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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Late October Table...

I started this week's table with a tablecloth I have had for ages, a sort of typical fall scene...barnyard, rooster, sunflowers, pumpkins, and brightly colored leaves.








Instead of the reds and oranges I went with white and green for the place settings. I started with an white dinner plate, that is used as a charger. They are Chantilly, pattern unknown. These were $4.99 for 4 at Savers. 




The salad plate is a plain green by Tabletops Gallery, Napoli. These were found at Goodwill for 49¢ each.



The soup bowl which will be used for a chopped salad is made by Gibson. These were also bought at Goodwill for 49¢ each.

The flatware is Oneida Louisiana stainless. 





The glassware is a simple olive green stem. I think these were found at Savers last year.



The napkins are from Savers, $1.99 for 4. They are olive green with a brownish edging. The brown napkin rings are Better Homes & Gardens found at WalMart on final sale at 50¢ per package of 4. I also got gold and green ceramic ones for the same price!




The centerpiece is green candles/white candle holders and a compote with gourds and mini pumpkins.





The rim shot...









I have a new camera and tried some different settings this week. Once I get used to it, I think I will really like it.

Thanks for taking the time to visit each week.

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The Tablescaper/Seasonal Sundays

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41 comments:

Anonymous said...

Pretty but I liked the oranges better.......but then, if you remember, I had the bright orange winter parka when we were kids!!
love you,
jude

Anonymous said...

The table really looks nice. Bev

Blondie's Journal said...

Marigene...this is one of the best fall tablescapes I've seen! The tablecloth is perfect with your pretty dishes and glasses. What great bargains you got on everything at Savers! We don't have one of those. I love the centerpiece, too, the compote is pretty!

Have fun with your new camera!

XO,
Jane

Anonymous said...

How pretty and simple. Those white dinner plates with scalloped edges are unique. Love the olive glasses to. You've just tied everything together to compliment the tablecloth, right down to the little pumpkins and gords. Very Thanksgiving looking! Sue Z.

Linda @ A La Carte said...

I love that tablecloth! Such a fall feeling. I really love those off white plates! You got a great deal on those napkin rings!!

hugs, Linda

Anonymous said...

Excellent!

Anonymous said...

Very nice and apropos for the season....your favorite colors. And you got the green parka and green winter ski pants....that was winter 1961-62.
LY,
Delma

Pat@Back Porch Musings said...

The cloth is fabulous. Your table is wonderful. Love that cloth!:-)

Marlis said...

That is just a great tablecloth.. Wonderful. The perfect backdrop for your pretty dishes. Your savers is much better than mine that is for sure. I love love the napkins with that table. The gourds are just the crowning jewels.. xo marlis

Debbie said...

My favorite shot of all was when you showed the aerial with that wonderful tablecloth. I LOVE that. It sets the place setting off perfectly. I also like the napkins and that compote for the centerpiece. It was simple enough not to compete with the linens, but perfect for the table.

Entertaining Women said...

I love the tablecloth! I would like to see it done sometime with a pop of black in some of the design elements. Your plates were such a wonderful deal...you scored big time on them! I like the emphasis on the greens...a great harvest themed table. Thanks for inviting us for a peak. Cherry Kay

Scribbler said...

My first comment got lost!

Anyway this is a great table, and thanks so much for your nice comment and visit.

Ann @ Corner of Plaid and Paisley said...

You put together a wonderful table with some great buys! it looks great, love the tablecloth!

On Crooked Creek said...

Marigene,
Love, love, love the Sunflowers in your tablecloth!!! Those plates used as chargers are exquisite! Green & white are a perfect combination! The brown trim on your napkins makes this such a stunning placesetting, dear friend!
Perfect for this Autumnal weather and Indian Summer temperatures!!!
Fondly,
Pat

Red Couch Recipes said...

What a great tablecloth to set your dishes on. I enjoyed reading all, I take it, your family or close friend's comments. I love the dinner plates! Your new camera takes crisp shots. I loved the picture where you could see all your tureens. As you may know, we were packed up and ready to move, but someone backed out of our home. My husband is in VA and I am in UT. The other day I went to storage and got out a couple of tureens -- I don't like serving soup without one. You have a nice collection. Nice table. Joni

Tea in Texas said...

