Inside: This modern fall tablescape is cozy, simple, and only looks expensive. Get the look by mixing a few DIYs and new purchases, and what you have on hand.
Two things are super important to me when deciding how to decorate my dining table for a holiday. One, it can’t be too fussy and two, it can’t be too expensive.
To keep both these things in check I like to mix in a few simple DIY projects with some inexpensive store bought items. Today I’m sharing exactly how I pulled together this modern yet cozy Fall Tablescape, including sources.
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You may remember a peek at my dining room decorated for fall during my fall home tour and most of the comments I received were about the centerpiece. Ain’t it pretty?
The Centerpiece:
I love this centerpiece because well, it looks pretty, but did you know it prompted me to learn how to make posole? Sure did!
How does a centerpiece prompt a new favorite recipe you ask?
Well I was determined to find a big ass tin can and that one right there in the middle was filled with hominy for only 2 bucks! So let’s just say I had some hominy on hand and couldn’t just waste it! I ended up finding an amazing recipe for posole that I made in the crockpot (which usually I don’t get along with at.all.) and it was fantastic!
Ok. Back to the easy “how-to” fall centerpiece.
I gathered up some tin cans (the big one was hominy, the tall ones were baked beans, and the others were regular size. 🙂 I removed the labels, used goo-gone to get the sticky stuff off, and gave them a nice coat of gold spray paint. Done!
To keep it simple but add some nature, I filled the cans with baby’s breath and added some cheap mini pumpkins that I painted white last year.
I then added my go-to orange table runner to bring that pop of color to the center and to anchor the cans.
The Place Settings:
For each table setting I picked up some inexpensive placemats with great texture from HomeGoods (about $5 for a 4 pack). I thought about painting them, but decided that I really like the natural element they added to the table. (Finally listening to the voice in my head telling me that I don’t have to paint everything 🙂 )
I bought these adorable soup bowls from Cost Plus World Market. The ikat napkins are also from World Market and one of only two new purchases for this year’s fall tablescape. Pretty good huh?
I used my everyday plain white dishes (that I’ve had for years) and silverware and placed a DIY concrete place card holder at each spot.
These DIY concrete place card holders were my first attempt at working with concrete and it was so much easier than I thought. I love the industrial modern look that they add, especially with the gold accent.
Some readers have asked questions about the place cards themselves.
I simply cut rectangles from white card stock, wrote the names with a fine tip Sharpie, and put a stroke of orange paint down the side with a small brush from my little lady’s art bin. I just needed a pop of orange and this was the result. A very happy accident!
I love the way the orange bowls look against the dark black table!
Since our dining room is finally complete I plan to have friends and family over for some fall dinners. Posole anyone??
That’s it! I managed to pull together a really nice fall table without spending a fortune.
Sticking to a few inexpensive purchases each year, getting creative with what you already have, and making a few things is the way to go. I’m huge fan of shopping for decor in my own home. Sorta crazy how using something in a new way or a different room can make it exciting all over again!
Do you “shop” your own home?
Amy @ Homey Oh My! says
Something about that single orange stroke on each place card… I really dig it <3 Beautiful, Corey!
Melissa says
So beautiful!!! Thanks for making me realize my fiesta bowls aren’t enough for soup. I NEED those soup mugs!!!!’
Rachel says
Love your colors and fall tablescape! Those soup mugs are amazing! I am definitely heading down to world market to check and see if they have them.
Corey W. says
Hi Rachel! I was just at my local store the other day and they had orange, plum, and white ones. I was thinking of getting the white ones too for other times of the year. I know it’s probably in my head, but doesn’t soup taste even better from a fun soup bowl?
Krista @the happy housie says
Such a pretty tablescape, Corey…oh and Wren is about the prettiest name ever. It was on my list!
Sherry Fram says
Absolutely love your tablescape!! Gives me all kinds of ideas!!
Corey W. says
Thanks Sherry! I am already trying to figure out a way to reuse those gold tin cans in my Christmas decor. I love the way they look and they were so so easy! Hope you are enjoying fall so far 🙂
Sherry Fram says
Corey the cans would look fantastic with some evergreen branches or berry covered branches with lights and ornaments for Christmas!!
Selene Galindo says
I love your fall tablescape! Especially those gold tin cans!!
Lindsay Eidahl says
I love it all. It is something anyone can do and it looks beautiful without being too fussy! Great job!
Corey W. says
Thanks Lindsay! So glad that that spam didn’t scare you away 🙂
Tanya says
Your table is gorgeous and so it your photography Corey!! Pinning- xoxo
Corey W. says
Thank you so much Tanya! I’ve been working so hard to improve my photos. Your comment made my day 🙂
Raquel says
Love the colors you chose! Very pretty table. Yes, I have a cupboard where I keep my decor items becuase I love to change the decor often.
Amy W says
Love love love.
Carin says
I love this Corey, and think I will spray every can I can get hold of gold from now on- it looks awesome! And yes, you share my philosophy that you should shop your home first!
Aniko @PlaceOfMyTaste says
I am loving the orange accents Corey! Fabulous table decor! Those cans make such pretty and simple decor too!♥ Have a wonderful week, girl!