Home Decor, Fall Hospitality Buffet

the Painted Apron

8 years ago

Prayers today on this very solemn anniversary of 9/11 🙏

HH retired recently and we are spending most of our time on the coast

I thought it would be hard to enjoy fall decorating in a beach atmosphere, but I have been having a lot of fun with the challenge, creating Signs of Fall in the Air

This metal owl hitched a ride back with me the last time I went home, he was tired of the Crazy Daisy Wreath and wanted to experience sea breezes

He is currently standing proudly over the tiered tray which is serving as a snack station on the kitchen island

See his little buddy, the owl Indian?

During busy summer months this basket style tiered tray is where we keep an abundance of fresh vegetables and fruit used for feeding ~~the hungry masses~~ family and friends

This week it is anchoring a serve yourself snack station, sort of a Fall Hospitality Buffet

One of my California BILs and his son are here for a visit this week, a spur of the moment bachelor trip

Since Alabama recently trounced his alma mater USC, I’m going to try to make amends with lots of goodies

The stand holds jars of nuts, snack mix, cookies, crackers and chocolates

Hungry guy heaven…

There are even some pumpkins and footballs for a nod to the season 🏈

There’s an array of things to choose from

With plates and glasses ready for grabbing

English muffins under the dome are ready for breakfast toasting

The last of summer peaches and plums fill an oversized martini glass

Everything’s visible and within easy reach

The fish bowl is full of protein bars and grab and go snacks

Kind bars, cashew packs, and peanut butter sandwich crackers are perfect to pocket for those morning fishing trips

Nothing like a little taste of fall at the beach!

If you’re interested in a chance to win the hand painted pumpkin table runner shown above, you can see the details here

Thanks for stopping by!

I will be sharing this with the parties below and the special Tiered Tray Extravanza put on by the lovely Thoughts of Home Thursday Blogs, be sure to stop by and view or join the party on Tuesday here

Juicy Details

painted cake dome, pumpkin glasses/JMdesigns, my original handpainted glassware

pumpkin dinner plates/Pier 1

tiered tray, leaf plates, wooden tray/Hobby Lobby several years ago

stripped pumpkin, football ornaments/Hobby Lobby this year

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I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:

Celebrate and Decorate, Rustic and Refined,

Between Naps on the Porch, Coastal Charm, Cooking and Crafting with J&J, The Scoop, A Stroll Thru Life

Tickle My Tastebuds, Wow Us Wednesday

Full Plate Thursday, Work it Wednesday

Poofing the Pillows, Creatively Crafty, Your Inspired Design