Hello World! I’m so glad you are here today! I’m delighted to be a part of the 2016 Fall in Love with Texas Blog Tour hosted by Katie at Let’s Add Sprinkles. If you’re visiting from Kitty’s Kozy Kitchen, welcome! Didn’t you enjoy Kitty’s post?
If you’re visiting for the first time today, let me introduce myself. I’m Kathryn and I live in Houston, Texas, where my husband works for an architectural firm and is an ordained Minister of the Gospel. We have 1 beautiful 9 year old daughter who keeps us busy with piano, dance, and gymnastics. I adore bold color and get excited about painting a wall or finding the perfect piece of furniture that I can transform. Heck, I just plain like to shop! My favorite colors are the classic blue and white combo with black and kelly green making appearances here and there.
For this Fall Tour, I wanted to share my dining room. In the coming weeks I will share the hearth room and some vignettes that are scattered around the house. I wanted to keep things simple and use the Fall decor that I have on hand.
This tablescape was pulled together with items I currently have on hand. The china is Spode Blue Italian.
Let’s start over on the “sideboard”. I have big plans for this sofa table. The plan is to paint it black and glam it up a bit with gold hardware. But, for now, she does her job holding extra plates and pretties.
The wire basket is from Mary & Martha as is the little pedestal bowl and the Grace & Gratitude pitcher. The plates are more of the Blue Italian with a Currier & Ives platter in the back.
I did pick up a bag of little pumpkins last week from the grocery store and decided they needed to be paired with some blue and white. I simply adore orange and yellow mixed with blue and white.
Now, to the table. Adorned with Spode Blue Italian china, and crystal Mikasa water and wine glasses that I purchased years ago.
The blue pumpkins were painted a few years ago and have been a staple in our Fall decor. However, I have the itch to paint them black with gold and kelly green accents.
The gold bowls, chargers, place mats and runner are all from Home Goods two years ago.
I did not make the centerpiece! I wish I could say I did. It’s a glorious mess! I mean that in a good way! I love how it looks tousled!
These little cuties are salt and pepper shakers.
The next stop on today’s tour line-up is Leslie at Brookhollow Lane. I know you will enjoy touring Leslie’s Fall home!!
If you enjoyed today’s tour, I would be absolutely thrilled if you would follow along! You can subscribe to my email list or follow along via social media or rss feed; all of which can be located in my sidebar.
Need more inspiration? Click the links below to check out the latest posts from The Dedicated House!
Fall in Love with Texas Blog Tour – Day 3
The Round-Up from B&A Wednesday
Fall in Love with Texas Blog Tour – Day 2
Fall in Love with Texas Blog Tour – Day 1
The Sunday Showcase from MIP Monday
I’ll also be sharing new Fall posts periodically for the next two weeks, so I’d love to see you back here!
Have a gorgeous day/night! Go with God and remember to be kind to one another!
Toodles,
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Kathryn, your fall table is beautiful. I especially love how you have styled your sideboard. The pops of orange look great with your blue and white collection!
Thank you, sweet Eilis! I had so much fun playing around in the dining room!
Blue and white with pops of orange is perfection. I love your Spode Italian dinner ware. Gorgeous.
The owl and acorn salt and pepper shaker sets are darling. Love it all.
Thanks, Katie! The salt and pepper sets I picked up from Home Goods! Thanks for stopping by!
Very pretty and I just just skip over from Kitty’s tour. This has been fun this week! I’m noticing a lot of blue in conjunction with fall colors and its nice, adds a little softness to the season. You have a nice home thank you for sharing.
Thank you, Carole! I love orange with blue. So pretty! Thanks for stopping by!
Good morning, Kathryn! Your table looks perfectly decorated for Fall. All of your blue and white does look so striking with the complementary color of orange. All of your touches make for such a special table that would make your guests feel so welcome. Thanks for sharing your lovely dining room with house.
Thank you, Kitty! I’m heading over to see your Fall!
Kathryn, I love how your beautiful blue china pairs beautifully with the orange in the pumpkins and other fall decorations. You have lovely accessories to use in so many ways. Happy to share the FILWT Blog Tour with you.
Thanks Carole! I have loved this tour! There is some amazing talent in Texas!
This is absolutely gorgeous!! I love the way you mixed your beautiful blues with the colors of fall. The tablescape is amazing.
Awe, thanks so much Stacey! You make me blush! Happy day to you!
Kathryn, what a beautiful dining room. I love how you mixed the pretty blue with the orange for fall. Your tablescape is so pretty. Also love how you decked out the sideboard. Great ideas here. Can’t wait to come back and see what you do next.
Thank you so much, Leslie! I’m heading over to check out your Fall!
Hi Kathryn, Your home is lovely for fall using the complimentary colors of your blue and white with the colors of fall. Your table setting is inviting and simply gorgeous. All the details make it perfect. Thank you for sharing and inspiring. Enjoy the tours this week and have fun. xo
Thank you so much! This has been such a fun tour! Have a lovely day!
Good morning Kathryn … I love your table setting and the centerpiece is outstanding and yes, I love the “tousled look”. Your warm Fall colors are so pretty.
Blessings,
Audrey Z.
Thank you, Audrey! I’m heading over to see your Fall. Have a pretty day!
Kathryn you are speaking my love language with your touches of blue. It looks so festively fall paired with the autumnal orange.
Thank you so much, Laura! Have a lovely day!
