Warm & Cozy Fall Table

I love having people over for dinner, not only to share their company, but for an excuse to set the table. I wouldn't say I'm a 'cook', but rather I 'prepare food,' so the tablescape has an important role in overshadowing the meal. Plus, it's such a simple way to make your guests feel special and appreciated. And there is just so much I'm appreciative for this year, so consider this table for you, too.<br /><br /> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Warm & Cozy Fall Table" height="734" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2816/11072456084_fc8bce758a_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><br />With the temperatures already so cold, I wanted a warm and cozy feeling at our Thanksgiving Table this year. Almost like a big hug. So I used lots of texture like yarn and flannel, and natural elements like leaves and kraft paper.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Warm & Cozy Fall Table" height="537" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3753/11072348665_c16583635f_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><br />I used a similar idea from <a href="http://goo.gl/EIVdzv" target="_blank">this party</a>, and cut squares of dotted craft paper as the chargers. To glam them up a bit, I framed them out with gold washi tape.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Warm & Cozy Fall Table" height="643" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3688/11072458644_d608b0b2a9_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><br />The napkins I made with flannel plaid <i>(tutorial coming soon)</i>, then tied the flatware with pieces of rope.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Warm & Cozy Fall Table" height="735" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3703/11072349375_cabee93c5a_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><br />The <a href="http://goo.gl/n1FRDu" target="_blank">pumpkin placecards were a simple DIY</a>, as well.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Warm & Cozy Fall Table" height="637" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7411/11072349525_13e1df916d_o.jpg" width="550" /> </div><br /> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Warm & Cozy Fall Table" height="717" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3732/11072445126_af8c13c963_o.jpg" width="550" /> </div><br />The centerpiece is just a cluster of striped candles and votives <i>(more gold washi tape!)</i>, and clippings from the yard. I left the leaves that fell from the branches. Hopefully they're bug-free.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Warm & Cozy Fall Table" height="732" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5522/11072456224_a6d6d84128_o.jpg" width="550" /> </div><br />I borrowed <a href="http://goo.gl/bL9tUq" target="_blank">this DIY Vase</a> from the <a href="http://goo.gl/bL9tUq" target="_blank">new nook area</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Warm & Cozy Fall Table" height="825" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5540/11072510923_b45b0b2d42_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Warm & Cozy Fall Table" height="739" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5544/11072445486_6cb1f48b3f_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Warm & Cozy Fall Table" height="744" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3761/11072456794_0489f60ccf_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><br />The only thing new is the fabric I used for the napkins...everything else was mix-and-matched using supplies around the house, and everyday dishes.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Warm & Cozy Fall Table" height="553" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2859/11072446136_100d2cb701_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Warm & Cozy Fall Table" height="621" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7305/11072443886_bd0981f0bc_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Warm & Cozy Fall Table" height="778" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7365/11072445816_99daa6a0b2_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><br />You can read about the Dining Room makeover <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2013/05/dining-room-pink-there-it-is.html" target="_blank">here</a> <i>(yes, it really is pink)</i>, and my chairs <a href="http://goo.gl/OVMt6I" target="_blank">here</a>. <br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Shop the Table:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background: white; height: 120px; margin: 0px auto; width: 490px;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="120px" scrolling="no" src="http://currentlyobsessed.me/api/v1/get_widget?wid=29&blog=Hi%2BSugarplum&product_ids=4d291ae42a077836a43c188f2e9e4a34,94cdabfe92e2b0332a1407761e5a5fc1,9795381efb75c94b90e32ebd5b77bb15,f1929c8dee7a4e062b4e694f4ef95394,8099a12ca3a2c3811774cd323b52b4c2,989de08751e16ecbcf53b4f3179df564,caa5eb213deadb708498cb306b19a267,e94cfb6ec692e2cadcdda942acf61705,f3b95faaa157021f072e761ce410df15&rows=1&cols=4&brand=0&price=0&hover=0" width="490px"></iframe></div><br /><br />I count your support and friendship among my many blessings....I am so thankful for each of you! I hope you have a warm and wonderful holiday, surrounded by loved ones. I'll be back soon with some can't-miss Black Friday deals. Happy Thanksgiving, lovebugs!

