Last Friday we ran a story by our friend, Nancy Wallace, Pumpkins on Porches, in which she shared some fall decorating tips for containers and outdoor spaces.
Today we’re adding another component by sharing fall tablescape ideas.
As you will see, certain materials make it a “fall” tablescape, suitable for both indoor and outdoor decor. Gourds, red and golden leaves, pinecones and apples form a typical foundation, but there’s also plenty of room to improvise…
Goodbye Summer Blooms
This patio table features a traditional centerpiece with all the standards, including golden, leaf-shaped placemats and olive green serving plates. Colors are muted, using tree bark, ferns and gourds for decoration…

Tablescape by Anita Diaz for Far Above Rubies
The contrast of yellow leaves and orange gourds with dark green foliage and the white pergola makes this tablescape pop…

Long Island Patio by SchappacherWhite Architecture D.P.C.
Here’s a closer look…

Fall Decorating: Patio by SchappacherWhite Architecture D.P.C.
Some Fall Decorating Close Up…
Notice how this centerpiece uses pink for a fresh, contemporary feel…

Fall Decorating by Sheila Schmitz (Photo by Jeff Hanley)
This tablescape, still using pink, replaces roses with succulents…

Pumpkin Tablescape by Sheila Schmitz (Photo by Jeff Hanley)
This shows how something simple, like a branches and mason jars, can make an elegant statement.
Red plus orange in all forms equals fall!

Pumpkin Tablescape by Sheila Schmitz (Photo by Jeff Hanley)
It’s not all about the pumpkins. Apples also herald the beginning of fall, as this pretty tablescape shows…

Apple Tablescape via Décor de Provence
What do you think? Are you ready for some delicious and easy fall recipes? Do you have any tips for fall decorating that we haven’t covered? Let us know and share pictures on our Bombay Outdoors Facebook page.