Pumpkins & Gourds Harvest Table Setting for Thanksgiving

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkOcc6El9J4ZRUZ6e-_JiLwIt7twh4jEV69_MEHl9ESQUIkm_fZ3XJjOoQdnqzJ4Gg8Fafce_gzay5awjA0mDONx5NHkau2tHT3QO9BLcPwACUA69G6V9KDdG10-ZUwzQ70nvtThyphenhyphenCRRDY/s1600/IMG_6122.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkOcc6El9J4ZRUZ6e-_JiLwIt7twh4jEV69_MEHl9ESQUIkm_fZ3XJjOoQdnqzJ4Gg8Fafce_gzay5awjA0mDONx5NHkau2tHT3QO9BLcPwACUA69G6V9KDdG10-ZUwzQ70nvtThyphenhyphenCRRDY/s1600/IMG_6122.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUnbVSKr5P11rpa-t0kI1zHK7IDoOO6NdFevJY-PJE78M_zp7d6r389aHQ_epSO83vKw8tQ2K6a33iJucU0Yy82FLijNMFGaSuhMqcxWX-OH-Lsa79AyCR_ei0GGcZqwukNdqAGENEuvgT/s1600/IMG_6131.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUnbVSKr5P11rpa-t0kI1zHK7IDoOO6NdFevJY-PJE78M_zp7d6r389aHQ_epSO83vKw8tQ2K6a33iJucU0Yy82FLijNMFGaSuhMqcxWX-OH-Lsa79AyCR_ei0GGcZqwukNdqAGENEuvgT/s1600/IMG_6131.jpg" width="426" /></a><br />It has been so cold a couple of nights this week that we've had to bring our pumpkins and gourds in from the front porch.  I decided to use them to make a centerpiece on our table - this version a little more rich in color than my <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2014/11/my-tips-for-setting-table-wheat-harvest.html">wheat table from last week</a>.  I can't decide which I love more. <br /><br />I love how warm and comforting the centerpiece is.  And, just like the wheat centerpiece, it will stay "fresh" for the entire month of November.<br /><br />I used two dark brown/green Hubbard Squash, a Cinderella Pumpkin, a couple of smaller pumpkins/squash and a mixture of <a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/thanksgiving/products/hand-dipped-taper-candles-12-set-of-3">Mizzou Gold, Navajo Cream, and Lexington Wheat candles</a> in my <a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/thanksgiving/products/candle-holders">Small & Medium Wooden Candleholders</a>. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja7we3e0Z2t0qb4LULwJ2oDbouNTD_1spygfTNtj-pIBXP_OC0lKQz2sDikv8el4TO6ISfu00Edmw-x1ybxSwmmm6VkFthXkSw-T-F0yIeaITMulprRYE5gBu0PGxadHVsmMSGutWDEHAb/s1600/IMG_6124.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja7we3e0Z2t0qb4LULwJ2oDbouNTD_1spygfTNtj-pIBXP_OC0lKQz2sDikv8el4TO6ISfu00Edmw-x1ybxSwmmm6VkFthXkSw-T-F0yIeaITMulprRYE5gBu0PGxadHVsmMSGutWDEHAb/s1600/IMG_6124.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLXQK3rspt25tQcrep0OzDlx7YnIz1i6MccPoEQKye9CAhJE7xl05aTShUbmNny_TXICFuv60aktMecW8slBHL-9sfNswNbexDOtvcQNLOsMOEyDMUN-Ru5fRXftAj7eJWRhyphenhyphen5gHgBhi2k/s1600/IMG_5966.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLXQK3rspt25tQcrep0OzDlx7YnIz1i6MccPoEQKye9CAhJE7xl05aTShUbmNny_TXICFuv60aktMecW8slBHL-9sfNswNbexDOtvcQNLOsMOEyDMUN-Ru5fRXftAj7eJWRhyphenhyphen5gHgBhi2k/s1600/IMG_5966.jpg" width="266" /></a></div>I used the large Cinderella in the middle, then the two darker on either side, then on the ends I staggered the colors and sizes a bit.  It feels balance, but eclectic at the same time. <br /><br />I used the same <a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/thanksgiving/products/natural-cream-striped-linen-collection">Natural & Cream Stripped Tablecloth</a> ($88) as I used with the <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2014/11/my-tips-for-setting-table-wheat-harvest.html">Wheat table</a>.  I only 2 left right now, but it also comes in <a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/thanksgiving/products/natural-cream-striped-linen-runner">Runner</a> ($34) version for similar effect.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-rc8dlW0wapQbMzPnQVRhV9c797q083zFxARH7xli1DVEitL-Y9CZcKhM5A0igaPMkDY15jI0LsCdOgCwHVofJdW7l_BNT3qIliuj28mAlJjWSNOPBUahDAhFB8KLrP5vJd_MbWFBPK-c/s1600/IMG_6085.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-rc8dlW0wapQbMzPnQVRhV9c797q083zFxARH7xli1DVEitL-Y9CZcKhM5A0igaPMkDY15jI0LsCdOgCwHVofJdW7l_BNT3qIliuj28mAlJjWSNOPBUahDAhFB8KLrP5vJd_MbWFBPK-c/s1600/IMG_6085.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUjWUIgwO7DliW7qOC7BnHXqJrVQC2ByUZQlPg8to0MFWyCH6i17A9ZMCUEEyPhtVXLE4XorTp6FEA2WT7RO_ynVToVKTY1w-itwDmc1AS3EWi8DWuKYXE5L3IAGShukCjAHbY57ELXvRT/s1600/IMG_6093.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUjWUIgwO7DliW7qOC7BnHXqJrVQC2ByUZQlPg8to0MFWyCH6i17A9ZMCUEEyPhtVXLE4XorTp6FEA2WT7RO_ynVToVKTY1w-itwDmc1AS3EWi8DWuKYXE5L3IAGShukCjAHbY57ELXvRT/s1600/IMG_6093.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">What direction are you leaning toward?  Colorful like this harvest table or more monotone like the wheat table?  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicbewSqRc7XQe_ejaMqCNXW1H5C_D8kx-l1biCNL-0sBC9FtFd5-0f19A2z2ItD5yYcyE8HDfafSs2J0VEifW8QsFCPTfHQezZ4M9tbjvG_AFJ6LtAW3sTdj734aK0_aq3BQ9z8W0eTC-U/s1600/ml_1003_pumpkin_party_xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicbewSqRc7XQe_ejaMqCNXW1H5C_D8kx-l1biCNL-0sBC9FtFd5-0f19A2z2ItD5yYcyE8HDfafSs2J0VEifW8QsFCPTfHQezZ4M9tbjvG_AFJ6LtAW3sTdj734aK0_aq3BQ9z8W0eTC-U/s1600/ml_1003_pumpkin_party_xl.jpg" /></a></div>This is one of my all time favorite Thanksgiving tables - Martha Stewart around 1998?  I have been obsessed with this since.  I even remember watching them dissect it on the tv show.  I was a junior in high school...  ; )<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinPnm4CXTrx3cOvCU7t2TJJcoA1HdsAsp71PTxop4xYydeuJUtM5QyjzOfwZcPJf7txlUxlz4eieHDESw_GtjAqUPxScnvhLcv1Gss1rSVZdrKAW9OJb9i8qN7l1lr_cLWMyUBzOJuaJ4V/s1600/thanksgiving+pumpkins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinPnm4CXTrx3cOvCU7t2TJJcoA1HdsAsp71PTxop4xYydeuJUtM5QyjzOfwZcPJf7txlUxlz4eieHDESw_GtjAqUPxScnvhLcv1Gss1rSVZdrKAW9OJb9i8qN7l1lr_cLWMyUBzOJuaJ4V/s1600/thanksgiving+pumpkins.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjnGbp1ByR3uGXakzveiLq3AqFjyHEisB0ec3cES3vomHmEaYfbAViyHGYqi5sUgByvVWLcnNBCyodLeyiMCLoGakuH4IwRvXU52QXv4SraC4-QswujFNfYCuwkg7cBW4sgqSjnAh_Vx2V/s1600/Jenny-+Whole+table.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjnGbp1ByR3uGXakzveiLq3AqFjyHEisB0ec3cES3vomHmEaYfbAViyHGYqi5sUgByvVWLcnNBCyodLeyiMCLoGakuH4IwRvXU52QXv4SraC4-QswujFNfYCuwkg7cBW4sgqSjnAh_Vx2V/s1600/Jenny-+Whole+table.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">ABOVE : This barn Thanksgiving was featured in Martha Stewart just a couple of years ago.  Also, another obsession.  Those candles are the same candles exact I carry in the store - <a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/thanksgiving/products/hand-dipped-taper-candles-12-set-of-3">Edgartown Sand</a>.  </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;">Here is the table I set last year that was inspired by the Barn Thanksgiving above - bountiful & colorful featuring my <a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/thanksgiving/products/we-are-thankful-for-folded-cards">"We Are Thankful For" Placecards</a> (10 for $6) and <a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/thanksgiving/products/hand-dipped-taper-candles-12-set-of-3">Mizzou Gold Taper Candles</a> (2 for $10.50).</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;">For more Thanksgiving Table inspration, visit my <a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/thanksgiving">Thanksgiving product page in the store</a>.  Happy planning!</span></div>

