Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Crow & Corn Tablescape


When I received a lovely, and unexpected, bouquet of flowers from a secret admirer on my birthday (I know who the admirer is, but I'm not going to tell any of you!), I knew that I had to do a table setting to feature it.
Autumn themed tables are among my most favorite, probably because I tend to have more dinnerware in these colors than those of any other season. Or, maybe it's because I dearly love these crows and like to use them as often as possible. Who knows? All I know is that I had a wonderfully fun time putting this table together.
When the flowers arrived -- alstroemeria (also known as Peruvian lily), my favorite -- in these lovely fall colors, I knew they would look just perfect displayed in my vintage corn pitcher. Putting it on top of this checkered tablecloth seemed absolutely perfect, and it was easy to build the table from there.
I wanted to use colors of the harvest. Those include not only the warm colors of gold, brown, copper, and russet, but green as well. I think this combination looks wonderful on the table.
I have a vintage corn tea set, so wanted to use the cups. Don't they look adorable?
Then I figured, what the heck? I would go all out and use my corn on the cob holders as well. I think they frame each place setting nicely.
The plaid dinner plates on top of the majolica leaf plates are some that you all have expressed liking a great deal. I am so thankful that I jumped on these plates when I did, because they sold out in a flash. Plaid never goes out of style, but I rarely see it in autumn colors. These plates were a great find, and I know I will use them a lot.
I topped the plaid plates with these pumpkin plates, and love the look. I had the grandchildren over on Sunday, and they always enjoy my tables, quite happy to have a smaller plate with pumpkins on it to use for their meal.
The flatware with a little log cabin just says cozy to me.
The glassware consists of brown stemware that I got from my mother, and these wonderful Old Crow wineglasses that are such a treasure! On a table where crows make up a part of the centerpiece, I wanted to replicate them in this glassware. Aren't they whimsical and fun?
I hope you enjoy looking at my fall table as much as I enjoyed dining at it.
Here are my sources:
Green leaf majolica chargers - gift from a friend
Plaid dinner plates - Pier 1
Pumpkin salad plates - Pier 1
Napkins -
Amazon
Vintage corn cups and vase - eBay
Corn holders – Sur la Table
Brown stemware - gift from my mother
Old Crow wineglasses - eBay
Flatware - Cabela's


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10 comments:

Cee Pluse said...

I too love all things fall, and this table is just delightful. Your corn-themed dinnerware is beautiful, and I see the faux crows are threatening to attack again - such fun! Those Old Crow wineglasses are unique and adorable. You have quite an interesting collection of tableware and use it so creatively. I always enjoy the way you combine color, pattern, and texture in your table settings.

Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLiz said...

The flowers were a pefect inspiration for your table. I love the rich colors you used. The corn accent pieces were a wonderful choice. Love that cute coffee cups and that tablecloth. Those are great crows- I need to pull out the rest of my fall/halloween items.

Katzcradul said...

I love the checked tablecloth!

Alycia Nichols said...

I LOVE the mix of patterns here!!! I have really gotten into pattern mixing as a decorating staple (it was hard for me...I'm so OCD!!!), and I love to see when people do great mixing jobs! Now, about that secret admirer....::: ;-)

Mary@mydogsmygardenandmary said...

You did an outstanding job on your table. Love the pumpkin plates and all your corn accessories are terrific. Your flowers are so pretty.

Have a great rest of the week.

Mary

sandy said...

the flowers are gorgeous and so is the table setting.

thepaintedapron.com said...

So cute Pattie! Those corn cups and saucers are over the top adorable!
Jenna

Nellie's Cozy Place said...

Hi Patti,
Really like your table....your plate stacks are so pretty and love your
pumpkin salad plates, so cute and so Fallish. Very nice job....
Hope this finds you doing well hon,
Blessings, Nellie

Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique said...

Thanks for linking up at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week Pattie.

Chloe Crabtree said...

Just beautiful! You have so many gorgeous serving pieces, I love to see your incorporate them in your pretty tablescapes! Thanks for sharing at Celebrate Your Story!