Pumpkins Tablescape & Banner Tutorial

It's easy to create a new look each week with a few simple changes. We switched out some of the plates creating more of an emphasis on the pumpkins then added wild berries to the pitcher.  This table scape was based on a natural autumn look and focuses on the best part of Fall: Pumpkin Season!  

Burlap ribbon tied around the stem of the pumpkins with fresh orange berries add a playful pop of color to the table scape.

A paper and ribbon banner replaces the vintage handkerchiefs, creating a new look for the space.

Love all the fresh fruit on the trees. 

Shabby Chic Banner Tutorial

To create a shabby chic look gather items to layer on your pennants. I used book page circles with fun edges, vintage crochet doilies cut from a stained dresser scarf, old buttons and craft paper fans. (You could also use scrapbook paper, paper doilies and vintage jewelry)

I let my book page determine the size of this pennant. I then cut the craft paper 1" smaller. 

After trimming the edges with decorative scissors layer the two triangles and punch holes at the top for your twine or ribbon.

At this point I chose to string my pennants on the twine so the doilies and fans wouldn't be dislodged when I put everything together. Leave some room between each pennant so you can tie on ribbon and lace, this will add to your shabby look.

Attach the doilies to the pennants leaving a bit showing at the top

Cut 2 squares out of craft paper (make your squares the same measurement as your craft paper pennant) fold each accordion style then fold these in half. Glue the inside edges together, next glue the two fans together creating a half circle. 

Attach your fan to the pennant.

Attach your book page circle and top with a button.

I used Scotch brand glue sticks to attach everything, I was amazed at how well it held! For a more permanent banner you could use a glue gun if you prefer.

As much as I would love to take credit for this gorgeous banner Joanne came up with the idea and made it while I was at work.  It started off pretty simple, then the next morning it turned out to be this.  I was in love with it from first sight.  She cut it all by hand, of course you can also do it on a cricket if you prefer.  I for one can't cut straight for the life of me so I would do it with a cricket.  I love how elegant this turned out and how generic it is.  You could use it for any holiday and it just gives each room or party that little extra splash of fun.

Fall Vintage Tablescape

Nothing makes me more happy than to feel the Autumn breeze shifting through the air as the leaves cascade across the mountains in a multitude of colors.  That is when I know my favorite season  Fall is finally here!  It's the beginning of those cold, lazy days curled up by the fire in a nice cozy sweater and drinking some hot tea.  Or at least, that is what I remember it being like.  These days its the beginning of the Holiday season, which means my work load triples, and my sleep minimizes to nothing.  Yet, I love it!

This Fall, I decided to take a classic table scape and change it out into three different scenes, with only changing a few things here and there.  I wanted to show how easy it is to transform a room from season to season.  Of course to make it more fun, we did it outside this vintage playhouse at Joanne's house.  My Mom, Joanne, and I collaborated using items from all of our homes. I just love how it turned out.  You will get to see how each season we transform it into a new scene.   

Vintage ladder back chairs are paired up with a burlap table cloth, vintage linens, antique glassware and modern plates.  

Apples are just coming in season!  

This is a side shot of the play house.  

Vintage handkerchiefs are tied together, adding a playful flair to the table scape.  We put fresh cabbage and flowers in the window box for a pop of color. 

Fresh berries wrapped around a small mirror create a elegant wreath for the door. 

I may have stolen leaves from the Canyon to make it look like Fall.  I call it, side of the road pick up service. 

Vintage bucket, full of gorgeous white pumpkins and gourds.  Honestly, they are the cutest pumpkins I have ever seen!

Vintage bucket with fresh copper stems and white pumpkins add a playful background against the playhouse.  We used a watering tin, full of fresh sunflowers, gourds, and orange berries from one of Joannes trees on a old wood tray from Germany.

More detail shots.

Burlap tied with a handkerchief was used for napkins.  Places on top of floral plates, with a bright pop of mustard yellow.  Joanne let us use her Grandmother's silverware that has beautifully aged over the years. 

Front view of the playhouse, with all its rustic details. 

This is what it looks like, as you walk up the path to the playhouse.  

Vintage Egg Carton

You can see a peak of the berries used in the tablescape from the tree, and a bit of the roof top where the lights hang from the playhouse.

Stay tuned for the next tablescape.