Sunday, October 16, 2016

Fall Harvest Party for Two

When we bought this house almost a year ago, one of the things I knew I wanted to do was have a Harvest Party each fall.  Cody says we aren't quite ready to host a party (he wants to finish the driveway as well as some other things first).  So I said, can I host a Harvest Party just for us?  He liked that idea and I could hardly wait to get started! 
I love the big oak tree that we have in our front yard.  The leaves are starting to fall to the ground so this was the perfect place for my table. 
I used one of my flannel faux throws as the table cloth and the napkins that I made last week.  The Dollar Tree has really pretty fall leaf plates and water goblets that were perfect for this tablescape.   
The orange bowls will be full of homemade beef stew and the plates will hold buttered slices of french bread and crackers.   
These goblets will be the perfect vessel for apple cider or whatever we decide to drink tonight.  Those little raffia pumpkins are also from DT. 
I brought my leaf-wrapped candles out and put them on shorter candle sticks.  My acorns match perfectly with my plates. 
We went to the pumpkin patch last week and I loved this short round pumpkin.  The black lanterns are stuffed with fake little pumpkins and mini sunflowers. 
Cody was impressed with my Harvest Table and wondered how soon dinner would be!  I love that he goes along with my crazy ideas and embraces them right along with me. 
The big tall pumpkin leaning against the pole was made by my mom.  She collects railroad nails on her walks and uses them as pumpkin stems.  I love the wood pumpkins that she makes and gives to me! 
For dessert tonight, we are having apple cobbler.  Lots of yummy brown sugar and cinnamon in the crumble topping makes my house smell amazing! 
I was going to use my vintage green metal chairs, but Cody suggested I use my white dining room chairs.  I think his suggestion was perfect.  The color on the chairs is perfect for a fall tablescape. 
Hopefully next year we will be ready to invite our family and friends to a Harvest Party, just like I've been dreaming about.  Until then, I will totally take this Harvest Party for just him and I! 
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20 comments:

Roseann Hampton said...

This looks like a lot of fun and so cozy!

Donna said...

I love how you used your dining chairs outside, Trisha! It looks right out of a magazine spread! I love baking this time of year, your cobbler sounds yummy. I made pumpkin bread today, it is so good!

Home on the Corner said...

This looks so pretty and inviting! Your setting is perfect!

Christine @ Rustic-Refined said...

Such a pretty spot and a gorgeous tablescape.

Linda @ Life and Linda said...

Hi Trisha, your Harvest table is charming. I saw those items at the local dollar store. They are lovely. The setting backdrop is great. love seeing all of the fall leaves. Thanks for sharing at DI&DI. have a terrific week.

Kiki Nakita said...

Looks lovely.

Julie's Creative Lifestyle said...

I love your pretty harvest table Trisha and looks so festive and fun.
Thanks for sharing at C&C with J&J.
Enjoy the week.
Julie

Stan and Jody Gabara said...

Hi Trisha, I absolutely love your Fall Harvest Party for Two. It's not only decorated so pretty but so romantic for a Fall meal!! Thank you so much for sharing on Simple & Sweet Fridays. Happy Fall Week!!
Hugs, Jody ♥

Donna Wilkes said...

A fall dinner or dessert for two - quite romantic.

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson said...

Trisha, I love your fall setting for two! Everything is just perfect! The throw, the chairs, the dishes, and the pumpkins. Oh, and let's not forget the fallen leaves. . .Perfection!! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann

Sylvia said...

Trisha, I love the wooden pumpkin against the tree and the large one on the ground. It's a really nice table for a bit of time with your special one. Sylvia D.

LV said...

Nothing wrong with having a party for two. You did good.

Stacey said...

This looks inviting and sweet! We don't have fallen leaves like you have...it's fun to see them. :)

Happy Thoughts of Home.

Two Cottages And Tea said...

Such a wonderful autumn table outdoors! I think you are ready for company!

The Charm of Home said...

Just beautiful! I would love to dine here! Thank you for hosting at Home Sweet Home!

Unknown said...

This is just too cute! :)

Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson said...

Hi Trisha, just hopping by to let you know that you will be featured at SYC later today.
hugs,
Jann

JES said...

How fun! I love this idea! Thank you for sharing with us on the Art of Home-Making Mondays at Strangers & Pilgrims on Earth! :)

Beverly said...

Happy Pink Saturday, Trisha. I am so glad you joined us. Thank you for making Pink Saturday special.

Your Autumn table for two is absolute perfection. I love each of the pretty elements you added to your design. And, your dinner sounds yummy, too.

This post is being featured on my Pink Saturday post this week as "the one with the most clicks". Thank you for sharing.

JES said...

Good morning! Just a little note to let you know that this post has been *FEATURED* today on the Art of Home-Making Mondays (at Strangers & Pilgrims on Earth) on our special pumpkin edition. Thank you for sharing with us! :)