A Colonial Williamsburg Fall Inspired Tablescape

Hello sweet friends! The cooler temperatures have been such a welcome relief. I have slowly been adding a few fall touches to the rooms here at Storybooks Cottage. Today, I am sharing A Colonial Williamsburg Fall-Inspired Tablescape.

The Della Robbia Style

Way back in 2012, after an autumn visit, I wrote a post titled The Holiday Wreaths of Colonial Williamsburg. I loved the fall decor, which was created from natural elements. 

While at Colonial Williamsburg I learned that this type of decorative abundance was known as the Della Robbia Style. 

The bountiful harvest style is inspired by the work of the 15th-century sculptor Luca della Robbia. 

He is known for his religious plaques made with terracotta and glaze. He would often surround the border of his plaques with seasonal fruits and vegetables to create the illusion of a wreath. 

A Colonial Williamsburg Fall-Inspired Tablescape

This year’s fall color palette here at Storybook Cottage features soft shades of turquoise paired with neutrals. 

I first layered some leaf placemats, found at a thrift store last year, on the center of the table. 

Next came some Della Robbia inspired topiaries.

TIP: This look can be achieved by spray painting various faux fruits and selecting faux berries and leaves in similar shades. The  various elements can be attached to round styrofoam or floral foam with U pins or hot glue. Urns can often be found at estate sales, thrift shops and home decor stores. 

For my recent birthday Mr. Decor gifted me new stainless flatware. It is the Louisiana pattern by Onieda. 

The napkins are vintage gems found at the thrift store. 

Over on the sideboard, similar elements were repeated. 

The silver tea set, gifted to me by my friend, Wendi Lou Lee, is surrounded by velvet pumpkins, acorns, and leaves. 

I tucked in a few fine fall feathered friends to both of the arrangements for another touch of cohesiveness. 

1776 Create~Along

I hope you have enjoyed this post. It is part of an ongoing seasonal series, the 1776 Create~Along.

I encourage you to join in the fun. 

See you on Friday, Laura