I have been tablescaping for over 15 years now and my favorites are easy natural fall tablescape Ideas that anyone can do. Fall is the time to gather family all around you. Enjoy the cooler temps, the changing colors of the leaves. It is a cozy time of year. I love using warm colors like gold, orange, green mixed with black, brown or wine colors. Make sure to pop down to the bottom because I am participating in a fall tablescape hop with 16 other bloggers!
Sunflowers grow abundantly around here in late August and early September. I used some for this Sunflower tablescape in mason jars for each place setting for easy fun fall look.
I used gold goblets, dark green dinner plates, topped with a white square plate. On top of the white square plate I added my favorite fall leaf plate that I bought from Walmart years ago.
A simple white cloth napkin folded into thirds and a bright red apple on top made for a really pretty fall place setting. I even added in a sprig of thyme underneath the apple.
The centerpiece is a large footed glass candle holder. I filled it with faux fall leaves, apples, little dried corn cobs and paper pinwheels that I made.
You can see my entire outdoor fall tablescape in the backyard here.
I started with a yellow and white striped cotton throw. I brought in the natural look by clipping things from my yard. Different types of greenery, grasses and dried hydrangeas. By placing down the middle of the table it created a natural fall looking centerpiece.
The best part is that it didn’t cost me any money!
Next I added in round natural placemats, white dinner plates, gold flatware and gold colored goblets. Warmth and sparkle always makes for a pretty table in the fall. For a fun touch I picked some pears from our tree in the backyard and placed on one each plate for my guests.
Bringing in natural elements from where you live is a very easy way to create a natural fall tablecape. It would be fun to use smooth stones, twigs and leaves for another centerpiece idea. Look around to see what it around you and have fun creating an easy natural fall tablescape.
You can see more of my outdoor easy fall tablescape here.
My daughter and I created this tablescape one year and it turned out fantastic. Madeline took leaves and hand wrote guests names on them with a gold paint pen. How smart is that!
For the napkin rings we used fresh thyme leaves to wrap around each napkin. Madeline lived in an apartment and these were things she found around the complex to use.
Mason jars were filled with springs of fresh thyme. Larger glass jars held dried peas to bring in more green color to the table. Madeline wrapped glass votives with yellow leaves using a rubber band.
The centerpiece had many natural elements to it. This glass bowl was filled with grapevines, apples and faux vegetables.
See the entire Welcome autumn tablescape here
Using marigolds from the yard to create a pretty centerpiece is so vibrant and pretty! I clipped a bunch of marigolds and placed them in white glasses. Then to really highlight them I place the glasses inside some silver votive candle holders and created a fun centerpiece.
I did not spend any money to create this centerpiece.
These bright colored marigolds are just happy little flowers especially when mixed with a few purple or blue flowers. I love that color combination for fall. Placing one of the white cups with flowers on top of a cake stand makes it stand out.
A pretty orange and white patterned napkin with a fun bauble napkin ring adds a little sparkle.
It’s funny in almost every one of these tablescapes I have used my gold goblets and white dinner plates. Just by changing up the centerpiece and napkins you get a totally different look. Tablescaping is like fashion….you just need to add in a few extras to make white dinner plates look amazing!
I hope you enjoyed this post about Natural fall tablescape ideas and that you will be able to use some of these ideas. Let me know if you do I would love to see your ideas!
I am participating in Rita’s fall tablecape hop! Make sure to visit these other tablescapers to get even more fall table decor ideas!
Panoply – Transitioning to Welcome Fall
Hyacinths for the Soul – Welcome, Autumn, the Richest of Seasons
Home is Where the Boat Is – Plaid, Petals and Pumpkin
Life and Linda – Whooo’s Ready for Fall
Everyday Living – The Splendors of Autumn
Dinner at Eight – Set a Captivating Table when Summer Turns to Fall
Thrifting Wonderland – Fall Is In the Air
My Thrift Store Addiction – Anticipating Autumn Transferware Tea Time
The Bookish Dilettante – Welcome Fall Tablescape: Textured Neutrals
Belle Bleu Interiors – Savoring Summer’s Final Days and Anticipating Autumn’s Arrival
Red Cottage Chronicles – Transform Your Table with Beautiful Purple Hues for Autumn
The Painted Apron – Easing Into Fall
Karin’s Kottage – Easy Natural Fall Tablescape Ideas Anyone Can Do
The Cat’s Whiskerz – Autumn Bliss
Mantel and Table – 4 Easy Tips for Setting a Beautiful Fall Tablescape
Corner of Plaid and Paisley – Autumn Splendor Tablescape
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All beautiful tables Karin! I especially love the leaves as place cards - that's a great idea! Thanks as always for all the inspiration - is so fun to hop with you!
