Hello sweet friends! We have had seven straight days of the most gorgeous autumn weather…cool nights…warm days…bright blue skies…amazing sunshine!
“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.”
Colossians 3:2
It is a special day because it is Monday Morning Blooms with my dear blogging friends! With the weather so beautiful, it was a must to set a table in the garden, I just couldn’t bear being inside.
“…I cannot endure to waste anything so precious as autumnal sunshine by staying in the house. So I have spent almost all the daylight hours in the open air.”
-Nathaniel Hawthorne
The last (I think) of my garden flowers were used for this arrangement!
The links for my talented friends’ floral inspiration is at the bottom of this post. You will want to click on each one for fabulous flower and fall therapy!
I love setting tables in the garden, they are always my favorite. This could be my last one for the year, it all depends on the weather.
All of the flowers and foliage for the flower arrangement were cut from my garden…dahlia motto, dahlia bodacious, dahlia Avignon, zinnias, celosia, lavender, lantana, adagio maiden grass plumes, loropetalum, dried Gatsby pink hydrangeas with their autumn leaves, rosemary, and gold flame spiraea. I know that is a wide variety in one arrangement! I think the old saying, “everything but the kitchen sink” might apply. There are still some zinnias blooming and if we don’t get frost, I might have a few more dahlias.
The pheasant and floral jardiniere, which is seldom used, has that autumnal look that was perfect for this arrangement!
The inspiration for the place settings was the pumpkin tablecloth that I found at TJ Maxx last year. Pumpkin-colored straw placemats add the perfect foundation for the creamy white dinner plates that you often see on my tables. The pattern is “baroque” made by American Atelier ordered from Horchow several years ago.
The black Harvest Pumpkin salad plates each with a different pumpkin still life are by Williams Sonoma. The dinnerware was inspired by Dutch still life paintings.
I call the stemware my peridot, amethyst, and amber glasses. I found these at Tuesday Morning many years ago. I am so saddened that our Tuesday Morning closed this year. Pairing a paisley and rust napkin together held with a hand crafted bark napkin ring, I then tucked a pheasant feather to complement the pheasant on the jardiniere.
“October, the extravagant sister, has ordered an immense amount of the most gorgeous forest tapestry for her grand reception.”
-Oliver Wendell Holmes
The four different pumpkin patterns! The light played tricks on the black background.
The pea gravel walkway leads to Sunshine Cottage, my home away from home!
The acrylic tortoise flatware is from Horchow. It is used year round, but I especially like it for autumn.
Autumn’s amazing light as it filters through the Bloodgood Japanese maple!
“Fall has always been my favorite season. The time when everything bursts with its last beauty, as if nature had been saving up all year for the grand finale.”
-Lauren DeStefano
The coral bark maple tree is beginning to show signs of autumn color. It is a pretty backdrop for the table. Looking to the left over the roof of our porch, you can catch a glimpse of Lookout Mountain, the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.
As the sun was setting behind the trees, this beautiful spotlight hit the garden!
Be sure to click on each link to enjoy fall florals from Lidy, Mary, and Shirley!
Mary – Home Is Where The Boat Is
Shirley – Housepitality Designs
Thank you for your lovely visits and gracious comments. Wishing you a most delightful day!
Linking with:
Pieced Pastimes, Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
Imparting Grace,Life and Linda
Pam, Your jardinière makes the perfect vessel for your garden flowers…so many pretty blooms and so fitting for a garden farewell and fall table! I have tablecloth envy whenever I see your linens, is it April Cornell? I love the contrast of the dark plates framed with the white and orange straw mats, so striking! The autumn light is beautiful highlighting the garden foliage and trees and the sunbeam, magical! Thank you for the flower therapy this morning, Happy Monday ♥
Thank you Mary. The tablecloth is by Lenox, I found it last year. I hope you are having a wonderful day ♥️
Be still my heart Pam! Another gorgeous table in your garden….I am so going to miss your garden tables when the weather changes. Beautiful, beautiful layers of wonderful linens and your dish stack so elegant and dramatic. I took a breath when I saw the ever so beautiful pheasant jardiniere and then saw the glimpse of the Appalachian foothills in the background. What a beautiful thing to gaze upon each day. Sorry your Tuesday Morning closed near you…it truly is such a sad thing to see so many store close. Thank you for bring such beauty to us in your tables in the garden and the garden…I can’t believe you still have such gorgeous dahlias…the flower of commitment, dignity and inner strength. i will be definitely be planting them in my garden.
