Fall Porch DIY Decor – How To Make Planter Box Pumpkin Obelisk Towers

I love decorating for fall and today I’m sharing my Fall Porch Decor – How to Make Planter Box Pumpkin Obelisk Towers. These little pumpkins towers make a huge statement and can be a little difficult to make, but I’m sharing the steps here to save you the trial and error when doing it for the first time.

Tools and Supplies

Here are all the things you’ll need to create these Pumpkin Obelisk Towers for you planter boxes. I’ve linked as many of these items I could find below at the bottom of the post. If you want your obelisks white or ivory you can spray paint them as I couldn’t find many that were an exact match to mine. (See sources below)

Planter Box and Gardening Soil

Obelisks (mine are from Sun River Gardens in Orem, Utah)

Rod Iron Pumpkins

Variety of Metal Containers

Hearty Fall Plants for the Planter (mums, pansies, green leafy perennials)

Variety of Pumpkins and Gourds of Varying Sizes

Garden Snips

Small Hand Gardening Shovel

Wire

Wire Cutters

Stakes

Hammer

Gardening Gloves

Steps for How to make the Pumpkin Obelisk Towers for Fall Porch DIY Decor

Turn your obelisk upside down and lay out your pumpkins close by. Lean the obelisk up against something or if you have an extra person have them hold it upright.

Start by placing the smallest pumpkins or gourds in the bottom which when flipped over will become the top.

Keep adding the pumpkins and gourds smallest to largest. Keep in mind what it will look like when you flip it over. It’s okay to lay them sideways and you will have to try different sizes to fill up the space. It’s a little bit like a puzzle. Don’t be surprised when you turn it over, some will fall out. You can add wire around the obelisk to help keep them in, but I didn’t have to on this particular obelisk. I’ll share some photos of other ones I’ve done before that I’ve had to wire. I will go into detail on that later in the post.

When you’ve finished filling the obelisk, wire up the bottom. Wrap the wire (or you can use some heavy duty twine) around one of the legs multiple times and then take the wire diagonally to the opposite side, do this back and forth 3-4 times on both sides.

When you’re all done filling the obelisks, carefully flip it over and place it in your planter.

Before I did this, I removed all the summer flowers and left the perennial plants in the planter. This is where some of the pumpkins and gourds may fall out the side. You can tuck them back and make adjustments. I had to add in a few more small pumpkins to fill it up. This is where your patience may be tried so just keep adding and adjusting until it looks filled up. It does not have to be perfect!

Once you have the obelisk in the pot, use some large stakes to hold it in place. I used four, one on each side of the obelisk. They have little hooks on the underside that go right over the bar to hold it down.

Add the Plants to the Planter Box

Next, add in your fall plants. I used some fall colored pansies and perennial type greenery that was already in the planer from the summer flowers.

After I added in the flowers, I added some more potting soil and some compost bark material on top to help retain moisture and fortify the new plants.

The Rest of the Porch Decor

After the planters and pumpkin towers were done, I put the mums I bought into some metal containers. This saves so much time and you don’t have to plant them or re-pot them and it looks so much nicer. You can use baskets or any type of container to place the fall potted plants in.

I then added more mums in containers and pumpkins and gourds on the upper part of the front porch.

I trimmed up the middle of the summer planters next to the upper part of the porch to make room for the rod iron pumpkins. I then added in the the larger rod iron pumpkin to the middle of the planter and then set the smaller pumpkin down on the ground to mix things up. I found these rod iron pumpkins in Oklahoma at a co-op and brought them back on the airplane in a box! (The things I do for a pretty porch!)

Lastly, add some colorful fall wreaths to your front door/s. I used command strip hooks to hang these as they don’t ruin your paint or finish on your door. I also added a new rug to the porch.

I hope you enjoyed seeing how I decorated my porch for Fall. Here are some of the other garden obelisk pumpkin towers I’ve done in the past few years. This other obelisk I used below was a lot more difficult and required a lot more patience, time, and wire to keep the pumpkins in. I’ll explain more under each photo.

