Need a way to wake up your creativity and passion for all things domestic? Check out Between naps on the Porch and Tablescape Thursday, hosted by Susan. I did! Not only am I getting out my dishes and thinking up new ways to use them, it is rubbing off on the rest of my house. Thanks, Susan.
This week I had a couple of friends over for a mid week supper. Nothing formal or fancy, just great friends and conversation and laughter. So… we ate in my farmhouse style kitchen, and I set a casual, cozy table with warm hues of Autumn.
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I used what I had in my dish cupboard, and “borrowed” some things from other places around the house that would fit my tablescape idea.
A “borrowed” jar of acorns etc, from an upstairs room:
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“Borrowed” sticks and twigs from other fall arrangements :
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A tall, worn, wooden candle pillar works with this turned pumpkin candle to give even more height. Again, I chose to use a tall element to give interest to the table. I am careful about height in a tablescape I am actually using. It is import that guests can see over and around the decorations to see each other. Guest comfort before beauty! I want to promote a sense of hospitality and encourage conversation first and foremost.
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Amber Carnival Ware Antique Glasses:
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The background of this heavy tapestry tablecloth matches the LusterWare perfectly- TJ Maxx:
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Menu:
Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheddar Soup (see upcoming post on Friday 10-16)
Baby Sweet Pickled Beets, Carrot and Green Apple Salad with Walnuts and Honey Vinegrette (see upcoming blog)
Eye Roast with Madeira & Mushroom Sauce
Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Asparagus with Grated Cheese
Chocolate Chip Cookies and Tea
Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheddar Soup (see upcoming post on Friday 10-16)
Baby Sweet Pickled Beets, Carrot and Green Apple Salad with Walnuts and Honey Vinegrette (see upcoming blog)
Eye Roast with Madeira & Mushroom Sauce
Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Asparagus with Grated Cheese
Chocolate Chip Cookies and Tea
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