Outdoor Fall Tablescape

There are some of us that really love our Fall issue magazines. We keep them and drag them back out each year to study and savor; taking mental note on ideas that we each year translate into our own homes.  My Autumn publication stack just keeps getting bigger and bigger, and each year my favorite story and photo shoot will always be their outdoor Fall tablescapes and parties. So for the last two years I've gone all out and created an outdoors tablescape and setting that celebrates the season with a vintage party feel.

Departing from the party atmosphere of the last two years, I wanted a simple and quiet getaway by using all white, and neutrals, then letting the subtle beauty of nature complete the moment. Pumpkins, falling leaves, and bittersweet share the setting.

 I always enjoy this secluded spot on our patio, under a very large Japanese Maple.  My old iron bistro set became my stage for a quiet outdoors afternoon of enjoying the crisp air, beautiful leaves, and the company of a few squirrels and birds.

I wanted an elegant touch, so two of my Heisey goblets were chosen for their intricate lace pattern and delicate look. A chilled bottle of my favorite Riesling waits to be poured.

A vintage wicker lunch hamper with a happy fat pumpkin.

 On our recent trip to St. Louis I found this wonderful large ironstone soup tureen from England. Filled with a hearty stew, and with a loaf of crusty French bread, it's the perfect late afternoon supper. 

The sun started to peek thru the clouds, but the chilly wind let me know that November is just around the corner.

An antique French fringed luncheon cloth 

and a stack of old ironstone plates

and a wicker flower gathering basket holding linen napkins,

some bittersweet and a white pumpkin complete the table.

what a perfect Fall afternoon

I'm so glad you came by to visit. 

Hope you're savoring every moment of Fall,

Joining in for these parties this week:

Make it Pretty Monday at the Dedicated House
Tweak it Tuesday at Cozy Little House
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm
TTT at A Stroll Thru Life
Tuesday's Treasures at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Knick of Time Tuesday
Cowgirl Up at Cedar Hill Ranch
Fall Nesting Party at the Inspired Room
Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
Blissful Whites at Timewashed
Treasure Hunt Thursday at From My Front Porch to Yours
TTT at StoneGable
Creative Things Thursday at the Vintage Farmhouse
Inspiration Friday At the Picket Fence
Feather Your Nest at French Country Cottage
Simple and Sweet Friday at Rooted in Thyme
Shabbilicious Fridat at Shabby Art Boutique
The Charm of Home
Stuff and Nonsense
Happy Hour at Craftberry Bush
Jennifer Rizzo
Power of Pinterest Party at Fox Hollow Cottage

xoxo,

Dogs, Teapots, and other Fall Randomness

Fall will be over before we know it. Let's face it, as soon as the carved jack-o-lanterns find their way to the curb we'll all be thinking Christmas. (OK, maybe not decorating, but definitely thinking) I'm always ready for whatever new season is coming up, but before I trade out all my orange for some evergreens and Holly berries I wanted to share some of the little things I love that are in my lower level sitting area. Just a few random dog figurines and some squirrel teapots.

When I was really little my grandmother had a three tiered corner shelf with animal figurines. Each time I visited, she would lift me up and we would admire and discuss each one. That is one of my earliest memories...she started my love for little things.

Tea for One with it's own cup.

...and an old Japanese Majolica teapot that I adore.

and here's a sneak peek at what I did yesterday...

can you guess?

it's one of my Fall traditions.

see you tomorrow,

xoxo,

Antique Festival of the Ozarks this Weekend

For anyone local to the Southwest Missouri area, just wanted to let you know that the Antique Festival of the Ozarks  will be held this weekend at the Event Center at the Ozarks Empire Fairground, here in Springfield. This is the 3rd year of the show and it just gets better and better.

 Vendors from Oklahoma, Ohio, Texas, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and all throughout the Midwest will be there. It's a good sized show, indoors, so don't worry about the cold and wind, it's warm inside! I'll be there shopping, with camera in hand!

And if you haven't joined in for Vintage Inspiration then just scroll down to the last post, still time to join the party!

xoxo,

Vintage Inspiration #111 Savoring Fall

Hard to imagine that Halloween is next week, and that soon all the beautiful leaves will be off the trees, cold weather will set in, and we'll be counting down the days to Christmas. I want to savor the colors and textures of Autumn just a little longer, so I'm sharing some features today that do just that.

Maria from Rusty Hinge has a way with her camera. She knows how to bring you in to her subject matter, making you feel like you can reach out and touch her subjects. Last week she shared some Fall vignettes from her home, and I wanted to share them with you. If you haven't met Maria, you'll find yourself browsing back through her blog posts and enjoying each photo.

My sweet friend Julie at Idyllhours
recounts the start of her love affair 

 (and wonderful collection of)  Bauer Bowls

A bold and dramatic Halloween Gallery Wall 

that will knock your socks off from Meeha Meeha

The collector in me fell in love with this vintage Shadowbox
 in the colors of Fall from Danielle at Blessed Serendipity

Kathleen from Faded Charm 
shares her wonderful galvanized French pitcher
filled with Rose Hips 

and if you need a delicious, but super simple Fall recipe,

 then check out these Pumpkin Muffins 

from Alison at Stuff and Nonsense...yum!

Hope you'll come link up all your Fall Fun and vintage inspiration.

And since we're celebrating Fall feel free to link up your Fall DIY posts,

recipes...and anything old or new that celebrates Fall.

Please have a link within your post to be featured.

Today's Vintage Inspiration Party is brought to you by

French Bleu Vintage

where you'll find an amazing variety of vintage finds.

Dee is having a Sale so be sure and check out her site.

Hope you'll join in these other great Friday Parties!

Thanks so much for joining in

 and making this party so much fun. 

Love each and every one of you!

The Top Three from Vintage Inspiration

Part of the fun of party-going is to find out who had the most viewed links each week. Thanks everyone that comes over here to share all your great posts that are full of vintage ideas, items, and inspiration. Here are the top three, and if you didn't get a chance to go visit last week, you'll want to run by and see these fun posts this evening!

Robin aka The Decorating Tennis Girl

 gave us an outside tour around her wonderful home
and the new porch at the Cape House.

Dru shared treasures from her farmhouse bath at

The Country Farm Home

And Betsy from My Salvaged Treasures 

who creates such beautiful jewelry,

 repurposed a small silver tray for a lovely vintage accent piece.

Hope you'll join in tomorrow for 

Vintage Inspiration...

see ya then,