Early Autumn Table

9.27.2012

I haven't done a table setting post in a long time, but I love trying seasonal or holiday settings. I have been in nesting mode like crazy lately. I have changed up a guest room and the sun room and will share it all eventually. I threw this together a couple of weeks ago using everything I had on hand except for the live tiny mums for the centerpiece.






















I wonder how Mule likes this look?

Thought I would show you what is under the mums.

Two of these trays were less than $7 from Home Depot. They were a perfect fit so I could water the mums without the risk of a mess on my table.

Joining the following:
French Country Cottage
Between Naps on the Porch
Stone Gable
Common Ground
It's Overflowing
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
The Inspired Room

Post edit: Since many of you are asking where items came from I thought I would list them. All this is stuff I had on hand.

Chargers.....Pottery Barn two years ago
Squirrel napkin rings....Pottery Barn two years ago
Plates....HomeGoods last year
Napkins.....Williams Sonoma (I think) last year.
Glasses.....Ballard Designs few years ago
Runner....Pottery Barn last spring
Forks....vintage
knives....Mikassa


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64 comments:

  1. Patty @ That's So Pretty9/27/12, 8:59 AM

    Kim the squirrel napkin rings are too cute! it all is beautiful!

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  2. Unknown9/27/12, 9:00 AM

    I love it all...but I'm so taken by those squirrel napkin rings...I can hardly stand it! XO, Aimee

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  3. Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things9/27/12, 9:13 AM

    The table setting looks great Kim. Love the plates and the squirrel napkin rings!

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  4. Leslie Harris9/27/12, 9:15 AM

    Kim, wow, what a coordinated look, I love all the touches of yellow. On the napkins, flowers, dishes and even the chairs. What's under your plates? I love those settings.
    Leslie (aka Gwen Moss blog)

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  5. Anonymous9/27/12, 9:17 AM

    It's beautiful Kim! I love those plates!

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  6. Kathysue9/27/12, 9:18 AM

    Hi Kim,
    Good to see Fall decor and mums. I just got back from Paris so I am behind and trying to catch up with blogging. Trying to get back on track with our time vs. Paris time so I can start nesting too. Thanks for the inspiration. love yellow mums!!
    Kathysue

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  7. Cecilia9/27/12, 9:19 AM

    That looks great! I love the rooster pillows and your plates. And are your chargers chicken wire? Where did you get those!!!? Love them!

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  8. Life on Lemon Lane9/27/12, 9:31 AM

    I love it Kim. Perfectly autumn and those plates are beautiful. Are they antiques? I finally remembered to snag my WOW featured button so now I am off to proudly display it on my sidebar. Thanks again for the feature. Patty

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  9. Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage9/27/12, 9:33 AM

    I just love it all Kim! The tool box, the acorn plates, the pillows you've used...it all looks so wonderful! I've been thinking of putting Kubu chairs at the ends of my dining room table so I was excited to see you had done this so I can get an idea of how it would look.

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  10. Andrea9/27/12, 9:33 AM

    Love the tool box and the way you put the Mum's in it. so pretty! By the way, I asked you last year for the link to that light fixture in your dining room (which I adore!). It was an EXTRA $800 to ship to Canada. Can you believe it! I thought there was some mistake, but nope. Needless to say, we didn't order it. I'll just have to admire yours =)

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  11. Anita Diaz9/27/12, 9:34 AM

    Pretty, pretty Kim! I have always loved those chargers also. I love the tool box and mums especially. Beautiful, elegant table!!

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  12. Tardevil9/27/12, 9:40 AM

    Love the centerpiece! Makes me want to go buy some mums & drag mine in the house. I was wondering if you had anything under them for watering. Guess I'll need to measure mine first.

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  13. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR9/27/12, 9:41 AM

    What a pretty Autumn table, Kim! Love the dinnerware and chargers; and the squirrel napkin rings are just the cherry on top!

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  14. Mama Sue9/27/12, 9:43 AM

    Love!

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  15. Daniela @Frugal Aint Cheap9/27/12, 9:58 AM

    Did I see chicken wire chargers? those are really neat! great happy centerpiece...the toolbox is a nice touch

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  16. Laurel Leaf Cottage9/27/12, 10:07 AM

    Very pretty!! The mums look great in the wooden box, and I love the squirrel napkin rings and the plates!! =) Deanna

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  17. Amy Kinser9/27/12, 10:09 AM

    Everything on your table looks beautiful. I love the centerpiece of mums. And, that first rooster pillow is gorgeous in all of it's bold colors.

