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Monday, October 28, 2019

Cobalt Blue & Gold Fall Tablescape

Once again, a recent Pier 1 ad has inspired me to create a bit of a different colour scheme for a fall tablescape.  Their version used indigo and gold which I thought had such a "lux" vibe to it and felt is was perfect for this type of year.   
Here's the Pier 1 ad where indeed, they are calling it 
"The Luxe Life".

For my version, I went with more of a cobalt blue and gold colour palette.

I included these faux grapes to represent the fall grape harvest.

The place settings began with a gold placemat, gold charger, a gold rimmed white plate, a gold salad plate topped by a blue bowl.

The salad plates were leaf-shaped, perfect for fall.

I was happy to use the amber and blue stemware I've had for ages as it coordinated wonderfully...

...as did the gold flatware I had.

 I used some blue-toned faux fern fronds for an extra embellishment under the flatware.

 My individual salt & pepper shakers made an appearance as well.

 I enjoy using these acrylic knife rests when I'm designing a "fancier" tablescape.




The centerpiece started with this gold pumpkin which I placed on a riser and surrounded with more faux grapes and various types of faux foliage.

This wooden riser is a recent purchase from Pier 1 and it has come in very handy for times when I want to give my centerpieces an added boost! 

It was placed on a gold table runner.

 A grapevine ball with mini-lights and a sparkly gold pumpkin flank each side of the centerpiece.

An acorn-shaped dish was placed on each end of the table.

Two antique-gold lanterns were added to the centerpiece line-up.

The full view

I really enjoyed putting these colours together, using items I had on hand, for a tablescape... 

...which could work well for a fall dinner party or even Thanksgiving.

 If you'd like to see 2 other Pier 1 inspired fall tablescapes, you can click on links under each of the pics below.
Yellow & Gray Tablescape
Eucalyptus & Copper Tablescape

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Sunday, October 27, 2019

Spooky Owl Halloween Tablescape

I'm wrapping up October with this fun Halloween tablescape where I incorporated a spooky owl theme.  I don't usually do too much for Halloween decor so I rely on bringing items out of my stash rather than buying new for this holiday.  I've had 2 sets of these rather creepy looking owls for many years so thought I'd work with them.
Naturally the owls take center-stage on the table.

Below, you can see how I placed each set of owls back to back so that guests on each side of the table get the same view.

These owls weren't even Halloween decor - they were meant to be everyday decor but I find them a bit too spooky for that! 

I added some greenery and a black tree (Dollar Store this year) to make the owls look like they are in a forest.

The place settings were done in black and white.

I couldn't resist using these black & white tree plates.  I originally bought them when they were on sale as Christmas dishes a few years back but they've proved useful for many occasions.

I added some beady-eyed mice on the plates.

It's not Halloween without treats so each guest gets a dish of candy at their place.

This black handled flatware went perfectly with the theme...

...as did my black stemware.

I kept colour to a minimum in the dining room to create a more somber vibe.

Two of these candelabras flank each side of the owl centerpiece.

A white pumpkin, black roses and a little house, which may or may not be haunted, were arranged on each end of the table.

Would you be able to eat dinner with this pair staring at you?

Maybe it depends what's on the menu...

...and I think the owls have these guys in mind!

Happy Halloween!

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Tiered Tray Decor for Fall and Halloween

Today, I'm showing you two looks for my tiered tray. First, is how I decorated it for fall and Thanksgiving and secondly, how it currently looks all decked out for Halloween.  As I've mentioned before,  if you like to do just a little bit of decorating for the seasons/holidays, tiered trays are a great way to go.
With Canadian Thanksgiving being in October, it was easiest to combine a fall and Thanksgiving look on my tiered tray.

Mr Turkey and a fall sign are the focus on the top tier.  Some fall foliage and a pumpkin add to the seasonal vibe.

I used some copper elements on the bottom tier. Their metallic sheen and colour add a lot of texture and warmth to the tray's look.

The other side of the tray was decorated in a similar fashion.

Small pieces of wheat and foliage were tucked into the copper mugs and the empty spaces on each of the tiers.

I like having my tiered tray at the end of our kitchen island as it is the first thing you see when you walk into the space.

 In case you are interested, this is how the tiered tray looks prior to decorating. I ordered mine on Amazon.
It is called Creative Co-op Wood Two Tiered Tray.

Next up...Halloween decor on the tiered tray.

Most of these items are things I've had for years but the Trick or Treat sign is a new find at a gift shop during our recent travels to visit our son (his birthday is Oct 31!)

And the Rae Dunn melamine tumblers are also new from HomeSense.

Here's the view from the other side of the tray.

This sign is from the same gift shop and fit perfectly with the bat candleholder I already had.

Pumpkins, mice and spiders were tucked here and there.  Can you spot the bat in this pic?

I always tend to overstuff my tiered tray with a lot of items but you can take a much simpler approach and it will still have a big impact in adding seasonal decor to your home.

We are enjoying this Halloween themed tiered tray right now but I'm also excited to change it up again soon...for Christmas!

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