Warm & Cozy Fall Table

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{Fall Craft} Fresh Pinecone Wreath

Heeeeeeeeeeey! Welcome back, lovebugs. I hope your weekend was grand! Miraculously, we didn't have any sporting events, so we spent the time celebrating the Mister's birthday with friends, family and food, and getting creative. And, of course, the series finale of Breaking Bad. Basically, my dream weekend.<br /><br />Last week, I ransacked the house and all my decor stashes for items to use in our <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2013/09/simple-fall-mantel.html" target="_blank">Fall Mantel</a>. When that was done, I noticed two of the things in the discard pile accidentally stacked together, and they looked pretty cute! So I ran to my ribbon stash and a new Fall wreath was born!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Fresh Pinecone Wreath" height="720" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5325/9956661103_c1a0451e52_o.jpg" width="550" /> </div><br />I'd imagine that's how peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were invented. Or popcorn with Milk Duds. Two items accidentally meshed together, and BAM! Magic.<br /><br />I <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2011/11/fall-diy-scented-pinecone-wreath.html" target="_blank">made the wreath</a> a year or so ago with fresh cinnamon pinecones from the craft store, and it still smells amazing! The gold F from Hobby Lobby represents our last name, but also works for Fall in this instance. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Fresh Pinecone Wreath" height="636" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7372/9956661443_aa0469991c_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><br />I looped some jute ribbon around the wreath and F, then tied the whole thing to a hook on the door. Then added a bow to the front with a second piece of ribbon. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Fresh Pinecone Wreath" height="661" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5531/9956523555_6c1c071fe6_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><br />How's that for the easiest project ever? Minus the time I spent <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2011/11/fall-diy-scented-pinecone-wreath.html" target="_blank">glue-gunning all those pinecones</a> anyway. And when I'm over the wreath, the F simply unties and goes on to live in another vignette. I like to use the wreath as a centerpiece, too, with pillar candles in the middle. I guess my hoarding paid off this time!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Fresh Pinecone Wreath" height="723" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3763/9956522175_48c8ebf722_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Fresh Pinecone Wreath" height="694" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5450/9956523335_8625766784_o.jpg" width="550" /> </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Fresh Pinecone Wreath" height="609" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5508/9956563806_cfa1234b63_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Fresh Pinecone Wreath" height="781" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7308/9956662683_0c3b96b6db_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><br />And remember my <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2013/05/spruced-up-porch.html" target="_blank">Front Porch makeover</a>, including the <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2013/05/spruced-up-porch.html" target="_blank">door handles</a> and <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2013/05/spruced-up-porch.html" target="_blank">monogrammed mat</a>? Still looking fine-so-fine!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Fresh Pinecone Wreath" height="757" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2857/9956565056_e9b70f357b_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><br />A little bit of nature and a touch of shine...my favorite kind of decor for this time of year. Have you ever accidentally discovered a great combo? Is there any chance you ate as much cake as I did this weekend? #noway Were you happy with the final Breaking Bad? I thought they did a great job wrapping everything up, without the use of lumberjacks.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>More Fall projects found <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/p/fall-projects.html" target="_blank">here</a>!</i></span></div>