Pumpkins & Gourds Harvest Table Setting for Thanksgiving

It has been so cold a couple of nights this week that we've had to bring our pumpkins and gourds in from the front porch.  I decided to ...

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2zv0gB-sUnhe73wTRRzFSR_kwTAQ6F5XGhBVviIf4bYa7xvMZ6M9zFaFGz49JafjsndZSN1onKK-BO5HhInznLz5DYX2_0Crm9dOSEMLUblikPTMLZ_MeSD6QYeSlrQoaMZI8DGIt_ZaC/s1600/IMG_5821.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2zv0gB-sUnhe73wTRRzFSR_kwTAQ6F5XGhBVviIf4bYa7xvMZ6M9zFaFGz49JafjsndZSN1onKK-BO5HhInznLz5DYX2_0Crm9dOSEMLUblikPTMLZ_MeSD6QYeSlrQoaMZI8DGIt_ZaC/s1600/IMG_5821.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGir-LTZy4cyYk2-UoGd33diXt3FUyJeljFjuhmAnPz3hB_QOxwA8SQfQRxhg5N1xnDsrr8qRh8Qva4gtYGH7b_KHISa-a590xw-TwMAb2MpCDDf4bvM3VQu0Fww-VXx5oNDNF-aWgdChy/s1600/IMG_5828.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGir-LTZy4cyYk2-UoGd33diXt3FUyJeljFjuhmAnPz3hB_QOxwA8SQfQRxhg5N1xnDsrr8qRh8Qva4gtYGH7b_KHISa-a590xw-TwMAb2MpCDDf4bvM3VQu0Fww-VXx5oNDNF-aWgdChy/s1600/IMG_5828.jpg" width="425" /></a></div>I wanted to share all of the details from this Thanksgiving "Harvest Wheat" table that I set last week.  I think that people tend to be intimidated by setting a table - whether it be the centerpiece, flatware or the linens.  Also, the whole vision of a table can be hard to come up with... there are a lot of factors like color, scale and balance to consider.  It is not hard, but it has taken me a long time to dissect it and think about what works for me.   I'll break it down below.<br /><br /><i>Whoopsy Daisy </i><br /><br />If you follow me on Instagram, you saw that Mike got me a new fancy big screen Mac for our anniversary present.  So this morning, I get it out and am blissfully editing photos on the new big, giant screen when I noticed a complete whoops! on my part... do you see it?  For those of you who see it, leave a comment on this post and I'll pick a winner to win a $50 gift card to my store.  So, I will throw money at my embarrassment... that's completely acceptable, right?!  I will not publish the comments until later today to give everyone a chance to guess.<br /><br /><i>Update : We have a Winner!</i><br /><br />The winner of my $50 Gift Card is Clare Guinn!  Clare said she was hosting her first Thanksgiving this year - so much fun.  I have warm, fuzzy and fond memories of the first (and only so far...) Thanksgiving we hosted and I hope the gift card can help Clare set her first beautiful Thanksgiving table : )  Clare, please email me (jenny@jennysteffens.com) with your mailing address and we'll send the gift card your way!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV_t-PzDnVRCuPNmkin9_i-T9GFW1f5BRHgkVy6N79FQqKKy-AadgzDM8o8OdRmcAkdY3auFu9_cnK0udngDXaxy7N9Atkxvp9W3hkWgE-c-mQ2bK3B0_0Gk3ED88BOuhJ5aDfEAJ8m-94/s1600/IMG_5808.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV_t-PzDnVRCuPNmkin9_i-T9GFW1f5BRHgkVy6N79FQqKKy-AadgzDM8o8OdRmcAkdY3auFu9_cnK0udngDXaxy7N9Atkxvp9W3hkWgE-c-mQ2bK3B0_0Gk3ED88BOuhJ5aDfEAJ8m-94/s1600/IMG_5808.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Place Cards</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I like place cards - even at small gatherings.   For holidays like Thanksgiving, I think they are especially important for a couple of reasons : 1)  They make guests feel special.  Someone wants me to sit here, they have given thought to it and they are happy I'm here.   2) The host is able to strategically place people to foster great conversation.  3)  It is organized.  No one is walking around with a plate of food feeling lost, or ending up at the kids table because they got last in line : )  4) They are pretty!  It is just one more way to set the scene and create a mood for the meal.  These Wheat Laurel Wreath Place Cards are the perfect spot to accent with my Wheat theme.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTyDpl9ePaUbnmkRqBjxAcZUKM60f7ObG6R31iCroiE2rxRpFb34F-LgapOgBd_aMWPvxIhkf6OBQVsl6ryTUOyKke1IzwfohR5C7LNBdkjMWAGAUb3b-BJ6K9TC6RaKYYBbqT_YZtTCoe/s1600/IMG_5766.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTyDpl9ePaUbnmkRqBjxAcZUKM60f7ObG6R31iCroiE2rxRpFb34F-LgapOgBd_aMWPvxIhkf6OBQVsl6ryTUOyKke1IzwfohR5C7LNBdkjMWAGAUb3b-BJ6K9TC6RaKYYBbqT_YZtTCoe/s1600/IMG_5766.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Centerpieces Don't Have to be Flowers</i></div><br />If you are hosting Thanksgiving dinner, then you probably don't have time to make a lovely fresh flower arrangement - in reality, you'll hardly have time to do anything else but cook food.  I love these Wheat Bundles because they are natural, but not fresh, as in... they do not require any day-of (week-of, year-of...) maintenance.  You can set your table <i>now</i> and it will still look perfect, seasonal and festive on Thanksgiving Day.  I've tied mine with Edgartown Sand Ribbon, but you can use gold, brown or even a patterned ribbon to add more color or pizazz to suite your style.<br /><br />The height of these is perfect - it adds some grandeur, but doesn't block a view. For a small table, do just one, or maybe two - one up, one on its side.  For a large table, you can do 2-5, depending on what else you are filling the table with.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmaTTBiavf4iXfxqFHf04nsS4PAe_8FZeDyNDIUQPGXrTZ23zjg795gmhnC91cTPwCNvz41ugS3VScNaBYvkraEabXBankyPhuWMzazYDL-elrNWl5CyDLb_FlHPmhJEjdOTuT7-eK-vMl/s1600/IMG_5861.