A Simple Fall Centerpiece

Based on the blogs I have been reading, it seems as if many people are easing into their fall decorations.  So, I decided to ease into our decorations, too when I put together a simple fall centerpiece for the table in our great room dining table.

 (mini greenhouse)

First of all, I went with faux as in a white pumpkin, gourds, and fall leaves.  Clearly, if I were using the real thing this early in the fall season (when it’s still 90 degrees outside,) this centerpiece wouldn’t last very long.

 

 

I grounded it all with a cotton square that I bought while on a trip to Greece.  The colors and design fit right in with the navy sprinkled around the room and the other fall colors.

 

 

 (pitcher, gourds,)

I pulled out a tabletop greenhouse that I bought a while back, added a mint julep cup, an ironstone pitcher, magnifying glasses, a strand of pearls and the pumpkin and gourds.

 

 

These shots give you a good look at how everything is just layered into the base.

 

 

I thought the pearls would be a nice “something unexpected.”

 

 Then I put the top over it, replaced my leopard candles with some brown ones that seemed more fall and called it a day.

I look at the beautiful photos of centerpieces on blogs and Pinterest and know I can never live up to most of those creations.  So, I am doing my thing the way  I know it and embracing my favorite season.

 

Take care.