October 2016 - The Well Dressed Table

Dinner Party, Tablescape, Thanksgiving / Fall

Fall Colored Tablescape

October 26, 2016 2 Comments

Here in New England the colors are in full swing as dark red, orange and bright yellow leaves fall delicately to the ground. Although I dread it getting colder, looking down roads lined with a multitude of vibrant colors makes me appreciate the coziness of fall. When creating the tablescape for this large, casual family dinner I decided to incorporate all the beautiful colors. By adding two kinds of branches from the yard, not only being free but made the table almost have a foliage runner effect.

Dinner Party, Thanksgiving / Fall

Fall Dinner Party

October 17, 2016 No Comments

A few friends came over for a casual dinner and games, and given the time of year, I decided to add a few extra fall touches. I love white pumpkins, they are so lovely and bright but still very fall so I opted for a cream and gold tablescape theme filled with a large, beautiful blue and white pumpkin and small white natural and ceramic pumpkins with some added gold touches. The menu was very easy to throw together for a Friday after work with minimal time in the kitchen. Some apple wine and a bourbon pecan tart finished the meal into game time. Here is the dinner break down from the fall inspired table decor to the menu.

DIY

DIY Gold Wire Napkin Rings

October 12, 2016 No Comments

I’m planning on having a dinner party with a fall theme as the days have become much cooler here in New England. Most the table decor I am planning has a lovely neutral gold and cream color scheme. I wanted to include napkin rings in this tablescape but I only have silver ones and if your getting more then six or eight of them it can add up quickly, so decided to DIY and make some.

Party Theme

Boho/Festival Themed Party

October 10, 2016 No Comments

A friend and I had decided to host a 30th Birthday for a dear friend of ours this fall. After some thought and searching Pintrest I found a lot of photos and themes around Coachella and Boho style. Seeing as our friend at times can have a flower child vibe it was decided to throw a Boho/Festival themed gathering consisting of a low table and floor seating on serape rugs and pillows. After searching I came up with a few things that I thought would really add to the boho Coachella like theme:

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Welcome!

October 4, 2016 No Comments

Welcome to The Well Dressed Table, a place to share all things that make entertaining a little easier or or give a little extra something to your next gathering. Whether it’s a small dinner or a big bash you’ll find lots of ideas from DIY decorative crafts, budget finds, tablescape ideas, and menus with recipes that make the occasion feel as special as the guests your hosting.

-Ashley