Project Design-Five Tablescapes you can try Before Thanksgiving

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Welcome to Project Design! If you are new to Project Design, Maryann from Classic Casual Home and I have been taking on these simple projects with different groups of bloggers since 2015. We are so happy that our friend Annie from Most Lovely Things will also be joining us on as a permanent member of our group . We love having her fresh eye and clean modern aesthetic. This month we are featuring five bloggers with five fresh tablescapes you can try right now.

This time of year we really enjoy having a simple dinner in front of our outdoor fireplace. It cools off earlier so it is a great time to enjoy the fire. When I set the table the fog hadn’t cleared so it looks a bit gloomy.

Thankfully I took a few photos inside before I set the table up. The Centerpiece is composed of sunflowers, hydrangeas, dusty miller, Japanese maple, yarrow, unripe pomegranates and other greens from my yard.

I have three collapsable roundtables (purchased inexpensively here) that I use when we have large groups. I can throw burlap tablecloths on them and layer whatever I choose. You can buy them inexpensively here. Here I layered it with the Pottery Barn Eyelet Table throw in gray (no longer online but somes stores still have them), and the Anton paisley table runners in neutral. I have had the Tava chargers from Pottery Barn for years but they are still available. The Glenna dinner plates are from Anthro and still available, as are the Anton paisley napkins from PB.

fall tablescape

The brown stemmed goblets are from Pier 1 and are about 30 years old. The flatware was a gift from my brother and sister in law, a couple of years ago. Our everyday flatware was pathetic. These are still available from bed bath and beyond here. I would highly recommend them if you are looking for something inexpensive and sturdy with great style. Thanks P & D!!

My favorite inexpensive find were these linen napkins with ties from World Market. I added dusty miller, eucalyptus, heavenly bamboo and yarrow from my yard, with a pheasant feather and tied them up. They are available in a few other colors as well.

Are you doing any entertaining this fall? If so you will want to hop over and see what these other talented bloggers have in store for you.

Gardener’s Cottage
Most Lovely Things
Nesting With Grace
Classic Casual Home
Thanks so much to Janet of the Gardeners Cottage and Brooke from Nesting with Grace for joining in the fun. If you would like more fall tablescape inspiration click on one of the links below.
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22 Comments

  1. Hello and WELCOME to By Invitation Only. You have just made my day, seeing all this inspiration on your tabletops. Using the extremely casual wicker place mats with the linens is awesome, and everyone loves those napkins & tablecloth. And, to think you found all of these elements are fabulous prices. I need a lesson from YOU !!! I love your new site, Cindy. I know how wonderful
    fabulous Shari is. I need a revamp too !!!

  2. These table settings are just beautiful, These table settings are just beautiful, Cindy. That silvery grey! Gorgeous. And the apples on the plates. Perfection. I love this time of year! (My favorite.)

    xo

  4. Cindy, I love your mix here! So beautiful all these colors! I am inspired to think out of the box more this year. I can’t wait to read everyone else’s blogs. You are so lucky to have that outdoor fireplace. It’s gorgeous.
    Love this series!

    Kim

  5. Your tablescape is stunning CINDY! And how lucky you are to have such a beautiful backyard, complete with a fireplace. It is so wonderful that your yard is filled with all the ingredients for a lovely fall arrangement. Thanks for the fall inspiration.

  7. Cindy,
    Table settings are so much fun. Yours always appeal to me. I love those napkins and the stemmed glasses are wonderful.
    I have to visit the others now—I will probably try every table set up shown from the 5 of you talented ladies.
    xo,
    Karen

    1. Karen those glasses have been in my cupboard since we moved to California 40 years ago! I always appreciate your kind comments. One of these days we will meet and enjoy a meal together!

  8. Cindy! So many gorgeous layers! The tablecloths, the glassware, the apples, the flowers and all in that setting is simply stunning. Talk about magazine worthy! I sure would love to be seated at your table enjoying that view. Gorgeous!
    xo
    annie

  9. oh my, oh my, i envision what is to come, what is poured, and would not want to undo that napkin! also, love that flatwear
    cheers cindy
    debra

  10. So beautiful, cindy! my favorite elements were the eyelet cloth (of course, the white element!) because it adds age and the feathers which add a youthful vibe to the mix. it really does feel organic and lovely. xox

  12. I LOVE THOSE LINEN NAPKINS WITH TIES… I JUST MIGHT HAVE TO ORDER THEM!!

    YOU ALWAYS DO SUCH A LOVELY JOB…AND YOU ARE THE MASTER AT TABLE SETTINGS. I FEEL SO BLESSED TO HAVE SUCH A TALENTED, CREATIVE FRIEND IN MY LIFE!

    MARY ANN

  13. cindy! this is so lovely. to be able to set a table outdoors in front of a fireplace, omg, that’s my idea of heaven. got to get on of those! lol love your color choices, so classically beautiful – just like you. xo janet

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