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Tablescape Tuesday: Autumn’s Evening Chill

~ Autumn, Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday

“Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭17:27‬

We welcomed autumn last Friday, but our temps here in the Appalachian foothills apparently didn’t get the memo…we are still in the high 80’s!  Whew!  It’s almost too hot to be thinking about the seasons changing, but no matter what the thermometer says…I am in full blown fall decorating mode!  My Renaissance Man brought home pumpkins and mums galore over the weekend, and our patio is dressed in its autumn finery…I can hardly wait to share it with you on Thursday!  

Although the days have been warm, autumn’s evening chill is showing up, reminding us that we will soon see my favorite season in her full glory!  This weekend, we pulled out the vintage Schwinn bicycle, loaded it with pumpkins and parked it in the garden to bring you this week’s tablescape!

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  My favorite alfresco spot is my very own backyard!
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Tablescape Tuesday: “Plaid” To Welcome Autumn!

~ Autumn, Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.”  
Colossians 3:16

Just when we thought summer was over here in our Appalachian Foothills, we had an encore!  Last week Autumn teased us with a couple of days lingering in the 50’s, but today’s high is supposed to be 90 with humidity.  Summer has made a comeback!  Although the temps aren’t indicative, Friday is the official beginning of my favorite season!  Today, we are on the patio with a fun new tablescape…I guess you can say I am “plaid” to welcome autumn!

  The plaid tablecloth in perfect fall colors was discovered last week on a little shopping excursion at TJ Maxx!
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5 Ideas For Your Autumn Tables

~ Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday

“Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭16:24‬ ‭

I don’t know about you all, but with it being in the 60’s in September, I think it’s time to say goodbye to summer and hello to autumn!  Now I know the season doesn’t officially change until September 22, but would it be ok if I jumped the gun and wished you all a big warm “Happy Fall, Y’all” from us here in the South?!  With the crisp air, the beautiful changing leaves and the warm soups we fix this time of year, it makes for the perfect season to entertain family and friends at tables that are warm and inviting!

Every week here at Everyday Living, many of you join me for Tablescape Tuesday, and I am often asked how I have set a different table each week for 3 years.  The short answer is: I get creative using what I already have!  It may seem as though I have something new for each setting, but if you look closely each week, you will see many things repeat themselves…especially dishes.  You do not have to break the bank to create pretty table settings!  You can change up the linens, chargers, stemware, etc and they make each table take on a whole new look!  Today I want to offer a few suggestions for your autumn tables that will take the guess work out of decorating that perfect autumn table! 

  Quilts, whether they are vintage or new, bring warmth to a table. I will never forget the first time we were invited to dinner at our friends’ home and she used a beautiful quilt on her table…that was more than 30 years ago and it made a lasting impression on me!  

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