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmaTTBiavf4iXfxqFHf04nsS4PAe_8FZeDyNDIUQPGXrTZ23zjg795gmhnC91cTPwCNvz41ugS3VScNaBYvkraEabXBankyPhuWMzazYDL-elrNWl5CyDLb_FlHPmhJEjdOTuT7-eK-vMl/s1600/IMG_5861.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX3IB04C8pEZA4ssnslV6R0Ys7WUI5NoLTaMozI9VLZbd5sQ0hXlFsH0VA1xuj5Off0zU8TL8UxLtwatGNMl1NCi3BbMOdF_qFpEVQEPmoiC2zNNzLFglvwV-YoXUSHlqHQ3Wtsv6AJ6b9/s1600/IMG_5800.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX3IB04C8pEZA4ssnslV6R0Ys7WUI5NoLTaMozI9VLZbd5sQ0hXlFsH0VA1xuj5Off0zU8TL8UxLtwatGNMl1NCi3BbMOdF_qFpEVQEPmoiC2zNNzLFglvwV-YoXUSHlqHQ3Wtsv6AJ6b9/s1600/IMG_5800.jpg" width="426" /></a><br />This is your first real peek into Mike parent's house (where we are during construction) - isn't it the perfect warm and cozy house to shoot a Thanksgiving table?!<br /><br /><i>Linens</i><br /><br />This Natural & Cream Striped Tablecloth is my new favorite thing.  Sometimes I just am so impressed by something when it arrives in the mail that I can't get over it.  This tablecloth is currently that thing.  It is hard for me to describe how completely lovely it is.  Heavy, textured, natural, authentic, 100% linen designed and milled in Europe.<br /><br />The size is my favorite for Tablecloths - a 54" Square.  That may sound odd, but here is why it works.  Most farmhouse tables are long and can be hard to make look bountiful.  The square cloth acts sort of like a runner, just on the center of the table, visually bringing in the sides a bit.   Then, the centerpiece can be build upon a smaller area (on the linen) to create an easier scale to work with.  It also give the beautiful wood a chance to show through.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDrVEvc2gFwsL6c1ppJy9PGiyr0Oh8mqP7uv4g8gTKvJY7Ao_McuEpsuQm-X3Al4L545SMfxwh070Y8_V9CYcnQcKBotKiReJcxSa7zbP4Qvha4LH2Kvv7s2ZPJ-7Iwr2JjVKjlyUXFqAB/s1600/IMG_5866.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDrVEvc2gFwsL6c1ppJy9PGiyr0Oh8mqP7uv4g8gTKvJY7Ao_McuEpsuQm-X3Al4L545SMfxwh070Y8_V9CYcnQcKBotKiReJcxSa7zbP4Qvha4LH2Kvv7s2ZPJ-7Iwr2JjVKjlyUXFqAB/s1600/IMG_5866.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>For long tables, I like to use long centerpieces.  For round or square tables, I like one, or a grouping of three in the middle. <br />The wheat and the pumpkins are down the center in a structured way, then I've randomly scattered various heights and colors of Taper Candles.<br /><br /><br />For this setting, I used the White Linen Hemstitch Napkins on the Tablecloth, then used the Tea Towels at the heads of the table.  It is a great way to mix and match, while stretching your pieces.  I'm also known to do this with china when I'm setting multiple tables for one party.  I'll use white dinner plates set with patterned salad plates at one table, then patterned dinner plates with white salad plates at another.  It multiples your china by 2 and keeps everything "matching."<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYxwliPTegDgXaKeI8vqz0quHL6-SV-yfbWdsdRv6OzIeUiahPY-qc4ZzlBhYWykcOdRl12yKcrOTuQXmBx5QUp1yXrqq83MORwEkjeZSQ1dk3vxUliEcPh_glF1ihYhH53I2uH3IRLMpA/s1600/IMG_5966.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYxwliPTegDgXaKeI8vqz0quHL6-SV-yfbWdsdRv6OzIeUiahPY-qc4ZzlBhYWykcOdRl12yKcrOTuQXmBx5QUp1yXrqq83MORwEkjeZSQ1dk3vxUliEcPh_glF1ihYhH53I2uH3IRLMpA/s1600/IMG_5966.jpg" width="213" /></a>Products Featured :<br /><br />Linens :<br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/thanksgiving/products/natural-cream-striped-linen-collection">Cream & Natural Linen Tablecloth</a><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/thanksgiving/products/natural-cream-striped-linen-runner">Cream & Natural Linen Runner</a><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/thanksgiving/products/natural-cream-striped-linen-tea-towels">Cream & Natural Linen Tea Towels</a><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/thanksgiving/products/hemstitch-runner">White Hemstitch Linen Napkins</a><br /><br />Candles :<br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/thanksgiving/products/hand-dipped-taper-candles-12-set-of-3">Hand Dipped Taper Candles</a><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/thanksgiving/products/thin-hand-dipped-taper-candles-12-set-of-8">Thin Hand Dipped Taper Candles</a><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/thanksgiving/products/candle-holders">Wooden Candle Holders</a><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/thanksgiving/products/candle-holders-thin">Thin Wooden Candle Holders</a><br /><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/thanksgiving/products/wheat-bundle">Wheat Bundle</a><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/thanksgiving/products/ribbon-edgartown-sand">Edgartown Sand Ribbon</a><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/thanksgiving/products/wheat-laurel-wreath-tags-folded-cards">Wheat Laurel Wreath Place Cards</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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My Tips for Setting a Table | Wheat Harvest Table for Thanksgiving *Winner Announced!

I wanted to share all of the details from this Thanksgiving "Harvest Wheat" table that I set last week.  I think that people tend ...

