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Decorating for Fall with Antique Accessories

F-1Fall is the time of the year when the earth rewards us with splendid bounty, and nature springs forth with tapestry of color.  It is also the season to entertain, so I love to decorate with rich colors of autumn for special gatherings of the season.  To make my holiday table special I often use antique accessories to enkindle unique and memorable settings.  The warm tones of this period remind me of a Dutch still life with an earthy and comforting palate.  I use antiques as my inspiration and my guide.  The earthy warmth of pottery and the bright glow of copper only add to harvest-hued arrangements.  These culinary antiquesare natural centerpieces in this season of gourmet entertainment.fallculinaryantiques 
With all this rich autumn inspiration it was easy to create these colorful and festive tablescapes.Fall Culinary Antiques Blog
An Autumn inspired decorating tip: To put together this vignette I varied the texture with a warm pallet using earthy antique French pottery in contrast to the soft glow of antique copper accessories and amber glass oil lantern. I made two arrangements, one in monochromatic harvest greens and the other with seasonal golds and reds. Apples in the display carry the crimson color of Louisiana spider lilies throughout the display. The rustic farm table and antique door created a perfect backdrop for this seasonal vignette.

Wishing you an exciting and uplifting autumn!

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Fall – 2009

Autumn

Antique French EngravingAs usual our autumn started on a hectic note, but we wouldn’t have it any other way! It started with two buying trips covering five countries and four states, ending with a breathtaking drive through the autumnal splendor of the Appalachians which cannot be described with mere words. It was a visual feast for the eyes and a trip that must be taken in one’s lifetime!

We always enjoy kicking off the fall season with the annual event hosted by Kappa Kappa Gamma of Dallas appropriately called Tablescapes. For almost 15 years they have hosted this event, raising $2 Million for local charities, and providing a canvas for a multitude of area designers to display their talents. This year’s event, held at the BrookHollow Country Club, was certainly one of the most enjoyable in our experience!

Our heartfelt thanks go out to the sisters of Kappa Kappa Gamma who, for the past 8 years, have generously provided us with a larger than normal area in which to display our exhibit, allowing us to showcase our extensive variety of interior décor, furnishings and accessories in a most satisfactory way.

Gothic buffet and TablescapeTablescapes - Fall in Provence
This year we took advantage of their generosity once more by presenting an entire dining room setting in our space which included a 6′ diameter round table, Provencal armoire, pair of buffets, and a set of 12 chairs to set the stage for our autumnal displayInessa Don & Joan
Our theme this year was Fall in Provence and featured an antique birdcage as the centerpiece of the table, accented with mustard-toned dinnerware, etched pewter chargers, flatware & napkin rings, with fleur-de-lis glassware set among the muted fall colors in the linens and upholstery.
This year 51 area designers produced spectacular table settings that were as beautiful as they were varied in scope and material. Our favorites are depicted here, but all of the displays were impressive, including some whimsical entries that added a sense of humor to the affair.
Other Participator's Tables
The food was exquisite, thanks to the capable staff at BrookHollow, and the recipes of noted chef and author Martha Hall Foose, who was on hand to personally autograph copies of her latest book, Screen Doors and Sweet Tea ~ Recipes & Tales from a Southern Cook. All her selections for the event were scrumptious, but the big hit was her shrimp etouffee served with hominy grits!

Tablescapes 200Fall in Provence9 was the perfect way to begin our autumn and usher in the holiday season. If you’re ever in the Dallas area this time of year, we can’t recommend this event highly enough!Inessa and Martha

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