When Lindsay of The White Buffalo Styling Co. asked if I’d like to be a part of her Fall Home Tour series, I hesitated. We’ve got a lot going this year, and I don’t do “fall” very often or very elaborately. I knew it would be fun, though, and I’m so thankful for the invite and excited to show you a couple of simple fall decorating ideas.
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As previously stated, I don’t decorate our house for fall in the full traditional sense of the word. We focus on time spent with the kids, and it’s a busy time of year for us. We’re starting school, soccer, gearing up for the fall/holiday blogging and shop season, etc. But, I do love to pull out textures and create when I can. This year, I had to set up a fall tablescape for a shop shoot, and I’ll be bringing in little bits of fall around the house as the pumpkins become available here Alabama tropics cool.
I wanted to create something simple, but stunning, full of texture and warmth. Let me say this as a disclaimer…this tablescape was created for our shop and a photo shoot, so while it would work for a grown-up fall bash, I’d probably save the fuss when serving dinner for our crew. But even though it looks super fancy, I really just plopped a few things on the table. When the time came to eat after our shoot, I just put the pumpkins in the center of the table and removed the nests.
The look started with our nests we carry in the shop. They are so gorgeous to me, and I keep wanting to use them all over this time of year: on coffee tables, and end tables and now, dining tables.
I used the nests as chargers, and anchored the setting with the Blackberry Harvest table runner…I’ve become pretty obsessed with these runners since I don’t invest in fine linens having two little ones.
I kept the rest pretty simple by adding some preserved leaves, a caddy filled with large pinecones, and some candlesticks for the centerpiece.
The wooden candlesticks are Threshold by Target, and the birch slices came from Michael’s, and I could not love them more used as coasters. I’ll probably keep a few of them out all year.
I love mixing casual and elegant pieces like chalkboard tags and silver. Adding in the feathers was just plain fun.
We have some fall sprinkled through other parts of our home, but we kept it pretty simple…
We’ll be sharing a little more Fall over the next few weeks as pumpkins actually become available here in Bama, but in the meantime, thanks so much for stopping by today!
Thanks again to Lindsay for asking us to participate in the tour; if you’re continuing on, head on over to see Bridget & Casey at DIY Playbook for more inspiration. Come back tomorrow for some more sources from today’s decor.
Have an inspiring day, y’all. And somebody ship me a pumpkin.
I love your approach to fall. The table setting is gorgeous!
It’s gorgeous! This may be a dumb question, but did you preserve the leaves? Is it an easy process?
For someone who doesn’t do fall…you sure do it well! 🙂 I totally understand the pretty vs not functional for a real family BUT those nest on that table are adorable! I loved everything about it! ~Sonya
How beautiful! Your tablescape is so cozy and warm and I am surely taking notes for our Thanksgiving dinner.
I love your kitchen table! Where did you get it?
So rustic and I love the branch chargers and wood slice coasters 🙂 xoxo
Love the tablescape! Those nests are super cool. definitely going to check them out! I also love that “right, wrong follow the king” sign.
I love your fall table and dining room! So pretty and fresh for fall 🙂
Beautiful as always! I think I spy sconces from Antique Farm House? Are you in love with them? If they come back around, I want to grab a couple for above my couch. I love the scale 🙂
i always love your entry! so pretty!
I love how you can take simple items and turn them into beautiful works of art. I hope you will have some pumpkins to add to your fall décor this year.
Beautiful home – love your little nests on the table! We share the same love of collecting vintage green bottles!
Kelly
Everything just looks so warm and inviting! And that table setting is beautiful!
Your Fall Table is absolutely beautiful! The nest “chargers” are perfect!
What a beautiful table and cozy home for Fall!
Love your tablescape! And I’m loving your table runner. When I click to purchase there is no description other than size. From the photo, it looks like paper – kind of curled. Is it fabric? What kind? Is it lined? Additional information would be helpful. Thank you.
I got an armoire off of Craig’s List that is obviously from the same collection as that dresser. Same wood, same drawer style, EXACT same handles… I was told it was from a B&B that was going out of business. It says Made in Mexico on the back. Do you know any more about that dresser? Where did you get it, how old is it?
You have such a lovely dining room and those nests holding your plants are incredible! Great tour!
GAW-geous! I love all the patterns and textures together.
Hi there! All so gorgeous! Where did you find that black & white chevron throw pillow? Love it!
Love your fall look- elegant and natural. My favorite style!!! Where did you get your wingback chair? So want one just like it!!!!!
Such cute little nests!
I love the follow the King sign. Where can I purchase one? Thanks!
I’m wondering as well about the Follow the King sign…it’s beautiful! Did you purchase it or was it a DIY?
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That table is incredible….wowza!