Have a most beautiful day Pam…so lovely to be MMB’ing with you!
Shirley, you are a sweetheart. Enjoy this gorgeous day!
I always enjoy seeing your posts and share them with a friend from time to t ime. Today’s just seems extra special. Your flowers and table are gorgeous! I certainly agree with the Hawthorne quite as well. Thanks and God bless!
Karen, thank you for sharing with a friend, that is so sweet. Happy fall and God bless you!
Stunning! The pheasant and floral jardinière is the perfect focal point on the table, only competing with the beautiful (and plentiful!) mix of flowers from the garden. It’s so nice that you can capture your garden blooms in arrangements that journal the seasons. This tablescape is really so nice, and the garden views of autumn just…..stunning!
Thank you Rita. Our weather has been amazing, I am enjoying every minute of being outside!
Pam, this post is gorgeous. You are right the pheasant and floral jardiniere has the perfect autumnal look. Your garden flowers are so lovely and the beautiful light and different angles of your photos are stunning.
Enjoy our beautiful weather. Thanks for a lovely start to my day.
Bonnie, thanks so much. It has been one of the most beautiful October’s in my memory. Of course, we don’t see much color until November.
What a beautiful fall table setting and floral arrangement! I love all of the colors.
Thanks so much Penny!
What a lovely centerpiece for your fall table.
As usual, so inspiring.
Remember we have no real fall in South Florida, except the reprieve from the summer storms & hurricanes. So it is a soothing balm in the eyes as I feast on the lovely fall colors on your table and location.
Thank you Esther. I know you miss the fall season and with Covid, I guess you are unable to travel. I remember that you always try to see autumn somewhere in the country.
Oh my goodness, Pam, this may be my favorite table setting ever! The jardiniere is absolutely exquisite, especially filled with cuttings from your own garden. What a view of Lookout Mountain! I love the crunch, crunch of a pea gravel path. And your verses and quotations today were just perfect. Love, love, love!!!
Roxanne, thank you. I also love that crunch, crunch! Happy Tuesday!
Simply breathtaking Pam, I am crazy about all the bright colors on your table and in your garden, a celebration of the best of Fall! Your jardiniere holding such a wonderful combination of blooms from your garden is fabulous, I love seeing all of the colors repeated throughout your garden and pumpkins. The photo of the sunlight is so stunning. I wish we could hold on to this incredible Fall weather for a long time!
Jenna
Thank you Jenna. You know how much I love color, one of the reasons fall is my favorite season! I would love this weather to last for a while!
So many gorgeous shots and settings!
How sweet, thank you!
Lovely flowers, and love those pumpkin plates.
Thank you Carole!
Pam, This October table is gorgeous! The jardiniere bouquet is stunning. The WS plates and stemware pair so nicely with that beautiful tablecloth. God has indeed blessed us with perfect October weather. If we’re lucky, we may get a few more perfect days. I love the pheasant feather with the napkins. This tablescape is magazine worthy. Enjoy your day sweet friend! Clara♥️🍁
Clara, hasn’t the weather been glorious? Thank you for your encouraging comments my friend ♥️
I love love that tablecloth.. The table looks gorgeous.
Thank you so much Judy!
It’s a beautiful autumn table. I have a feeling that your garden might surprise you — you two have the magic touch! Love the arrangement and that flatware is very interesting!
Jeanie, thank you. The garden will depend on when receive frost. It is hard to predict around here.
Amazing table!Stunning centerpiece and flowers arrangement! Your garden is fabulous as ever…Thank you,dear Pam!
Maristella, you are a sweetheart! Thanks so much!
Pam, this is absolutely gorgeous! It just makes my heart sing! Your arrangement is so beautiful in that pretty jardiniere. How I would love to join you at this lovely table for tea. Your garden provides such a striking backdrop in its autumn finery. Enjoy your week, my dear friend!
Shannon, wouldn’t it be wonderful to be able to share tea and conversation? Thank you my friend!
Pam, your table is lovely. But your centerpiece is magnificent. And, so is the jardinière. I could sit at this table all afternoon. Pure bliss! Have a beautiful week, my friend.
