morning Pam! What a lovely table set outside in your gardens. Fall has come calling with your beautiful table linens. And your Artesian Road Dinnerware is a fabulous match! Such a stunning table.
Plus I can’t leave the table without mentioning your beautiful centerpiece. Such lovely flowers you have grown!
Happy Tuesday my friend! Enjoy the rest of your week. I can’t wait for Thursday as we get to step inside Sunshine Cottage! 😊
Thanks so much for you lovely visit. Wishing you a beautiful afternoon, and I know you are out exploring 😘
Thank you sweet friend. Happy Wednesday!
Pam, What a beautiful tablescape! The colors are perfect for early September in the south when it’s still quite hot. I love the TP artesian road pattern. Your tablecloth is so pretty and the wooden dragonfly napkin rings are lovely. The teal glasses coordinate perfectly with the wonderful color palette you chose. For the moment we still have our Tuesday Morning but it’s pretty spartan as are the other stores. Enjoy your day! Clara♥️
Thank you Clara. I do love the TP dishware, it is perfect for all the seasons. Wishing you a lovely Tuesday❤️
Those dahlias are gorgeous and I love the spot of blue from the hydrangea. That cloth is perfect for this setting!
Thanks so much Jeanie. Now if our temps would be more like autumn!
Good morning, Pam. Such a lovely table, perfect for lunch after the cottage reveal. Your dinnerware is so pretty and gives the table beautiful color.
Have a lovely week, Pam. Hope your days begin to be a little cooler.
Thanks so much Sandra…Happy Wednesday!
Pam, those dishes and your peacock oval bowl are all amazing! The way you used beautiful blooms, both in the bowl and as individual blooms at each place setting are gorgeous! The plaid on plaid tablecloth and placemats are a perfect welcome to your alfresco table! Thanks for sharing your lovely garden!
Thank you Chloe for all you do. You are inspiring!
Pam, in case you were wondering, you’ve found your calling! The colors of this table set in such a beautiful garden is magazine worthy! The vases as part of the place setting are stunning, as well as your peacock planter. All just seems to meld together into one perfectly relaxing gardenscape. It makes me long for the time when we had a little garden cafe here in town where ladies met for tea and sat for hours catching up on life. So very pretty!
Kim, thank you for your very sweet words. It was so great to have you join us in the hop. Wishing you a fabulous fall!
Oh Pam, this table setting is superb…Your gift of color and texture coordination is formidable.
There is not an element of placement that is a miss…right on point. One for your hoped-for book….
Thanks so much! A name didn’t show up, is this Mary G?
You got it ! Oversight Mary…..
I usually can figure it out!
Wonderful and inspiring!Stunning centerpiece with dahlias! Hugs,dear Pam!
Hugs and thank you Maristella!
Pam, every table you create is just gorgeous, and this is no exception. All of your linens look so pretty and perfect for fall. I have always admired your Tracy Porter dinnerware. It looks so beautiful on an autumn table. Your centerpiece is a show stopper. It is stunning! I hope you have a most blessed week, sweet friend!
Your are so sweet, Shannon. Wishing you a blessed week also.
Pam, that centerpiece is so pretty with those beautiful flowers. I LOVE that tablecloth. My kind of Autumn/Fall color too. You always do such beautiful tables and I enjoy so very much seeing them all. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Cindy, thanks so much. Hugs and blessings!
You’re tablescape is beautiful. Hoping for beautiful fall weather and your big reveal of your garden shed.
Thanks so much Carol. It is so nice to hear from you, I hope all is well!
Pam, your fall tablescape is stunning and your garden is absolutely gorgeous! Pinned and sharing on IG! Happy Fall! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Thank you Cecilia for pinning and sharing!
Oh, Pam….{sigh}. This is so pretty, and appeals to me viscerally! That sunlight in the garden just stirs seasonal emotions that go with summer fleeting and fall approaching. The delicate beauty of the change of seasons can literally be felt and experienced when one just gets out and in it! Your garden gives so many “rooms” to go into to enjoy every bit of what I speak of. Your table china is so, so pretty! I love the colors, the design, and that mix of Asian and European flair is special. I love how you chose the glassware to pull out the blues in the centerpiece. Very, very nicely done! I can’t wait to get inside that cottage!
Thanks so much Rita. I have always loved dishes, but I am limiting myself to only the really special ones now. I am running out of storage!
Love the Oscar Wilde quote! That is how it feels, isn’t it? I am getting more and more excited about fall! Thank you for sharing such beauty with us today!
Thank you Cheryl. I can’t wait!
Pam, your table is gorgeous. From the Artesian Road china down to the bouquet of flowers. The addition of teal is quite lovely. I love peacocks, so this table does speak to me. Your gardens make the very best background. I am so looking forward to seeing the inside of Sunshine Cottage.Always a pleasure to see your fabulous tables. Happy September.
Thanks so much Linda and Happy September to you!
Beautiful autumn tablescape in a gorgeous garden setting, Pam! Perfect way to ease into fall. Hugs!
Thanks Bobbi. I hope you and yours are doing ok!
Oh Pam – those COLORS!! What a great sense for gorgeous design you have! That table is a magical place to sit and relax and look at your beautiful view. I hope you got a chance to sit at it and admire your lovely garden. I’m going to spend a few extra minutes here right now! 🙂
Thank you sweet Barbara. I was so glad to see you hopping with us. Happy Wednesday!
Oh your table is so lovely, but now I can’t wait to see the inside of the sunshine cottage. Your property is so lush and the colors of your table are so warm and soft. I really like the soft blues with all of the pinks and orange. ‘So glad you decided to join in the hop.
Thank you Andrea. Autumn is my favorite season and I love it’s warm colors!
Lovely as always. I’m not quite ready to ease into fall as summer is such a short season in Maine. Dahlias always steal my heart and are in full bloom now. You would love a dahlia farm here that has 250 species.
Oh Linda, a dahlia farm would be fabulous!
I may have said it before, but I could spend all day in your garden! Especially with such a gorgeous and colorful table setting like this. Your centerpiece is stunning, and I adore that peacock bowl you have arranged it in. Fall is also my favorite season, especially since nature gives us such rich colors. Juxtaposed to the lush green of the pasture and garden, your table certainly is an eyecatcher! Always enjoy your gorgeous tables Pam!
Maureen, thank you so much for your sweet comments. I do love the rich colors of autumn, my favorite season!
Oh Pam, your table is magnificent and so lovely outdoors! Like you, I’m drawn to using warm fall colors this time of year. All your layers and flowers are so beautiful…thanks for the inspiration!
Shelley
Thank you Shelley. I love the warm bold colors of fall!
Pam, I am in awe. I have a few Tracy Porter pieces but none that are as stunning as in your beautiful tablescape. I am so glad you decided to buy this set. It is so impressive with the mixture of plaids and checks and your pop of light blue color arranged in your floral centerpiece and stemware. Your outdoor setting takes it over the top. Very rich and refined. Are the single bud vases her collection too? It is such a pleasure to blog hop with you.
Thank you Marsha. Yes, the single bud vases are Tracy Porter…I have eight of those. It is a pleasure hopping with you!
This is so incredibly beautiful Pam. I can’t believe how stunning your garden flowers are. Thank you for sharing at Charming homes and Gardens.
My pleasure and thank you Kim!
Adding layers with a placemats and charger creates so much texture and visual interest. Dining at this table with the view of your garden would be so awesome and the flowers on the table seal the deal. Happy Fall!
Thank you so much Sandra. Happy Fall to you!
Oh so vey beautiful…all those vibrant colors..love love love your table setting!