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I don’t like to rush into the season of Fall.
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There’s plenty of time to use the deep oranges, golds and rusts.
Purple doesn’t often pop into one’s mind when you think of Fall…
…but I love to use it for a Fall table.
I recently came upon these purple compotes at Christmas Tree (only $2.99!) and…
…knew I had to add them to my collection.
They were the start of the inspiration for this table.
Also while at Christmas Tree, I came across these…
…magnificent purple vases. It was hard to believe they were only $12.99@.
Just a short aisle away were bunches of eucalyptus. The table was coming together as I walked through the store!
So what to use as a base to pull it all together? My mind wandered to a plaid tablecloth I’ve had for so many years that I have no idea where it came from. My Nell Hill rattan mat/chargers seemed the perfect compliment.
The purple goblets came from the shelf to coordinate with the purple compotes.
The rest just fell together: purple plates from HomeGoods scored ages ago; sand colored salad plates recently in the clearance section at Christmas Tree for $1.00 and beautiful Laguiole flatware, which was part of my birthday gift from Kathleen of Cuisine Kathleen.
A true touch of Fall was added by the napkin rings, purchased several years ago at Walmart.
Isn’t it funny how sometimes…
…it all just comes together.
TIP: Don’t be afraid to use an unexpected color in your table. The results can be wonderful!
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- The Tablescaper
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36 comments:
Purple is an unexpected choice for fall decorating but you've made it a very positive one! Love those compotes and I have something similar which makes me think of doing a similar fall t'scape but not sure I have anything like those gorgeous purple vases!
DD
Purple is a perfect color to transition into fall. I also like it paired with the rich oranges, gold, and browns of fall. Beautiful table!
I love Purple for Fall! The compotes are so cute...and what a great deal! I have those same chargers/paclemats too.
Nancy
I don't think my first comment went through but just wanted to say that I just love using Purple for Fall decor. I'm seeing it more and more. Last year I did so many purple tables for Fall and I LOVE it! It's so pretty paired with browns, oranges or greens. Your compotes are too cute...and what a great deal, Alma.
Thanks for sharing your gorgeous setting,
Nancy
Very pretty and my favorite colors!
I love purple. Love the purple glassware.
Purple is a gorgeous color and your tablescape is beautiful1 I have actually added a little purple to my Fall decorations this year.
I love purple for fall and those compotes are calling my name. Very nice table!
I love purple and I love this. Beautiful compotes and vases! I Purple is so versatile, I like it on Christmas tables too and perfect for Fall, I think, cause some leaves really turn purple....Christine
Your new purple compotes make a beautiful transitional table with the soft colors in your plaid tablecloth! SO envious of your CTS :)
I love your purple theme! Those chargers are one of my favorites. You and Kathleen find the best deals!!
This is so pretty! I don't use much purple but this is stunning and I really will start looking for that color when I thrift now! hugs, Linda
The compotes are gorgeous. Certainly the perfect confection for your wonderful table. I can just see them with some oranges too. Fabulous!! xo marlis
Were you following me in the store as I picked up the different colors of glassware! LOL, I know you are not in my area but I was fortunate to find these when they had just put them on the shelves at CTS. I love the different shades and textures used in your tablescape. The plaid tablecloth is a wonderful anchor for this lovely setting. Just beautiful.
Thanks, Pam
Lovely purple table! I wanted those purple compotes at CTS, but there were only 3. So I got made & didn't buy them! lol Maybe that was a bad decision????
I love the purple!!!
Purple is Perfect for Fall! Your table is lovely!
I love this table! Purple is so perfect for fall. I would have fallen in love with the compotes too -- they are spectacular. The eaucalyptus is so beautiful too -- I used to have some in my home and loved the smell. Of course I love the chargers too. Joni
I see a few more than myself used purples this week...gorgeous table. I love the compotes. The tablecloth really showcases your plates.
Just $12.99 each for those vases?!??! Fabulous!!!!! And I LOVE the compotes...and the stemware...and the tablecloth!!! It just all looks so regal! Uh oh...the song "Purple Rain" just popped into my head. Gotta get it out! Gotta get it out!!! :-) I think purple is a wonderful transitional color. Beautiful!!!!
I love purple in the Fall, and deep mauve, the berry bushes here get that color range and then turn rusty. Beautiful table!!!
Beautiful beautiful! I really "need" to add some purple to my little collection.
Gorgeous table!
Wow, you really have an eye for what to look for while shopping. It would be fun to tag along in your back pocket on one of your shopping sprees.
Your table is just gorgeous and so pulled together.
Sam
LOVE the purple, brilliant idea! I also have serious placemat envy, those rattan mats are gorgeous!
Purple...perfect for Fall....There is so much purple showcased in the decorating magazines recently...Your table is just majestic!!...I can see how the compotes inspired you!
Your table is fabulous1 I have long preferred purple for fall, since I am not overly fond of brown shades. The little compotes are really pretty in purple.
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Thanks again for sharing this beautiful table.
Love your purple table.everything looks so beautiful.thank you to share this with all of us....:):)
This is so beautiful; the compotes are to die for. I may have to move somewhere to be close to a CT shop! Thanks for sharing your beautiful-as-usual work!
Nancy
Great fall plates for your Fall tablescape. I do see a little purple in fall. I have a fall arrangement that has a purple ribbon. Love your compotes.
I rarely go towards purple, so your amethyst tablescape is a particularly great inspiration for me. Thanks for inviting us for a peak. Cherry Kay
I love purple,I saw you at Home and Garden Thursday...I think purple is gorgeous.
Those purple compotes add a lot of pizazz -- especially for $2.99 each! The plaid is a perfect base for this table, and I love the color scheme you chose.
I'm with you all the way--so to leave summer behind, and love purple for fall. I searched high and low for napkins in that exact shade of purple of your plates, and you'll never guess where I found them--at the condo where we stayed on vacation, and I talked the owner into selling them to me!! LOL We do what we have to do... Your table turned out great. ~Zuni
I love how it all came together. That happened to me with my beach table last year. Those compotes are fabulous!!Thanks for the inspiration.
Gorgeous and my favorite color too. I hope you added this to the Thursday hop ( its still open till midnight tonight) xo
Perfect fall table! Living in Florida, I like a slow transition to fall!
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