This photo above is from the first year I tried this on my front porch. I used these taller obelisks and larger pumpkins in the bottom and smaller ones on top. You can see more of this post here:

This next photo is from last year. I used the same obelisks but I only used small pumpkins and gourds. The upside is that it looked a little different but the down side was that it required A LOT of pumpkins and gourds and it was really difficult to keep them inside. I had to add a lot of wire around the outside of the obelisk. If you add wire to yours, go up and down vertically as that works better than wrapping it around horizontally. To see more of last years fall porch decor click here:

I hope you enjoyed seeing how I created these obelisk pumpkin towers and my fall porch decor ideas. If you have any questions, please comment below! I’ve linked all the things below that I used and what I could source online for you below.

Many home and garden stores carry the garden obelisks.

Here are all the sources and other options I could link for you:

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Blue and Yellow Summer/Fall DIY Floral Arrangement

I created this Blue and Yellow Summer And Fall DIY Floral Arrangement for my kitchen island a few weeks back. It’s the perfect faux flower arrangement to transition from summer into fall. It’s super easy to make, and I’ll link as many of the sources below for you so you can recreate it for your home!

Using Faux Flowers

I used to avoid faux flowers because they look fake and were not high quality. Over the past few years, I’ve changed my viewpoint on faux or artificial flowers because I’ve found some really high quality ones that I can use many times over. Invest in some higher end flowers and if you take care of the properly and store them in upright containers when not in use, you can re-use them for years to come!

Another reason I like to use faux flowers is that they last forever! I do love fresh flowers, but it’s also nice to create an arrangement like this that I can use in my kitchen and home decor for weeks on end.

Non-Transitional Fall Colors

Another thing I like to do is use non-traditional fall colors, especially as we transition from summer to fall. Sunflowers are in bloom right now and they are what inspired me to make this flower arrangement. I have a lot of blue in my home so I thought it would be the perfect mix of blue and the dark yellow sunflowers for this centerpiece.

Kitchen Decor

I like changing out my dishes and decor items on my open shelves in my kitchen, and because I used these rustic, blue flower vases in my island centerpiece, it was only fitting that I used my dark blue dishes and other yellow colored dishes and rustic accents.

Get Creative with your Decor Theme

How do I come up with the colors and themes for my decor? I am always inspired by what is in season. Sunflowers are blooming in my garden, as are my blueberries. Even though these are faux, they still represent what is in season. I also did a similar colored tablescape, and the dishes I used were another part of the inspiration for this flower arrangement.

Here’s a peek at my coordinating tablescape using blue and yellow colors.

Use what you already have or purchase a few flowers or a vase that inspires you. I’ve had these vases for months now and finally found a way to incorporate them into my decor. I have a lot of blue decor in my house, so this was also a great fit.

My Tips on Arranging Flowers

Whether you’re using faux or fresh flowers, the floral arranging techniques are the same. I work in odd numbers and typically use three or five of each flower. I had five sunflowers stems, five blueberry stems, three of the taller forsythia stems, and five of the smaller sunflowers or marigolds. I then added in three white peony stems to fill in the space and add some balancing white. Look on all sides of the vase to make sure each view looks even and filled in.

One thing I like to use is a Lazy Susan Turntable. You can spin the vase around and makes floral arranging so much easier. I also bend the wire stems to create different lengths or you can also cut them using wire cutters.

I hope you enjoyed seeing the details of this fun summer/fall transitional blue and yellow flower arrangement that you can recreate for your own home.  I’ve linked as many of the sources I could find below for you!

Enjoy!!

xoxo,

For more Inspiration on Summer/Fall DIY faux flower centerpieces and arrangements click on these posts:

Blue and Orange DIY Fall Centerpiece

Summer/Fall Sunflower Centerpiece

Sources Linked Here:

Blueberry Stem

Blueberry Cluster Stem

Sunflower Stem

Vintage Blue Vases

Hydrangea Stem -Twilight

Exact and/or similar options here:

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Blue and Orange Pumpkin Themed Tablescape

Every year I like to create a pumpkin tablescape and this years came out completely different than I had planned it in my head. Blue was not in my original plan but as I was mixing and matching different dishes to see how they looked together I threw a blue plate in the mix just to see how it looked. The result was this blue and orange pumpkin themed tablescape!

