It is that time of year when I get inspired just by being outside. I love all the changing leaves and wonderful saturated colors, definitely a perk to living in Missouri. While we were taking pictures over the weekend, we were in an area with several hedge apple trees. I just love the color and texture of them....and decided to bring a bunch home.
The centerpiece I created is really simple. A large cylinder vase (I've used these a million times) filled with water, submerge the hedge apples and placed cut branches. Super simple, high impact.
The centerpiece I created is really simple. A large cylinder vase (I've used these a million times) filled with water, submerge the hedge apples and placed cut branches. Super simple, high impact.
I placed the vase in the galvanized tray I've had (I've used that tray here and here too) and layered in the rest of the hedge apples. It was so cute Logan kept calling them head apples. :)
Isn't the texture wonderful?
The table that Justin built for me last year has really weathered well, it is a lot lighter, which I am loving. You can't beat the look of weathered wood, you really can't. For the place settings, I started off with place mats I made from burlap (you might remember them from here). Leaf charger plates from Walmart last year (they have a similar version this year too ) and a plain white dinner plate
The glassware, simple, and nothing new ( I really do need to add glassware to my list).
For utensils, I decided to use some of the giant set that I won at auction, I think the gold adds a lot of elegance. The handles look great with the charger plates.
The salad plates are from Walmart, really inexpensive and look really great. I loved how the little bit of green ties back to the hedge apples.
The napkins I found at World Market and they have them in a ton of colors, this one is called celery. The napkin rings are thrifted but I didn't find them this way. They were originally a wooden look but I white washed them for a new look, this is actually the first time I've used them.
SO just out of curiosity, do you call them Hedge apples or Osage oranges?
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Lovely table and so warm.
ReplyDeleteDown here in Texas, I've always heard 'em called Bois d'arc or horse apples. Really not good for anything....except table settings!
Deb
Your table looks beautiful, Michelle! I love those salad plates. I think your current glassware works well here; it plays off your candle and vase glassware. I had never seen these Hedge Apples until last year on someone's blog. I'm actually wondering if I might find some here in Ohio. I wouldn't mind several for decorating.
ReplyDeleteI love it. The centerpiece is the perfect match for that table and the setting. It says country elegance to me.
ReplyDeleteStunning table.
ReplyDeleteI'm in Texas, too, and we call them horse apples! Lovely table -- and magazine-worthy photos!
ReplyDeleteThose are some very interesting apples! I have never seen anything like those before. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! When I lived in Kansas, there were hedge apples everywhere and nobody ever used them. When I moved away, I was surprised to see that some grocery stores carried them as a novelty item. Wish I would have read your blog about 18 years ago....your table looks lovely.
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I have never seen an apple like that...are they edible? Lovely images.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! I love the colors and Fall salad plates!!!! Hedge Apples, where I live they say they scare away bugs.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your tablescape. It rustic and Harvest inspired for sure, but so beautiful. The salad plates are beautiful. {I am going to go look for some at Wal Mart.} Love what you put together. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for the lovely comments!
ReplyDeleteLesley, sadly, they are not for human consumption, just pretty to look at and the tree itself has terrible thorns!
Sue, yes I read they keep cockroaches away!
They're hedge apples here in Oklahoma! The history of this tree is quite fascinating! I guess we just take them for granted in this part of the country...they are everywhere you look!
ReplyDeleteHi Michelle ~ I love this tablescape you put together. It is fresh looking and still has the color and warmth of Fall ~ love it!!
ReplyDeleteYou rock when it comes to great design.. I love the look of the hedge apples and the tree branches! Those walmart plates look stunning on your table. Which is a great piece! Quite stunning. xo marlis
ReplyDeleteWhat a great looking table! Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteWhat a spooktacular tablescape!
ReplyDeleteI created a mad scientists lab this past Monday. I hope you'll come by for a peek and shriek. :)
Wow! This is simply amazing! I am totally going to pin this so I can remember! Wow!!! Now this is a tablescape!!!! Yep, I am joining your blog too! Seriously impressed!
ReplyDeleteFabulous centerpiece...hedge apples and oak leaves...so striking on your weathered table! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletesimply stunning, love your dishes too~
ReplyDeleteHi Michelle. Your centrepiece is wonderful and so easy to do as well. Love it!
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Well yes, I'm inspired and impressed, too! We don't have these apples in the South, or if we do, I've never seen them. But I love their color and texture, and you have used them beautifully. I really like your style, Michelle!
ReplyDeleteI love this table! The texture of the apples is fabulous. I have never seen them before, but I hope I can find them soon, they add so much to the table!
ReplyDeleteMichelle, OMGosh! Your table is stunning! I LOVE hedge apples and did a post on them, but my post pales by comparison to yours. I LOVE them in the glass cylinder with the twigs and water and the metal tray. This is the first year I've ever had them, as they don't seem to grow in Georgia. Have you ever tried to dry them?
ReplyDeleteThanks again for the inspiration and a wonderfully green tablescape, and I'm your newest follower.
Babs
Oh my gosh, Michelle - your tablescapes are always the best! This is so beautiful. Here in MI we call them Osage Oranges. They sell them at our farmers market and say they they are supposed to keep away bugs and spiders. But I like them because they are so cool looking!
ReplyDeleteHoly buckets, Michelle! I love this! It's "hedge apple" in these parts and they add gorgeous color and texture!
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I don't think I have seen hedge apples since I lived in Missouri a very long time ago. Love the color and texture! I am convinced I have to go to Walmart, because I keep seeing things I like from there, including your chargers and salad plates! Love the look of weathered wood and the rustic look of your tablescape!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone!
ReplyDeleteBabs (love that name), I have not tried to dry them, but I will look it up directly. :)
wowza you can set a gorgeous table. that is so not in my dna for some reason. completely inspired:)
ReplyDeleteI fell in love with that table last year and still wish it was mine! My Grandparents on a farm in central Missouri had a Hedge tree in one of their fields. I think the cows ate them. The color is wonderful! Love your tray! Lucky you on the utensils.
ReplyDeleteOk, I read all the comments and it looks like I will never see those apples in California! Darn, they are so neat looking. You never cease to amaze me with your tablescapes, you really have a talent!
ReplyDeleteLove your Tablescape...I live in Kansas and we call them Hedge Apples too....I have a huge tree in my backyard so If you need anymore, just come help yourself.
ReplyDeleteMarsha
A whole year later I'm discovering your lovely tablescape. It's pure loveliness!!!
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