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Creams & Brown Fall Table Setting | Spode Woodland Dishes with Creamy Candles

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI00CaP6lo5-sErQczhEPVxPcmuSzMB9OsjwWe23wMS_tYjGH-m9VDdU9mnyx4rAzVr8e6oeH9dMeZdSAj3zlqGo__HmYYgnpLOztHwxOgnJlIRcT9ulYAwPRTmue4JFvYhWfkvRFBFkQ/s1600/IMG_2004.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI00CaP6lo5-sErQczhEPVxPcmuSzMB9OsjwWe23wMS_tYjGH-m9VDdU9mnyx4rAzVr8e6oeH9dMeZdSAj3zlqGo__HmYYgnpLOztHwxOgnJlIRcT9ulYAwPRTmue4JFvYhWfkvRFBFkQ/s1600/IMG_2004.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-8DPO4bWJjgX6UttvCiv782YmXT2VLnLNINWI1Ai2StHuaqvByZpcpO0yE27ELatP8M8riTRabov8lWkqPPgx6pTAq6otLBvq29eO-pebQOYCyZ5I1UUQIE0JJ0Kjbg96pMsZIrY_1yw/s1600/IMG_2001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-8DPO4bWJjgX6UttvCiv782YmXT2VLnLNINWI1Ai2StHuaqvByZpcpO0yE27ELatP8M8riTRabov8lWkqPPgx6pTAq6otLBvq29eO-pebQOYCyZ5I1UUQIE0JJ0Kjbg96pMsZIrY_1yw/s1600/IMG_2001.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />This is my last day of Fall inspired table settings.  The first table was full of bright orange colors, the second was pale muted heirloom pumpkins, and today I've taken it a step further - creams and browns.  I've always loved white pumpkins - I think these small ones are called "baby boos" at most markets, but I think the real name is "<span class="st">Lumina</span>."<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7jp6X8bcMZXy0hMwTjsp9vCGWvCWLmAEA0y7qLlZHlZAK2YfBx7CFx9nLL3EQ-8jc_6nuukKUforf08Qeb_yDL-lhbcMYBMK106nYVo3Vx0FR7-KBrROL_IV5Y0P5h-284ru0iZN9heg/s1600/IMG_2014.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7jp6X8bcMZXy0hMwTjsp9vCGWvCWLmAEA0y7qLlZHlZAK2YfBx7CFx9nLL3EQ-8jc_6nuukKUforf08Qeb_yDL-lhbcMYBMK106nYVo3Vx0FR7-KBrROL_IV5Y0P5h-284ru0iZN9heg/s1600/IMG_2014.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I love getting out our Spode Woodland china every year.  It was sort of an unusual choice for wedding china, but I knew that was the pattern I'd wanted to register for as long as I can remember.  And, as I said, I still love getting it out every fall - signifies the beginning of the season.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirZ0UtM0P8LSw4z_kiPbc3OGpQPdy1HrpU7Un84en7zQamjHHNUh5Urnhb53f1sSViXuZ-JoNAaKNx0xOl74yigquPTjZ4lKFyJ7g-lKMzbO3SArmE5HLT51YxeePY5V8DkUA6VJXUY7k/s1600/IMG_2005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirZ0UtM0P8LSw4z_kiPbc3OGpQPdy1HrpU7Un84en7zQamjHHNUh5Urnhb53f1sSViXuZ-JoNAaKNx0xOl74yigquPTjZ4lKFyJ7g-lKMzbO3SArmE5HLT51YxeePY5V8DkUA6VJXUY7k/s1600/IMG_2005.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>While they are known as white pumpkins, they are actually a bit of a creamy, pale butter color - which happens to match perfectly with my <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/candles/products/fall-collection-of-hand-dipped-taper-candles-12-set-of-2">"Lexington Wheat" taper candles</a>.  I put them in my pewter candle sticks (Williams-Sonoma Home) we received as wedding gift from my Granny.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieZgr-jnmWeGR_OkyC-jrClqtWJnilhht0_DRB7dWyQgWWf7-ZLYyLgu5xactDr7qlwfFqVsfq6jQBVlMjEap_T12LvSv-NG-9Hl5LKhiXm8KycPJTQVsoajaKs8OmtT4OLUHZibq7Dng/s1600/IMG_1966.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieZgr-jnmWeGR_OkyC-jrClqtWJnilhht0_DRB7dWyQgWWf7-ZLYyLgu5xactDr7qlwfFqVsfq6jQBVlMjEap_T12LvSv-NG-9Hl5LKhiXm8KycPJTQVsoajaKs8OmtT4OLUHZibq7Dng/s1600/IMG_1966.jpg" width="426" /></a></div> Yesterday a commenter (Heather!) left a question about how to get candles to stay perfectly straight, and to help them fit into any holder.  Well, the secret is these strips of beeswax.  All of my candles come with a small strip that you wrap around the base of the taper.  They work like a charm and disappear in the holder.  You can trim them to any size/shape to fit in various holders.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4EYxD6R0MlC-SGspvhIOuchyqIZ6Nkd0Bx-sQCSgiL5a6HLSujK2eGK1R6LTtkH-11C_RGgCka8oPL4FTYWBrwSz-ExNc5sUyGCJlFOxz43zMh7NlBFZSDdYJOqkeb2jPWhj87sNULFw/s1600/IMG_2012.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4EYxD6R0MlC-SGspvhIOuchyqIZ6Nkd0Bx-sQCSgiL5a6HLSujK2eGK1R6LTtkH-11C_RGgCka8oPL4FTYWBrwSz-ExNc5sUyGCJlFOxz43zMh7NlBFZSDdYJOqkeb2jPWhj87sNULFw/s1600/IMG_2012.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi19r7HgFZTJ89I7SIoKuzap86PhduXi3AuEJJNyqTpF4B3U73Nt7DK7Jphuzim6P8KW7uEkAukYJP_N_K2WO5p83WSGsKC9m7lsrj-SWx5w6LVZiIh8fWXvNeqrmiYJi1pBSWGsXZKD60/s1600/IMG_2010.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi19r7HgFZTJ89I7SIoKuzap86PhduXi3AuEJJNyqTpF4B3U73Nt7DK7Jphuzim6P8KW7uEkAukYJP_N_K2WO5p83WSGsKC9m7lsrj-SWx5w6LVZiIh8fWXvNeqrmiYJi1pBSWGsXZKD60/s1600/IMG_2010.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>I think this setting might "win" my vote for our Thanksgiving table.<br /><br />To see other tables that I've set with our Spode Woodland, <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/search/label/spode">click here.</a><br /><br />I hope all of these table got you in the mood for Fall, because tomorrow I'm moving on to... Halloween Sugar Cookies!  <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Creams & Brown Fall Table Setting | Spode Woodland Dishes with Creamy Candles

This is my last day of Fall inspired table settings.  The first table was full of bright orange colors, the second was pale muted heirloom p...