As soon as I saw the blue against the orange, I knew I was changing my original plan. I have a lot of blue decor in my Highland, Utah home and my fall decor colors had a lot of orange colors mixed in so this worked out perfectly and matched my fall decor.

Two Different Versions

When I was setting the table, I had it set without the blue bowls. I liked it but then I added the blue bowls onto the table and I instantly liked it more. Here you can see each version. Which is your favorite?

Here you can see more of the orange and less blue. Either way I love the bright colors and how this tablescape came together.

One way you can determine how many plates you want use and whether you add a bowl or not depends on what you’re serving for dinner.

The Place-Setting

For my blue and orange pumpkin themed tablescape, I first started with the place-setting. I chose a teal blue charger and then alternated the blue and orange plates.

I wanted this pumpkin tablescape to be fun and not formal so I chose to use these paper placemats that came in a tablet. You just tear them off one at a time and they are super cute and affordable!

I used a light blue cloth napkin with these autumn leaf napkin rings and my everyday silver flatware.

The Centerpiece Garland

To create the centerpiece I layered two faux olive branch leafy garlands on top of a long burlap table runner.

Then I layered in faux fall colored leaf stems, blue and brown berry picks and a few faux sage picks on top of the two garlands. Then I nestled in some velvet pumpkins placing the largest one in the center and the smaller pumpkins in and around the garland.

Finishing Touches

I’m always about the details and adding simple things like matching salt and pepper shakers is one way I add an extra touch. I’m always on the hunt for cute salt and pepper shakers. I guess it’s safe to say that I collect them too! These cute copper and silver salt and pepper shakers matched perfect.

Another finishing touch and detail I added was the pumpkin sign on the wall in the dining room. Just underneath the sign I placed an orange metal container filled with more of the same leafy branch stems I used in the garland and placed it on top of an old antique crate.

The pumpkin sign is from Teal Barn Signs. I’ll link the sign and all the other items I’m able to below.

I hope you enjoyed seeing all the details of this fun blue and orange pumpkin themed tablescape!

For more pumpkin tablescape inspiration you can click here to see last years pumpkin themed tablescape.

Enjoy!

XOXO,

The blue dishes are from Target a few years ago and discontinued so I’ve linked some similar options. The orange dishes are from Anthropologie. This color is not available at the moment but will maybe come back again in the future. This is the link to this line of dishes: Old Havana Dinnerware

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Welcome to my home and thank you for joining me on this years Fall Home Tour -2019. I hope you enjoy these glimpses into my Highland, Utah home. I’ll link all sources and information at the bottom of the post.

Entryway and Front Porch Decor

I loved the pumpkin tower obelisks that I created last season so I decided to use them again with a slight change. Instead of using larger pumpkins at the base, I used small pumpkins and gourds. If you’d like to see last seasons decor post click here: Fall Home Tour -Highland House

I planted mums and other perennials in the pots with the pumpkin towers and flower pots by the front door.

Indoor Entryway

For the entryway I created a floral arrangement in a blue and white ginger jar with dark blue, burnt orange, and ivory flowers.

I bought these furry ivory pumpkins at Gatehouse No1 in Orem Utah. They are so soft!

The Living Room

I created another floral arrangement in another blue and white ginger jar to correspond with the one in the entryway and put it up on the mantle over the fireplace.

I changed out the throw pillows on the sofa for these inexpensive mustard colored throw pillows and restyled the coffee table.

Below are two versions of utilizing these beautiful ginger jars from Lauren Haskell Designs. In the first photo I used fresh flowers. In the second I used faux. I enjoy changing things up throughout the season.

I’ll link these beautiful ginger jars below!

Fall Home Tour -The Kitchen

The kitchen is the heart of the home and its so much fun adding in some fall color into this space. The open shelves make it easy to change out my dishes for every season.

First, I tied four ivory berry wreaths to the backs of the barstools with some ribbon and added a vase filled with faux flowers to the island. I like using faux flowers because I can use them over and over again especially when certain flowers are not in season.

One of the reasons I like to decorate with the color blue is that it goes so well with everything. There are so many shades that you can use.

I tend to start adding things and then add more as we continue into fall. I like how I can use this darker blue as well as the lighter shade of blue with the orange.

