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Mix it up
Light up your evenings
While serving finger foods on
small plates is extremely popular and
encourages your guests to mingle,
there’s a definite return toward the
comfort and connection of a sit down
meal. To set the perfect fall table,
designers encourage mixing and
matching patterns to reflect your distinctive style.
There’s really no need to go heavy
on the decorations for fall outdoor
entertaining. Bright leaves, pumpkins,
seasonal berries and other naturals
create the perfect autumn décor.
Experts say you don’t need a floral
centerpiece if you have nature all
around you. Instead, use candles to
light up your evenings.
“I generally start with a pattern that
sets the tone for the evening, one that
reflects what I’m feeling for this particular gathering,” says Replacements’
designer Julie Robbins. “Whether
that’s a cute salad plate that’s going
to sit atop the dinner plate, or a fun
color I want as my main design element or theme. I then add pieces that
either draw out that feeling or ground
the place setting to give me the ambiance I want for my entire table.”
“It’s time to upgrade from the
Mason jar look by mixing glassware
and candles,” says Robbins. “Lighting
can truly set the mood for your gathering, which is why I’m big on creating an eclectic grouping down the
middle of my table by mixing glass
and metal candlesticks with hurri canes, clear decanters and other pieces I can use to hold candles. If you
don’t think you have enough pieces,
old tumblers make great votive cups,
while you can also turn wine glasses
and goblets upside down and place
candles on the inverted base. This is
beautiful for daytime entertaining,
and when lit, creates a simple, warm
feeling on those nights when you’re
just starting to feel a nip in the air.”
Robbins says that may mean pairing a current fall favorite, such as a
dinner plate in Woodland by Spode,
with vintage American amber glass
from the 1940s. She also mixes different pieces. For example, adding a
hued glass accent salad plate creates
another layer of dimension, while a
bright goblet can infuse a much needed pop of seasonal color.
Looking for more fall inspiration?
Robbins and team suggest checking
out Replacements’ website at
www.replacements.com.