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Our Southern Autumn: 3 Tips for Creating An Early Fall Look

Stacey Pirtle

by Stacey Published: Sep 18, 2020

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When I was little, fall was my least favorite season.  I know, I know.  How can that even be, right?  But I used to tell my mom that fall meant that everything was “browning down.”  And, in my mind, brown translated to drab, dull, and, more times than not, just downright dead. SONY DSC

And to be fair, sometimes autumn in the south can be tough.  There are those years when the month of September and most of October is so hot, we wonder if summer even really left us at all.  We sweat through our football games, think twice about putting our pumpkins out, and worry about whether or not things really will dry up and turn brown before we get to catch any glimpse of fall at all.SONY DSC

But fret or not, our southern autumn always shows up every year, in its own time and in its own way.  And every year, upon her arrival, I learn all over again that there is more than just brown on the autumnal palette.SONY DSC

And the miracle is that even on those hot, dry days of September and October, before fall decides to make her elusive presence fully known, she is already there.  In an unexpected cool morning.  In the yellow of goldenrod.  In our longing to linger together in the golden evenings, on the porch, at a table like this one, surrounded by sweet laughter and even better friends.  

3 Tips to Create an Inviting and Natural Fall Table in Early Autumn.

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1) Sometimes other elements can create the feel of fall for you if your leaves haven’t turned yet. (See my green leaves in the background there?) Seasonal fruit sporting fall colors, grapevine, plaid or fringed throws, fall themed teapots, an acorn topped finial, and fall colored books all create the sense of fall.
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2) Look for early signs of fall. Scarlet Sumac, Goldenrod, and Sweet Gum all are early autumn representatives. Sumac and Sweet Gum often turn long before other trees do. Throw some green leaves in there too. Reflecting the transition of the season is more natural and appealing than pretending that the weather and the season is something that it isn’t.
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3) It is the rich textures and vibrant colors of fall that make it so special. Look for natural elements, as well as, linens and accents that are rich in texture and saturated hues to bring a little of what we love so much about this season to your tables.

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Want more inspiration?  Check out these ASD fall favorites!

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If it’s more fabulous fall tables you crave, check out the gorgeous tables on BetweenNapsOnThePorch.net’s

Tablescape Thursday Blog Link Party!

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  1. Shenita

    September 24, 2016 at 10:02 pm

    Stacey, this was such a beautiful post! Fall is my favorite season. I used to look forward to going back to school, football games and fall break/holidays. I also loved raking leaves with my dad and the scent of burning leaves. My best childhood memories center around Fall!

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  2. Stacey Pirtlestacey

    September 28, 2016 at 3:45 pm

    Shenita,

    Thank you so much! I have grown to love fall as I have gotten older. There is so much to admire, especially if you live somewhere that actually has fall. Here in TN we have more fall than we had living other places around the south (you know what I mean!), so that has helped tremendously!

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  3. Deb

    October 12, 2016 at 7:33 am

    Stacey, this is positively beautiful, I love all of the elements. Fall was my mom’s favorite time of the year, my sister’s, and now me and my daughter’s, too. We all love getting together to create a pretty tablescape and taking the grandkids apple picking. When God blesses us with so much, how can one not appreciate the fall?! Bless you for the beauty of your hands.

    Deb

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    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      October 17, 2016 at 1:29 pm

      Deb,

      You are so right! God blesses us with so much to be grateful for all the time! And He does show some wonderful artistry in the fall. So much to be thankful for! Thank you so much for your kinds words.

      My Best,
      Stacey

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