I brought in some yellows and other fall colors this year that mixed well with the orange and blue. I really liked this antique vase I found at Highland Gardens and I filled it with flowers from Afloral. (I’ll share links and info below)

One of my favorite things to decorate for fall with is velvet pumpkins. I just love them! I have them in many colors and all around the house. One of my favorite things to use them in are my tablescapes and they also look great in a bowl or compote.

Pumpkin Tablescape

If you’ve followed me for awhile, you’ll know how much I love a beautifully set table. Every fall I like to make at least one pumpkin tablescape. I really loved last years pumpkin tablescape and wasn’t sure I could top it. I had planned to reverse the dishes from last year and add some other things that would make it different but when I was putting it all together, I had a thought to add the blue plates in with the orange. I think I like this one as much as I did last years! What do you think?

To see last years pumpkin tablescape click here

I had these fun paper placemats that I bought last year and they were a perfect match for the orange colored dishes.

You can see the dishes up close here and some of my favorite velvet pumpkins!

For the garland centerpiece, I started with two base green garlands. I layered fall colored leaf stems, berry picks and sage greenery picks. Last I added in the blueberry picks and velvet pumpkins.

I also did a version without the bowls on top. Which do you like best? I like the bowls because it adds some height to the place-setting and make the blue the focus but I also like it without and the orange plates get to be the star. It is actually prettier in person. I don’t think my photos did it justice!

One of my favorite online Etsy shops is Teal Barn Signs. I love all the unique designs, colors, and sizes they offer. The inspiration behind this tablescape came from this pumpkin sign they sent me. (linked in the slider bar under sources as the bottom of the post)

Under the sign I added more velvet pumpkins and a metal can filled with faux leaf stems on top of an old crate.

Master Bedroom

I didn’t do a lot to the master bedroom except I added another blanket for warmth since the nights are getting colder. I also bought new sheets that were sea salt colored. I changed out the throw blankets and end blanket. I find rotating these type of things can give your room the feel of a mini makeover without breaking the bank.

Of course, I added velvet pumpkins and restyled the gold tray with them and a new sea salt glass vase and some green sage.

I added some new flowers and more velvet pumpkins on the dresser and night stands.

Guest Room

I refreshed the blue guest room with a beautiful bathrobe for guests to use when they come to stay. My favorite go to for cozy robes and throw blankets is Keiki Co.

It’s a nice addition to any guest room! I also added one to the grey guest room that is white and shorter. You have to check out their website to see all the great options and colors.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this years Fall Home Tour at the Highland house!

Enjoy!

XOXO,

Sources:

Luxury Robes and Throws: Keiki Co.

Hot Skwash Velvet Pumpkins

Lauren Haskell Designs Ginger Jars

Afloral Artificial Flowers

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When I saw these white ceramic turkeys at Pottery Barn (linked at the bottom of the post) a few months back, I knew I wanted to create a tablescape around them.  I envisioned a rustic table for Thanksgiving with a green garland and some velvet pumpkins throughout.

I started with a tan linen table runner and layered faux green leafed stems, eucalyptus, and some smaller faux sage bunches.  I added in a few small white flower stems and some tan colored pinecone picks.

I used some rustic candlestick holders with white candles and some turkey shaped salt shakers. I also found some matching turkey place card holders that I’ll put place cards in when I have finalized the guest list for Thanksgiving.

For the places setting, I used light, neutral colors to create a rustic feel to the table. I used a pretty napkin to add some color and texture and rustic flatware.  I used my silver rimmed stemware that meshed perfectly with the other things on the table.

I filled the white turkey serving bowls with tan colored pinecones and used velvet pumpkins in varying colors throughout the garland.  If you look close you can see some tiny velvet acorns.

I added dark hunter green pillows to the end chairs to bring some more color in. With so many light, neutral tones, I wanted a little color at the ends of the table to tie into the green garland.

I hope you find some inspiration here to help you create your own beautiful Thanksgiving table.  I’ve linked all the sources below.  The candlestick holders are from World Market.  You can find lots of faux greenery at stores that carry faux flowers.  (Hobby Lobby, Michael’s)  For my dining table and other items, look under Shop/Tablescapes and you’ll find more info there.

Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving!

xoxo,

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Fall Home Tour – Highland House 2018

Welcome to my Fall Home Tour of the Highland House!!

I’ve been excited to share this fall home tour of the Highland house! I hope you’ll find inspiration here on how you can decorate your own home! I haven’t always had a nice home and I’m a big believer in creating beauty no matter what your home looks like. Whether it was the apartments I managed and lived in (with 3 kids) while my husband was in dental school or the Army housing we were assigned, I always tried to create a beautiful home with what limited money and resources I had at the time.

It just takes some creativity and some DIY to add some beauty to your home. One of the reasons I started sharing photos of my home was to create inspiration on how to make a house feel like a home. Creating warmth in my home has always been something I’ve enjoyed doing. I hope you’ll feel the warmth too! I tend to keep it simple on the fall decor. I am not a big Halloween decorator. Not because I don’t like it, but I’m too lazy and busy to do both fall and Halloween! I want to decorate for fall and call it good!

Front Porch and Entryway

For the front porch and entry, I hung two wreaths and added some mums and pumpkins. I found some rust colored obelisks, placed them in the flower pots and stacked pumpkins inside of them to make these cute pumpkin towers. I planted a few perennials to add some greenery around the the pumpkin towers.

For more details on how to make these Pumpkin Obelisk Towers and Front Porch Decor click here:

Living Room

In the living room I took out the grey chairs and swapped them with the ivory colored spindle chairs. I took out the blush pink pillows and throws and added in the blue and ivory pillows and throws. Because my fall colors this year were blue and orange, I took out everything that would clash. I added in some blue and ivory velvet pumpkins and switched out the flowers to match.

Kitchen

In the kitchen I used faux flowers to create the blue and orange flower arrangements. I kept my blue everyday dishes out on the open shelves and pulled out my orange plates and pumpkin dishes for the opposite side. I used my light blue cake stands and serving dishes on the upper shelves and tied it all together with some orange and tan velvet pumpkins that I put in a raised wooden serving bowl. Using some wood tones brings a little bit of warmth to the white and gray tones in the kitchen.

The island is always fun to decorate.  I put one of the flower arrangements in the center on a wooden cutting board and tied orange berry wreaths around each of the bar stools.

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Family Room

For the family room, I added an orange plaid blanket and some new blue blankets. Having a basket of cozy blankets warms up any space. I put a few more velvet pumpkins on the end table (sorry, you can’t see them from this angle).

Dining Room

For the dining room, I put some faux branches and flowers into an orange metal can and set it in the corner. Then I made the cutest pumpkin tablescape. For the tablescape I used my tan dishes with little pumpkins on them and to add some color and contrast I used orange salad plates. I used brown, tan, and orange velvet pumpkins and a large wooden pumpkin as a centerpiece. You can read more here about the pumpkin tablescape.

Master Bedroom

For my bedroom, I changed the top blanket to a satin champagne coverlet and salt blue comforter and changed out the throw blanket.

My Closet

I didn’t decorate my closet for fall but I did spruce it up a bit with some new books and a flower arrangement.

I hope you enjoyed the tour of my Highland home decked out for Fall.  Pretty soon it will be time to Deck the Halls with boughs of Holly!

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For more Fall Tablescapes and entertaining ideas click here: Outdoor Entertaining Farm to Table

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This is a simple recipe for making your own Pumpkin Pie Spice.  I use this pumpkin pie spice recipe in my pumpkin pie, pumpkin cream cheese muffins, pumpkin roll, and any recipe that calls for pumpkin spice or pumpkin pie spice.

At times, I’ve had a difficult time finding it in the grocery store and it is quite expensive for a small amount. You can make a batch of your own and store it in a spice container or small mason jar.

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Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix

Make your own pumpkin pie spice mix.

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp ground ginger
• 1 1/2 tbsp ground allspice
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 2 tsp ground nutmeg

Instructions

• Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container or spice jar.

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It’s time for another post on my Holiday Hosting at home series!  I’ve teamed up with two of my talented friends who enjoy hosting and entertaining as much as I do. This week are sharing some recipes, tablescapes, and fall decor. With Halloween and Thanksgiving right around the corner we have come up with some fun ideas for hosting and entertaining. I hope you’ll find some inspiration here for hosting and entertaining in your own homes!

