Sunday Favorites...Some Fall Inspiration...and Remembering 9/11

I am joining in Chari's 116th Sunday Favorites at Happy to Design.

It's a weekly party that allows a glimpse back in time at some of our favorite posts.

But before I share my post...I could not let this day go by without acknowledging this sad day in our Country's history.  I cannot begin to say anything more than has not already been said.

But, I will say - God Bless to all those who perished that fateful day, and to the families who had to carry on without them.

I will say God Bless to all those who have sacrificed their lives to keep our Country free from more attacks.

I will say Thank You to those who strive everyday, in this Country and in foreign lands all over the world,  in our fight for Freedom and to protect all that is right with this world.

I will say.... God Bless America.  May she forever be the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave.

Thank you for allowing me to share this Fall Tablescape with you.  I think this is, by far, one of my favorite tablescapes which I have ever created.  It was as if all the pieces just simply fell together.

I hope this gives you lots of inspiration and ideas.

Happy Fall Decorating....Barb

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Welcome to Tablescape Thursday, a weekly event hosted by Susan at Between Naps on the Porch.

Tablescape Thursday is looked forward to and enjoyed by so many people, and I would like to thank Susan for being so faithful by hosting this event week after week.

Please make sure you go to Susan's blog to see a full list of all Tablescape posts.

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I am continuing with my Autumn Leaves series by showcasing my breakfast table and hutch.

I gave you a little peek above at my header...so here is the rest of the table...

It all started out with a gift card and a coupon for Bed, Bath and Beyond. I entered the store fully thinking I would buy some miscellaneous objects, such as candles, sheets, towels, etc.

Then, I spied these paisley plates... and in that instant - a tablescape was born in my mind. They were a little pricey at $7.99 for the salad plates. (ouch!) But, I whipped out my gift card and handy-dandy coupon and out the door I went with these little lovelies.

I found the pumpkin tureens at Walmart (good ole' Wally World) for $5 ea. I was tickled pink orange!

I kept the same theme that I have carried throughout my home this Season - Rustic Elegance. I combined wood candlesticks with amber stemware, dried hydrangeas with silk fall leaves.

In the hutch you can see my Churchill wildlife plates.



Burlap fabric, roughly cut with pinking sheers, was used as two runners on each end of the table. Rust colored napkins were placed on an angle between the two square plates.



Lengths of bittersweet berries line the center of the table...

Dried hydrangeas (purchased at the Asheville Farmer's market during our Fall mountain get-away) are accented with faux pumpkins, silk leaves and wheat.

I love these candle holders with the turned bases. I thought the wood element was the perfect way to bring in the "rustic" touch.

Mini, wire pumpkins (purchased on the clearance table last season at Pier 1), hold silk, fall leaves instead of traditional place cards.

Here is a close-up of those lovely paisley plates....

... and here you see how well they coordinate with my paisley tablecloth.

I have had the tablecloth for several months and featured it with a Rooster tablescape.

My kitchen is over-runneth with Fall abundance...

It's even prettier at night when I light the candles and dim the lights...

The gold's and orange's give off a warmth of their own.

The candlelight sparkles off the glassware.

I can't wait to serve Pumpkin Bisque in these tureens.

I hope you have enjoyed seeing my Breakfast Room Tablescape.

If time allows, I will share a few other areas of my home - but to be honest - I am quickly moving into "Grammy Mode" because I leave on Monday for Colorado Springs.

I promise to post pics of Cole and his new baby brother.

Thanks again to all my "Glamorous Followers." I have so appreciated the emails with the warm "welcome back to Blogland," and the good wishes on the birth of my new grandson. I am thankful to each of you.

Happy Fall Y'all....Barb