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Fall Table Setting with a Muted Color Palate | Heirloom Pumpkin, Grey Linens & Edgartown Sand Candles

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqDXU4N660aEncpaUAIpMuL5pjseRpPnVlST-pVWTwOtDu6KEQS-QVTiONGCRJpil2q0quHuQJPeRjwL1FYNANk6fsBN1JKeNtqV7J5peK_cYAE8-2mpZ7mcBzO6ZqnOAIvuGC2D243k4/s1600/IMG_1985.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqDXU4N660aEncpaUAIpMuL5pjseRpPnVlST-pVWTwOtDu6KEQS-QVTiONGCRJpil2q0quHuQJPeRjwL1FYNANk6fsBN1JKeNtqV7J5peK_cYAE8-2mpZ7mcBzO6ZqnOAIvuGC2D243k4/s640/IMG_1985.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTFCg1Hrq6lSGaRrvJafa8LdOoguyzzHZpbDFWl_1LAAqLZQns_3jG_qV2iHqS0Ka8WB2veGvV9q4pG8qEL6opBwCYBQ-bnTVWQ7PdD4MPYhTicb2QTC7JF1dIFkeDp8PB4JqSd2fwdPk/s1600/IMG_1998.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTFCg1Hrq6lSGaRrvJafa8LdOoguyzzHZpbDFWl_1LAAqLZQns_3jG_qV2iHqS0Ka8WB2veGvV9q4pG8qEL6opBwCYBQ-bnTVWQ7PdD4MPYhTicb2QTC7JF1dIFkeDp8PB4JqSd2fwdPk/s640/IMG_1998.jpg" width="426" /></a></div> Monday I posted a table that was a bright departure from my typical neutral palate... but today I'm back to a more subdued scheme.  Both I love.  To me, this seems more like a traditional setting perfect for Thanksgiving.  <br /><br />The Candles are <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/fall/products/fall-collection-of-hand-dipped-taper-candles-12-set-of-2">12" Tapers in "Edgartown Sand"</a> named from our <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/06/marthas-vineyard-vacation-with-my.html">trip to Marthas Vineyard with my family</a>.  I tried to name each of my embroidary/candles/printing colors after my favorite things and/or places.  So, the list would not be complete without Edgartown, Ma.  <br /><br />I think it would also look stunning with 5 or 6 pairs going down the table with a variety of butternut squash.  <br /><br />The best part, is that anyone can create this table - you don't have to do any flower arranging or anything crafty.  All you have to do is pick a great looking pumpkin and a candle in a coordinating color to create this great monotone look.<br /><br /><br />The color is perfect for Fall, a rich, buttery, warm, caramel-ly, pale chestnut color.  The actual name from the factory is "Cafe Au Latte." I've seen this exact candle color soooo many times in Martha Stewart Living mag...<img height="377" id="irc_mi" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRNqK3HGsP0oDUhHVmHAq8fQxSRDPMLlqODypwsVDXaodC7_e64vX3D78Qb0UfTI5-KY7FQKmBmIzmGtdukjUscVOcTajy6HrMxUmv7FddfvQ5BJ9vol50txzUAb1Y2zcTKrn1oA2zbp4/s1600/thanksgiving+pumpkins.jpg" style="margin-top: 8px;" width="671" /><br />Remember this table from Martha Stewart Nov a couple of years ago?  These are the same candles, but in the really tall length - not sure if they are 15" or 18".<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIuKEceKBwg82-DE9W-nc00MwHovmu7HcmVx9DYmQU3vKamNAtomaXjJML5zbF2l1WiuYL6xe0gmgXygMFMIC3NWfv_L09NX0ni3x3hXH-chKpNkJv8oth_rspNhgreoBVftw_W82xAkE/s1600/IMG_1989.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIuKEceKBwg82-DE9W-nc00MwHovmu7HcmVx9DYmQU3vKamNAtomaXjJML5zbF2l1WiuYL6xe0gmgXygMFMIC3NWfv_L09NX0ni3x3hXH-chKpNkJv8oth_rspNhgreoBVftw_W82xAkE/s640/IMG_1989.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used the same <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/linens">Natural Linen Napkins</a>  (4 for $32) as I had in the first table I posted this week, along with my standard WS Pantry white plates.  I love these napkins, they are so versatile.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip6gMkNd2L2mse31mPwC3X16KTDKnmAj8jw9LSi3tbk4j_619OmlmdhmBgBcJYGA1uR-Me9pvVKnqRLfGl0WgKYSDYOJJJYhssj9MejijcSO3qg_uCl4pq_HpAD4DOmX5YwW9SgBVgRxY/s1600/IMG_2000.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip6gMkNd2L2mse31mPwC3X16KTDKnmAj8jw9LSi3tbk4j_619OmlmdhmBgBcJYGA1uR-Me9pvVKnqRLfGl0WgKYSDYOJJJYhssj9MejijcSO3qg_uCl4pq_HpAD4DOmX5YwW9SgBVgRxY/s640/IMG_2000.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />So, as you can see, by swapping out the pewter bowl filled with bright orange gourds for a muted colored heirloom pumpkin, and selecting a more natural colored candle, I've completely changed the look of my table.<br /><br />More to come tomorrow!

Fall Table Setting with a Muted Color Palate | Heirloom Pumpkin, Grey Linens & Edgartown Sand Candles

 Monday I posted a table that was a bright departure from my typical neutral palate... but today I'm back to a more subdued scheme.  Bot...

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Fall Table Setting with Burnt Orange Gourds, Gold Candles & Natural Linens