    Happy day to you, Kim.

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  18. kimberrleigh9/27/12, 10:09 AM

    I love yellow in fall! So crisp and bright!
    Also, I'd die for those squirrel napkin rings! :)

    <3
    carelessly graceful

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  19. Shari @ turnstylevogue.com9/27/12, 10:10 AM

    Beautiful table. I love your chargers.

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  20. Andrea at Opulent Cottage9/27/12, 10:10 AM

    Squirrel napkin rings!!!! Please tell me that I can buy those somewhere?!! The plates are pretty dreamy too, Kim, what a lovely table.

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  21. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces9/27/12, 10:14 AM

    SO pretty, Kim...who wouldn't want to eat at this table! Love the Mule box full of mums, the gorgeous dishes (who made them?), the chargers, the little squirrels...oh just everything! I kept a tote from my Junk Bonanza inventory...now I need some mums!

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  22. Tracy9/27/12, 10:32 AM

    It looks lovely! Perfect for Autumn. :)

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  23. sweet violets9/27/12, 10:37 AM

    Perfect for Fall!!! Am lusting after the napkin rings!!!

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  24. Unknown9/27/12, 10:54 AM

    Beautiful table Kim. The chargers and squirrel napkin rings.. they are adorable!
    Thanks for sharing.
    Cheers, Gee

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  25. SerendipityRefined9/27/12, 11:00 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this tablescape! The chargers, the glasses, the plates (and your ironstone collection that is peeking out of the hutch). Absolutely lovely! xo, Kimberly

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  26. Linda (More Fun Less Laundry)9/27/12, 11:05 AM

    Hi Kim, As always, I love your post. The plastic liners are a wonderful idea. I am always looking for ways to protect my tables and water the plants at the same time. I have those PB chargers--I foolishly purchased only 6 and have been wishing ever since that I had 6 more. Your botanicals on the wall proved the perfect backdrop for this table! Linda

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  27. Julie Taylor and Danni Greenwalt9/27/12, 11:36 AM

    Hi Kim, like always it looks beautiful. I have to get with it and post some fall images. Blog-land has inspired me to add some fall touches to my home. Love the yellow flowers placed in the wood box.

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  28. Our French Inspired Home9/27/12, 12:01 PM

    Great centerpiece. Love so many of the items you used on the table. Cute squirrel napkin rings! - Tonya

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  29. Kelly9/27/12, 12:42 PM

    I like those Fall colors in your dining room. The yellow on the table picks up that color from the ceiling nicely.

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  30. AntiqueChase9/27/12, 12:54 PM

    lovely! Target has some new "squirrel" stuff... candleholders etc that are calling our name!

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  31. Yvonne @ StoneGable9/27/12, 1:07 PM

    What a pretty tablescape Kim! I love the mule carpenter box filled with mums! And your dishes are perfect for this time of the year!!! As usually... you inspire me and make me.... sigh!

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  32. Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLiz9/27/12, 1:30 PM

    Very pretty Kim. The mums are center stage and look great! Good idea with the trays! Love the dishes you chose and the pretty napkins with the little squirrel ring holders!

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  33. The Style Sisters9/27/12, 1:33 PM

    Oh hello! This is stunning! I love all the elements to this scape! I am swooning over the cool chargers! The awesome wooden tool box filled with flowers...is just so perfect! ..love the linens too! Come link up to centerpiece Wednesday and share this post!
    Karin

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  34. Eclectically Vintage9/27/12, 1:48 PM

    I think Mule would want to come to dinner! I broke out my old wooden toolbox as my fall centerpiece too - maybe it belonged to Mule's brother!
    Kelly

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  35. Brenda Pruitt9/27/12, 2:31 PM

    Very pretty! Love your squirrels.
    Brenda

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  36. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions9/27/12, 3:07 PM

    Lovely, Kim. I love that tool carrier filled with the mums. I just passed on one of those {that size, too} today; I wish I had a table big enough to accomodate it.

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  37. Gail9/27/12, 4:21 PM

    So pretty Kim! I love your roo pillows!!

