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October 15, 2015 By Shirley

4 Simple Fall Centerpieces

I do not have a kitchen table.

We use our dining room table pretty much every day.

Our dining room is truly a room that is used more than the typical dining rooms

that are used for special occasions and holidays.

I see a trend in new homes of no formal dining rooms . . .

Just a dining area that is off the kitchen.

Being that we use our dining room table often,

I try to make a centerpiece that is easily moved if need be.

So today, I give you 4 simple Fall centerpieces.

Going with the traditional color of orange for this one:

Pumpkin Centerpiece in Silver Trophy Bowl - Housepitality Designs

A pumpkin in a silver trophy bowl with the added texture of grapevine,

thats sits upon a vintage tablecloth with subtle Fall colors and Fall leaves.

Vintage tablecloth - Housepitality Designs

Based on the color and design of the vintage tablecloth,

I set forth to create 4 different looks for the table.

Pumpkin Centerpiece - Housepitality Designs

I decided to use my silver trophy bowl as the design in the tablecloth

has a pretty footed bowl. Mini coral roses sit on the grapevine.

Pumpkin Centerpiece - Housepitality Designs

This pumpkin will be the one that my sweetie and I will carve for Halloween.

I chose this one for the pretty stem.

For the second Fall centerpiece, I chose to use the same silver trophy bowl

and fill it with another traditional Fall item.

Ornamental Sage - Housepitality Designs

Sage!

Ornamental Sage Centerpiece - Housepitality Designs

Well, Ornamental Sage . . . it smells so lovely!!

For the next centerpiece, I grabbed my antique tool caddy.

Fall Centerpiece with Antique Tool Caddy and Vintage Tablecloth - Housepitality Designs

I love that the color of the antique tool caddy is also in the vintage tablecloth.

Antique Tool Caddy - Housepitality Designs

An antique tool caddy that I purchased from a friend with the inscription:

“Made by H.N. Walker about 1894 . . . Presented to M.A.F 1934”

Antique tool caddy centerpiece - Housepitality Designs

The antique tool caddy is filled with boo pumpkins and flowers of Fall colors.

Antique Tool Caddy Centerpiece - Housepitality Designs

Love the fact that this centerpiece is of an antique tool caddy

and vintage tablecloth that were once used and loved

by their original owners and now I am loving them!

Antique Tool Caddy Centerpiece - Housepitality Designs

For the 4th Centerpiece that I created, I wanted to really keep it simple.

Dough Bowl Centerpiece - Housepitality Designs

Boo pumpkins, mini coral roses, and greenery in a dough bowl.

Dough Bowl and Pumpkin Centerpiece - Housepitality Designs

These days, I am leaning toward the simpler the better.

However, there has to be a little bit of embellishment . . . simple embellishment!

Have a great day! Hope your day is filled with simple pleasures

with a little  embellishment too!

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Antique Tool Caddy, Dough Bowl, Fall Centerpiece, fall decor, Fall vignette, Ornamental Sage, pumpkins, Silver Trophy Bowl, Simple Fall Centerpiece, Vintage Centerpiece, vintage tablecloth 32 Comments

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  1. Kim says

    October 15, 2015 at 7:23 am

    Four simple and pretty ideas. Love that tool caddy.

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  2. Jenna says

    October 15, 2015 at 8:19 am

    Love the coral roses in the vignettes, all beautiful, simple and stunning!

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  3. linda says

    October 15, 2015 at 8:31 am

    All so lovely!
    An easy display to lift out of the way when it comes time to serve…..

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  4. Betsy@coastal-colors says

    October 15, 2015 at 8:44 am

    Love all your centerpieces, Shirley. The silver trophy bowl looks so elegant with the mini roses and pumpkin. I also adore the tool caddy and dough trenches are a favorite of mine. The tablecloth is so versatile because it blends well with all the centerpieces. I’m with you I’m tired of complex seasonal decorating. My florist has always said it is better to use what you have and incorporate your florals and seasonal decorating into those items. You did a beautiful job!

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  5. Anne@DesignDreams says

    October 15, 2015 at 8:52 am

    I love your ideas!! That wreath looks fabulous around the centerpiece, never would have thought of doing that. You’re a genius!

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  6. Dawn says

    October 15, 2015 at 8:53 am

    It would be hard to choose I love them all and that tablecloth is perfect. I love vintage linens and am always pleased when I run across a new one at a flea market.

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  7. Cecilia says

    October 15, 2015 at 8:57 am

    Shirley, those are all pretty! My favorite is the old tool caddy. Love the color of it against the tablecloth!

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  8. cookie says

    October 15, 2015 at 8:59 am

    LOVE them all. I have a few tool caddies that I use all of the time. I use everything for fall and home decor just like you. I like the idea of the sage for Thanksgiving table.

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  9. Pinky at designs by pinky says

    October 15, 2015 at 9:29 am

    I just realized I have never seen ornamental sage before, I didn’t know what it was til you told us!! I love the silver trophy bowl and those roses are TDF! The tool caddy is wonderful, such a great inscription on it!!! I love all 4!!! Have a beautiful day. We are going to wrap some things in burlap, as we may get a frost this weekend:(:( NOOOO!!!!!

