This is a simple, early fall table setting I created for my dining room. It’s not too fancy, but is pretty and charming. I love to use natural elements in my home and decided to use fresh-from-the-orchard apples and dried hydrangeas for this fall apple harvest tablescape.
For the table linens, I went to my favorite local fabric shop and found this fabric that resembled a vintage grain sack. Originally, I was going to make burlap placemats, but I fell in love with this fabric. I began searching the rows of fabrics and found a coordinating botanical print for the napkins. It’s super easy to make your own placemats and napkins (tutorial coming soon).
I found this vintage, white china at a local thrift shop. Isn’t the embossed pattern amazing! I have had them for months just waiting for the perfect debut! There were only eight dinner and salad plates, but I purchased them knowing that I could easily mix and match this pattern with other white dishes I already have. To keep things simple, I used my everyday silverware tied with a braided jute ribbon at the top of each setting.
The silver cups are another thrifted find. They are from a Philadelphia restaurant and date back to the late 1800’s. They’re tarnished, but I kind of like them that way. When I use them for serving, I add a small glass dessert cup that fit perfectly. After I added some shredded paper for filler, I placed a small Gala apple and some dried hydrangea in each cup. Each setting has a bay leaf “place card” and I used a gold Sharpee marker to write the names on each leaf.
In the center of the table is a wood serving board that Mark made for me. I’ll share more about the serving board in another post. With an apple harvest themed table, you absolutely must serve apple cider! I used my pewter pitcher for the cider and mason jars for drinking glasses at each place setting.
I hope I’ve inspired you to create your own fall apple harvest tablescape! Get creative and put your own spin on this idea!
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Mary
Your table setting is truly inspiring, Doreen! I love your use of natural elements.
Diane
I love your table setting. The combination of apples, cider and the pewter accents blend together so well. What a lovely introduction to fall decorating!
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This is so lovely Doreen and I'm not surprised. You have the gift of loveliness! The pewter, silver, hydrangeas, placemats and napkins make for a gorgeous table! Xoxo
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.
Your table is just beautiful Doreen! It is so inviting! And what a great breadboard!
Cranberry Morning
Oh my goodness, that table setting is gorgeous!
Mrs Hoff
I'm in love with this setting—oh, I love the french feel of the placemats–and your right, so much cheaper to make yourself. I swoon at white dishes and your pewter pieces—double swoon. Love the breadboard, can't wait to hear more about it!
Thanks for sharing!
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Beautiful and classic! I love the placemats and dishes and everything! I need to definitely set my table like this!!
Cindy (Applestone Cottage)
OMG this is just so fresh and country charming!
I love your placemat idea, I need to hurry to my fabric store for that one.
And your tablescape would fit perfectly at my place right now.
thanks for sharing,
Cindy
chateau chic
This is a wonderful fall table setting. I LOVE this…the placemats and napkins, the apples and hydrangea in the silver cups, the breadboard in the middle, the cider…Beautiful!
Mary Alice
Pam - @diy Design Fanatic
Such a beautiful tablescape. Love the apples. So pretty.
thepaintedapron.com
I love the antique pewter pieces with the apples and dried hydrangeas~wonderful elements and textures for fall!
Jenna
Stacey
Very pretty! You combined wonderful items together. Love the pewter!
Anonymous
There are so many things I like about your tablesetting and things I can take away. I need Kevin to make me a breadboard!! I love how you used hydrangea, made your placemats and napkins to coordinate, and your restaurant finds! I'm jealous!!
Linda
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Karen
Simple, yet has a statement, too. Love the red apple, your serving board, and the leaf made me smile!
Doreen Cagno
Thanks so much, Karen!!!
Claire Hermreck
Love, LOVE your tablescape! Do you recall where you found the large glass vase? Love it!!!
Thanks for sharing!
Doreen Cagno
Yes, I found it at HomeGoods! It was under $20 and is really a heavy piece! Keep checking there, Marshall’s, or TJX for something similar!
Cindy
Your table setting is just gorgeous- so perfect for fall! You have such an eye for detail Doreen! I do hope you share more- that bread board is amazing and those thrift store finds- I love it all!! Thanks for sharing!