I'm back home again among my own things and finding myself surprised once more about how little it takes to turn toward a new season. Merely a change in color can do the trick, as nature herself demonstrates.
Most of what shows here is always within arms reach in my own dining room year round. It's all in what I choose to emphasize. But that's true in all aspects of life isn't it? (Even my chairs are always ready for fall!)
But there are a few new things to celebrate another September, and this delightful embroidered vintage tablecloth is one of them! Can you see that gorgeous crocheted edge all around??
Someone valued this cloth at ten dollars. But really how can you put a price on such a thing? The heft is wonderful, as is the stitching.
Individually, the colors are not what I would choose, but scattered thinly across the table they are understated, and a perfect reflection of gently falling leaves. I can't tell you how much they cheer me!
All in perfect condition.
Another newcomer is this entertaining jar in rustic colors with a nod to all things French. No doubt it is a reproduction, as its lack of crazing and age proves it cannot possibly be as old as 1892. Love it anyway!
I did manage to come across this old ironstone bowl in my travels, all mottled and crackled as it should be.
I love the interesting rim details on top and bottom. A keeper!
Everything settles in together as though it had always been there. Gathered up snug and cozy like a few more strands of nesting material woven into place.
Isn't that what we all start to do in September?
I hope you are enjoying gathering up all the threads of summer too!
I so much enjoyed all of your supportive comments on my last post! Thank you so much! It was just so heartwarming to me. I'm looking forward to getting back to you, and celebrating another new season together!
Jacqueline
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What a beautiful tablecloth...and the edging is so pretty! It makes me want to go and find some pretty fall linens!
ReplyDeleteyour cloth with the acorns is right up my alley. Love it.
ReplyDeleteYou have such a great eye for spotting the best linens, Jacqueline! Love the subtle nod to fall on this wonderful piece. You have a way that seems effortless of drawing from your amazing collections to create so much beauty on your tabletop. Always an inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
I have a love for linens as well. And I agree, there is no price to be paid for such beautiful detailed handiwork. It makes my heart glad as well. Lovely post! Diane
ReplyDeleteSuch loveliness. I really like the gentle colours.
ReplyDeleteLove your sweet little wooden acorns. Great companion to the beautiful linens.
ReplyDeleteJacqueline,
ReplyDeleteYou have found an amazing table cloth, dear friend!!!
The subtle hues of Autumn are a perfect complement to your style!!!
I had never really noticed the acorns within the design on your dining room chairs, until now!!! Thank you for drawing my attention to them!!!
The acorns and soft subtle hued Autumn Leaves have made their way into my home decor, as well!!!
Thank you for always inspiring with your gentle ways!!!
Fondly,
Pat
Beautiful, as always. Love the French jar and what a charming tablecloth... ~julie
ReplyDeleteYou did it again. You brought back a memory for me. One summer when I was at my Aunts farm, my Mother bought this small round tablecloth that had leaves on it to be embroidered. We worked on it each night for a week. I am not sure what ever happen to it.
ReplyDeleteI never tire of looking at your lovely linens and beautiful dishes.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty Jacqueline.
ReplyDeleteKris
Very fond of the acorns, the "chevre" pot, the loveliness of it all. And that it is a very subtle fall entry. I'm not ready for fall, so subtle is perfect for me!
ReplyDeleteLove the embroidered leaves. The wooden acorns are neat. What great finds!!
ReplyDeleteI love a bird nest in amongst the white and china cupboard. Lovely embroidered cloth.
ReplyDeletewhere did you get your gorgeous acorn and oak leaf metal chairs? I love them!
ReplyDeleteTo Cathy:
ReplyDeleteI couldn't find a link back to you! But I'm glad you like my chairs! I found them ever so long ago at a thrift store. I just sold the little matching glass top table a few weeks ago. I need my bigger wood one. But the padded metal chairs are so comfy and fun! Thanks for stopping by!
Welcome home, Jacqueline. Your post is as lovely as ever. I would have snatched up that crock as well. I'm always searching for interesting crocks, and this one is wonderful. Great find!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty cloth. It would be fun to have one in bright greens for spring.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment. Drop by again soon as we have many exciting crisps in the tasting pile. Driving through France to Switzerland is a wonderland of new flavours - all fun to try!
Georgina
Love the soft touch your style brings to autumn decorating. You're such an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I love the "new" tablecloth with the leaf stitching. Thanks for joining Home Sweet Home!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. Where did you get those adorable acorns? I'm in love with them.
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