Sandra, it would be fabulous if we could sit and talk all afternoon. Happy Tuesday, my friend!
My Dear Sweet Pam…. It has been six years since I have not been blogging due to my open heart surgery with 4+bypasses and a Bundle Branch Block that knocked me down, but not out. God has been so faithful through it all. I am still signed up for your blog through my email and it never ceases to amaze me the gorgeous photos after all these years. They are so amazing, and give me inspiration for our new home in Virginia. I find so much inspiration also in the scriptures you begin with on each of your Everyday Living pages. The one today is a favorite of mine during this pandemic and all of the craziness in the world that could make us stress each day. However, I choose to do as this verse says. “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” Colossians 3:2 Thank you for being such a blessing to me, Pam, and faithful to our Heavenly Father in our everyday living!
Vickie, I am so sorry you have been knocked down, but thankfully not out. How wonderful that you have a new home to decorate. God is always good and His ways are above ours. My prayer is that the blog will minister to someone. I must say when I read your comments, they brought tears. Thank you for taking time to reply. May God bless you dear one!
I just love coming over to see your tablescapes and centerpieces on Monday Morning Blooms… even though it’s afternoon here in my neck of the woods. Your jardinière is exquisite and definitely has an autumnal feel to it… which was perfect for today. Your flowers shined and the background of your gardens made everything beyond perfection! I loved it all my friend.
Happy Monday dear one!
You are always so kind to visit with me. Thank you for your sweet comments my friend!
This is so beautiful Pam! The last of the flowers it may be, bu they are glorious! Your table setting is divine, and then with the background of your little house and mums and pumpkins – fall at its best. Love sharing our Monday Morning Blooms friend .
Thank you Lidy. Love sharing with you sweet ladies!
Such a beautiful arrangement Pam and the tablecape is so pretty. Oh I know you will miss all the pretty blooms and of course it all depends on the weather for sure. You always enjoy your flowers and so glad that you share them with us. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Thank you Cindy. I will miss the blooms, but by this time I am ready to put the garden to sleep!
This is all so beautiful!! That tablecloth is incredibly pretty!!
Thank you Stacey. Wishing you a lovely day!
Pam, this is an incredibly beautiful post. Your centerpiece with flowers from your garden is perfect with these Williams Sonoma plates. The tablecloth is so beautiful and once again your backdrop from your gardens make for an unbelievable setting. We all treasure your talent, your uplifting words and love we feel at Everyday Living.
Dianne, thank you for your encouraging words. You are so kind and gracious!
The whole presentation is eye candy, but I absolutely love the flower arrangement which is such a wonderful combination of blooms. While it is hard to choose a favorite, this one is at the top of my list.
Thank you Linda. Your comments are so sweet!
Reading your description of your beautiful, mixed flower arrangement made me think of something we call “Must-Go Soup” where we take all the dishes in our refrig. that need to be used/eaten up and make them into a soup! Sometimes “must-go” items make the very best combinations of all! Your arrangements is just stunning! God bless you, sweet friend.
Thank you Cheryl, you are a sweetheart!
SO SO beautiful Pam!! I agree with all the other comments, and especially your gorgeous tablecloth and flower arrangement! You do the most amazing things with your garden flowers! Happy Possibly Last Outdoor Table, but I’m come sit at one even if I had to bundle up and brush snow off my plate! 🙂
You are such a sweetheart, Barbara. Thank you from your kind comments.
Lovely table in a beautiful setting! The flowers are gorgeous! I love their exuberant mix
Thank you Sandra.
Pam, as always your alfresco setting in your garden is beyond fabulous. Your table details and flower arrangement are fabulous!
Thank you dear Sarah!
Such a delightful setting Pam!
Blessings sweet friend,
Jennifer
Thank you Jennifer!
Your yard is incredible! The tablescape is gorgeous, and your flowers are so pretty!
Thanks so much for your visit and gracious comments.
Oh Pam. It is always such a joy to visit your beautiful blog. I especially love your gorgeous tablecloth and floral arrangement. Thank you for sharing at Charming Homes and Gardens. Pinned.
Kim, thank you for being a sweetheart!
Pam, your table is gorgeous with those striking plates. The florals are so beautiful. I am loving the pretty tablecloth. Your garden backdrop is the perfect setting for this garden farewell. Thank you for sharing at Love Your Creativity. Have a fabulous week.