Shop The House Design Challenge – Fall Edition, Week 2

It is week 2 of the “Shop the House” Challenge. My talented friends and I challenged ourselves to redecorate an area of our home for 4 weeks, using only items we already have! A chance to redecorate and change things up? Ok! You don’t have to ask me twice! I chose our dining room table which is in the heart of our home! You can see how it looked last week here. Check out how I changed things up and gave it what my daughters called an Old European Look. 🙂

So the first thing I did was clear the table from last week and get my blank slate. I had recently found a linen scarf at Target that had great indigo hues and white with a fringed edge. Frankly, I fell in love with it as a runner for my table. So I bought it and decided it was time to use it…Layer 1. Here is a Tip: Try and use things in different ways, repurpose an item…decorating is using your creativity!

Now it was time to add a centerpiece. I had this gorgeous basket from World Market and I decided that it would be the perfect focal point for this tablescape. I love the height, the color and the little sign on the front “Product of France.” I’m always thinking texture, texture, texture! I love how it looks here…almost like it should be on a table in the French countryside. Now it’s time to add more layers.

I always like adding some element of “produce” as I call it… whether it’s flowers, fruits or vegetables on the table. In this case, it was an artichoke. It’s kind of Fall like right? 🙂

I wanted to add more elements of texture so I added this wood board from TJMaxx, great for display and serving purposes. I tossed in a few antique silver butter knives because the patina just added instant age and character to the table setting.

I needed to balance things out on each end of the basket so I added a vintage mixed metals pail I picked up a long time ago at a favorite antique shop. I filled it with some fringed napkins with silver rings I was hanging onto.

Time to finish the look…I added a few silver and brass candlesticks on both sides. Again, adding instant character due to the patina. I never polish my pieces because I love the aged look. A few pretty blue bottles on the other end with a splash of Fall for height!  And lastly, I added a couple of vintage silver salt and pepper shakers because they are just too cute!

So there you have it. Tablescape #2…my Old European Farmhouse Table! I may have had to walk around the house a bit to get what I needed but that just added steps to my Fit Bit! HaHa and it saved a lot of money!

Take a tour of your own home and see if you have a vase, a basket, or a candleholder that may just need to have a turn in another spot. It’s a great feeling when you can rearrange and get a new look without spending a dime!

Be sure and check out my friend’s blogs, to see what their Second Week looks like!

Momtique

HambyHomeDecor

A House And A Dog

Coffee Paint Repeat

Start At Home

Also, you can join in on the fun and post your Shop The House looks on Instagram using the #Shopthehouse tag! We’d love to see it!

I’d love to hear your comments about this week’s tablescape and also get some suggestions for next week’s! Leave a comment below and sign up to follow me so you don’t miss my updates!

Have a good one!
~Holli