This is a very simple tablescape. There is no
big, flashy centerpiece. There is no layering of plates. The star here is color
-- bold, vibrant, color. Despite its simplicity, isn't this fabulous?
The centerpiece is nothing more than a pumpkin tureen. I’ve used it in various
forms over the years as you can see here.
Today as I was setting a table for a pizza party with my son and
his family, I wanted to keep it simple. My grandchildren appreciate a nice
table, but they don't quite get the point in stacked plates and a lot of
cutlery. They will one day, but in the meantime, I try to keep things simple
when they come for a visit.
While digging for the tureen in the “belly of the beast,” I happened to come
across these darling little pilgrim hat treat holders that I bought years ago
at Williams-Sonoma on clearance. The idea at the time I suppose, was to
use them at the Thanksgiving children's table filled with goodies. In giving them a careful assessment I thought, Egad! It is going to take a lot of candy
to fill these things, so I came up with another idea. Don’t they look great? I
love the whimsy here. And it gives the table a nice flash of gold, and look of
fun.
Having successfully retrieved the tureen, I placed it at center table along
with the surround of bittersweet that was a part of a shop display.
The plates are a new addition this year. I know, I know, I do not need
new plates. I know that. Honestly, it's a sickness, when I see something this
gorgeous I just can't resist.
I don't think I've seen colors quite so bold. I also liked the
fact that the edge of the plate is little wavy, so it's different from the
average plate.
An additional justification to my purchase was assuring myself
that, because this is a sunflower design, I will be able to use these from
midsummer all the way until late fall.
Simple can be fabulous, as I've shown you here. A nice simple centerpiece
(that can double as server for soup), gorgeous fall plates, a whimsical holder
for napkins, some autumn flatware, and the table is set.
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