Tablescapes, MacPumpkin Octoberfest
I have been enjoying Fanciful Pumpkins so much in my Fall decor
I call them MacPumpkins because they were inspired by MacKenzie-Childs
Time to bring them to the table!
I displayed them “bakery” style, perched on cake stands of different heights
The tiered stand in the center was getting lost so
I elevated it by placing it on a stack of black chargers
Pumpkins of all shapes, sizes and textures are tucked around the MacPumpkins
Checks, dots, patterns all happily mix together
The side place settings feature a plaid charger, white dinner plate, and polka dot salad plate, with a printed flatware napkin and a leopard patterned goblet
The head place settings are a mock candy corn plate stack with an orange charger, yellow dinner plate, black and white salad plate with a black napkin in a pumpkin ring, and a witch goblet
It’s quite a pumpkin palooza!
Last week we went to a restaurant that only served small plates
The server recommended ordering 2-3 plates per person
as each plate featured more of an appetizer portion than a main meal
I set this table with the small plate concept in mind,
when it’s time to eat, the pumpkins can be moved
and plates of food can be placed atop the pedestals for everyone to share
At Ovenbird the 4 of us ordered 10 plates, from appetizers, sides, main and dessert
The food was creative in flavor combinations and beautifully plated
We had such fun sharing and trying a variety of different things
I think this would be great for a dinner party or a Friendsgiving
The pumpkins on the tiered stand could be moved too
You could fill it with nibbles or a variety of bite sized desserts
Below is a photo of Ovenbird,
the Birmingham AL restaurant where we enjoyed a lovely dinner
you can see the menu here
It has such an amazing indoor/outdoor atmosphere,
The weather was mild and the large french doors were open
bringing the outside in
Juicy Details
chargers and some of the faux pumpkins/Hobby Lobby
Courtly Check cake stand and tiered stand/MacKenzie-Childs
wine goblets, candy corn & pumpkin plates/painted by me
Fanciful Pumpkins/tutorial here MacKenzie-Childs inspired crafts/here
flatware napkins/made by a friend {thank you Michelle!}
Thank you for joining me today!
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I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Meal Plan Monday Love Your Creativity What’s for Dinner?
Between Naps on the Porch, Make it Pretty Monday
Turn About Tuesday Celebrate Your Story,
All About Home/ Common Ground Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Tasty Tuesday Oh My Heartsie Girl Full Plate Thursday
Thursday Favorite Things Creatively Crafty Home Matters
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Lovely table. I like doing the tapas style meal too, with lots of little bites of different things.
Thanks Carole, I can’t wait to do this!
Jenna, this is such a pretty, fun, and festive table! I love the variety of pumpkins placed about creating such a beautiful autumn centerpiece. The restaurant you had dinner at has some interesting entrees. It sounds like you had a wonderful time!
Thank you Shannon, and yes, the food was really different…it was fun to try a variety of things that I wouldn’t normally order.
Your table is so darned cute, I can’t help smiling! Just loads of fun. I love the small plate concept. In the summer I go to a happy hour at an up north restaurant for dinner — if there are several of us we will order three or (heaven help us!) four of the small plates — and leave stuffed. That would be a fun home entertaining idea!
Thanks Jeanie, I think so too, kind of like a sit down cocktail party!
I love your table! Those MacPumpkins are so cute. 😀
thanks Michelle, lots of fun to make!
Love the “pumpkin patch work”!
Thanks Dorothy!
Jenna, your fanciful pumpkins all gathered on the table look so festive. Great idea to elevate some and the tiered stand so nothing gets lost. I love little plates and need to pull some of mine, great for nibbles for the holidays. We haven’t tried the restaurant, yet! Have a fun day
Thanks Emily, I had much fun setting this table 🙂
Love your idea of placing the pumpkins on tiered stands for better viewing. The small plate idea is new to me, but sounds interesting and beneficial in trying a variety of foods. Glad you had a good time. 😄
Thank you Cyndi, I do love to play with pumpkins 🙂 The restaurant was really fun and different, I tried things I normally wouldn’t and liked them!
Love your beautiful table and MacPumpkins!! 🧡🎃
I had a lot of fun setting this one!
Love your pumpkins palooza Jenna!! 🎃 And I like your idea of serving and sharing a meal with small plates! I got bought a cookbook several years ago with appetizer type recipes and wine pairings… need to find it and try some of the recipes! 😊
Thank you Jill, that sounds like a great book, I like the idea of wine pairings!
What a fun table! I love the MacPumpkins! You did a really great job on them. Great details!
thank you Liz, I am enjoying playing with them!
Jenna those pumpkins are just tooooo cute! I love the idea of using cake plates!
The restaurant is my kind of place!
I love it, such a neat setting. Love you my friend.
I love it, such a neat setting. Love you my friend.
Awww, thanks so much Michelle!
Jenna, your pumpkin palooza is a winner, I adore you macpumkins! Using the idea of a table for small bites for all of your pumpkins makes for a beautiful presentation. Any guest would be happy to nibble from this fun and delightful table, lots of eye candy! The hubby and I must visit Chef Hastings “Ovenbird”, happy weekend!
Thank you Pam, and I know you will love Ovenbird when you get a chance!
Thank you for sharing at #ThursdayFavoriteThings. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too!
Love your MacPumpkin Octoberfest table Jenna! Ovenbird looks like a fun spot to graze and is our favorite way to dine, sampling small bites.♥
Thanks Mary, me too, it was such fun to share and sample…
Your macpumpkins look so pretty. Love them on tiered stand and plates. They make quite the statement. I have always admired your artistic talents. Thank you Jenna for sharing at “Love Your Creativity.”
Thank you Linda, I am having much fun with pumpkins 🙂
What a beautiful plethora of pumpkins! The MacKenzie pumpkins seem quite popular, and you did a very nice knock-off! Thanks for sharing at Tuesday Turn About!
Thank you Julie!!
Those pumpkins are super cute!
Happy Tuesday!
thanks Veronica!
Your pumpkin-palooza is a super colorful and festive fall display of fun! You have so many interesting pumpkins. I can never get enough! Thanks for sharing at All About Home and TFT!
thank you Amber, I went pumpkin crazy this year 🎃
Love your pumpkin decorating ideas!
Thank you, I want to make more 🙂
Your macpumpkins are so cute and you are so talented…I love all your ideas. Your meal at the restaurant must have been great as the menu sounds good.
Thank you Karen, being the foodie you are you would love this restaurant!
I would indeed. 😊
Those pumpkins look great, but I really appreciate your nibbles 🙂
Oh good, thank you!
Oh my goodness Jenna! What a spectacular collection of Macpumpkins you have there – they look wonderful all together like that. Love the idea of sharing tidbit plates for a Friendsgiving – that would be so fun! Glad that you enjoyed your meal at Ovenbird. Wishing you a lovely week!
Thanks so much Kim, this was a fun table to set and I love the concept of sharing small plates, kind of like a seated buffet!