Inspired By The Season, Fallscape Table
Text by Lesley Harris Colvett
Design by Alexandra Lauren from Alexandra Lauren Event Styling
Photography by Darren Lykes
Interior designer and event stylist Alexandra Lauren created a festive fall scene amid the corn maze at Donnell Century Farms in Jackson, Tennessee. This magical tablescape features décor and china in muted green, deep purple and blue to complement light orange and white pumpkins.
The inspiration for this table is romance, tradition and fall. Says Lauren, “Fall is the most exquisite season! The colors are a visual symphony. Being abroad for 12 years, I truly missed the beautiful colors and smells that come with the change of seasons. I lavish in every detail of this season. My goal with this table is to inspire people to get outside and drink in the season, whether it’s a romantic table on your terrace or a picnic to watch one of our beautiful Tennessee sunsets. If you are going to dine indoors, there is absolutely nothing wrong with bringing some elements of the outdoors in!”
Decor and Style Elements
Inspired by the people for whom she designs, Lauren says her creative philosophy is to amplify each client’s personal style. This table is very much a representation of Lauren’s personal rustic and romantic style, and reflects the designer’s belief that fall is the perfect time to gather friends and loved ones around a table and give thanks.
Host Your Own
“I went pumpkin crazy! I used fantasy pumpkins (a beautiful muted orange), white pumpkins, pastel pumpkins and mini white pumpkins on each place setting. I love the gestures in the stems; this is always what I pay attention to at the patch,” Lauren says. The decor also includes fairy tale pumpkins in a romantic muted orange. The live garland on the table is a mixture of eucalyptus, sweet dumpling mini pumpkins and scabiosa pods placed throughout.
For the centerpiece, the designer chose a grapevine basket filled with antique deep purple and burgundy hydrangeas, and a pumpkin topiary.
SOURCES
Woven oval chargers by Alexandra Lauren
Flatware, made in England, sold in the U.S. by Pottery Barn
Napkins available at One King’s Lane
Plates are manufactured by Pfaltzgraff, and the pattern is Gazebo Blue
The salad plates are an antique collection from Carriage House Antiques in Jackson, Tennessee
Dinner plates, designed by Alexandra Lauren, available at the Great Indoors
Picnic basket, available at Pottery Barn online
The charcuterie board is available at Carriage House Antiques in Jackson, Tennessee
The French blue ruffled seat cover is from Alexandra Lauren Design Linens
Alexandra Lauren, Interior Designer and Event Stylist
