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September 17, 2012

Rustic Fall Centerpiece

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For me, fall decor is all about the usage of natural elements and incorporating a variety of natural textures. Living in the Pacific Northwest I so blessed to be surrounded by beautiful mountains and trees and some of the most beautiful scenery you can imagine. I wake up looking at the Cascade Mountains and at night I watch the sunset over the wheat fields. I love it here.

This time of year I’m especially grateful for where I live because I can find beautiful things to decorate with in my own backyard. Instead of putting together a complete fall tablescape this year, I’m showing you a simplistic and rustic centerpiece I put together for our everyday table. As much as I love the traditional deep reds and oranges, I wanted to create something clean, rustic and neutral for our space. Something that is true to my style.

Rustic Fall Centerpiece, neutral fall decor, branches, acorns, grapevine pumpkins

I used cylinder vases in varying heights to create the focal point on the table and filled them with different natural elements.

Rustic Fall Centerpiece, neutral fall decor, natural elements, fall centerpiece, branches, acorns, book pages, cylinder vases

Rustic Fall Centerpiece, neutral fall decor, natural elements, fall centerpiece, branches, acorns, book pages, cylinder vases

I filled the vases with shredded book pages, branches, black-eyed peas, Lima beans, acorns, and walnuts. They all bring different textures and colors to the table but remain cohesive.

Rustic Fall Centerpiece, neutral fall decor, natural elements, fall centerpiece, branches, acorns, book pages, cylinder vases

I love these little grapevine pumpkins I picked up a few years back. I love how versatile they are,  I’ve used them in so many different ways over the years.

Rustic Fall Centerpiece, neutral fall decor, natural elements, fall centerpiece, branches, acorns, book pages, cylinder vases

Rustic Fall Centerpiece, neutral fall decor, natural elements, fall centerpiece, branches, acorns, book pages, cylinder vases

I made the woven table runner out of canvas drop cloth. It was an easy afternoon project and something that can be used year round!

Rustic Fall Centerpiece

I love fall and I cannot wait to see what this new season brings.

About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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Comments

  1. Amanda Kuzak says

    September 17, 2012 at 5:17 pm

    I really like the paper strips, good idea!

    Reply
  2. Darleen~ Places In The Home says

    September 18, 2012 at 2:07 pm

    Simple, natural, and simply stunning, Taryn! Don’t you love using natural elements for fall decorating? I remarked to my readers that nature is the best arts & crafts store. I’m very impressed with your canvas drop cloth runner- super clever. Great look!

    Reply
  3. malia says

    September 18, 2012 at 7:32 pm

    Hey Taryn! Great idea. Love all the textures and colors. Pretty! xo

    Reply
  4. [email protected] says

    September 19, 2012 at 9:58 am

    These are just lovely! I’m so glad to see something a little ‘different’. I enjoy neutrals using different textures as well. Love the runner too!

    Reply
  5. SEL says

    September 19, 2012 at 11:16 am

    Your centerpiece looks gorgeous!! It always takes me forever to get mine right, and by then? The season or holiday is usually over or ending soon. Ha!

    Great job!

    Found you from the linkup!

    xo
    Sarah
    growinglaughingandlovinginlife.blogspot.com

    Reply
  6. Randi says

    September 19, 2012 at 11:59 am

    Visiting from Southern Lovely. Looks great! I really like those grapevine pumpkins!

    Reply
  7. Mary Beth @ Cupcakes and Crinoline says

    September 19, 2012 at 6:02 pm

    Love the look of this!

    Reply
  8. Bobi Jensen says

    September 19, 2012 at 8:11 pm

    I love all the different textures. Very cool!

    Reply
  9. Jenny Raulli says

    September 19, 2012 at 10:08 pm

    Love the color scheme

    Reply
  10. Steph @ The Silly Pearl says

    September 19, 2012 at 11:07 pm

    This is so pretty and festive. It gets me in the mood for fall and even winter!

    Reply
  11. Gina says

    September 20, 2012 at 4:15 pm

    Oh my- the pumpkin, the beans- I’m so loving this.

    Reply
  12. Kelsey says

    September 20, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    Great ideas Taryn! I love how affordable all of these items are and they make such a statement.

    Reply
  13. Emily says

    September 23, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    So pretty!! I love all the textures!

    I’ve pinned and I’m sharing on FB now!

    Reply
  14. Courtney says

    September 27, 2012 at 5:13 pm

    Super cute~I love rustic too!! :)

    Reply
  15. Trisha says

    September 28, 2012 at 4:54 am

    I just love the shredded paper – it looks so rustic and fall like. Great centerpiece!

    Reply
  16. wildcraft diva says

    September 28, 2012 at 5:08 am

    Lovely !- gosh the acorns here are much smaller…..and still green.

    Reply
  17. Stuff and Nonsense says

    September 28, 2012 at 7:41 am

    great idea
    to stock the vases
    with natural finds
    and then group them together
    for impact

    love it!

    just stopping by
    from ATPF
    to say hello!

    alison

    Reply
  18. Debra says

    October 3, 2012 at 6:16 am

    I like it.

    Reply
  19. Leslie Stewart says

    October 8, 2012 at 8:15 pm

    Gorgeous…as always! Love the beans and the paper strips are too cool!
    Leslie

    Reply
  20. Amanda says

    October 9, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    Love! I decorate with beans for every season!! So affordable and pretty, too!
    Amanda

    Reply

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