Here is what my friends have been sharing this week for their fall home decor and tablescapes.  If you would like to pin any of these images, please go to the original post linked below each image.  Check out their entire posts  – there is so much beauty and inspiration in each of these, you’ll be amazed.

To Have + To Host

A few years ago, Lory was drawn to a beautiful fall tablescape from a high-end table-top rental company.  When she added up the cost of it for 6 people she realized it would be about $2000! She decided to try and duplicate it for much less and was able to do it for $200. She shares the original tablescape that she found the inspiration from and her version of it and how she was able to do it for less money.  Click here to see Lory’s Friendsgiving Tablescape.

Next, Lory shares how she made these super cute jack-o-lantern stuffed peppers. They are simple to make, yet impressive! They are also healthy! Veggies and Protien all in one!  The recipe calls for turkey or beef but you can use quinoa to make it vegetarian. I love this cute idea!  To see the details and the recipe click here: Jack-o-lantern stuffed peppers.

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Holliday was inspired to make this beautiful  Thanksgiving Tree with Pumpkins from a bin of unused fall decor items. This is such a creative idea and if you love christmas trees like I do, here is one more reason to make a thanksgiving tree! Click on the link above for the details!

Holliday also shared her Elegant Halloween Tablescape with Pumpkins. The colors are the traditional halloween black and orange, but Holliday added in some softer colors that make this table a little more elegant. I absolutely love how this turned out! For the details, click on the the link above.

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This week I shared my Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin recipe on the blog.  This is one of my favorite fall recipes.  My family loves it when I make theses and they don’t last long when they come out of the oven.  I also shared a recipe on how to make your own Pumpkin Spice.  This can be used in any recipe that calls for pumpkin spice or pumpkin pie spice.  You can make your own spice mix and never run out! Both recipes are linked above in the same post.

A few weeks ago I shared my favorite homemade roll recipe.  This is the best roll recipe! I make these for every holiday and on special occasions.  You won’t be disappointed when you try these delicious rolls! Click here for the recipe and details: The Best Homemade Rolls

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The idea for this tablescape came when I was decorating for Christmas last year.  I had to get my Christmas decorations up before Thanksgiving! We had a lot of company coming over the holidays and I needed to have the decorating out of the way before the crowds arrived. I was trying to figure out how I could use the same garland for both Thanksgiving and Christmas and I found it was actually quite easy! It saved me so much time and money and I was able to use this all through winter.

For the center garland I used faux frosted tip pine branches, frosted eucalyptus, pine cone picks that were painted the same color as the table, and faux cedar branches. I used a grey table runner underneath it. I layered the cedar branches and then layered in the frosted tip pine branches, eucalyptus, and the pine cones.

I used a few different sets of dishes and was able to create multiple tablescapes using this same table garland over the holidays and into the winter.  Here I am sharing the more formal one I created with my treasured china.

My husband bought this beautiful china for me for our 20th Anniversary. When we were married, we couldn’t afford china or anything fancy and my husband knew I had always wanted a set.  He googled, “what do you get your wife for a 20th anniversary present” and found out that it was fine china!  He took me to pick out my pattern and it was a total surprise!  As I was looking at the different patterns, I saw one that reminded me of my Grandma Harris. I knew as soon as I saw it that it was the one meant for me!  This was so meaningful to me and I treasure these dishes and the memories surrounding them.

I used silver mercury glass pumpkins, silver and grey velvet pumpkins, tan linen pumpkins, silver turkeys, and teal votive candle holders. To finish it off, I then added some tall silver candlesticks with white candles to make it a little more fancy. I also used some porcelain turkey salt shakers.  I had to get a few more turkeys into the tablescape!

I used silver round placemats, silver flatware, silver napkin rings, white and silver napkins, and silver rimmed stemware. I tossed some dark green pillows into the big wing back chairs to add in some more color.

This table was so elegant and I still love it just as much as I did when I created it last season. This is one of my all time favorites. I think back to the memories we’ve made around this table.  I can’t wait for Thanksgiving!! I will share in another post what I did for Christmas!

