7/23/2012

~Goldenrod Autumn~...an Autumn Tablescape

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Hello my friends...I hope you're having a fabulous day!
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A few days ago, I shared my 2010 autumn mantel.
  If you missed it, you can just click HERE.
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  You are probably wondering what in the heck I'm doing...
sharing all these autumn posts.  Well...there is a fabulous autumn
 party going on over at WhisperWood Cottage.
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"The Talent Scouting Party"
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The selected winner will be published in Cottages & Bungalows
 magazine.  I'm really excited!  There are so many fabulous entries...and
 tons of autumn inspiration.  You'll have to go over and check it out.  You
 will find the link to the party at the end of my post.
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Today, for the Talent Scouting party, I thought I would share an
 autumn tablescape that I did last year...called ~Goldenrod Autumn~.
  I hope that you enjoy! 
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~Goldenrod Autumn~
(October 26, 2011)
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Here we are...in my french country dining room.
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I love autumn!
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I love the rich, warm colors!
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I love playing dishes!
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I created an autumn table with the new goldenrod colored plates
that I found at Walmart a few weeks ago. I sure had fun with this
tablescape! I hope that you enjoy it too!
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As you can see...my french country dining room is dressed
in red and olive green, with accents of gold. A color palette*
that hosts autumn with ease.
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Not only is autumn my favorite season...but I believe that
a beautifully attired autumn table is my favorite "seasonal"
tablescape as well!

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~Goldenrod Autumn~
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This autumn I seem to have an attraction for the
 warm, rich color of goldenrod.
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"Goldenrod"
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The color goldenrod is a representation of the color of some of the
 deeper gold colored goldenrod flowers.The first known recorded use of
 goldenrod as a color name in English was in 1915.
(source Wikipedia)
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 A large pitcher with matching platter...sharing the same rich hues
 as the new dinner plates...bring the warm glow of "goldenrod autumn"
 to this table.  Autumn pears, golden stemware, and dinner napkins
 also help to bring the "goldenrod" color theme home.
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~Goldenrod Autumn~
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The Table Centerpiece...
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Autumn's Bounty in a Dough Bowl
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I placed a tall masonary candleholder with an "earthy"
 colored candle in the center of a large wooden dough bowl. Autumn
 fruits of grapes, pears, and pomegranites...along with a few sprigs
 of autumn florals, seed pods, and nuts. Deer antlers, pheasant
 feathers, and a stately pheasant join the autumn mix.
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This autumn, I decided upon a "rustic luxe" style of decor
 for my dining room.  If you would like to see my autumn dining room
 in its entirety...you can click HERE.
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The wooden dough bowl filled with autumn's bounty continues the
 "rustic luxe" theme of my dining room...onto the table.
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~Goldenrod Autumn~
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An autumn table set for four.
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The Place Setting...
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Layer upon layer...building a delicious "goldenrod"
 autumn place setting.
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~Goldenrod Autumn~
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The Place Setting
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A natural colored woven wicker charger
An earthy brown charger plate with embossed autumn leaves
A goldenrod colored dinner plate by Mainstays
A sage green salad plate by Gibson
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...topped off with...
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an acorn shaped dessert plate.
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A view from a different direction.
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Luscious autumn layers.
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~Goldenrod Autumn~
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The Table Linens
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Two dinner napkins layered for a colorful effect.  An olive
 green and khaki check dinner napkin serves along with a goldenrod
 colored napkin at each place setting.  I love the pretty white
 embroidered vine on the goldenrod colored napkin! 
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A khaki colored hemstiched table runner makes for a nice
 neutral foundation for this autumn table.
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~Goldenrod Autumn~
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The Stemware
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A simple amber colored goblet works nicely with the
 goldenrod color theme.
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A place setting from a different view.
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Goldenrod Pitcher with a Handled Platter...
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I purchased this pretty "goldenrod" colored pitcher
 and matching platter from a local gift shop several years ago.
  It usually resides atop the refrigerator in my kitchen.
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I love the embossed grapes, vines, and leaves on both
 pieces!  The pitcher and platter have an "old world" feel with
 a distressed finish.  You can actually see the terra cotta colored clay
 bisque under the glaze in places.  I also love that the platter
 has handles in the shape of twisted grapevine!
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This pretty acorn shaped dish came from Dollar Tree
 a few years ago.  I love the embossed lines of the acorn and
 leaves...and the warm, rich reds and greens on the
 oak leaves.
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~Goldenrod Autumn~
in my french country dining room.
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...and for a final thought...
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~Goldenrod Autumn~
in Still Life.
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This was my favorite photo!
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I am joining...
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The Talent Scouting Party
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hosted by Amy over at WhisperWood Cottage.
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Well dear friends...I'm so happy that you stopped by for
 a visit today!  I hope that you enjoyed my ~Goldenrod Autumn~
 tablescape.  Please leave me a note and let me know that you
 were here.  I would love to visit with you!
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Warmest Wishes!
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14 comments:

An Oasis in the Desert said...

Chari, your Autumn tablescape is so beautiful! I adore those little acorn dessert plates, & pheasant is just grand. Fall is my favorite season, & this party has been so much fun. I keep the link open on my screen so throughout the day, I go in & look at a couple of posts when I get a few minutes. I've been happily pinning away. I really can't wait until mid-August when I allow myself to start decorating....lol!

CAS

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Chari, I always think every tablescape you do is my favorite, and this one definitely is one of them. Gorgeous. Every detail is totally stunning. Love it. Hugs, Marty

Shabby chic Sandy said...

I was wondering what all the autumn stuff was about--my colors are summer colors so I want to hang on as long as I can...but thanks for explaining. Now I get it! I hope they chose you:) You have a wonderful style.

On Crooked Creek said...

Chari,
This is exquisite, dear friend!!! I adore Autumn Hues! Your elegant tablescape mimics the Still Life print in your dining room making this equally impressive!!! Good luck on the Talent Scouting...I'll be watching for your debut in Cottages & Bungalows!
Fondly,
Pat

Theresa said...

I felt a cool breeze just by visiting you post:) Your home is gorgeous and is SO deserving of being published and awarded!

Have a blessed day dear friend, HUGS!

FABBY'S LIVING said...

Your tablescapes for fall are always gorgeous and with such perfect elements you have, like yours your acorn plates and pheasent. Every table is an inspiration and my fav are the fall ones...ALL OF THEM! Summer is going by fast as this year is. Miss you lovely friend, have a wonderful week.
FABBY

WhisperWood Cottage said...

Great layering of colors and textures! Goldenrod is the perfect autumn inspiration!

Thanks for linking up to The "Autumn Décor" Talent Scouting Party at WhisperWood Cottage!

WhisperWood Cottage said...

P.S. When you get a chance to add the party button, send me a quick email and I'll get your post showing in the linky!

The enchanted home said...

SO gorgeous..love the colors and mixing of pattern and texture...so fabulous. Nothing like the inspirations of the beatiful season of fall to create a beautiful table.

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