Happy Monday my friends! October is my favorite month and I am so happy that you are here to join me!
“It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.””
Deuteronomy 31:8 (ESV)
I love the warm colors of autumn!
Welcome to the October edition of Monday Morning Blooms with my friends Mary and Lidy.
Our special guest is Sarah from Hyacinths For The Soul. As I often say, she has an amazing eye for detail. You will find the links for Mary, Lidy, and Sarah at the bottom of this post.
Our common theme for the October edition of Monday Morning Blooms is pumpkins. As most of you know, pumpkins are my staple for autumn decorating whether on tables, porches, or in the Sunshine Cottage! Our house also gets a small sprinkling of pumpkins. I suppose I have pumpkins here, there, and everywhere!
For the centerpiece on my garden table, I arranged a blooming pumpkin. The coloring of the pumpkin reminds me of candy corn, which is a favorite fall treat for my grandchildren and myself!
Autumn Fire sedum, cut from the cottage garden, served as a good filler around the base. Gorgeous peachy/yellow, white, and burgundy dahlias from Deep Roots Flower Farm were added to the center. The “head gardener”, aka my Renaissance Man, cut our Chaste tree back after it bloomed in June and it produced a beautiful second bloom in late September. The purple spikes add a little drama to the arrangement!
For the past years we have purchased pumpkins from a local pumpkin farm. Unfortunately, they were unable to plant this year. Finding heirloom pumpkins became quite a chore. I found some, but they are not the quality that we have had in the past.
In the background, you catch a glimpse of the Sunshine Cottage porch. It is decked out for the autumn season. I will be sharing the porch next week.
I have enjoyed the Williams Sonoma pumpkin plates for several years. The black makes a dramatic background for the Dutch still life inspired salad plates!
Pumpkin napkin rings hold reversible napkins with their muted fall colors!
Dahlias are one of my favorite flowers. I have tried to grow them, but haven’t had any success.
Tortoise flatware from Horchow has graced many tables through the years, especially during the fall season.
Beneath the salad plates are majolica dinner plates, faux leather chargers, and rustic burlap placemats.
“Let’s be honest: you can’t celebrate fall without its leading role: pumpkin!”
~Rachel Hollis
Vintage Fostoria ‘Jamestown’ stemware is one of my favorites for fall tabletops!
April Cornell’s ‘Meridian’ tablecloth sets a lovely autumn background for my table that celebrates the pumpkin!
“There is no season when such pleasant and sunny spots may be lighted on, and produce so pleasant an effect on the feelings, as now in October.”
~Nathaniel Hawthorne
For lovely autumn inspiration from Mary, Lidy, and Sarah, click on their links below!
Mary ~ Home Is Where the Boat Is
Lidy ~ French Garden House
Sarah ~ Hyacinths For The Soul
Thank you for your visit and gracious comments. Tomorrow I will be joining 16 table stylists for a Halloween Tablescape Blog Hop!
Thoughts and prayers continue for all those impacted by Helene!
Wishing you a joy-filled day!
Linking with: Pieced Pastimes, Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
Life and Linda
Mary says
Your blooming pumpkin and table to welcome October is beautiful Pam! Love the Autumn Fire sedum paired with your dahlias from the flower farm and pretty purple spikes of your Chaste tree. I bet the bees are loving the second bloom. I have those same WS plates and love using them for fall or Thanksgiving. The green majolica plates they’re paired with make the images really pop as does your April Cornel Meridian tablecloth. Love the warm brown accents provided by your tortoise flatware, leather placemats and Fostoria stemware. I also love the glimpse of your Sunshine Cottage porch with all your pumpkins in the background and am looking forward to seeing more next week! As always, it’s a treat to join you for some flower therapy on these Mondays and having a virtual seat at your table. Happy October and looking forward to your Halloween table tomorrow. ♥
Nancy says
Good Morning Pam.
I love your blooming pumpkin, full of sedum, dahlias, and Chaste Tree Purple Spikes. It perfectly graces your October Fall table.
The Williams Sonoma pumpkin plates, green Majolica dinner plates, faux leather chargers, and rustic burlap placemats go perfectly with the AC linen tablecloth. Your table in your Sunshine Cottage Garden beautifully displays rich autumn colors. I love every detail!
Thank you always for your inspiration.
Happy October dear friend! 🧡🍂🍁🍂🧡
Shirley @Housepitality Designs says
I love everything about this gorgeous table!!! The pumpkin blooming with fabulous flowers.. the linens..place settings and oh that flatware! Can’t imagine how beautiful your fall gardens are. Happy Monday!!!
Rita C at Panoply says
Beautiful table setting and gorgeous pumpkin floral arrangement, Pam! I love the dahlias, although I’ve never tried growing them myself. The April Cornell tablecloth is so pretty, and the WS salad plates, I agree, are a dramatic touch with the Old World inspiration. I love seeing your gardens all in bloom and decked out for this, your favorite month. Happy Monday!
Jenna says
Your table is Fall Fabulous Pam! The blooming pumpkin is beautiful, I love the combination of flowers that you used. The brown stemware and tortoise flatware are so pretty and I love the WS pumpkin plates. I love seeing all the pumpkins scattered about and of course those gorgeous garden grasses in the background.
Leslie Anne Tarabella says
I just found leather chargers like you have – now to pull the rest of your idea together at my house! – HA! Everyone needs a goal. You set the bar high! So beautiful and inspring. Happy Fall days to you.
Kris @ Junk Chic Cottage says
Your pumpkin center piece and all the vibrant fall colors for your table setting are so pretty.
Have a beautiful start to the new week. Hugs. Kris
Clara says
Pam, Your Meridian tablecloth is a favorite. Your alfresco table is so inviting. The centerpiece is beautiful. I love your salad plates! They are a favorite. Your glasses are perfect for the table. We’re going to feel like fall tomorrow morning and we’re looking forward to it! It was 90 yesterday. Have a great week. Clara❤️