Fall Tablescapes

The temperatures are dropping and that means it's time to plan for my annual Harvest Dinner. I usually host a pre-Thanksgiving dinner in late October or early November. 

You will notice that there are some elements that I always use for this event. The cranberry glass turkey has to be on the table and I think this is the year my lighted table runner made it's debut.

This year I went a little simpler with most of the elements because I went for the wow factor with the white pumpkin centerpiece. The green glasses always add a bit of calming color.

The table runner was linen, just plain and simple. I was going for a rustic elegant theme.

Bonus, you can see my mantelscape too. Everything is interchangeable as sometimes the candlesticks are on the table and so are the pumpkins.

I used a pashmina as a table runner for one Harvest Dinner. The greens and burgundies in the fabric were a nice complement to the browns and oranges on the table. I used to use a gourd as a gravy boat
but it broke during my move to the condo six years ago.

I was just playing with editing in this photo. I just love my turkey dish!

I found some orange sunflowers at the local market and put them in a milk bottle.

Sometimes I use teacups but often I just use my white china cups or white mugs.

Of course no matter how pretty it looks the food must be delicious! The turkey is presented on a leaf platter from the Christmas Tree Shoppe.

Butternut squash and gravy are always menu favorites. I hardly cook anything as all the guests bring the meal!

Last year I again used the lighted table runner and I added mini pumpkins to each guest's plate. They took them home as favors.

Apple pie is a must for a Harvest Dinner menu. One of my friends always makes the prettiest and most delicious pie.

Another view of the table and the mantle. This particular year I used lanterns on the mantle.

 

Percy says enough already, let's eat!!

 

 

I am linking to the Thoughts from Alice blog. Please visit her blog to see other Fall décor related posts.