I finished up my dining room just in time! If you recall, I've been working here and there on the room, but since I'm part of a wonderful group of bloggers sharing our Fall/Thanksgiving tablescapes this week, it gave me the push to get it completed.
I'm sharing the dining room a little backwards... Today is my Thankgiving tablescape, but I will share more details (sources, paint colors, etc) in another post this week. As I mentioned
HERE, I've been inspired by green lately and I thought it would be nice to step out a bit from my normal color palette of blues and neutrals.
The green inspiration also found it's way onto my Thanksgiving table, which was largely inspired by this one beautiful green pumpkin that I bought at the farmer's market a while back...
I love decorating with natural elements and since my new curtains and DIY Fall wall art include trees, leaves, acorns, etc, it was an easy decision to incorporate these items on the table as well...
Birch candles (from Pottery Barn Outlet), mini pumpkins, and dried artichokes placed on large green leaves stand out on the new green striped grainsack runner (also from Pottery Barn Outlet)...
The cute little squirrel salt and pepper shakers are from Target and the antique ironstone soup tureen was a great bargain find at a local antiques show...
For the individual place settings, I simply added mini white pumpkins with our family's names attached. I cut out circles with a large craft punch of very thin sheets of real wood paper (from Hobby Lobby) and marked them with white pen...
I love to have simple, white dishes on-hand for tablescapes because it's easy to mix up whatever color or look you want.
So far, I'm really enjoying the green (even though it's hard to photograph)... It's a nice change of pace!
Hope you enjoyed, I'll be back in a couple days with the info on the dining room and hopefully some better pictures (it's a hard room to photograph). In the meantime, don't miss the "All Things Home" Fall/Thanksgiving Tablescapes Tour starting today. There's a great line-up of bloggers...
Monday, November 11:
Marty's Musings
Celebrating Everyday Life With Jennifer Carroll
On Sutton Place
Making Lemonade
Tuesday, November 12:
Worthing Court
Home Is Where The Boat Is
Back Porch Musings
Stone Gable
Kirb Appeal
Wednesday, November 13:
The Everyday Home
At The Picket Fence
Between Naps On The Porch
Craftberry Bush
Cedar Hill Farmhouse
Thursday, November 14:
The Lilypad Cottage
Atta Girl Says
All Things Heart And Home
Top This Top That
Town And Country Living
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SWOON Kristen~ I'm pining and pinning away over your natural table with your green accents! I have never seen a pumpkin in that beautiful shade, at first I thought you had painted it. It's such a wonderful starting point and inspiration for your table and have a serious case of grainsack runner envy :)
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely! I am a big fan of green and natural, as well!
ReplyDeleteOoooh - what a gorgeous table you put together, Kristen! That green pumpkin you put together is the perfect starting point. Love the shade of green that you painted your dining room.
ReplyDeleteOh, Kristen! I love the green!!! It's so fresh and beautiful and you've perfectly "grounded" it for Thanksgiving. Simply stunning!!
ReplyDeletep.s. - I had emailed you about contributing to my magazine a while back... did you get my email?? Just want to follow up.
Hugs!
~Jennifer
Oh my gosh Kristen! Your dining room is gorgeous and your tablescape is stunning! I have never seen a green pumpkin like that, but I'll be on a hunt for some seeds so I can try to grow some next year. BEAUTIFUL!
ReplyDeleteThe whole room is so pretty. The drapes and the artwork are amazing.
ReplyDeleteThe colors are fabulous! Gorgeous table Kristen!
ReplyDeleteKristen, this is gorgeous. The table and the whole room are beautiful. What a great green pumpkin. Have not seen green ones before. I love the rustic light over the table and I spy your wonderful breadboard. I hung my other one on a wall in the kitchen. Love that looks.
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this beautiful room! Decorating with nature in mind is always a winning combination!
ReplyDeleteKristin,
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is AMAZING! Everything about it is gorgeous! That pumpkin, beautiful and so unusual! Green is my favorite color, love, love your wall color! Been looking for a green to paint my DR, would love to know what brand and color you used!
Rebecca
Not only do I love your beautiful tablescape I LOVE the whole space!! Beautiful room Kristin!
ReplyDeleteKristen - you just have that magical touch when it comes to tablescapes. I think book publisher's should rush your door with offers. I would be first in line to buy it. You have outdone yourself as always, and your new home is coming together beautifully. Hope you guys are well. xxoo
ReplyDeleteI adore all those natural elements and green tones-- beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI simply adore the color green in your dining room! Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love the colorscheme in your dining room. It's so fresh and cheerful. I like the touches of rustic wood in the room too. Your drapes are just perfect in there! The name tag idea at each place setting is so cute.
ReplyDeleteyou are a rockstar...really you are!
ReplyDeleteKristen..I am so excited that I am seeing the final reveal of the gorgeous dining room that you have been working on….I so love the color on the walls, and the gorgeous drapery…and of course not to mention the exquisite tablescape that you always make so beautifully!…Fantastic job Kristen!!
ReplyDeleteI love this room! The green is gorgeous. Beautifully decorated for the season. ~Sonya
ReplyDeleteKristen, what a wonderfully simple and oh, so elegant table! I adore the colors you chose and your fabulous attention to details. Those pumpkins and dried artichokes make me swoon! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHi Kristen! I think this room is perfect. I love it all but I think the window panels are my favorite. They are incredible. Lovely table and so welcoming. I agree with all your other comments...well done girl!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tablescape. I love all your greens in your dining room.
ReplyDeleteSo, so beautiful!!! Love the color combination and that pumpkin...to die for!
ReplyDeleteHeather
Wow…your dining room is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove this room and the color scheme is amazing!
ReplyDeleteWow, best pumpkin I've ever seen and you built a perfect table in your fabulous green room with it the star! It's all organically gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteJenna
Beautiful tablescape! I love the green pumpkin, I love the green theme!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful color scheme. I just love the whole feel of this.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous table...and dining room! I love the drapery.
ReplyDeleteWow your table is stunning! You did such a beautiful job :)
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, Kristen! I'm glad you're settling in!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. I love the shade of green you chose :) If you have a minute, stop by and share at my new link party, Everyday Vintage. Your style is the perfect fit. Would love to see you there!
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Lisa @ Helene's Legacy
The green is amazing, and so is the tablescape. You've made the most of the room, for sure. And I'd say you're no longer a Pottery Barn virgin! You found lots of great bargains at the outlet.
ReplyDeletelove the green Kristin, and those drapes, wow, what a great addition it really sets the tone for your dining room. Love that huge green pumpkin as your centerpiece. beautiful! I'll be featuring both posts you linked to Be Inspired this week, thanks so much for joining in!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your tablescape! It helps to get ideas from other bloggers....love the simple idea of putting the pumpkin on the raised cake plate! Why didn't I think of that?
ReplyDeleteNancy
wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com
Beautiful, Kristin! I love the paint color and the drapes are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Sherry