Sticks and Stones Tablescape — A Bridge Between Summer and Fall

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me. Such a ridiculous saying, as we all know that words and name-calling can hurt very much. Today, however, is about a happier set of sticks and stones — the Sticks and Stones Tablescape.

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Mixing the colors and textures of wood and stone in a tablescape brings the harmony of nature to your table.

Every year about this time, I pull out the beautiful crocheted tablecloth that transitions my table between summer and fall. The muted grey-brown of the cloth reminds me of summer vacations in Michigan, collecting Petosky stones on a sandy beach.

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The pull of autumn brings with it the sturdier browns of fall campfires and walks in the woods. The crocheted tablecloth plays peek-a-boo with the bare wood of the table, and the wooden tray anchors the centerpiece.

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The items in the centerpiece echo the colors — grey stones, an amber glass cruet, an olive wood grinder from Provence, and creamy candles that reflect the soft white of the hydrangeas.

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It’s not a tablescape in my house without some bargain treasure hunting, so these Waverly napkins from Tuesday Morning were the perfect find to complement my sticks and stones colors. The flowers have more “sticks” on them!

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Needless to say, these napkin rings from a local thrift shop jumped into my cart.

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Pewter chargers and grandma’s silver…

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The perfect napkin and napkin ring…

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The glint of gold from the fruit bowl…

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The amber plates and the Murano glass goblets weave an autumn spell…

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Nature’s beauty is repeated in the floral center and design on the rim of the accent plate …

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The waves of the lake show up in the Pfaltzgraff Filigree pattern on the plates.

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The transition from summer’s light to autumn’s dark builds a comforting tablescape for a beautiful September day. Only happy memories are served up at this Sticks and Stones Tablescape!

I’m taking a break right now for my son’s wedding, but I encourage you to visit my regular linky parties to see some lovely photos and get some creative inspiration for your tables: Let’s Dish with Cuisine Kathleen Open House Party with No Minimalist Here, Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life, and Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps on the Porch. I hope you’ll leave a comment today and let me know you were here!

Got my bags, got my reservations,
Spent each dime I could afford.
Like a child in wild anticipation,
I long to hear that, “All aboard!”

Music and lyrics by Bud Green, Les Brown and Ben Homer (1944)

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6 thoughts on “Sticks and Stones Tablescape — A Bridge Between Summer and Fall

  1. Wow! what a beautiful tablescape! the colors in your setting are just perfect for fall…love how the green of the hydrangeas complement so prettily with amber of the Murano glasses. Such a pretty shade of the cute napkin rings and I’m loving those pewter chargers:) Thanks for the autumn inspiration and for taking the time to leave me such a sweet comment on my kitchen herb garden! Congratulations to your son and have a wonderful time at the wedding! ~Poppy

  2. First of all, congratulations to your son on his wedding. I am doing some catching up on my reading this morning and saw that I had missed this post. Your amber plates and goblets are gorgeous! The lace tablecloth and the hydrangeas are a great backdrop to set the transitional mood. Lucky you on scoring those beautiful napkins. I was on EBAY over an hour last night looking for napkins for my fall tables. I did not see anything that nice or anywhere near that price. I know how you feel about napkin rings. Every time I visit Goodwill napkin rings are jumping into my cart too.

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