{Fall Craft} Fresh Pinecone Wreath

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Simple Fall Mantel

<u></u>There has been talk of Fall all over blogland for weeks, but since we've still been pool-side every weekend, I wasn't exactly ready to dive in to the new season. <i>(See what I did there? #punny)</i> Then all of a sudden, we woke up to 60-degrees, and just like that, it's Fall. Granted, we're still in the high-80s by mid-day, but the cool morning means real Fall is around the corner. So I pulled out some decor, and changed up the mantel a bit.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Simple Fall Mantel" height="456" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7445/9905086813_39ae79de1d_z.jpg" width="550" /></div><br />Halloween is big around here <i>(see projects<a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/search/label/Halloween" target="_blank"> here</a>)</i>, so I only use a few small touches for Fall....and the mantel is always an easy spot. I rounded up some glass vases and hurricanes, and filled them with Fall branches and pine cones, then tied burlap ribbon around the glass.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Simple Fall Mantel" height="769" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5511/9904922115_c570120a74_b.jpg" width="550" /> </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Simple Fall Mantel" height="825" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7428/9904996794_714f63bd29_b.jpg" width="550" /></div><br />I love the natural elements and textures of Fall, and combining them with shiny metallics.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Simple Fall Mantel" height="664" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7294/9904995534_6c27d4aa17_b.jpg" width="550" /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Simple Fall Mantel" height="402" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3698/9904921935_110e04329a_z.jpg" width="550" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Simple Fall Mantel" height="729" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3787/9904976696_7f4d6d1a8c_b.jpg" width="550" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Simple Fall Mantel" height="550" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7413/9905088073_ee2de7865f_z.jpg" width="550" /></div><br />The other side of the mantel is balanced with a cluster of candlesticks, and a big bowl of pine cones and rattan pumpkins. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Simple Fall Mantel" height="765" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3807/9904975726_f5e9414ba1_b.jpg" width="550" /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Simple Fall Mantel" height="481" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5464/9905086643_01c913a4ff_z.jpg" width="550" /> </div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Simple Fall Mantel" height="740" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7422/9904976216_49d78569eb_b.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="550" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"></div><br />I may not be sipping a Pumpkin Spice Latte yet, but thanks to a little decor switch-up and air-conditioning, it's looking and feeling like Fall in here! Are you decorating for Fall? Does it even feel like Fall where you are?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Here's a few links for projects seen in this post:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/p/fall-projects.html" target="_blank">Fall Projects</a> | <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2012/04/living-room-new-chair-cushions.html" target="_blank">Upholstered Barrel Chair</a> | <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2013/01/smitten-pb-teen-monogrammed-pillows.html" target="_blank">Live & Laugh Pillow</a> | <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2011/09/living-room-painting-brick-fireplace.html" target="_blank">Painted Brick Fireplace</a> | <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2011/09/its-white-its-black-its-white-again.html" target="_blank">Black Mantel</a> | <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2011/10/living-room-mirror-mirror.html" target="_blank">Mirror Makeover</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Excited to share this mantel with my friend Sarah over at <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2013/09/fall-mantel-and-party.html">Thrifty Décor Chick</a></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">+  +  +  +  + </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And I just have to spread the word about an amazing opportunity from my friend Sheaffer at <a href="http://pinteresttoldmeto.blogspot.com/2013/09/special-mamas-need-some-love.html" target="_blank">Pinterest Told Me To</a>. She has partnered with <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.loft.com%2F&pid=uid7924-1475882-20&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Product+Link" target="_blank">Ann Taylor Loft</a> to gift one amazing mom of a child with special needs a $500 shopping spree!! Isn't that the absolute coolest!?! Such an awesome way to honor a deserving mother.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJI0HtDLf0_cOwoY8vieLJXRBRTn_PRj1jhlcqqnV_sHwGIh7T0JYvg04K-rrrNjyDEJCQqL5iZk9z-iJBaz4sHKI3X0xL5JuxE18RZjVckGfWJJyZiaiC1kSuhZefQcyG_bcPDmtxN_A/s1600/LOFT+celebrating+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="123" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJI0HtDLf0_cOwoY8vieLJXRBRTn_PRj1jhlcqqnV_sHwGIh7T0JYvg04K-rrrNjyDEJCQqL5iZk9z-iJBaz4sHKI3X0xL5JuxE18RZjVckGfWJJyZiaiC1kSuhZefQcyG_bcPDmtxN_A/s400/LOFT+celebrating+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />

Simple Fall Mantel

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Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze

It's been awhile since I've shared a recipe around these parts. Truthfully, since Trader Joes came to town, I've been doing more preparing than actual cooking. We're absolutely hooked on all their easy meals. But with extra time off around the holidays, I like to fuss around in the kitchen...and I recently whipped up this divine little number....<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50491685@N04/8264003955/" title="Pumpkin Coffee Cake by hi sugarplum!, on Flickr"><img alt="Pumpkin Coffee Cake" height="567" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8071/8264003955_db2790a7ec_o.jpg" width="550" /></a> </div><br />Okay, it's so good I've made it twice since Thanksgiving. I'm a sucker for anything pumpkin, and since it's a Coffee Cake, you can eat it for breakfast and dessert! <i>(Isn't that rational thinking?)</i><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u>The Cake Ingredients:</u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1/3 cup water</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 (15oz) can of pure pumpkin</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 eggs</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tablespoon vanilla extract</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 (18oz) box yellow cake mix</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 teaspoon baking soda</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 cup brown sugar</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 cup flour</div><div style="text-align: center;">4 tablespoons butter, melted</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/3 cup chopped nuts of choice <i>(optional)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Brown Sugar Glaze Ingredients:</u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><br /></u></div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 cup brown sugar</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 cup granulated sugar</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 teaspoon vanilla extract</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 cup heavy cream</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50491685@N04/8265072508/" title="Pumpkin Coffee Cake by hi sugarplum!, on Flickr"><img alt="Pumpkin Coffee Cake" height="412" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8348/8265072508_68903770ea_o.jpg" width="550" /></a> </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><u>The Directions:</u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><br /></u></div><div style="text-align: center;">Preheat oven to 350-degrees.</div><div style="text-align: center;">In a large bowl, mix together water, pumpkin, eggs, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice until well combined. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Add the cake mix and baking soda and mix until just combined.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Grease a 9x13-inch pan and pour batter into pan.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50491685@N04/8265072420/" title="Pumpkin Coffee Cake by hi sugarplum!, on Flickr"><img alt="Pumpkin Coffee Cake" height="377" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8494/8265072420_1df4ca9e57_o.jpg" width="550" /></a> </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, flour, melted butter and nuts <i>(if using)</i>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Use your fingers to sprinkle mixture over the top of the cake.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. <i>(I used a smaller pan, so I had to cook an additional 20 minutes.)</i></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50491685@N04/8265072350/" title="Pumpkin Coffee Cake by hi sugarplum!, on Flickr"><img alt="Pumpkin Coffee Cake" height="398" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8497/8265072350_da277b5ac1_o.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Mix ingredients for glaze in a saucepan, bring to simmer, remove from heat, and stir until all sugar is dissolved.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Poke holes in the top of warm cake with toothpick or chopstick <i>(I prefer to make larger holes).</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pour warm glaze over the cake, making sure to cover all surfaces.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50491685@N04/8264003651/" title="Pumpkin Coffee Cake by hi sugarplum!, on Flickr"><img alt="Pumpkin Coffee Cake" height="575" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8219/8264003651_e828c8feab_o.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Serve cake warm or at room temperature.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Git in mah belly!!</div><div><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50491685@N04/8264004035/" title="Pumpkin Coffee Cake by hi sugarplum!, on Flickr"><img alt="Pumpkin Coffee Cake" height="521" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8077/8264004035_3fbdd9edbf_o.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Can't you practically smell the pumpkin and brown sugar?! Do you have a favorite pumpkin recipe? What kinds of treats are you whipping up this holiday season? I'm sharing mine at <a href="http://www.schuelove.com/" target="_blank">Natasha's</a>, for Recipe Day of the <a href="http://www.schuelove.com/" target="_blank">Christmas Cheer link party</a>! Come over and check out all the yumminess!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Are you pumpkin-crazed, like me? You might like these other pumpkin recipes!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2011/11/fall-foods-2-ingredient-pumpkin-cake.html" target="_blank">2-Ingredient Pumpkin Cake</a> | <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2011/12/pumpkin-crunch-bars.html" target="_blank">Pumpkin Crunch Bars</a> | <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2010/10/git-in-mah-belly-healthy-pumpkin-bread.html" target="_blank">Healthy Pumpkin Bread</a> </div><br />

Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze

It's been awhile since I've shared a recipe around these parts. Truthfully, since Trader Joes came to town, I've been doing more...

