I know I’ve said it at least a hundred times, bu Fall is my absolute favorite season! I just love the colors and scents of Fall, sweaters, boots, and of course, the amazing PSL (pumpkin spice latte)! I always look forward to decorating my home for Fall. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I thought I’d share with you a few tips for creating a gorgeous Fall tablescape.
A few years ago I built a wooden container to use as my Fall tablescape. I’ve continued to use that box ever since, just changing out the filler for it by season. I absolutely love it because it’s beautiful and versatile, yet low enough that it doesn’t block guests’ view of one another. This year, I wanted to dress it up a little. I recently attended a market here in Kansas City where I saw people using simple pieces of fabric as table runners. What a cool, easy way to add interest to your table!
Here’s how I built the wooden container. I don’t have pictures of the process because I built this box years ago, but I can show you the finished product!
I used:
3 boards 30″ x 3 1/2″
2 board pieces 3 1/2″ x 2 3/4″
I cut the boards to size and then used wood glue and a few nails on the edges to secure it. I then added upholstery nails to add a decorative and rustic touch. I stained the box a color that coordinated but didn’t exactly match my dining room table. (The box is a touch lighter). I also cut and stained a smaller piece of wood that fits down inside the box for those times where I want to elevate the contents inside.
To add something special to my tablescape for Fall, I picked up a gorgeous gray and white plaid fabric at Hobby Lobby. This really could not be any easier – just fold the fabric to the size you want and lay it on the table! Really, no sewing or taping!
I found gray toned wood chargers at World Market and knew they would be perfect under my Anthropologie white plates! I used napkins that I already had to add another layer on each place setting. I then used a chalky gray spray paint to dress up a few pears that I had used as a vase filler in the past. By setting the pears on top of each place setting, it really pulls the whole look together.
What’s your favorite way to decorate your table for Fall?