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnKAMnHchFP8wnnfnY-PGjB1mRMBKNFanlxyg389KpnbnF10TCKH4AOFrnIVojM_FWoi-pXp6u-qX1F-FqF154-cJEue_rlKh0rAN-Ul2RrCM-9mQRVaHUqEkXtT9fll_3reBdwfGkrc0/s1600/IMG_1958.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnKAMnHchFP8wnnfnY-PGjB1mRMBKNFanlxyg389KpnbnF10TCKH4AOFrnIVojM_FWoi-pXp6u-qX1F-FqF154-cJEue_rlKh0rAN-Ul2RrCM-9mQRVaHUqEkXtT9fll_3reBdwfGkrc0/s640/IMG_1958.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F09%2Ffall-table-setting-with-burn-orange.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-RRNqsVXtKZw%2FUkmOPewUtOI%2FAAAAAAAAT4w%2F8cmgmemghMM%2Fs640%2FIMG_1929.jpg&description=Fall%20Table%20Setting%20with%20Burn%20Orange%20Gourds%2C%20Gold%20Candles%20%26%20Natural%20Linens"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the first of four Fall table settings I'm going to share this week.   I'm using my favorite basics, mixing and matching them with seasonal pumpkins and gourds, then accenting with candles from my <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/fall">Fall Color Collection</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBWogPtuThN0WVoabgaZMvRuOYz_5OIwxCwQ9LirEsQfneBfJjp8_xs_mP_EbV64imsorCvk4ugkuB-6Vsq_Qw6dkSzfOrBQWkvTa7Jb0rpErXRqyK9aRYu3PKGiY_tJ13Eykf_1FCql8/s1600/IMG_1929.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBWogPtuThN0WVoabgaZMvRuOYz_5OIwxCwQ9LirEsQfneBfJjp8_xs_mP_EbV64imsorCvk4ugkuB-6Vsq_Qw6dkSzfOrBQWkvTa7Jb0rpErXRqyK9aRYu3PKGiY_tJ13Eykf_1FCql8/s640/IMG_1929.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F09%2Ffall-table-setting-with-burn-orange.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-RRNqsVXtKZw%2FUkmOPewUtOI%2FAAAAAAAAT4w%2F8cmgmemghMM%2Fs640%2FIMG_1929.jpg&description=Fall%20Table%20Setting%20with%20Burn%20Orange%20Gourds%2C%20Gold%20Candles%20%26%20Natural%20Linens"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">  I love this one - it is a brighter and more colorful table than I typically do.  In years past, I gravitated toward the heirloom pumpkins that come in the pastel colors like white, light blue and green.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgScw4xITFPS2ypbpsL42bzOKpJF06JQ09XH_f7ik3JbsGEvdelM2MroiDelwNlItwpuafTRJqBqKOGn1-BFqdZqtBYKbH0cJTttuJeFELDYuf6JX2Ef2DQeEoSUItO2KIY4Ojh7dF_HKc/s1600/IMG_1948.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgScw4xITFPS2ypbpsL42bzOKpJF06JQ09XH_f7ik3JbsGEvdelM2MroiDelwNlItwpuafTRJqBqKOGn1-BFqdZqtBYKbH0cJTttuJeFELDYuf6JX2Ef2DQeEoSUItO2KIY4Ojh7dF_HKc/s640/IMG_1948.JPG" width="640" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> This year I've been drawn to this rich, deep orange color mixed with gold candles.  I'm also in the process or making two different shades of orange linen pillows... coming soon.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx2_auPW5azmFBdv7r-ac4m17KoMCZttN9b1IUseNBz6eyeueqwHHR_WBT2N4vUnFJj5s_Hkallt2Dqr8tp6DarISO3xVv978-XFofic5tUO7aETEIptsI_oICM3OkO8NT7uMV4m20TcE/s1600/IMG_1950.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx2_auPW5azmFBdv7r-ac4m17KoMCZttN9b1IUseNBz6eyeueqwHHR_WBT2N4vUnFJj5s_Hkallt2Dqr8tp6DarISO3xVv978-XFofic5tUO7aETEIptsI_oICM3OkO8NT7uMV4m20TcE/s640/IMG_1950.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F09%2Ffall-table-setting-with-burn-orange.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-RRNqsVXtKZw%2FUkmOPewUtOI%2FAAAAAAAAT4w%2F8cmgmemghMM%2Fs640%2FIMG_1929.jpg&description=Fall%20Table%20Setting%20with%20Burn%20Orange%20Gourds%2C%20Gold%20Candles%20%26%20Natural%20Linens"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />The natural linen napkins with the grey and black stripes are the perfect way to bring in a neutral accent to help tone it down a bit.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWkpRnS8lkZhN3oxLi5VdLB4Q5s30u6mKkv2szTADDTEanrJQFD76OIaATABp9MwH5omvJ6g7QL20SaBNQg5JdwhWKEwn-eXWGtr_qRvsh62o9q0FcjyTuxItY8UPePdh_3naSbTSWI0E/s1600/IMG_1933.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWkpRnS8lkZhN3oxLi5VdLB4Q5s30u6mKkv2szTADDTEanrJQFD76OIaATABp9MwH5omvJ6g7QL20SaBNQg5JdwhWKEwn-eXWGtr_qRvsh62o9q0FcjyTuxItY8UPePdh_3naSbTSWI0E/s640/IMG_1933.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I filled the Warm Wood Berry Baskets with mini pumpkins - I also think these would look fabulous all the way down a long table, too... maybe the kids table for Halloween or Thanksgiving?! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlNSpaZSAWi0q45hK0ZYBtw2wyjuFhBeKXeNJPp7zX_9BaH2bMFOeiuaf4Y8kahwx74c-MOLV8YDerwkoeicEdxaSZahAvdFf2KYfPg8RRsD6vWqRC3eK27Hlg-_6COfiGL5k8M3IGptI/s1600/IMG_1911.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlNSpaZSAWi0q45hK0ZYBtw2wyjuFhBeKXeNJPp7zX_9BaH2bMFOeiuaf4Y8kahwx74c-MOLV8YDerwkoeicEdxaSZahAvdFf2KYfPg8RRsD6vWqRC3eK27Hlg-_6COfiGL5k8M3IGptI/s640/IMG_1911.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As you can see, just outside our dining room table is our porch (one of my favorite things about this house).  I've added orange mums to my rustic Napa Home & Garden pots.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F09%2Ffall-table-setting-with-burn-orange.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-RRNqsVXtKZw%2FUkmOPewUtOI%2FAAAAAAAAT4w%2F8cmgmemghMM%2Fs640%2FIMG_1929.jpg&description=Fall%20Table%20Setting%20with%20Burn%20Orange%20Gourds%2C%20Gold%20Candles%20%26%20Natural%20Linens"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMbZGIjE_byxodtpttmF4vxyU6M9_RHSYnxsRLGg70pzWdrReH2Z3O-eZ0_xEkI8L-FzlKzXigO79Js_vLBCZUrJFzCIB3mzoBg5L4bOUo-2nPILY2SviAjBVUwjGhmtBYEgRrIVJBDTU/s1600/IMG_1938.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMbZGIjE_byxodtpttmF4vxyU6M9_RHSYnxsRLGg70pzWdrReH2Z3O-eZ0_xEkI8L-FzlKzXigO79Js_vLBCZUrJFzCIB3mzoBg5L4bOUo-2nPILY2SviAjBVUwjGhmtBYEgRrIVJBDTU/s640/IMG_1938.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I like the mum a little oversized, planted in a smaller container - I think it gives it an elegant shape.   </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnndUk1kTrKrtgyPCukmZshHN3MH0UIgNNJ8RFUul-GGNoHK2GZZwdfRQ5mbKT-FNdXagmaiifcy3od_0_2AVlLvB4Bfvbn78dIwvtKW8xhkuAD6rOISv9b1Tr8C0TT1iHHFbe36CyDoY/s1600/IMG_1945.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnndUk1kTrKrtgyPCukmZshHN3MH0UIgNNJ8RFUul-GGNoHK2GZZwdfRQ5mbKT-FNdXagmaiifcy3od_0_2AVlLvB4Bfvbn78dIwvtKW8xhkuAD6rOISv9b1Tr8C0TT1iHHFbe36CyDoY/s640/IMG_1945.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Centerpieces don't have to be flowers and they don't have to be complicated.  I use this bowl every season (Match Pewter - a wedding gift... remember it filled with pansies in the spring?) - try to find a good staple piece in your home that you can transform each season. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am obsessed with this new round board I got at Nell Hills (a KC favorite).  It was only about $25 and I've already used it in 10 different ways... you'll be seeing a lot of it : )  And, of course, my favorite class candle holders from Target - they hold pillars and tapers. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq3l77Khv0pb2H1u-2VhDmKCzb2RvPPv8lJYebPC0d-Npb7YZr5S3tAuq9KvvDNH86oSqspZj-pFgmItgp6T2TAwitJYMrrSeMUGqJv1l_NVsHQIueBvpvCKu-7deIGVXFXFkN3mdU51Q/s1600/IMG_1961.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq3l77Khv0pb2H1u-2VhDmKCzb2RvPPv8lJYebPC0d-Npb7YZr5S3tAuq9KvvDNH86oSqspZj-pFgmItgp6T2TAwitJYMrrSeMUGqJv1l_NVsHQIueBvpvCKu-7deIGVXFXFkN3mdU51Q/s640/IMG_1961.JPG" width="640" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">With all of the bright colors, the plain white plates that I've had for years (Williams-Sonoma Pantry) look great.  The glasses are my favorite from Sur La Table. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib3i9YzTQkXNRU-WCUZaiOJXJruL1fJ9BJyUoYan_Tf08oy1KK6WIiB9aPxKyiYieTZ-1UNI_kEsHUYE2TYRq6ZV8DcimwVWWBBWmr2fQ9QLzlqPWYmidS9xGm5mXTZfafubXJG_zosbQ/s1600/IMG_1960.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib3i9YzTQkXNRU-WCUZaiOJXJruL1fJ9BJyUoYan_Tf08oy1KK6WIiB9aPxKyiYieTZ-1UNI_kEsHUYE2TYRq6ZV8DcimwVWWBBWmr2fQ9QLzlqPWYmidS9xGm5mXTZfafubXJG_zosbQ/s640/IMG_1960.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F09%2Ffall-table-setting-with-burn-orange.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-RRNqsVXtKZw%2FUkmOPewUtOI%2FAAAAAAAAT4w%2F8cmgmemghMM%2Fs640%2FIMG_1929.jpg&description=Fall%20Table%20Setting%20with%20Burn%20Orange%20Gourds%2C%20Gold%20Candles%20%26%20Natural%20Linens"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stay tuned this week for more table setting ideas using simple accents and seasonal pumpkins and gourds... such a fun challenge to transform the same things into something different each day. </div><script src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

