Fi-Fye-Faux Fall Fare

"First things first...We are truly blessed to have the means to set a pretty table and invite our friends to join us for good food and fellowship. I am mindful that many are not so fortunate. My daughter has a passion for the work of the Food Bank. As a singer-songwriter, she has written and recorded a song that is the anthem for the world wide Crop Hunger Walk project. Her song, "Raise Your Voice" is featured in their video. I've included a link in the side margin of my blog. During this beautiful season when we celebrate harvest and Thanksgiving, I hope that it will encourage you to support projects in your community that contribute to the effort to overcome hunger.



I've been blogging for sixteen months now, and tonight is my first pretend tablescape.  Once I set it up, Sweet Mister and I decided that perhaps we'd invite friends to watch our alma mater's game on Saturday evening and have a casual supper at half time.  You know me, I hate to see a good table go to waste!  I'm warming up to Fall a week at a time, and tonight I added a bit more traditional Autumn color to my design.

I wanted it to keep things more casual this week.  The bare wood of our old Duncan Phyfe mahogany table set the tone.

 For my centerpiece, the faux Michael's pumpkins are making an encore appearance...

...They are joined by a pair of Luneville, "Louis XV" tureens, and my collection of antique Barley Twist candlesticks.  All of them were purchased through eBay.

I adore the apple finials and the handles on these on French faience pieces.  The candlesticks bring wonderful warmth and movement to the table.  Yes, I know that the candle is crooked...it's a faux table...I'll fix it before the guests arrive.  LOL.

I don't often use placemats, but I really like these hard shell, cork back Pimpernell Placemats, a thank you gift from friends many years ago.  The flatware is our everyday Towle, "Antique Bead" stainless steel.

The Luneville, "Louis XV" dinner plate is a nice frame for the Bordallo Pinheiro, "Leaf Plate."

I adore plaids, stripes, polka dots...all kinds of patterns.  The soft and thick plaid napkins were a great find at an estate sale...12 napkins for $1.00!  Heck yes I bought them.

As a finishing touch, I used the chunky green goblet, by Colony or Viking.  I've had them so long that I can't remember.  They were originally purchased to compliment the Spode "Christmas Tree."  

I liked the punch of color that the black amethyst goblet added.  They were another eBay acquisition, and I don't have a clue who made them.  Some day I hope to find more of them...it could happen, yes it could.

Because so many of you inquire and comment about the crystal cabinets...

...I shot a few close-ups, which I hope will please you.

Well, that's the 25-cent tour.  Wonder what I'll serve...I think that vegetable beef stew and corn bread might just hit the spot!  If you're up for an evening of football and fellowship, you're welcome to join us.

Thank you, yet again, to Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for hosting her magical meme, TABLESCAPE THURSDAY.  I'll be linking my post to "Tablescape Thursday."   Hop on over and check out the myriad of marvelous tablescape designs, after 9:00 pm on Wednesdays.  You'll be glad that you made the trip...it's a wonderful adventure.

When I think of Fall, I think sunlit mornings and close friends gathered at my table.  How about you?  With thankfulness for her dedication and efforts, I'm joining the multi-talented Tablescaper for her fabulous meme SEASONAL SUNDAY.  Hope to see you there!

You can check out KC's music at www.kcclifford.com, on iTunes, and on YouTube.  I hope that you'll take a few minutes and give her a listen.  You'll also enjoy reading back through her blog on this site.  The girl can really write!  Her latest CD is called "Orchid."  It is available on iTunes or through her website.  I hope that you'll give her music a chance.  I know that I have zero objectivity where she is concerned, but I think that you'll fall in love with her music and her!