HARVEST TIME
The harvest table is warm and rich, in the colors of the autumn fields and leaves …
… bountiful with the vegetables so
carefully tended to through the spring and summer.
All through the crispy spring and hot summer the Scarecrow stands in the fields, keeping watch day and night over the crops.
The beating sun and the pouring rain may drive us to shelter, but Mr. Scarecrow stays at his post.
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Then the crops ripen and the leaves fall …
… and he stands alone waiting for the next spring.
That doesn’t seem right.
Let’s invite him to our table.
We’ll light the candles and remember that we are thankful for the farmers who grow our food, watched over, of course, by the scarecrows.
🙂
This post is part of my Thanksgiving Challenge.
I am thankful that farmers work to provide food for our tables, and I am aware of the enormous blessing it is that I do not have to worry where I will find my next meal.
Linda 🙂
I have a small scarecrow that I have pulled out for years, and I adore him just as much today as I did the day that I brought him home. Maybe our scarecrows could have a play date. I like the colors that you used in your tablescape….a little lighter touch than I’ve noticed in so many tables. Everything is a perfect balance for your lovely dining room. Thank you for sharing your charming design and for stopping by my post. Come visit any time. Cherry Kay
Love your table. The layering of the plates is gorgeous. Just the right colors! Love the scarecrow!
I love those candlesticks!!! Great colors for the table. I haven’t had a scarecrow since my children were little. I sure wish I had one now!
Love that scarecrow!! Good choice of colors, and all the little details are wonderful!!
Love that scarecrow in the center! It just makes the table so happy. I really love your stack of plates. That shot close up from the side is my favorite.
This is such a pretty and warm fall table!
Very cute table, Linda, and I do believe that it about the cutest scarecrow I’ve ever seen. Love all the extra touches that make this such a fun fall tablescape!
XO,
Sheila 🙂
Your table is so pretty. The colors are wonderful – a rather lighter feel and yet still distinctively autumn. Love those leaf plates and of course, your scarecrow is the perfect touch.
Beautiful harvest table…the colors are so rich, the greens, burgundies and golds with the amber glasses, beautiful. The scarecrow is adorable, love the hat! Those candle holders, oh so pretty.
What a lovely table and bless that little scarecrow’s heart! He’s awfully cute on your table!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
I love your table! Where did you get those goblets? I really like the heaviness of them. I like how you bring out the “straw” with the placemats. So nice!
Fun scarecrow! Great colors. Love the layers.
– The Tablescaper
What beautiful colors. I love the variety of colors in the falls especially the reds of your plates. Your little pumpkin candles are adorable. I almost hate to see them burn! So cute.
Gorgeous table Linda!
You really nailed it!
I love the candles glowing and the scarecrow!
And your dining room is so pretty too!
Cindy
A whimsical table wih the scarecrow. Lots of fun and beautiful colors. I LOVE that pitcher. Fiestaware?
Hi Linda,
I also love your table, who would not? Those warm and bright fruity colors of harvest and autumn and sunshine warms my heart. Lovely table.
Greetings, Johanna
Hi Linda…
My friend, what a beautiful autumn harvest table you have set! You know, autumn is my favorite time of the year…I just adore the warm, rich colors and your table so perfectly displays that beauty! I love your place settings…my favorite is the different colored leaf plates..sooo pretty! Love all the beautiful autumn leaves and foliage and Mr. Scarecrow…he’s adorable!!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful autumn table with us today! I too, am thankful for all of our farmers who work the year through to grow our food!!! I live in a farming community!
Warmest autumn wishes,
Chari @Happy To Design
Adorable table! The scarecrow adds a touch of whimsy, and the rest of the table has such autumn flair! Love those leaf plates and the garland down the center of your table! Thanks for your comments on my table this week — much appreciated!
I am loving your greeny maple leaves plates. How I wish I could grab some of them, soonest.
Happy TS…
Greeting from a freezing Stockholm.
/chie
What a colorful and happy table.. Love Mr. Scarecrow..
your blog name always makes me smile..
Very nice fall table! Wonderful job!