Holly’s Helpful Hints

Use items you already have.  I had the turkeys and all the different pumpkins from past tablescapes.

Use a table runner under the garland.  It helps keep it centered and adds a little color underneath.

For the alternate tablescape I spoke about above, I used my blue target dishes and grey napkins. I’ll share in another post about what I did for Christmas!

The velvet pumpkins are best when they are the real ones.  Hotskwash is one of the best sources but you can learn how to make them on YouTube.  I’ve linked some below as well.

Photos for this post were taken by Rebekah Westover Photography.

XOXO,

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Pumpkin Themed Fall Tablescape

When I saw these cute pumpkin dishes at HomeGoods, I knew I had to do a Pumpkin Themed Fall Tablescape. I often search for unique dishes for my tablescapes and when I found these cute pumpkin plates and bowls, I envisioned this festive table with different types of pumpkins.

The one downside with HomeGoods is that there is not always a full set of any place setting.  After searching six different stores in two different states, I finally had enough for 10 place settings!  Whew!  It was a lot of work tracking these dishes down but it has been so worth it. My sweet husband actually found half of them for me! He’s a keeper!

I did two different tablescapes with these dishes, mainly because I forgot to use the pumpkins the first go-round!  In the first attempt, I used the pumpkin dinner plate, salad plate, and bowl.  For the middle of the table, I used a garland and then layered in more greenery with white and orange faux flowers.

For the second version of the pumpkin table, I put a large wooden pumpkin in the middle as a centerpiece and nestled in orange, tan, and brown, velvet pumpkins throughout the greenery and flowers. I changed out the salad plate to a beautiful orange colored plate to help tie in more orange hues and add some contrast to the tan pumpkin plates. Also, I added in more orange flowers and some different cream-colored flowers as well.  The second version is my favorite!

I used tan colored napkins, wicker napkin rings, white chargers, and hyacinth placemats.

Everyone always asks me where I find all my dishes and the truth is, it’s like a treasure hunt!  Check HomeGoods, TJMaxx, Marshalls, and Tuesday Morning if your looking for a bargain.  You can often find cute sets for a decent price if you’re willing to do a little shopping and hunt them down at different locations. I also find great items for my tablescapes at Target, Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma, Pier1, Anthropology, West Elm, and Crate and Barrell.

I find the greenery and flowers at different hobby stores like Hobby Lobby, Kirklands, Michaels, Ben Franklin, Target, Crate and Barrel, and Pottery Barn. Find local home decor stores and garden centers near you for inspiration and unique finds!

I’ve linked the sources I could find at the bottom of the post for you. I hope you enjoy this fun, festive, pumpkin themed fall tablescape!

Holly’s Helpful Hints

Glasses are from Target-Hearth and Hand Fluted Tumblers.  If they are not available anymore, I’ve linked similar items below.  The chargers are from Hobby Lobby. I couldn’t find them on their website so I’ve linked another option below too.

A great resource for the authentic velvet pumpkins is from HotSkwash.  Be prepared though as they are not cheap!  There are YouTube videos on how to make them if you are a DIY’er.  I’ve linked another source below and you can find less expensive options if you don’t mind them having a fake stem.  I prefer the real stems though as they are cuter and more authentic but it’s an investment and they will keep for years if you care for them properly. Make sure they are filled with rice or beans and not just batting. The batting filled pumpkins don’t weigh much so they aren’t as easy to work with.

If you can’t find the pumpkin plates, look for another plain option that is tan or off white and use other plates, like I did in the second version and use different kinds of pumpkins to create the same look.

I hope you enjoyed this Pumpkin Themed Fall Tablescape! If you’d like to see more pumpkin themed tablescapes here are a few others I’ve shared over the years! All have pumpkins mixed in somewhere.

Green, Gold, and White Thanksgiving Tablescape

Green and Gold Fall Harvest Tablescape 

Thanksgiving Silver and White Tablescape

Outdoor Farm to Table Entertaining

Blue and Orange Pumpkin Themed Tablescape

Enjoy!

xoxo,

All Sources Linked Below

White and Brown charger – less expensive version is linked here: HobbyLobby

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