A Fabulous Fall Tablescape with Fabulous Layered Linens

 Can we talk about "Fabulous?"

I had so much fun creating this beautiful tablescape. The amazing linens, in this tablescape, was all new to me and I'm, over the moon, ecstatic that Premier Table Linens has reached out to me to work with them promoting their line. Without a doubt, they carry the ultimate in quality and the most vast selection of table coverings and accessories on the market.  

Check out their website for everything you need for your next intimate gathering or large special event. 

I, now, present to you a peek at my fabulous fall tablescape...tada!

 I, always, start out with piles of things that I think I might want to use and they're usually all plopped on a chair and on the table itself...it gets my creative juices flowing. 

 Not all of  my inspiring choices always get used!

They sent me a wonderful collection of things to choose from for creating a visual setting.

but, some things will just have to wait.

That off white runner, draped over the chair, is a definate choice to be featured next time!

Now, trust me when I say that a tablescape, like this, can take many hours of tweaking and finalizing as many of you already well know. 

Thankfully, my vision ended up even better than I'd planned!  

I chose to go with traditional fall colors because sometimes I need a full blown "color fix!" 

Look at this, gorgeous, orange, Havana tablecloth available in 26 colors.

Layering linens, placemats and dishes is one thing I love to do for really special occassions.

Garden herbs are a wonderful thing to have on hand for accenting a napkin or place setting.

Their, logo printed, jute burlap runner can add an additional attraction to your table from their Premier Burlap Boutique. Personalization is available with your phrase, monogram or design.

I'd love to have 2 runners, like this, on our round table to create a cross over pattern. Next time, my wish has already been granted....it's in the mail!

Oh, and then there are these curtains!!!

 Can I say,  "FABULOUS FAUX BURLAP?"

Yes, absofigginlutely!!! 

Scratchy burlap they are not....soft and heavy and gorgeous, they are, all while giving a really appealing farmhouse look.

 

And lastly, I present to you....a beautiful, evening, presentation.

 I hope you enjoyed seeing my comeback post and presentation of Premier Table Linens and the one of many styles of tablescapes that I love to do.

Please, share my post to help me get back into the swing of things again....it's been a long time, but I hope you'll welcome me back!

Til Next Time...

 JP

and Gucci, too!

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A Fall Thanksgiving Tablescape

Dinner get togethers can be no fuss or fuss and I just can't help myself...I like to fuss!

So, company meant pulling together another fall tablescape and I had to change it up a bit from 

 my last one

and that meant a photo shoot, too!

This is how it came out.

Some pics just don't come out right for me...waiting for a new camera, maybe for Christmas!

Lots more pics...with some editing :)

Here's my fall scarf again. I wish I had three more :(

White, burlap placemats layered over our woven ones for more texture and color.

The Centerpiece

 "Mom's" white pitcher.

Our vintage, brass "dinner bell!"

Bread in a "basket" on a makeshift side table.

After the dinner I needed a place to store my napkin holders so up on the "chandy" they went...I still need to make a few more!

Well, that's all for now!

Love, Hugs and Kisses,

JP

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Festive Fall Dinner Party and Decor

I got a call that my niece and her husband were coming to visit and since it had been quite a while I thought that I'd make them feel extra special.  
I knew, exactly, what I would make and now I had a table to design and a fall theme was the obvious choice.

 My favorite, brown floral dishes were the perfect ones.

 but, "oh no" I didn't have four!!!

So, with my choice set in stone and no time to get more, I came up with a plan. Since, I couldn't mix and match, with what I already had, for my table of four,  how could I create just one more?

This plate is a fake!!! 
can you guess how I completed the set?

It's a glossy, photo copy aka instant transferware.....FAKE!
The color is a wee bit off and even more in this pic, but it sure worked out great for my presentation and my photos.
My "paper plate" , in this picture, is on the left!

 Napkins reversed to the contrasting side and knotted around a beautiful, floral pick accented the plates to perfection...if I may say so myself ;)

Pine cone name tag holders were a last minute thought.

My ruby glass juice glasses turned into votive holders.
Just set inside and easy as pie!

I switched the centerpiece that was in my other fall post with a cute, little, pumpkin votive.
 $2.50 from the Goodwill!

Leaves, pine cones and raffia carry the theme into the chandelier and I just spotted bittersweet along my driveway, that I didn't even know I had...gotta get a ladder and get some to add some more interest. It's still a little "blah!"

 Dinner was delish...
never took pics, it was just too hectic! 

 An appetizer platter of crackers, cheeses and fruit kept us from starving as I cooked.

The Menu

Fresh mixed green salad w/homemade balsamic vinaigrette
Pan seared chicken in balsamic cream sauce w/apples, mushrooms and onions
(a guest post feature recipe to be shared, soon)
Fall baked sweet potatoes
Steamed asparagus w/ranch drizzle
Caramelized roasted carrots
and
My Carmel Apple Muffin Pie
( I will share this one, real soon, since it was a "hit!")

See you next time...I'm gonna take a much needed nap!

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!!! 

 

 Love, Hugs and Kisses
JP

 

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