I went walking around our property to gather bits of fall to bring inside. My first stop was the wild little apple tree by the road.
Golden autumn leaves were next. Gather gather gather.
Then some oak leaves from one of the scraggly little oaks along the fence. The leaves are fire-like.
I trudged through the thick dusty field to the backside of our property where pumpkin harvest is in full swing. A little basket of minis was all I needed.
I stopped by the garden for a few cornstalks too, then back inside to plug it all in.
I started with this beautiful antique runner from my friends Dustin and Christian of Uber Chic Home.
Cornstalks were added in to create a base.
Then some leaves
and little pumpkins.
I like to incorporate just a few elements. I think a display is more impactful that way.
All the remaining gathered goods were added onto the shelf in my kitchen.
Now, fall fills our home.
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The table runner is from Uber Chic Home.
The dining room table was made by Antico.
The dining room chairs are from World Market.
The dining room light fixtures are all from Pottery Barn.
The basket on the shelf above my stove is from Roost Antiques in Spokane, WA.
The mortar and pestle was found at a little bargain shop in San Francisco's Chinatown.
The tile in the kitchen is from Dirk Elliott Tile.
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Between posts on my website, I document my life on Instagram. You can follow along with me there.
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Serena, I love what you've done with things you've found on your property. And what a perfect tutorial to show how you layered everything one-by-one to create this beautiful Autumn setting. Thank you!
Posted by: Sisters Antiques | October 05, 2012 at 07:45 AM
Beautiful, simply beautiful. I love your wood table & chairs! Fall is my favorite time of year. With your display, it all looks so warm and inviting. So, what time is supper, haha? ;)
Posted by: Tammy | October 05, 2012 at 07:47 AM
Excited to see that runner on your table! What a gem! Everything looks great!
Posted by: Alisa | the Attic | October 05, 2012 at 07:49 AM
Beautiful, Serena, simply beautiful :) Happy Fall
Posted by: Monica | October 05, 2012 at 08:08 AM
This rocks! You have made your lovely simple dining room and kitchen a place of abundance and bounty with the natural things of the season. I love it!
Posted by: Lynda Baldwin | October 05, 2012 at 08:14 AM
happy fall!! how amazing to be able to gather all those elements from your own property?! thanks for sharing! down here in SoCal it still feels and looks like summer- no changing leaves for us (though i did go buy some white pumpkins to bring a little fall inside. xo.
Posted by: danae | October 05, 2012 at 09:01 AM
Love love this! Fall is my favorite just to decorate and harvest and can gives me a sence of providing for my family the healthy way.
Posted by: Debbie Moore | October 05, 2012 at 10:00 AM
And.... that's beautiful!! Nothing is more full filling than making something from the things you already have!
Happy Fall!
Posted by: Katelyn | October 05, 2012 at 10:03 AM
So simple, yet so beautiful! Love it!
Posted by: Sharyl | October 05, 2012 at 11:31 AM
Really, truly stunning.
I stopped by on a virtual fall color tour!
Happy to share your lovely blog.
http://www.chickenblog.com/2012/10/fall-color-tour.html
Posted by: Natalie, the Chickenblogger | October 05, 2012 at 11:59 AM
I love everything about this! Especially the table! I'm so ready to get my dining room decorated for autumn now!
~ Hugs
RED
Posted by: Michelle | October 05, 2012 at 12:58 PM
Apples and pumpkins in clear jars! Now THERE'S an idea!
Awesome gathering cart ya got there, Serena! ♥
Posted by: Holly | October 06, 2012 at 05:53 AM
Hello!
Beautifully done - everything looks so pretty! Wishing you a happy weekend! It is very cold in this part of WI today!
Hugs,
Barbara Diane
Posted by: Barbara Diane | October 06, 2012 at 06:41 AM
Very, very pretty. Fall weather just arrived yesterday to SW Missouri and we are hoping it will hold to encourage a little fall feeling and color to our trees. Thank you for the inspiration. ~Kelly
unDeniably Domestic
Posted by: Kelly | October 06, 2012 at 07:59 AM
Lovely photos from my favorite time of year!
Posted by: Tracy | October 06, 2012 at 12:25 PM
Very sweet!
Posted by: cindy | October 06, 2012 at 04:55 PM
Well done! How long will the fall leaves last for you?
Posted by: Gumbo Lily | October 06, 2012 at 07:30 PM
How simple...but so beautiful!
Posted by: Myna | October 06, 2012 at 09:24 PM
What a gem! Everything looks great!
Posted by: Juna | October 07, 2012 at 11:18 AM
The best fall decorations come from the garden...how divine! I think I will sit awhile and enjoy your fall table =)
Happy Day
Posted by: teresa | October 08, 2012 at 11:28 AM
So pretty! Simple settings are lovely. :)
Posted by: Val | October 10, 2012 at 07:43 AM
What a fantastic display, nothing better than produce picked from your own land. I bet you have had some good times around that beautiful table!
Di
xxxx
Posted by: YONKS | October 23, 2012 at 11:48 PM
simply beautiful fall table just like the the person who put it together...Happy Fall Serena xo jane @Mustard Moon
Posted by: jane | November 04, 2012 at 10:22 AM
I love what you've done in your dining room with that rustic table. I'm decorating a little home we just bought in the mountains, it's going to be our winter getaway, and I'm looking for similar home decor in Petoskey, MI. Where did you get that table? Hopefully I'll be able to find one near by! Thank you.
Posted by: Laure Bardon | January 28, 2013 at 10:57 AM