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Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Fall Leaf Tablescape

Can I tell you what a beautiful day we had here in Missouri? Well It was spectacular! It was a beautiful 68 degrees, the sun was shining, and a gentle breeze was blowing...and as I'm posting this, the sun is setting already, thanks to the daylight savings happening this weekend.

Thank you for visiting me today for another wonderful Tablescape Thursday and be sure to visit Susan at BNOTP for even more wonderful tablescape treats!


For me what makes a great tablescape is simple.
I typically use the same format over and over (and over) again...I do this at work too...using different things, but the format is the same. What I call format, you may consider to be style. Because of my occupation, it really feels more like second nature, almost an automatic.




At work, I have nearly everything at my disposal....here at home-not so much...but you know what? I say this to myself quite regularly....second only to my motto....What we don't have forces us to be more creative with what we do have. I believe that too.





So you may see the same glassware over and over and perhaps my flatware collection may never increase...but really what I hope you come here for is the conversation and the inspiration!



These beautiful cream dinner plates are identical to the green ones you've seen before, bought on clearance, about 5 years ago now. I've been known to buy the same shoes in different colors too...I am not ashamed to admit it! :)

My Mary Carol wicker chargers are really fun to play with again, and the linens are some of my favorites.






Thank you for visiting me!

Thanks again to Susan for hosting!



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41 comments:

  1. black eyed susans kitchenOctober 28, 2009 at 7:29 PM

    Beautiful table and dishes. I am so excited to get the turkeys out!
    Susan

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  2. dee deeOctober 28, 2009 at 7:32 PM

    Michelle,
    Love the picnic scape! The fall leaves, wicker charger, the cream colored plates, all work so well together. I don't have tons of dishware either, but find it fun to see how many ways I can mix and match what I have to create something "new" each week! Thanks for sharing.
    Dee Dee

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  3. KathleenOctober 28, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    Beautiful harvest table.
    I usually use the same set of flatware over and over.
    Thanks for sharing your table!

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  4. From the Old InkWellOctober 28, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    So beautiful! Love your tablecloth and napkins and you've brought in all the rest to compliment so well!

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  5. Allison ShopsOctober 28, 2009 at 7:46 PM

    Beautiful table. I'm always partial to things with fall leaves on them. Love the chargers - need to look for those online. I hope they are still available! Thanks so much for sharing.

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  6. AnonymousOctober 28, 2009 at 8:08 PM

    Hi Michelle! Oh, I just adore your pretty table. Your linens are so lovely and perfect for this time of year. Your dishes are so lovely and I like your turkey, too!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  7. Kathryn @ Bonafide SouthernOctober 28, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    I plan to get out my turkeys soon. I'm excited about that. Yours are so lovely. Thanks for sharing and happy TT to you!

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  8. MarigeneOctober 28, 2009 at 8:10 PM

    Very pretty table...the turkey tureen is beautiful.

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  9. Christi @ A Southern LifeOctober 28, 2009 at 8:12 PM

    I love your motto, I would however love to borrow that lovely soup tureen for Thanksgiving! :)

    Christi @ A Southern Life

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  10. Phyllis @Around the HouseOctober 28, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    I love the beautiful leaves in your tablescape. The napkin design is just so beautiful and fresh...I too use the same silverware, I am however going to switch it up for Christmas....I also love the picnic scape, so pretty

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  11. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeOctober 28, 2009 at 8:15 PM

    Oh I love all of your dishes and linens. I don't have that many different ones either, but it just challenges me to use them all in a different way. Your turkey tureen is stunning and I just love the white plates, the border design is gorgeous. Great table, and great inspiration. Hugs, Marty

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  12. NancyOctober 28, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    I love your dishes! Your pictures are gorgeous.

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  13. JeanetteOctober 28, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    The pictures are wonderful So vivid and bright. The dishes are great also.

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  14. KammyOctober 28, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    Hi Michelle ~
    I can't believe it was that warm in Missouri today...just wait - we had a high of 30 and a few feet of snow in Colorado....so I may be headed your way, LOL !
    Pretty pictures as always and I love how the sun brings out the pretties !
    Kammy

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  15. SueOctober 28, 2009 at 8:58 PM

    Doing the tablescapes has actually made me find things I forgot I had...so fun. I love your table, the turkey is great! We left Illinois for a few days and headed to Michigan. It was gorgeous here today too...not as warm as you were, but perfect for exploring the area. It is nice to have the sun in the Midwest!

    Sue

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  16. Yvonne @ StoneGableOctober 28, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    I love your style, oops, FORMAT! Your speak to the artistic part of me with those beautifully photographed pieces. Lovely. You create a story with your pictures. Thanks for the great story tonight.
    Yvonne

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  17. food with styleOctober 28, 2009 at 9:26 PM

    ok the first thing i said to myself is you make my heart sing... honest. you are just an artist and i love all your shots!

