Golden Days of Autumn

I know it's the first week in December,  

but I'm still not ready to let go of Autumn.

Central Texas doesn't normally experience 

the cold temperatures necessary to produce 

a vibrant show of autumn color.

But Autumn does gift us with a golden glow.

Last November, 

Mary @ Home Is Where The Boat Is

 created a table she entitled

A Gentle Transition

Mary said,  "I'm lingering at the table 

with a warm palette of neutrals 

and a touch of soft gold, 

enjoying the last few days of November."

You can view her exquisite table for four here.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving and in celebration

of her 2nd Blog Anniversary, 

Mary hosted a generous Giveaway with that post.

I was the extremely lucky one to receive her gift!

Yes, indeed, Mary sent me a service for four of 
Gold Leaves by 222 Fifth, including that gorgeous tureen, 
and a soft, warm Ralph Lauren wool throw.

With all the golden leaves falling about us, 

I knew this was the perfect time 

to set a table with this lovely set of 

Gold Leaves to share with my readers.

As you might have noticed, 

The Gold Leaves plates each feature a different leaf.  

These Williams Sonoma napkins 

compliment the plates with the lovely texture

of their beautiful crewel embroidery. 

I chose a simple sheer ribbon 
as my napkin ring.

White linen tea towels bordered 

with natural linen and oak leaf embroidery 

softened the layer between the 

rattan charger and the delicate china.

Natural elements were gathered 

from neighborhood walks to add to the table.

Then sprinkled about as if they 

had freshly fallen from a tree above.

Vintage French crystal stems added a 

touch of elegance among the bits of nature.

Served from that gorgeous Gold Leaves tureen .  .  .

~ Butternut Squash Soup ~

Recipe available here.

It's a delicious starter for a meal, 

or hearty enough to be a meal in itself. 

Candle light for 

a cozy evening dinner for two.

Adds to the golden glow!

"FRIENDSHIP IS LIKE A GOLDEN THREAD

THAT BINDS TWO PEOPLE"

Author Unknown

Thank you, 

Mary @ Home Is Where The Boat Is

Your friendship is 

~ GOLDEN ~

Mary's generosity continues with a new Give Away. 

Click here to view her gorgeous

Coastal Christmas Tablescape 

and enter to win a set of Blue Crab Bay Stoneware.  

Tutorials, Tips, and Tidbits @ Stone Gable

My tip for this table:  

Gather natural elements to use for a centerpiece.  

It's an easy inexpensive way to add seasonal details.

Celebrate!

We recently had 
the occasion to celebrate.

One of my cousins 

had a milestone birthday.

~ 50 Years ~

I wanted to honor Karyn

with a special luncheon for her and her girlfriends

as we had done ten years prior for her 40th.

It was the perfect occasion 

to use the gorgeous plates that were gifted me by 

Cherry Kay @ Entertaining Women.

Sacred Bird and Butterfly by Mottahedeh

This design is true to the original 

antique Chinese export china used in the 

Nathaniel Russell House in Charleston, SC.

The design is in 
iron red with 22k gold rim.

I chose to pair the plates with a 

woven rattan charger for this table.
The texture seemed to fit with 
the natural linen of the ruffled cloths 
used under each place setting. 

The added textural layers,
 atop the rustic canvas of the drop cloth
recently hemmed as a tablecloth, were each
selected to compliment the natural fall elements on the table.

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To compliment the elegance of the china   .   .   .

Sterling Antique Napkin Rings

Crisp White Linen Napkins

Sir Christopher by Wallace

Napoleonic Bee Stems 
by La Rochere of France

Even the invitations were chosen 

to compliment the design of these special plates.

Small grapevine wreaths 

tied with raffia and a touch of bittersweet 

served as place cards for each guest and then

 taken home as a party favor.

Fall Leaves and Acorns

Baby Boo Pumpkins

Touches of Bittersweet

Were scattered down the center of the table

A nod to autumn, 
the season of Karyn's birth.

Thanks for stopping by to visit today.

And a heartfelt "Thank You!" to my sweet friend,

Cherry Kay @ Entertaining Women.

I adore these plates!

Cherry Kay has also posted a table featuring 

 Sacred Bird and Butterfly 

Click HERE to see a gorgeous tablescape

in Cherry Kay's exquisite dining room.

Tutorials, Tips, and Tidbits @ Stone Gable
My tip for this week: 
Buy inexpensive canvas 
drop cloths to use as a tablecloth.  
Just cut and hem to the size needed.

Details 

Sacred Bird and Butterfly, Mottahedeh

Rattan Chargers, Pier I

Sir Christopher, Wallace

Napoleonic Bee Glassware, Rochere France

Drop Cloth, Lowe's

Ruffled Linen Hand Towels, Wisteria

Cotton Duck Chair Covers, Wayfair

(Click HERE for a special friend referral code @ Wayfair)

Grapevine Wreaths, Dollar Store

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