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Early Autumn Tablescape

Eucalyptus, dahlias, and wine are the foundation of this early autumn tablescape.

Gorgeous dahlias create a beautiful  table setting | Finding  Silver Pennies #fallinspiration #autumninspiration #entertaining #floral #tablescape #dahlia

I always forget how wonderful the weather is in September. Here in New England we’re enjoying an Indian summer. I know it isn’t actually autumn yet. When I took these photos yesterday it was in the 80s. I also always forget the beautiful blooms that come this month.

Well, come on and join me on the deck for some wine and a chat:

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Our back deck is one of my favorite spots. It’s nothing fancy, but I love sitting out here. The wisteria and fairy lights make it feel so private. You may remember that Luke built the table and bench a few years ago.

Wine bottles turned into candle  holders with a gorgeous spread of early autumn flowers | Finding  Silver Pennies #fallinspiration #autumninspiration #entertaining #floral #tablescape

Our dear friends, Chris and Jann, who moved to Sonoma gave us this beautiful gift. It’s wrought iron candle holders for wine bottles. They figured we could enjoy the wine bottles from our trip after we’d savored the wine. I know I haven’t shared photos yet of wine country but it was our favorite part of California. Even Conor said Wine Country was his favorite part! One of the vineyards we visited was Sterling Vineyards and it was wonderful. I used some bottles from Sterling for this tablescape.

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Of course, the wind picked up right as I wanted to take photos so you’ll see the candles lit in some photos and blown out in others. It looks very romantic with the candles lit. I thought I’d share a little bit of how I created this simple tablescape.

Early Autumn Tablescape

Eucalyptus, shells, candles, Dahlias | Finding  Silver Pennies #fallinspiration #autumninspiration #entertaining #floral #tablescape #dahlia

I first placed the wine bottles with the candle holders and bee’s wax candles. Then I placed a layer of wisteria. It’s what grows on the deck and it really grows like a weed. So I first cut that back and laid it across the table. Then I took some eucalyptus from Traders Joe’s – all different varieties. They have loads in stock and it’s only $2.99. I adore Eucalyptus. It smells amazing and you can place it in water or allow it to dry.

Join me for some wine out on the back deck | Finding  Silver Pennies #fallinspiration #autumninspiration #entertaining #floral #tablescape
Simple autumn tablescape | Finding  Silver Pennies #fallinspiration #autumninspiration #entertaining #floral #tablescape

Then I added spectacular dahlias from my favorite flower farm – Cross Street Flowers.

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Lovely autumn inspiration and how to create a beautiful tablescape | Finding  Silver Pennies #fallinspiration #autumninspiration #entertaining #floral #tablescape
An  outdoor cedar table decorated  for autumn gathering with Dahlias and eucalyptus  | Finding  Silver Pennies #fallinspiration #autumninspiration #entertaining #floral #tablescape #dahlias
Delicate petals of a dahlia | Finding  Silver Pennies #fallinspiration #autumninspiration #entertaining #floral #tablescape #dahlia
Entertaining on our back deck in New England | Finding  Silver Pennies #fallinspiration #autumninspiration #entertaining #floral #tablescape
Gorgeous Dahlias | Finding  Silver Pennies #fallinspiration #autumninspiration #entertaining #floral #tablescape

Pinks, reds, and whites all mix beautifully and give an energetic and natural tablescape.

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The flickering candles and twinkling fairy lights add to the ambience.

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I draped a cashmere throw over the chair just in case it gets chilly.

I tried to get Max to sit up on the chair but he wasn’t having it…

Enjoying time  on our back deck in early fall | Finding  Silver Pennies #fallinspiration #autumninspiration #entertaining #floral #tablescape
Pretty candles and twinkling fairy lights | Finding  Silver Pennies #fallinspiration #autumninspiration #entertaining #floral #tablescape
A festive fall table | Finding  Silver Pennies #fallinspiration #autumninspiration #entertaining #floral #tablescape
Sipping wine and enjoying autumn flowers | Finding  Silver Pennies #fallinspiration #autumninspiration #entertaining #floral #tablescape

Oh, and summer isn’t over so I had to include some of our beach treasures – found with the kids in Scituate.

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Oh, and you can see how pretty the faux verdigris compass rose looks out here!

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I love flat lay florals because it makes it easier to talk over a table. To make the flowers last longer you could put them in floral water vials.

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Quiet fall evenings on the back deck and entertaining ideas | Finding  Silver Pennies #fallinspiration #autumninspiration #entertaining #floral #tablescape

I hope you enjoyed our glass of wine together and I hope this gave you a few ideas for fun outdoor tablescapes to celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of fall.

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Tracy Oost
5 years ago

This is beautiful Danielle! Is there a link to buy those candle holders? They are ingenious, and I’ve never seen anything like them.

cassie bustamante
5 years ago

your table looks like the perfect place to hang out and sip wine!