Fall Table Setting with Burnt Orange Gourds, Gold Candles & Natural Linens

This is the first of four Fall table settings I'm going to share this week.   I'm using my favorite basics, mixing and matching them...

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DIY Thanksgiving Centerpiece | Roses, Mums & Broom Cob in a Pumpkin "Vase"

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicp2HQuTS-AIr_yYEBbiSzuKxb7d00PcxL00MLwa7sXUATyys4PcjIxXuZxmOGnWfGp0KUMBVNQ4-aYKb1YGBfHsMA0h0ShA9CV1B2K21bWeqwY3qsP8gHKRQrABIBq3qPUorGzv4xZA00/s1600/IMG_8159.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicp2HQuTS-AIr_yYEBbiSzuKxb7d00PcxL00MLwa7sXUATyys4PcjIxXuZxmOGnWfGp0KUMBVNQ4-aYKb1YGBfHsMA0h0ShA9CV1B2K21bWeqwY3qsP8gHKRQrABIBq3qPUorGzv4xZA00/s640/IMG_8159.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F11%2Fdiy-thanksgiving-centerpiece-roses-mums.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-9-nFBdWQXmA%2FUKUwlLE9AHI%2FAAAAAAAAOck%2FLxDpmrrOp1Y%2Fs1600%2FDIY-Thanksgiving-Centerpiec.jpg&description=DIY%20Step-by-Step%20Rose%20%26%20Mum%20Centerpiece%20in%20a%20Pumpkin%20for%20Thanksgiving%0A%0AThanksgiving%20Table%20Setting%20%26%20Centerpiece%0A%0A%0Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F11%2Fdiy-thanksgiving-centerpiece-roses-mums.html"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love traditional Thanksgiving - everything.  Traditional colors, a traditional menu, flowers, table setting, etc.  I'm not sure if creating a floral centerpiece in a pumpkin would be traditional in the eyes of generations past, but in the Martha Stewart era of holidays, it surely seems like a classic. </div><br />It has been about 6 years since I created a floral centerpiece in a pumpkin... I am not sure if I thought it was too over done, or if I hadn't had the occasion to do it.  Or maybe I got lazy and didn't want to go to the trouble of carving out the pumpkin.  This year, I've been itching to do it.  I thought about if for Halloween, then Emma's costume took priority in the project department.  I thought about it for my October Harvest Workshop... then making giant pots of Beef & Butternut Chili took over my free time.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, here we are at Thanksgiving as I prepare for my Thanksgiving Workshops this week.  Part of the workshop includes my tips and suggestions for setting a Thanksgiving table - the perfect opportunity for making a floral pumpkin centerpiece.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4CfmF_EnBVZOUhhHjePh-N6LzJaHHNE_41X3dNJnlI_q0BuL4TvHW7FkIgZT60pC36otDyevoDSCO4HYnvuRWieukfHD2PUDm11zAuOAdPhAr7aCx8FYj9TLlnaGijxF737F48UhYyBFm/s1600/IMG_8117.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4CfmF_EnBVZOUhhHjePh-N6LzJaHHNE_41X3dNJnlI_q0BuL4TvHW7FkIgZT60pC36otDyevoDSCO4HYnvuRWieukfHD2PUDm11zAuOAdPhAr7aCx8FYj9TLlnaGijxF737F48UhYyBFm/s640/IMG_8117.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsSBZCOze_y14dYlTGz-SSTF7LGWXSwvqZtg9AmoaNp_gI23IfqTjztKVnLvyeGrynAID3TFsSmu4VV8EBjKyC8dNiOrle5MPoiiFqBu2GD-v7hGGtRlRzBA_B0Dawi7fD57PLSnoBkHPE/s1600/IMG_8119.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsSBZCOze_y14dYlTGz-SSTF7LGWXSwvqZtg9AmoaNp_gI23IfqTjztKVnLvyeGrynAID3TFsSmu4VV8EBjKyC8dNiOrle5MPoiiFqBu2GD-v7hGGtRlRzBA_B0Dawi7fD57PLSnoBkHPE/s400/IMG_8119.jpg" width="266" /></a></div>I started by selecting my flowers and colors - getting a feel for what the colors will look like with the table setting, in the room.<br /><br />I chose these apricot roses with burnt orange and deep red mums.  I needed something that would drape downward in the arrangement, so I selected the wheat-looking stems.  <br /><br />As you can see (and you might remember), we received a large collection of Spode Woodland china that I always use during the Fall and Winter holidays.  I have admired them for years and am so glad to have them - and I still LOVE them every year when I get them out.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJnl-rnBESDbNjiz1Xc-s8rwseiydTrHSVkRT9ksDC9XNYdSL9rSKapv1a6IyHjQMJay3R9d1ge9GtmX6Axxxrka7-6scOJU5DhejnAm9r7U_aytbKAgiO7TQ46KZrLjqxmLgHTB3l4c3k/s1600/IMG_8120.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJnl-rnBESDbNjiz1Xc-s8rwseiydTrHSVkRT9ksDC9XNYdSL9rSKapv1a6IyHjQMJay3R9d1ge9GtmX6Axxxrka7-6scOJU5DhejnAm9r7U_aytbKAgiO7TQ46KZrLjqxmLgHTB3l4c3k/s640/IMG_8120.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I will use this glass vase set inside the pumpkin to make the arrangement in, so I cut the top to be sure it would fit into my opening.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqeiVYxOnGUULT76hOlIdY525EMZ8mrQysC_J4LqM1QUkLUMFQn6axDwEM6T68b5XEbctYF1BVdJrXJ-_NFI-ZfNxgN1pqLAKmrBIzgOxmtnAj4id6bPuWI_-ib9Nc038d0MsCbcp4Vr8k/s1600/IMG_8123.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqeiVYxOnGUULT76hOlIdY525EMZ8mrQysC_J4LqM1QUkLUMFQn6axDwEM6T68b5XEbctYF1BVdJrXJ-_NFI-ZfNxgN1pqLAKmrBIzgOxmtnAj4id6bPuWI_-ib9Nc038d0MsCbcp4Vr8k/s640/IMG_8123.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I cut the opening, then scooped out the insides with an ice cream scoop.