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  18. AnonymousOctober 28, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    wow! i am so jealous! we are still sweating here in florida! and those leafs beautiful! i love your pictures! thanks for sharing!

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  19. Mid-Atlantic MarthaOctober 28, 2009 at 9:40 PM

    So pretty - and your turkey has be thinking ahead to Thanksgiving (my favorite holiday) Your photography is lovely!

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  20. JulieOctober 28, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    Hi Michelle, I am in love with the Turkey...May I ask where did you get that beautiful Turkey?
    xoxo
    Julie

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  21. The TablescaperOctober 28, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    Great stuff! We all get our inspiration from different places. Sometimes it doesn't take a lot of stuff to make it happen. It's what's within.

    - The Tablescaper

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  22. UnknownOctober 28, 2009 at 9:57 PM

    What an unbe-leaf-able tablesetting. How beautiful.

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  23. jninecostumesOctober 28, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    When something is perfect and the right colors, you should buy several sets! I thoroughly enjoyed your fall leaf tablescape. Great mix of pottery and wicker and other textures.

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  24. ellen b.October 28, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    Hello Michelle! I love your photographs and the way you show your stuff :0)
    Very artistic. Love all the leaves...

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  25. RettabugOctober 28, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    I think I said it before but I'll say it again...you are truly in the right line of work, Kiddo! You have a wonderful knack for decorating & I envy the ease with which you do it.
    I also envy you that awesome TURKEY!!! He is magnificent!!!

    ♥ Rettabug

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  26. The Quintessential MagpieOctober 28, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    Now, this is a beautiful table! You did an outstanding job! The segue from the shot of those leaves in nature to the napkins and dishes on your table is just brilliant. Love the colors and the whole concept. And your turkey is pretty adorable, too!

    XO,

    Sheila

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  27. Dining DelightOctober 28, 2009 at 11:19 PM

    I do get inspiration from your "format" and from your ability to "use what you have" in creative ways. Terrific pics, love that turkey and those beautiful linens!

    DD

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  28. KatOctober 28, 2009 at 11:50 PM

    Hi Michelle I love your TST esp since it outdoors that is so nice. The photos look so pretty. I love the leaf plates very cute. I just love leaves! have a wonderful week!

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  29. Kim @ Starshine ChicOctober 29, 2009 at 12:32 AM

    I'm in love!!! Fabulous photos.

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  30. Sissie's Shabby CottageOctober 29, 2009 at 7:01 AM

    Everything looks so beautiful. You are so talented.

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  31. Fifi FlowersOctober 29, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    Fall foilage is gorgeous in nature and decor!

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  32. Pat@Back Porch MusingsOctober 29, 2009 at 12:11 PM

    This is beautiful Michelle!!

    We didn't get sun, here, Wednesday, until late in the day and it was still pretty cloudy. Misted and sprinkled most of the day, yesterday. We welcome the sun, any way we can see it, lately. It's a little after noon, Thursday. We just had a gully washer!! They say 4 to 6 inches and more rain tomorrow.
    Hope you are having sunshine today.:-)

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  33. Lori (All That Splatters)October 29, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    I buy things I like in different colors, too, sometimes! Beautiful dishes, linens and tablescaping.

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  34. Brenda PruittOctober 29, 2009 at 6:07 PM

    I don't think my comment took, and I so love this tablescape, I'm just going to type it again for safe measure. These textures in the photos: scrumptious! Don't know what camera you're using, but it's very good and has such clarity. You have such an eye for detail that you remember every little thing, which amazes me. Always exquisite whatever you have. But I really like this one!
    Brenda

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  35. sarah { abeachcottage }October 29, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    wow, love this Fall tablescape...I love brining the natural stuff in...free and lovely!

    sarah

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  36. Bargain Decorating with LaurieOctober 29, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    Beautiful tablescape. Love all of the fall colors combined in these photos. This is my first visit to your blog, and I've spent awhile scrolling through your most recent posts and enjoyed all of it. I'll be coming back to visit often. laurie

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  37. BillOctober 29, 2009 at 10:50 PM

    Hi Michelle,
    Whenever I stop by for a visit, I'm impressed by your artistry. As I scrolled down, drinking in the beauty of your photographs, I was reminded of how gifted you are. It's all very evocative ... just lovely!

    Bill

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  38. TardevilOctober 30, 2009 at 1:07 AM

    Love how the linens, turkey, white plates and planter all coordinate.

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  39. Anita@TheycallmejammiOctober 30, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    Very pretty table...love the colors. Love the mix of wicker with the fall colors.

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  40. joyh82October 30, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    Wonderful photos, love the china and all the little extra's.

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  41. JessicaNovember 1, 2009 at 12:29 AM

    This is beautiful....amazing photos, too!

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Thank You for taking the time to comment! Because of the insane amount of spam comments, I had to stop anonymous comments-sorry for the inconvenience.
Michelle