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Natural & Glam Fall Table

Setting a festive table is the easiest way to make your guests feel welcome and special....and definitely my favorite part of having people over! I still don't have a clue what I'll be cooking for Thanksgiving, but my table is set and ready to go! I guess we can just sit and admire <strike>my table</strike> each other.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Natural & glam fall table" height="619" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8342/8201324032_bbd6f2b4de_o.jpg" width="550" /> </div><br />Since "conquering" <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2012/11/i-sew-did.html" target="_blank">my sewing machine</a> <i>(no, the drapes aren't finished yet)</i>, I've been spending more time at the fabric store. I stumbled across <a href="http://www.joann.com/fashion-metallic-dot-burlap-gold/zprd_11906393a/" target="_blank">this burlap with gold polka dots</a> at JoAnns Fabric, and the rest of the table practically set itself. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Natural & Glam Fall table" height="751" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8339/8201226158_25754e0db9_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><br /><a href="http://honeywerehome.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sweet Megan</a> surprised me with four place settings of <a href="http://bit.ly/Uda7iN" target="_blank">West Elm's gold flatware</a> for my birthday <i>(I know, crazy nice, right?!?)</i>, so of course it had to make the scene. It's gorgeous, and I love the clean, sleek lines. And it's dishwasher-safe...bonus!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Natural & glam fall table" height="638" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8063/8201323778_c5af76062e_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><br />There will be six of us for dinner, so I just split the five-piece sets up to accommodate us all. I rarely have enough dishes, flatware and glasses for everyone to have a matching set, so I just mix it up. I think it makes for a more interesting table.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Natural & Glam Fall table" height="579" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8479/8200134611_2c80eb1960_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><br />I ironed the cloth napkins for a crisp look, then folded them accordion-style. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Natural & Glam Fall table" height="634" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8479/8200135027_2a619f8877_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><br />I wrote our monograms on cardstock using a gold leaf pen, then glued them to mini-pinecones for place cards. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Natural & Glam Fall table" height="615" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8348/8200135103_7f81610644_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><br />The flowers are from <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2012/11/today-im-40.html" target="_blank">my birthday</a>, as well, and I just cut them down and used Ikea white pots as vases. I also added a few sticks sprayed with gold. Super easy and inexpensive to recreate with basic grocery store flowers.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Natural & Glam Fall table" height="661" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8206/8200134917_f100efaeeb_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Natural & Glam Fall table" height="681" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8480/8200134723_9388551afe_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><br />The centerpiece is a vintage bowl filled with pinecones and grapevine pumpkins. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Natural & Glam Fall table" height="582" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8064/8200134497_1a15592aab_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><br />I love the texture of the natural elements, mixed with the glam gold accents.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Natural & Glam Fall table" height="759" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8062/8200134107_16bbdccccb_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Natural & Glam Fall table" height="675" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8490/8201226268_c2a52a9076_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><br />For the runner, I stitched two yards of burlap together end-to-end, then sewed along each edge to keep it from fraying too much. I just love saying that....<i>I sewed</i>. One more time, I sewed this runner. Granted there was no cutting, pinning or folding involved...but there was stitching, so it totally counts!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Natural & Glam Fall table" height="654" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8068/8201226734_5c369176cf_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><br />I caught this little turkey rearranging the placecards....hopefully it's because she wants to sit by me!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Natural & Glam Fall table" height="664" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8198/8201225896_3b5ec8eff2_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><br />I count your support and friendship among my many blessings....I am so thankful for all of you! I hope you have a warm and wonderful holiday...I'll be back later in the week with a colorful organization project! <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>{Table Source List}</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Gold Chargers - Michaels <i>(<a href="http://bit.ly/T1Im9w" target="_blank">similar</a>)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">White Dishes - Crate & Barrel <i>(<a href="http://bit.ly/106IzOn" target="_blank">similar</a>)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Chevron Plates - Mikasa from Horchow Outlet <i>(<a href="http://bit.ly/106KiDo" target="_blank">similar</a>)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Gold Flatware - <a href="http://bit.ly/Uda7iN" target="_blank">West Elm</a> <i>(and currently on sale with free shipping!)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Gold Napkin Ring - West Elm <i>(<a href="http://bit.ly/T1JfPm" target="_blank">similar</a>)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">White Linen Napkins - From <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2011/05/trip-report-ghent-brussels-final-leg.html" target="_blank">this trip</a> <i>(<a href="http://bit.ly/106MU3W" target="_blank">similar</a>)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Polka Dot Burlap Runner - Made from <a href="http://www.joann.com/fashion-metallic-dot-burlap-gold/zprd_11906393a/" target="_blank">this fabric</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">White Tablecloth - World Market <i>(<a href="http://bit.ly/S8HSB9" target="_blank">similar</a>)</i><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>***Sharing this post over at Sarah's <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">faboo party</a>!***  </i></span></i></div></div>

Natural & Glam Fall Table

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