Karin, you have shared so many beautiful autumn tables with us! I adore the use of natural elements in tablescapes. There is just something so elegant and pretty about using things from nature. It is always a treat to join you on these hops! Happy fall!
Thank you Shannon! I love all the colors of autumn and using natural elements as much as I can. So fun to blog hop with you!
Karin, you have shared so many wonderful ideas for a natural fall tablescape! I especially love the idea of using gold pen to write names on leaves as a place card. All your tables are lovely and so casually elegant - they must inspire many wonderful conversations and memories around the table. And how great that your daughter helps you. It was wonderful hopping with you and I wish you a fabulous fall!
Thank you Kim! The gold pen writing on leaves was my daughters brilliant idea! I love it too!
I’m a fan of using mason jars for flowers, natural elements from Mother Nature and amber goblets too! Thanks for sharing your ideas and fall table inspiration with us. Happy almost fall! 🍂🍁 🌰
Mary aren't they just the best! They are so perfect for little vases for flowers, candles, decor etc. Happy almost fall to you my friend.
One of the wonderful things about fall where I live is that it's finally cool enough to enjoy alfresco dining. Your ideas to use natural elements while being surrounded by your garden or yard add immeasurably to the experience, and having those elements at no cost is surely a bonus! Thanks for the reminders -- hope you have a happy fall!
Sandra I just love to create things inexpensively or free and have it turn out so pretty. I am so happy that it inspired you.
Easy peasy and beautiful ideas, Karin! I love the colors of fall also. Things are looking pretty drab in our region due to a severe drought, and leaves are already falling. It'd be a cinch to grab leaves already like you've done and cover votives and write names as place cards. I love both. I love your alfresco table with the yellow and white throw with clippings and pears from your garden. I can just imagine the conversation and fun around the table that you & your family have.
Thanks so much for participating in the welcome fall hop. I hope your travels this fall leave you time to enjoy leisurely dinner, whether here or in Italy!
Thank you Rita for always hosting such a fun tablescape blog hop! I always find inspiration every time. So sad that things already look drab where you are :( Yes grab some of your falling leaves and use them before they all die off. We are off to Italy in October once again and I hope to see some fall leaves there and again once I get back home. I hate missing any of it.
Karin, kudos for 16 years of table designs. Your alfresco tables are always inspiring and welcoming. Love the added pops of color. It is always nice to have a helper, Especially your daughter. Great tips for using leaves and wrapping votives. Using natural elements from Mother Nature is so lovely. I enjoy using apples, pears and pumpkins in my table design. Always a pleasure joining you.
Linda you and I have been at this for a long time haven't we! You always do such an amazing tablescapes in your dining room! You go all out! I love to see your ideas!
Karin, you have given several ideas to use in my own tables in the future! Wrapping the tealight votives in leaves...genius! Autumn certainly brings with it an abundance of inspiration and natural elements that can elevate our tables, and you have really leaned into that, resulting in gorgeous casually elegant tables! I especially love the pops of purple amongst the marigolds! So, so pretty! Happy to be joining you on the hop today!
Maureen I just love using natural elements in my tablescapes. Everyone loves the votive candles wrapped in leaves and the gold pen writing on the leaves. These were my daughters brilliant ideas! I love when we can collaborate on decking out a table. It is so fun!
Karin, such fun to see so many ideas and how they developed over time. I really enjoyed the use of the brighter yellows in your tablescapes. Nice to have your daughter helping out on some of the creations. I especially liked the leaf-wrapped votives. Have a great week.
Lynne
Lynne, It was so fun for me to go back through some of my fall tablescape ideas. I tend to forget what I have done all these years of tablescaping haha. Everyone loves the votives covered with leaves and it is such a fun simiple idea isn't it!
Karin, I loved all of your ideas that you shared especially the natural elements found outdoors. Fresh herbs like thyme and rosemary also add a lovely scent to a table and look pretty tucked into a napkin. The bright marigolds are a lovely pop of autumn color and I always love an alfresco table. Wishing you a wonderful fall!