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Sunflowers, Pumpkins & Plaid — Fall Tablescape Tips Inside 🍂

October 01, 20251 min read

Hey Hosting Queen,

Oooohhhh, fall. 😍🍁
It’s one of my absolute favourite seasons.

Here in Eastern Ontario, the leaves turn the most breathtaking shades—deep reds, brilliant oranges, and golden yellows. The air gets crisp, the sweaters come out, and of course… it’s Pumpkin Spice Everything season.

Fall is also the perfect time for cozy, heartwarming gatherings.

Picture this:
✨ Pumpkins
✨ Sunflowers
✨ Leaves
✨ Chrysanthemums

And let’s not forget:
✨ Plaids and flannels
✨ Warm earth tones like browns, oranges, and golds
✨ Candles and apples
✨ Maybe even a hay bale or two

🍽 Styling Your Fall Table

Whether you go minimal or full harvest glam, here are a few quick tips to pull it all together:

Got a busy tablecloth?
Keep your centerpiece simple—try apples or pumpkins.

Working with a plain tablecloth?
Layer it up! Add sunflowers, leaves, pumpkins… the works.

💡 And don’t forget: leave space for the food!

Styling Tips for a Pretty & Practical Tablescape
✔️ Low — so your guests can see each other across the table
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Long — like a runner, let your decor flow down the center
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Lovely — group decor in sets of 3, and make it look good from all angles

Went a little wild with fall decor this year? (No judgment here, Queen—you’re in good company! 🤣)
Use those extra touches to decorate the bathroom, drink station, or coffee table.

This is exactly the kind of support I offer to my full-service planning clients—and yes, I can even bring the sunflowers. 🌻

Let’s make your next cozy fall gathering as beautiful as it is effortless.
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With Love,

Krista

Krista is a certified event planner, theme-party enthusiast, and the heart behind Made With Love Gatherings. With over 20 years of experience creating meaningful moments, she helps women host beautiful, stress-free gatherings that reflect their style and story. When she’s not planning parties, you’ll find her journaling by the fire, paddleboarding with her kids, or dreaming up the next themed celebration.

Krista R | Made With Love Gatherings

Krista is a certified event planner, theme-party enthusiast, and the heart behind Made With Love Gatherings. With over 20 years of experience creating meaningful moments, she helps women host beautiful, stress-free gatherings that reflect their style and story. When she’s not planning parties, you’ll find her journaling by the fire, paddleboarding with her kids, or dreaming up the next themed celebration.

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