Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Frost on the Pumpkin...

I thoroughly enjoy the four different seasons in my corner of the world.  However, my absolute favorite season is Autumn.  I love the beauty of nature in fall, the gathering of the harvest and the anticipation of "battening down the hatches" for an Atlantic Canadian winter.  This tablescape celebrates my favorite season.


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As you can see, I left my burlap runner on from my previous fall tablescape.  It just "says fall" so well, that I thought, why change it?

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The crystal wine glasses were a gift.  They are Nova Scotian Crystal, made about 20 minutes from my home.  In the summer they open side doors at the factory and you can watch the craftsmen blow the glass into crystal pieces the old fashioned way.  Such talent!

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I explained in my last tablescape that Lisa lived on the Canadian Prairies for several years.  One year when she arrived home for Christmas she had tucked in her suitcase that beautiful golden bunch of wheat...FOR ME!!!!  I just love it, and decorate with it each fall.



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This is another of my homemade pedestal plates.  The plate was $3 on clearance at Home Sense, and the base is a glass candle holder from...you guessed it...Dollarama!!  I wrapped a piece of bittersweet garland into a wreath shape and set the base into it.  

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I took apart another fall garland, and used a piece for some color on each of the plates.  


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H A P P Y   O C T O B E R !


Delicious autumn!
My very soul is wedded to it,
and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth
seeking the successive autumns.
~George Eliot







29 comments:

  1. Beautiful!!! I love the green cups and saucers...very pretty.

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  2. Gorgeous autumn tablescape, you captured the season beautifully! xo

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  3. Tanya, I would love to be a guest at your gorgeous, Autumn table! You have captured the beauty of fall with your lovely seasonal details!
    So inspiring!
    Yvonne

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  4. Beautiful! I love the white pitcher...I collect them!

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  5. This is a feast for the eyes. I love it. Great job Tanya!

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  6. What a beautiful table. I love that cup and saucer and all of it's texture.

    - The Tablesaper

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  7. I love it all - from the burlap runner to the taken apart garland! Completely agree with you about all seasons being special but fall is the BEST! Thanks for sharing your lovely table!!!

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  8. Great great table.. Love all the plates and the pitcher and the pedestal plate.. wow. so Fall on your table.. xo marlis

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  9. Fantastic fall decor! Love all those warm autumn colours. Everything looks so perfect. Thanks for sharing.
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  10. I'm with you--I love all four seasons! Your table is gorgeous and your photos are amazing! LOVE the pumpkin and leaf plates!

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  11. wow beautiful stuff!
    http://jaysonandashley.blogspot.com/

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  12. Good morning, Tanya! I'll bet the air is cool and crisp up your way this morning! Perfect fall weather just like you like it! I'm with you on that...the change of seasons is something I embrace. Don't mind if it's cold, just don't care for the ice storms and when snow is measured in feet instead of inches! :-) We certainly get our share of that here in the Midwest!!! I really like the shape of the glass candlesticks you got from the Dollarama. We don't have that store here, but I sure wish we did. The shape of those would be perfect for SO many things!!! Very clever construction of the pedestal! I am so in love with those cups and saucers....wow! The texture is amazing, and the color is so deep. Love 'em! And it's so sweet that your sister brought you back that wonderful little sheave of wheat. That says autumn in so many ways! Beautiful fall table!

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  13. Thank you so much for your sweet comment on my wreath! I absolutely love this whole table scape! You have so many fun little details that all incorporate so well together. All of the dishes are so fantastic! Happy Fall!

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  14. You have portrayed the rich, warm colors of fall in your beautiful table.

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  15. What a beautiful setting. I love your pedestal plate and those cups and saucers are very striking...what a wealth of colors. I love fall too!

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  16. This is a stunning table and I adore your crystal glasses. I love that they are locally made! Stunning!!!

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  17. Your autumnal tablescape is delightful, just gorgeous.

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  18. That is a beautiful autumn table,love it.

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  19. Love this terrific and pretty tablescape, from the plates to the gorgeous glasses. Thanks for sharing. Hugs, FABBY

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  20. This is so beautiful. The details that you added flow so effortlessly! I need you to do this at MY house. :) Really stunning, all of it! I am so happy you shared this @ Show & Share! Hope to see more from you!

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  21. Fall is my absolute favorite season - and I love your table setting!! Especially love the burlap table runner --- great mix with all your autumn plates and decor!

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  22. Beautiful tablescape. The handblown local crystal is such a treasure...so many special elements on this table. Thank you for sharing your lovely design. Cherry Kay

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  23. This is very pretty! I love your coffee cups. I also love the quote by George Eliot. Thanks for linking it to my Fall Open House.
    Sherry

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  24. Oh Tanya! I LOVE this table setting. It is so comforting and inviting. :)

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  25. What a gorgeous holiday table and beautiful pictures of it all.
    Traci

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  26. I just love the warm colors of autumn and this table has them all. Your table looks really pretty. Love all your leaf plates and pumpkins...Christine

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  27. Tanya, this is just wonderful. I love the bittersweet and the colors.. Great great job.. Just lovely.. xo marlis

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  28. Hi Tanya, Yes, I do think the burlap runner is perfect for a fall table, and the sheaf of wheat is very special! I meant to tell you that your photography is also wonderful and helps us enjoy all the elements of your clever tables. Linda

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