This area is right off the kitchen and is probably my favorite area to decorate. We never, ever, ever sit at this table to eat. We have bar stools at the counter to the left and we always eat meals there.
So this table gets to be all dolled up without the fear of someone spilling milk on the blackbird's head or tossing spaghetti sauce all over the gourds.
The tablescape is made up of items I had already had. I just went shopping in my basement.
Except for the gourds. They were one of those netted bags of gourds at the grocery store.
When I had bought this cabinet at a garage sale in the spring, I brought it in the house and dropped it here, never in the world thinking that is where it would stay. But stay it has and now I've gotten used to it being there. I sort of like the look of the black accents on the cabinet matched with the black dining chairs.
Now, you would have thought I would have removed the tissue package that is holding up the back left side of my cabinet. Nope, didn't even see that until I was editing the photos. Nope, not going back to reshoot the scene again.
This is an extreme example of truth in blogging. Or an extreme example of laziness in blogging. You be the judge.
When I bought the cabinet I didn't notice that the wooden wheel was broken on that leg. I have bought a replacement wooden wheel mechanism, but who knew all wooden wheels from that era are not exactly the same?
I had walked into an antique store that had a bin of wooden wheels, grabbed one and skipped on home with it thinking I was so clever. But the thing is not even the same diameter and not the same metal attachment thingie either, so I'll have to spend a little more time buying a replacement wheel next time.
Hope you enjoyed my fall table tour today.
I'll be joining Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps On The Porch, Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm,Table Top Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life and Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style.
Very pretty Pam!! Martina
ReplyDeleteLooks gorgeous Pam! I have that same Mr. Crow and I love him.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tablescape. I love all the color and textures. You totally crack me up about your "staging" honesty. I would have never picked up on the tissue paper or the broken wheel until you pointed them out.
ReplyDeleteI am loving that black bird you have in the mix there! He is as cute as can be.
ReplyDeleteI know about wheels. The movers lost the one to an antique cabinet years ago, and aside from replacing them all, I just have to live with it. Sigh. Why can't they come in one size fits all???
I need to get out my fall things. You've inspired me.
XO,
Sheila
Very pretty table, love the texture of the gourds and the colors. That is a great cabinet, it looks so good in the room. I never would have noticed the missing caster, but once you pointed it out it gave me a good chuckle because I'm so guilty of doing that same type of thing.
ReplyDeleteI almost bought a bag of those gourds at the grocery store yesterday...After seeing your tablescape, now I wish I had gotten them. Beautiful display!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous fall vignette, Pam.
ReplyDeletethe whole room is gorgeous, Pam!
ReplyDeleteJust love the warty"ness" of the arrangement and the colors. So beautiful and simple.
ReplyDeleteLooks wonderful, Pam. It's always nice to have an area that doesn't get all messed up and can stay pretty looking. There isn't really anything like that at my house :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like you're all set for fall Pam! Love all of the fun gourds:@)
ReplyDeleteYep, I enjoyed alright! You really have a knack for making things beautiful. But really, use that table for eating sometimes. 'kay?
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I love your table setting!! I love the black crow. If I find one, I'm getting it! The table...love it. I'm always looking for something in a thrift store and this piece would have been right up my alley! You could always take the wheels off I guess? Either way, love it!
ReplyDeleteHa! That doesn't happen in in my house. We get spaghetti sauce everywhere. And the pears on my table? My baby girl took a bite out of every one and put them all back in the bowl. Your nook looks divine! andrea@townandprairie
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice arrangement of fall decor. I really like the combination of flowers, gourds, and crow in an interesting stilllife.
ReplyDeleteYour table scape looks great. I love those beautiful gourds. Had to laugh at your wheel story. It's just the thing I would have done as well. Actually, I've done something very similar. ;) I love your 'keeping it real' photo!
ReplyDeleteLove your tablescape. It looks great...and very Fallish I must say!
ReplyDeleteLove the little cabinet and bummer about the wheel. When you said you "skipped home with it" I assume you meant you PAID FOR IT FIRST?;>) xo Diana
Hey Pam,
ReplyDeleteThanks for you comments on my black cat mantel. Checked out a few of your posts,so I'm following you now! I love vintage Halloween but all I have is vintage-style Halloween. I'll post more decorations soon, so I hope you'll come back for another visit.
Pam, just go out and buy 4 identical casters with the same insert. Then you'll be sure that they'll work! Your table looks pretty- at least you won't have to move it aside since no one sits there for meals! The wooden box is filled so nicely- reminds me of my sunflower tablescape in the great room last fall. :-)
ReplyDeleteI have a Mr.Crow in one of my vignettes this year, as well. Now if I could just get all my photos taken.... xo Sue
Looks great, I love the fall colors!
ReplyDeleteThe table and room look very festive!
ReplyDeleteMelinda
Your table setting is so pretty. I love the urn filled with leaves and the crow is such a nice touch.
ReplyDeleteLove what you put together there! I'm especially fond of that carved, wooden raven. He's magnificent!
ReplyDeleteLove your tablescape! I could use one myself!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! The colors of Fall are so wonderful in our decor! I love the shape of that pumpkin! And I'm always amazed when I look at my photos on the computer the things I don't notice in every day life! lol
ReplyDeleteI love to decorate with ghords...my husband always brings me a bag when he finds them at the grocery store. Usually closer to Thanksgiving....I like yours in the wood bowl. I would love to find a wood bowl someday!
ReplyDeletePam, first, the header looks great, and changes. I am not going to ask how to do that-it will give me a headache I am sure. The table is good-looking and I really like the tall flowers. I would never have noticed the tissues but I realize some do have eagle eyes. I embrace imperfection and am cheered you do too. hugs♥O
ReplyDeleteHi Pam--thank you so much for stopping and commenting on my blog. What a beautiful home you have. You sure have a knack for decorating! Have you thought about just taking off the other wheels for your little cabinet? They're cute wheels though aren't they.
ReplyDeleteI love the tray with the arrangement and gourds.
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