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  10. Sheila says

    October 15, 2015 at 10:00 am

    All of your center pieces are so pretty. But my favorite is the first one. I have a bowl that I am going to try to do like yours. I need to find the right size pumpkin though. Thanks for the inspiration. I love the contrast do fine vs rustic. Silver bowl vs grapevine wreath. Love it. Sheila

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  11. Des says

    October 15, 2015 at 10:21 am

    The centerpieces are really pretty..I love them all!!!! That antique tool caddy is sooooo fabulous, the color is amazing!!! We have a dining room off our kitchen too and no eating space in the kitchen. I would like to make it more casual and less formal……
    ~Des

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  12. Pamela Lee says

    October 15, 2015 at 10:53 am

    I love your dining room. I’m coming over for lunch!

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  13. Karena says

    October 15, 2015 at 11:09 am

    Shirley I love all of these centerpieces and I think it is because of the beautiful simplicity!!
    I hope that your foot is doing much better!! Robin is seeing her doctor today!

    xoxo
    Karena
    The Arts by Karena
    Palm Beach Chic

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  14. Shelia says

    October 15, 2015 at 11:24 am

    I love all of these Shirley! You’re too good.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia 😉

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  15. Penny @ The Comforts of Home says

    October 15, 2015 at 11:40 am

    They are all lovely but my favorite is the pumpkin, wreath and trophy bowl…

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  16. Pam says

    October 15, 2015 at 12:26 pm

    Your ideas are so creative and amazing. You have such talent.

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  17. Linda says

    October 15, 2015 at 1:09 pm

    Today I am in need of some inspiration so thanks for helping me along. In regard to dining rooms, ours gets used a lot except when there’s just the two of us which in Maine isn’t often!

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  18. Pat@back porch musings says

    October 15, 2015 at 1:29 pm

    They are all beautiful, Shirley. I think my favorite is the one with the pumpkin in the silver bowl with wreath, That is a great looking pumpkin by the way. Love the stem!!

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  19. Christy @ 11 Magnolia Lane says

    October 15, 2015 at 2:13 pm

    Simple and lovely–they are all beautiful, Shirley!

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  20. Teresa says

    October 15, 2015 at 5:31 pm

    Shirley,
    I love them all but I especially like the elegant silver trophy bowl and the vintage tool caddy. The silver trophy bowl can be dressed up for a more formal look and the vintage tool caddy you can use for a more informal look. Oh, and that vintage tablecloth is the icing on the cake!

    I used my husbands late grandfathers old tool caddy for a Fall front porch display this year. My husband was really tickled to see me dig it out and use it for display. I filled it with pumpkins and some dried hydrangeas. He said it brought back so many memories as he remembered his grandfather carrying that old tool caddy around on his tractor.

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  21. Rhonda says

    October 15, 2015 at 6:05 pm

    It’s so hard to pick a favorite, I truly love them all! And I adore the coral tea roses, …beautiful, and the perfect touch to any of the four! 🙂 Rhonda

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  22. Yvonne says

    October 15, 2015 at 7:09 pm

    Love all your centerpieces…simple, elegant and so pretty. I also love vintage tablecloths and enjoy using them everyday.

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  23. Kris @ Junk Chic Cottage says

    October 15, 2015 at 7:10 pm

    They are all great Shirley. Love the caddy. I think Simple is the prettiest decor. Have a great rest of the week.
    Kris

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  24. pam richardson says

    October 15, 2015 at 9:12 pm

    Shirley, love all four ! The tool caddy and vintage tablecloth are perfect together! Simple pleasures are the best!!

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  25. Mary says

    October 16, 2015 at 6:20 am

    Love your variety of centerpieces Shirley but your antique tool caddy takes my breath away! Beautiful color, especially with your tablecloth and I love the inscription too!

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  26. Joann says

    October 16, 2015 at 7:22 am

    Beautiful cenrtpieces, Shirley. The pumpkin in the trophy bowl is also my favorite but the teal tool caddy on that antique tablecloth is great also. You know how I love teal! I hope the broken toe is getting better and you get a chance now and then to sit down, elevate it and enjoy your fabulous surroundings!

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  27. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    October 16, 2015 at 8:46 am

    Shirley, Your centerpieces are spot on! Oh boy… I love that tool caddy! What a prize. I can almost smell the sage! What a brilliant idea! LOVE your home and you too!

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  28. KariAnne says

    October 16, 2015 at 9:07 am

    Shirley,

    You have the best eye for decorating!

    Thanks for the inspiration on this cool fall morning!

    Happy day!
    karianne

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  29. Doreen@househoneys says

    October 16, 2015 at 11:22 pm

    There’s something very special about that tablecloth. I know most vintage cloths are special, but this one speaks to me somehow. Perhaps it’s the colors, or the design that although is simple has, as you say, some embellishment. Whatever it is, you’re lucky to have it, and your center pieces are lovely! I have to say the box is my favorite though. How nice that the colors work so well together.

    Enjoy your weekend Shirley!

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  30. Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says

    October 17, 2015 at 10:14 pm

    Shirley, I’m sure you were attracted to that vintage tablecloth because of the pineapples on it! How very perfect for you and it’s gorgeous. I cannot say that I have a favorite centerpiece as I love each and every one you have done! I, too, get a real sense of satisfaction in using and loving vintage items. Just hoping the next generation feels the same way as we do! Hope your foot is mending!

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  31. Cindy says

    October 17, 2015 at 10:46 pm

    They’re all very lovely, Shirley:) Loving that antique tool caddy!

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  32. Lorb says

    October 18, 2015 at 4:41 pm

    Lovely centerpieces…

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Hi I’m Shirley and I am here to share my love of classic interiors, french country style, my passion for flowers and making our home, The Hickory Cottage, a warm and hospitable home for family and friends.

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