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  38. Pinky at Designs by Pinky9/27/12, 5:11 PM

    VERY pretty Autumn table, Kim! I love those plates, especially. And the chargers. I have always wated them and never got them:( XO, Pinky

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  39. Dawn9/27/12, 5:59 PM

    Love the whole look. The dishes are beautiful I have never seen anything like them and the owl is so today and retro at the same time:)

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  40. Shirley@Housepitality Designs9/27/12, 7:08 PM

    Oh Mule would be so happy!!!....Very, very pretty fall table...I so love the acorn plates!!..and those super cool chargers. Those colors are perfect in the room!!...Hope you are having a great week!

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  41. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting9/27/12, 7:22 PM

    So pretty Kim! Love those dishes and the mums look so pretty in the wooden toolbox.

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  42. Unknown9/27/12, 7:40 PM

    So so pretty. I adore those acorn plates! Too cute with the squirrel!!

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  43. chateau chic9/27/12, 7:57 PM

    Your Fall table setting is beautiful! I really like the plates you used.
    Mary Alice

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  44. Debra@CommonGround9/27/12, 10:04 PM

    just beautiful, Kim. Mule's carrier is wonderful with the great yellow mums. and I love those great oak leaf and acorn plates, thanks for always linking up to Vintage Inspiration!

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  45. Christie9/27/12, 10:33 PM

    oooohhh! So, so pretty! I love the plates and those cute, cute napkin rings! Its all beautiful! Christie

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  46. Jemsmom9/27/12, 10:45 PM

    Squirrel napkin rings?!?!? Does the cuteness stop??? Love the mums!

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  47. Heather{Our Life In a Click}9/28/12, 6:45 AM

    Gorgeous Kim!!! I love how you layer so many things and it all just works! Those squirrel napkin rings are too cute!! The mums down the center of the table are perfect! Love it all!

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  48. Suzy9/28/12, 7:15 AM

    So, so pretty Kim! I just love the simplicity of your centerpiece. I saw those plates in HomeGoods last year and passed them by - dummy me. They are just perfect on your table.

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  49. Glenda @ Magnolia Bend Drive9/28/12, 7:17 AM

    It looks very pretty. I especially love the vintage forks.

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  50. Amy Chalmers9/28/12, 7:18 AM

    Love the acorn plates! Also the tip with the liner~good thinking. Looks really autumnal~gets me in the mood.

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  51. Anne Boykin9/28/12, 7:28 AM

    Hi Kim, Everything looks lovely! Your dining room is one of my favorites. Happy Fall!

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  52. Haworth9/28/12, 10:06 AM

    I love this table scape, Kim, because it perfectly captures all the early autumn colors.... gold, yellow, brown. So pretty for this time of year! Wishing you a lovely weekend.

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  53. At The Picket Fence9/28/12, 10:44 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous Kim!!! I love the owls and the squirrel napkin rings! :-)
    Vanessa

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  54. Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)9/28/12, 11:02 AM

    Beautiful table setting, Kim! Love the oak/acorn dishware and your wonderful centerpiece. Great tip on protecting the table with the inserts! Happy Fall, sweet friend!

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  55. Bliss9/28/12, 4:17 PM

    Beautiful. Gotta pin this in hopes of a copy on my own table.

    ~Bliss~

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  56. Nancy Carroll9/28/12, 6:42 PM

    Oh Kim, this is just wonderful!!! Every detail is just perfect! I'm so loving those chargers!

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  57. bj9/28/12, 7:03 PM

    Just beautiful, Kim...if MULE could only see his work box now. :))
    I especially love the chargers.....

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  58. Barbara Bussey {The Treasured Home}9/28/12, 7:27 PM

    Yummy! Love the box, filled with flowers, the napkin fabric and all the textures going on. Have you ever thought about painting the gold picture frames? Just an unsolicited thought!

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  59. SImple and Serene Living9/28/12, 8:44 PM

    I love it all. The centerpiece is my favorite.

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  60. Anne9/28/12, 8:55 PM

    What a pretty tablescape!
    xx
    Anne

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  61. Unknown10/5/12, 1:12 PM

    Featuring you Kim...I LOVE your tablescape! Xo, Aimee

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  62. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia10/7/12, 1:12 PM

    This is just gorgeous kim!

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  63. Unknown10/8/12, 9:08 AM

    Beautiful tablescape! I'm visiting from Uncommon Slice of Suburbia... Love your mums!

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  64. Amanda10/9/12, 6:07 PM

    Love this table! Not sure how in the world I'm not following you already! Love your blog.
    Amanda

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