Your centerpiece is exquisite. I love the warm colors of fall mixed with all of your lovely blue and white. Such a pretty tablescape!
Big Texas Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
Thank you so much, Susan! I had such a fun time playing in the dining room! Happy day to you!
Oh, my…all your blue and white dishes are just outstanding…your fall home is beautiful…thanks so much
Thank you so much, sweet BJ! Happy day to you! I’m gonna find me some piggys like yours! LOL
Kathryn, I apologize for my late arrival. I left the house early and just now getting home to the computer. You know I’m a blue and white fan too! I love the way you’ve spotlighted your pieces in your dining room and how you’ve set the table. The addition of the orange mini pumpkins is the cherry on top. Like you, I love mixing orange with my blue and white for fall. One of my favorite things to do is to add twigs of bittersweet or a group of Chinese lantern stems to my blue and white vases. Orange tulips too, if I can find them. ‘-)
Thanks for the tour!
I love orange tulips as well. I never seem to spot them until they are picked over. Thanks for stopping by!
Kathryn, I’m so enjoying the home tours. Your dining room, especially your table, is styled beautifully for the season and blog open house.
Rita
Thank you so much, Rita! This was such a fun tour to be a part of.
Your tablescape is absolutely gorgeous!! I just love how you’ve layered everyting! You’re lucky to find the little white pumpkins, I haven’t been able to find any yet!
Thank you so much, Lisa! I got the white pumpkins just as the grocer was bringing them out from the back. It was a fluke that I was there at the time they were stocking. So, I thought I better get them while I can! Thanks for stopping by!
Kathryn, your dining room looks so pretty! I love blue and orange together too! Love the centerpiece and what a good use for the sofa table! Makes a great buffet! Enjoying the tour anseeing what all my Texas sisters are up too!
Thanks so much, Cecilia! It’s so funny about the sofa table. My husband, who usually doesn’t care about these things, hates that table. He threatens to get rid of it, but I tell him it will be gorgeous one day. So, he leaves it be. Then just the other day, he peeked in the dining room and said that he liked the Fall decor on the sofa table. LOL
Gorgeous! I adore all of your blue and white transferware — you’re a girl after my own heart! LOVE! And, your home is beautiful!
Awe, thanks so much Julie! And, your home, my dear is gorgeous!! Happy Fall!
Kathryn,
I love your blue and white fall combined with all different pumpkins. Your home always is beautiful whenever I visit, and I always find something that inspires me to try something new.
Judith
Oh, Judith, you are so sweet! I think the same thing about your home. So lovely!!
I am over the moon in love with your Spode Italian China-what magnificent pieces and so perfect in your lovely and well appointed home!
Love it all!
So great to be able to share the Home Tour with you!
Happy Friday,
Jemma
Thank you so much, Jemma! I really enjoyed being on the tour with such lovely ladies! Happy Weekend!
I am in love with blue and orange this year and I’m swooning over all your transferware.
Thanks so much, Lisa! Happy Fall!
Of course I’m another addicted to blue person…but the blue pumpkins cracked me up—Loving the total look though. There is something so historic and substantial to blue and white dishes, knowing our forefathers set there daily meals with humble blue and white. Very pretty for Fall or anytime, Sandi
Thank you so much, Sandra! Happy Fall!
Such a pretty tablescape, Kathryn! You have me swooning over all of your blue and white!! Happy fall! xo, Andrea
Thank you so much, Andrea! This was such a fun tour!
This is the second time I’m visiting, this time from Inspire Me Tuesday. Your posts are always inspiring, and I love the blue and fall colors. Pumpkin, spice and everything nice…thanks for the inspiration, Sandi
Awe, thank you so much, Sandi! Happy Fall to you!
I love a beautifully set table. Even though most of us don’t use the dining room it is a pleasure to look at an elegant table setting like yours.
Thank you so much, Debra! I’m one of those that loves to entertain in my dining room. Just wish it was a tad bigger. Thanks for stopping by!
Kathryn, your dining room looks absolutely beautiful decorated for Fall! I so enjoyed the tour and loved seeing all of your beautiful dishes. I adore blue and white, and I love that blue and white rooster!
Thank you so much, Shannon! Happy Fall!
The softness from the blue pumpkins is just perfect!
You’ve set a Fabulous Fall table! I love the mix of orange and blue. I would love to come for dinner.
But I’m hosting a party over at the blog. Perhaps you can come!
http://mychristmasjourney.blogspot.com/2016/10/fabulous-fall-party-lets-party.html
Let’s Party!
Your dining room looks lovely, Kathryn. What a beautiful collection of blue and white dishes!
Thank you so much Carol! I hope you are enjoying your Fall! Have a happy week.
Kathryn, your fall home tour is lovely. I love the blue and white with the autumn colors & pinned you to our Features & Favorites! Thank you for sharing @Vintage Charm!
OHHH blue and yellow! What a gorgeous table setting. I would never have thought to mix the Spode blue with the mustard looking dishes. Oh my my! I do love it.
I want more dishes.
🙂 gwingal
How beautiful! Thank you for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
Oh, so pretty! The oranges of Fall are a perfect complement to your blue color scheme!
Thanks so much, Julie! It was so fun to put it together.
Hi Kathryn, What a lovely table setting! Love the blue pumpkins that just tie in so well with the Spode china! Thanks for the inspiration! Blessings, Janet
Thank you for sharing @Vintage Charm!
Very pretty dining room tablescape. It reminds me of my mom with the touch of blues. Visiting from Talk of the Town party.