You are so thrifty with all the lovely china! The pretty tablecloth makes the whole tablescape combine for a great fall background. The photos are lovely and I hope you enjoy using your new camera! Very Thrifty and Beautiful!

Thanks, Pam

kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchen said...

You find the best bargains! The tablecloth just sets the perfect Fall table. The centerpiece is so simple, but the perfect touch!?

Monica @ Happily Playing with Dishes said...

I like the colors you went with. Love the cloth and the napkins. Great deals as always.

Monica @ Happily Playing with Dishes said...

I like the colors you went with. Love the cloth and the napkins. Great deals as always. Sorry if this posted twice.

Anonymous said...

Week after week you make the day so great with your beautiful tablescapes. love, bbb

GardenOfDaisies said...

I love that you used this soothing green color in your harvest table setting!! LOVE!!

Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLiz said...

You know I like the green- it lets the pattern on the tablecloth show off even more! I like the compote with the gourds and pumpkins- great touch! Great dishes and very pretty silverware!

Carol @ Always Thyme to Cook said...

So pretty, Marigene. I love the colors! And that shot of the green glass is really nice, love the light and dark!

xinex said...

Gorgeous table, Marigene. The tablecloth is so pretty and I love all the colors you put together....Christine

FABBY'S LIVING said...

Gorgeous fall table Marigene, as usual. Your dishes and table topper are exquisite, but my fav are your flatware, it is stunning! Thank you for your sweet and kind visit darling. Big hugs,
FABBY

Gina said...

Such a pretty tablescape! I love the colors that you chose. That wonderful tablecloth makes a perfect backdrop for everything to shine.

Athena at Minerva's Garden said...

What a lovely tablescape you've created, Marigene--I love the dishes, napkins and napkin rings that you found at such great prices. Take me along next time you go shopping, 'kay :)? I enjoyed hearing from you today, and glad that you enjoyed my ribbon-covered lampshade!

Debbie@Mountain Breaths said...

You have the eye for tablecloths! Beautiful fall table!

Tammy @ A Walk in the Countryside said...

Love the tablecloth! I like how you worked your centerpiece items in without covering the pretty detail of the tablecloth!

Bunny Jean said...

Hi Marigene!

Those chargers are fabulous! Love how they are elongated. I also like that tablecloth with the harvest scene. I need to start a collection of "scene" tablecloths.

xoxo Bunny Jean

debra said...

This is lovely!

debra said...

this is lovely!

Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads said...

I just adore your tablecloth. You may have had it for a long time, but it is a treasure. So appropriate for a fall tablescape. Using the greens with it keeps the focus on the tablecloth. And having a centerpiece with natural elements only reinforces the fall theme. So beautiful!

GratefulPrayerThankfulHeart said...

This is a very beautiful autumn table filled with pretty colors and patterns. Lovely!

Barbara F. said...

Lovely fall tablescape. Nice mix of pieces and the tablecloth is really pretty. Love cloths like that. xo

SavoringTime in the Kitchen said...

Great photos, Marigene. I could tell right away you must have a new camera. Love the shot with your tureen collection in the background! Very pretty tablescape.

Denise at Forest Manor said...

Hi Marigene,

You did a great job with your photos; I noticed even before I read that you have a new camera. It does take practice though, doesn't it?

I love your tablecloth and the colors you've chosen for your plates and goblets. Everything compliments each other just perfectly. I think your Oneida is lovely; we have the Oneida stainless "Tennyson" pattern. I've always thought it was pretty, but I think I like yours better. :)

Thanks for sharing your pretty table and have a wonderful week!

Denise

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

You have such wonderful bargains on this table. I love those plates you got at GW. The shape is so unique and pretty. The greens and whites are so light and refreshing for a Fall table. Pretty compote too. Have a good week. laurie

Diann said...

This is such a great table Marigene! Love that tablecloth! Stop by my blog. You are one of the winners of the Purex plus Oxi! thank you for sharing at TTF last week. Have a wonderful day!

Scribbler said...

This is so fallish. I love yellow-green. All this is so well put together. Good luck finding that cloth.

Sarah said...

Your table cloth is perfect for fall and those dishes.