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtPjC2Pur0sELX8whvEAUmcmtDqeyWnn8UwGfBqm0KwCAQx93u669p98mgRYS55E9y6OGHUe6tPqm1bfpUVMjG_MKFDAsbi-mTSQiI4Rc8s6rUJ0K8dKHuX1-ZKfJtsSYZS54zCpxXRX61/s1600/IMG_8124.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtPjC2Pur0sELX8whvEAUmcmtDqeyWnn8UwGfBqm0KwCAQx93u669p98mgRYS55E9y6OGHUe6tPqm1bfpUVMjG_MKFDAsbi-mTSQiI4Rc8s6rUJ0K8dKHuX1-ZKfJtsSYZS54zCpxXRX61/s640/IMG_8124.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I put the vase in with a square of oasis foam, then filled it with water.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrmGLEhafUgqx227-3dJQt78iqQKYEzvg54rkMhzz1SL2IAkGkzJo4WD8bjVBePTnUebJFIdeZSmyLrg8AsZVlmy4vyloBd0Mz_LEoLEro-_uIMX2mOHjaUy7UvOvG6IteywqOf4PqxiE5/s1600/IMG_8128.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrmGLEhafUgqx227-3dJQt78iqQKYEzvg54rkMhzz1SL2IAkGkzJo4WD8bjVBePTnUebJFIdeZSmyLrg8AsZVlmy4vyloBd0Mz_LEoLEro-_uIMX2mOHjaUy7UvOvG6IteywqOf4PqxiE5/s640/IMG_8128.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I started by putting in the best roses, trying to achieve the shape.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnkPU390iEGCcgZbZx7DK3nZJDIWMvmSpBl_CtmVbOMf8zaK0aEXfjUl5sInD1kpEVwLxb4MA6spuYhqzTTSXCkl4duQLxgrMrzmi9WXh56AwO9v6nRLSsQ_GkSTWK5LLnd7aRhezInWV3/s1600/IMG_8129.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnkPU390iEGCcgZbZx7DK3nZJDIWMvmSpBl_CtmVbOMf8zaK0aEXfjUl5sInD1kpEVwLxb4MA6spuYhqzTTSXCkl4duQLxgrMrzmi9WXh56AwO9v6nRLSsQ_GkSTWK5LLnd7aRhezInWV3/s640/IMG_8129.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />And then, because flowers look best in groups of the same, I bunched 2-3 flowers next to each of those roses.  I like to use different sizes of roses in these groups to add interest - and it looks more natural. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT1ml8Rtcj1qj5gD45F8fiEgZo0Jc0XwvyqW1bYL8N2ie8xtwd4XNz9KhH4SPtEYdinzoQOpzJdMaUM7PRBsnbd77EgD49AfQibQCnd6tc9q1QRG_cWSc9-aFFu2FTAo-jnQDsrIgOxJ5A/s1600/IMG_8130.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT1ml8Rtcj1qj5gD45F8fiEgZo0Jc0XwvyqW1bYL8N2ie8xtwd4XNz9KhH4SPtEYdinzoQOpzJdMaUM7PRBsnbd77EgD49AfQibQCnd6tc9q1QRG_cWSc9-aFFu2FTAo-jnQDsrIgOxJ5A/s640/IMG_8130.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD9k7huYq_8edyygQvV1vPicQ5D5W0CzrXi-tJn79zY3Ly0htyA__-uO89dT1Q9_hGalWGGBt74OEVYHPWvRl3uW5kubStJB-7TvWHgNcACrpgQCuyAGlIT-d94KSuHZCugEgPSqI_vIX4/s1600/IMG_8131.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD9k7huYq_8edyygQvV1vPicQ5D5W0CzrXi-tJn79zY3Ly0htyA__-uO89dT1Q9_hGalWGGBt74OEVYHPWvRl3uW5kubStJB-7TvWHgNcACrpgQCuyAGlIT-d94KSuHZCugEgPSqI_vIX4/s640/IMG_8131.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Then, I started plugging in groupings of mums in the same fashion.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgmG1HpcvoRfmXLwKUfa_cc7k_lMxkktkQWdLrWLafEnIxThnDicubgQZgHD7QBduGljiJ_xWCrI9PgLQ7YbzycQA1vXPaBPVpD5Ud5Ai7WxwYPskoOcxnlGNtbwQRYe7dCmayydM8O-qQ/s1600/IMG_8133.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgmG1HpcvoRfmXLwKUfa_cc7k_lMxkktkQWdLrWLafEnIxThnDicubgQZgHD7QBduGljiJ_xWCrI9PgLQ7YbzycQA1vXPaBPVpD5Ud5Ai7WxwYPskoOcxnlGNtbwQRYe7dCmayydM8O-qQ/s640/IMG_8133.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />It is starting to take shape.  At this point, I realized it was a little 'tight,' so I pulled the bottom roses out by an inch or so, so it didn't look so much like a ball of flowers on a pumpkin.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_sISB_RqXS-GoxTEYZjtw9xSqbV4zjpYBgKAPAAOuQTFFPbPNq0uLir3Z-0YdKr-qvi7x9bKBUbqAbYW98mZe3aesSrwGrYRjUICD2yftHHN5IeJ5IwSZ7B25zVdGV_kim-dx_sPI-xEN/s1600/IMG_8135.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_sISB_RqXS-GoxTEYZjtw9xSqbV4zjpYBgKAPAAOuQTFFPbPNq0uLir3Z-0YdKr-qvi7x9bKBUbqAbYW98mZe3aesSrwGrYRjUICD2yftHHN5IeJ5IwSZ7B25zVdGV_kim-dx_sPI-xEN/s640/IMG_8135.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />To soften the entire arrangement and to add some drape, I placed the broom cob around the collar.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguYClk58ZJbdsNL2Q5THXKOBQr6FB9UmYZWeQLZN7WDy_A_1YYl39AqkehFDcTFXYNm7_5MQpkonm6CDATPO8uyTeKxbLmqIPbPbvGfm_nuWDZWeIhqbV2U1GhyQm6w_0UCfqFkLswmapi/s1600/IMG_8137.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguYClk58ZJbdsNL2Q5THXKOBQr6FB9UmYZWeQLZN7WDy_A_1YYl39AqkehFDcTFXYNm7_5MQpkonm6CDATPO8uyTeKxbLmqIPbPbvGfm_nuWDZWeIhqbV2U1GhyQm6w_0UCfqFkLswmapi/s640/IMG_8137.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Done!  You can see the groupings of flowers look more appealing than if it were homogeneously arranged - it would look polk-a-dotted!<br /><br />To keep it fresh, keep it in the refrigerator (or in the garage, if your garage is really cold like mine!).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoMwHFRrmMpfDzqH1IDfEAa-G7IkudayTziOtm6-PLNa8q8y8lA86cD5VJcbTxlBynu9iwh5Z-PowdQBqxt-lvZRWvePxtro05SA82_Y0JW8Dk5hrmLD_WW-aWPa69s-bt3fD7O1cv4XBC/s1600/IMG_8139.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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DIY Thanksgiving Centerpiece | Roses, Mums & Broom Cob in a Pumpkin "Vase"

I love traditional Thanksgiving - everything.  Traditional colors, a traditional menu, flowers, table setting, etc.  I'm not sure if cr...

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