Early Fall Foraged Table Setting

Do you love to entertain in your home, and set a pretty table, and enjoy seasonal festivities? If you answered yes to any or all of these, you will appreciate this post. Today I am sharing an early fall foraged table setting, which is easy and festive, and pretty. Please join me as we set the table together.

Using foraged pieces from our yard for this particular time in the season inspired this table. Using the great outdoors as inspiration is a never ending resource full of wonderful and exceptional options.

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Inspiration for the Early Fall Foraged Table Styling

Seasonal Organics

The hydrangeas and Russian sage were foraged from the front and back yard, while the baby boo pumpkins were store bought. The baby boo pumpkins add the perfect crowning accent for the plate stack, grounding the table styling in the season.

Thrifted Pieces

The green peat pots were a thrift store find a few months ago and have patiently been waiting for the spotlight. When I found this stack of green peat pots, I knew I wanted to use them for a table scape project, and here we are. The baby boo pumpkins sit atop the green peat pots on a bed of Soanish moss with Russian sage accents.

Copper Accents

Copper is a fabulous decor accent anytime of year, but I find it lends itself to fall feels. The copper chargers grace our Thanksgiving table most years, and I wanted to incorporate the chargers and other copper accents for this early fall table design.

Details to Setting an Early Fall Foraged Table scape

Organic elements add freshness to the table while the thrifted pieces add unexpected touches and the copper gives all the cozy and warm feelings of the upcoming season.

Plate Stack

The copper chargers create a cozy and warm foundation for the plate stack, which is perfect for the season with the mixed and matched plates. An adorable white baby boo pumpkin sitting on a thrifted green peat pot crowns the plate stack at each place setting, setting the tone for each guest. The little pumpkins reinforce the feelings of the season, which are encased with the Russian sage stems adding all the organic feels. Three Russian sage branches are wrapped up and around the pumpkin and tied off together with a piece of twine.

• Copper Chargers {inherited}
• Mimi Thorisson dinner plate {Anthropologie}
• Limoges Green Vine Accent Plate {thrifted}
• Green Peat Pot {thrifted}
• Russian Sage {foraged}
• Baby Boo Pumpkins {Trader Joe’s}
• Ivory Cheesecloth Napkin {Amazon}
• Silver Napkin Ring {thrifted}

Place Setting

The assorted flatware and glassware continues the casual and relaxed feel of the table setting. Although the table styling is relaxed and casual it does not mean it’s any less special. The unique appointments and natural elements give the table character and coziness.

• Assorted Silver Plate Silverware {thrifted}
• Ivory steak knife {Laguiole}
• French Style Glass Goblet {thrifted}
• Assorted copper mugs {thrifted}

Centerpiece

The vintage French bread board is piled high with copper pieces, which are complemented with all the natural elements. The fading hydrangeas are a nod to the upcoming season while the turkey feathers are a nod to the later fall festivities. The Russian sage in the Turkish coffee pot mirrors the place settings and. adds a pop of color.

• Vintage embroidered linen table cloth {thrifted}
• Vintage French bread board {antique shop}
• Copper trough {thrifted}
• Hydrangeas {foraged}
• Copper vase {thrifted}
• Turkey feathers {curated}
• Turkish Copper Coffee Pot {gift shop}
• Russian Sage {foraged}
• French copper double boiler {gifted}
• Glass copper votives {thrifted}

Extras

The hydrangea are mirrored on the sideboard and the transitional decor vignette in the foyer. These hydrangeas were also foraged from the back yard. The organic wreath on the shutters over the sideboard is actually a DIY from last year and the flowers dried naturally to the perfect color palette for fall.

Tips & Recommendations to Keep In Mind

Look to the Outdoors

You don’t have to spend money on flowers for a centerpiece arrangement. Simply look outside to your own yard or around the neighborhood. On nature walks you can always spy so much goodness from Mother Nature. You would be amazed how much you can find when you look for it. Please always be respectful of others’ property or rules and regulations for local and state parks when you forage and harvest.

Use What You Have

I’m a big proponent of shopping your home and looking for decor and pieces you can use in unexpected ways. The thrifted copper trough and vase make sense for a centerpiece but by adding the copper Turkish coffee pot and double boiler adds an unexpected touch. These kitchen pieces complement the setting. Always look around your home and try to view things in new point of views. The unexpected always makes for a nice surprise.

Mix & Match

Mixing and matching table top pieces allows freedom to play and removes the pressure to follow any set rules. This allows all the thrifted mismatched pieces to shine and add charm and character to any table styling. You don’t need. to have a matching set of anything to set a thoughtful and pretty table.  

Thrifting for the Win

You don’t need to spend a fortune to set a pretty and festive table. You can always find table top pieces at garage sales, thrifts and flea markets. Many of the pieces on this table are thrifted, including the accent plates, the assorted silverware, the drink ware, the peat pots plus some of the copper accents.

Use all the Stuff

Use all the fancy stuff on the daily. I know hand washing china, crystal and silver is not at the top of anyone’s list, but indulge once in awhile. I like to pull out our wedding china and all the stuff every so often. Don’t save the good stuff only for holidays. Letting all these special “dishes” simply sit in a cabinet is no fun. If you have grandma Rose’s china, by all means bring it out to play. By using some refinery you immediately elevate the meal and occasion. We all deserve a touch of the special stuff.

Closing Thoughts

Setting a pretty table is a favorite around here. I find the process therapeutic and enjoy all the steps from theme creation to table top selections to execution.  If you enjoy the good life and want a reflection of this in your home, please consider joining the Masterpiece community.

Thanks for dropping by today and can’t wait to see you next time.  Au revoir!

Shopping the Early Fall Foraged Table Look

• Copper Charger Plate, 12 inch diameter, Pure Copper
• Villeroy & Boch French Garden Green Line Dinner Plate
• Corelle Vitrelle 10.25″ Dinner Plates Set
• Portmeirion Botanic Garden 10.5-Inch Dinner Plate
• Biodegradable Peat Pots Set (10-piece) 
• Wallace Hotel 20-Piece 18/10 Stainless Steel Flatware Set
• La Rochere Perigord Wine Glasses Set of 6 – Classic French Stemware Glasses with Faceted Ribbed Bowl
• Copper Mules PURE Copper Mug RAW Copper Interior Ideal for Ayurvedic Health Benefits and Moscow Mules
• Rustic Metal Pot | Two-Handled Flower Vase for Home Décor, Medium, Copper
• Ivory Cheesecloth Napkin

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