Okay, so I did feel sorry for Mr. Scarecrow until you brought him to the table. I loved your narrative on this post and such a beautiful, colorful fall post. Joni
Oh how fun and pretty. Love your scarecrow and the pumpkin candles are just fabulous. Beautiful colors. All the leaves, the dishes and all of your accessories are so pretty.
You said you didn’t have a Ross. I noticed on their site that they have stores all over the East Coast. Just google Ross Store and they have a store locator on their site. You just put your zip code in and the nearest one shows up. Such a fun store, you would love it. Hugs, Marty
Such a warm and inviting table setting for the Harvest season. The colors are just perfect and every attention to details that make for such nice photographs. Thanks for stopping by my Horn of Plenty Post for the Letter H. I’ll be following you as well…don’t want to miss any of your fabulous blog!
He looks quite happy there at your lovely table! Glad you invited him!
Is there any better time to decorate than now? I like all your touches, particularly the leaves tying everying together, and interesting pieces.
What a cute tablescape…I love the scarecrow!!
What a story teller you almost made me feel sorry for him. Good for you to bring him to your table where it is warm and friendly. Love your table scape
Linda this is such a pretty and cheerful autumn tablescape! I love the soft colors of the dishes and the cute pumpkin candles. Mr. Scarecrow looks very happy to be a guest!:)
Your table is so pretty..I love all your pretty dishes.
And…what I can see of it, I LOVE your dining room. The paper looks awesome. I LOVE wall paper..
That scarecrow is adorable. Such a cute face. Like all the fall colors and especially the two different colors in the leaf plates.
Very handsome placemats as well. Does your flatware have a bamboo/wood look to it? I’ve been meaning to look for some like it, but have to keep my eye out for a good price.
What a cute and colorful Thanksgiving table.
Enjoyed all your pics very much.
Blessings, Nellie
Your little scarecrow is just adorable. Love all your dishes and the warm fall theme.
As a farmer’s wife, I really appreciate you thanking them for all that they do. People have no idea how hard they work for us to eat.
Linda,
I love your candlesticks too! I saw a post the other day. I can’t remember where, and they were showing how to faux mercury glass candlesticks. These would be the perfect shape for that. They are pretty green too. I love your leaf plates and your photo of the candles glowing is so pretty!
So glad Mr. Scarecrow made it to the table. LOL
Sherry
Very beautiful.
Darryl and Ruth : )
What a gorgeous tablescape…and so invititng..hugs, Linda
Linda, this is a darling tale to go along with this beautiful table. Your scarecrow is really cute. Clever idea! ~ Sarah
What a lovely Thanksgiving table! Did you set this for the photo or are practicing for Thanksgiving? Simply beautiful!
I have a pair of Scarecrows and it never occurred to me to post about them..your Mr. Scarecrow is so cute.
I had to smile when I read your comment about Martha Stewart..after reading of Joanne’s misadventure with The Barefoot Contessa! I think it is always sad when others don’t live up to our expectations. But it happens.
And, yes, we do have to take into account that they are humans and do have bad days. Still, in my lifetime NO one has ever excused me for my bad behavior because I had a “bad day.” It would be nice, that’s for sure and if I was ever “not nice” I was told about it! (But, I think I was always nice, at least as far as I can remember!)
My daughter had an even worse time with Martha Stewart…but she learned that they are NOT like you or I. They are public figures and when on TV take on a different persona so you will buy their books and watch their shows. Otherwise we are just “The Public!” 🙂 It’s always a lesson and sometimes a bitter and hurtful one.
I am glad you had a fairly nice encounter with Martha. My daughter did not! 🙂 It’s ok. She learned the hard way! 🙂
Have a wonderful Sunday!
Mona
Great tribute to both farmers and scarecrows 🙂 How true that we’re very lucky that we don’t have to worry about where we’ll find out next meal – thanks to all the farmers out there who keep our pantries full 🙂
I love your leaf-shaped plates and your little pumpkin candles 🙂
Kelly
I love your tablescape. It is adorable. I love to set a table. Thank you for visiting My Cozy Corner.
xoxo
Betty