This week's theme is "dare to entertain."
Most of the time I have people over it isn't feasible to have a sit-down meal, but I wanted to set my table anyway and pretend.
I used things from around my house. The only "new" things are the little metal pumpkin picks (90% clearance from Jo Ann Fabrics so they were only 39 cents each!) and the watercolor names in the picture frames that serve as place cards.
The centerpiece is the same one I put together earlier this fall, with the addition of the pumpkin picks (one of which I broke off of the "pick" part) and the little owl I found at a local antique shop.
I painted the place cards in the same way as I did my "give thanks" sign from last week with a little heart (the napkins are hiding part of the hearts in both photos) and streaks of yellow and red.
My napkins are super wrinkled and I couldn't get them to fold any way I wanted so I just tied a knot around the silverware and placed the little bundle on the plates.
Now I really want to have people over for dinner!
But two people (or more if I used the leaf extension) would have to stand since I only have the two stools so far...
Or they could hang out with Taylor on the floor. He wouldn't mind, I'm sure, especially if they liked to share.
I am in love with that little owl. Seriously.... I need to get myself one just as cute.
ReplyDeleteI know, right?! I love him! I'm thinking he needs a name, though. And to think I came THIS close to not buying him!
ReplyDeletegreat photos! nice color scheme
ReplyDeleteI like how you used frames for the place cards! Very inviting looking.
ReplyDeletethat owl is the cutest!
ReplyDeletelove the picture frames too!
I love the stacked pumpkins and the whole little group of cuteness! And the placecards are so creative!
ReplyDeleteI'm all about hanging with Taylor. Looks like a snuggler. On my way over.
ReplyDeleteLove your table. And, the owl? ADORABLE! I really like the woven placemats, too. And, the watercolor placecards are so creative.
Everything looks great. Thanks for linking up.
LOVE the owl, sooo cute. And I'm willing to stand at a table that cute - no extra stools necessary!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I love the colors, too--I just wish I could remember where I got them so I could get more place mats!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I've had those little frames for nearly ever and couldn't figure out what I should do with them--until now!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I think the owl is one of my favorite "finds" this year!
ReplyDeleteThanks! The pumpkins are from Michael's--I got them since they're appropriate for October through November. (Unfortunately my cat likes them, too, and every now and then figures out how to get them out of the jars and I find them in random places throughout the house...)
ReplyDeleteHaha Taylor is a snuggler! He takes a little while to warm up to people, but things go much more quickly if they have treats or a ball/toy for him to chase!
ReplyDeleteThanks!! I think the owl makes the whole centerpiece complete. And if you were a guest, I'd let you have a stool to sit!
ReplyDeleteThe little owl guy is adorable! And I love those pumpkins in the jar (I have a bunch at my house, too!). The frames are such a cute idea!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job combining all those elements together! That little owl is so cute and quirky. Love that last picture!
ReplyDeletethat's beautiful!! so simple and natural! i am in love with that little owl too! i have a bunch of owls on my bookshelf currently :)
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