Apple Cider Pork Tenderloin with Cheddar Grits

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEpD2fad0V5ttrPhhpP0XG1kLIEZ0iYOibvzz3tpdiK7I4WYneJ5t5HvG8_PRyuRjOl7lWTCKnbUJKAP5n-J2WaNSjZ34BkIbjJG06h7lE_9pRth4fIIUp6xdS5wU7ZVod9SSo19mJxvpj/s1600/IMG_4752.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEpD2fad0V5ttrPhhpP0XG1kLIEZ0iYOibvzz3tpdiK7I4WYneJ5t5HvG8_PRyuRjOl7lWTCKnbUJKAP5n-J2WaNSjZ34BkIbjJG06h7lE_9pRth4fIIUp6xdS5wU7ZVod9SSo19mJxvpj/s1600/IMG_4752.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Oh my goodness.  This is a photo of our dinner last night - was soooo good.  Sometimes I feel like Pork Tenderloin is a bit of an obligation... something I feel like I should make when Fall rolls around.  But this, this was excellent.  The pork cooks in a mixture of Apple Cider, Dijon, Red Pepper Flakes, Garlic, Apples & Onions.  It is a little sweet, and definitely savory.  The apples and onions cook down in the cider to create the most amazing chutney type sauce.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F10%2Fapple-cider-pork-tenderloin-with.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-ePj9__HeDrQ%2FVC23uoSjC0I%2FAAAAAAAAZwI%2FBFpyIKNRyfw%2Fs1600%2Fapple-cider-pork-tenderloin.jpg&description=Apple%20Cider%20Pork%20Tenderloin%20%20with%20Cheddar%20Grits%20%20-%20So%20easy%20and%20simple.%20%20Only%2045%20minutes%20in%20the%20oven!"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It was very simple to make and cooked for 45 minutes.  The entire dinner was prepped and cooked in under an hour.  It is definitely company worthy.  This was my first time making grits and it was very easy.  The cheddar was a perfect compliment to the apples.  I served ours with a Kale, Cranberry, Pumpkin Seed & Pecorino salad (photo at the end of the post!)- I'll share the recipe next week.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSnpkafA44OSKLuZG_s27IOyDVSuRP60hWpMY_-NvIaoRx8iA4tiT1wfA3aa80svpSqSOMXKP4l0nNoeUuA3c5kihOjWQYnJ51SUD3aF9-c9jrm6NZWiRe0PJvxPw2YjYu4Q9YXS1r10vH/s1600/apple-cider-pork-tenderloin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSnpkafA44OSKLuZG_s27IOyDVSuRP60hWpMY_-NvIaoRx8iA4tiT1wfA3aa80svpSqSOMXKP4l0nNoeUuA3c5kihOjWQYnJ51SUD3aF9-c9jrm6NZWiRe0PJvxPw2YjYu4Q9YXS1r10vH/s1600/apple-cider-pork-tenderloin.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>I made only one tenderloin (1.25lbs) and it was perfect for the three of us with a little bit of leftovers.  The recipe is for 2 tenderloins - which is what I would make for 4 adults.<br /><br /><i>Apple Cider</i><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Pork Tenderloin </i></span><br /><i>with Cheddar Grits</i><br /><i><br /></i><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F10%2Fapple-cider-pork-tenderloin-with.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-ePj9__HeDrQ%2FVC23uoSjC0I%2FAAAAAAAAZwI%2FBFpyIKNRyfw%2Fs1600%2Fapple-cider-pork-tenderloin.jpg&description=Apple%20Cider%20Pork%20Tenderloin%20%20with%20Cheddar%20Grits%20%20-%20So%20easy%20and%20simple.%20%20Only%2045%20minutes%20in%20the%20oven!"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><br />2 pounds Pork Tenderloin<br />2 tablespoons of olive oil<br />salt and pepper<br />2 apples, sliced<br />1 medium onion, sliced<br />2 cups of apple cider<br />5 cloves of garlic, sliced<br />1 tablespoon of dijon<br />.......<br />3 cups of water<br />1 cup of grits<br />1/2 cup of half and half<br />4 tablespoons of butter<br />1 cup of cheddar, shredded<br />1 tablespoon of sea salt<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvdzq3oEPbrBny5zjB_VgVEsQIKXrIzasD4p-rHWfPm7bN2YiSLpnz8P1pmZJMPA-MIwrdrBP8Xkpn8SeippWvR11qoa_rXU3OODMCQHATpclrPytBem44yDTc7Tukmh1el9_0xcWQfHlN/s1600/IMG_4735.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvdzq3oEPbrBny5zjB_VgVEsQIKXrIzasD4p-rHWfPm7bN2YiSLpnz8P1pmZJMPA-MIwrdrBP8Xkpn8SeippWvR11qoa_rXU3OODMCQHATpclrPytBem44yDTc7Tukmh1el9_0xcWQfHlN/s1600/IMG_4735.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Season the pork with salt and pepper.  In a dutch oven, heat olive oil and sear pork for 3 minutes on each side.  Add garlic, onions and apples.  Cook for 2 more minutes.  Mix together cider, dijon and red pepper - add and put in 350 degree oven for 40 minutes (covered).<br /><br />Meanwhile, prepare the grits by bringing water to boil, then lower heat and add grits. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring often.  When grits are tender, add half and half, butter, cheddar and salt.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwH2dsu0KVfnBfuEiRJ4sJrIkVugQ4v1EyvAkdo6Ql28ncE_8BjWetxpr04IAMeQuvRnE8b06AVWXxxB5EM08S0nlBXIEsLSgOm_bJVts6yn0ETjcYhqLRUjJciw98uvZENMLcCDBHH4me/s1600/IMG_4739.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwH2dsu0KVfnBfuEiRJ4sJrIkVugQ4v1EyvAkdo6Ql28ncE_8BjWetxpr04IAMeQuvRnE8b06AVWXxxB5EM08S0nlBXIEsLSgOm_bJVts6yn0ETjcYhqLRUjJciw98uvZENMLcCDBHH4me/s1600/IMG_4739.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Remove pork from oven.  Take pork out of pan (keep liquid in dutch oven) and set it aside, covered in foil.  Heat the reserved liquid with apples and onions (from the baking liquid) on the stove to reduce.  Cook on medium-high for about 5 minutes until it has thickened.   Serve sliced pork over grits and spoon on apple onion sauce.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYE1wh6fYKv6TcquCp0oBZKhdVQA0JyrAj_Ckpsr9atJ884g48o_Pu91Le5t6d6Nskmmlj8mxee8ZgloEuhyphenhyphen8CiCkWJcxva29a50amtz7TMpganb1GvsDSbsQGLyN6Q5I3EKlPau6MzG7H/s1600/IMG_4767.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYE1wh6fYKv6TcquCp0oBZKhdVQA0JyrAj_Ckpsr9atJ884g48o_Pu91Le5t6d6Nskmmlj8mxee8ZgloEuhyphenhyphen8CiCkWJcxva29a50amtz7TMpganb1GvsDSbsQGLyN6Q5I3EKlPau6MzG7H/s1600/IMG_4767.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F10%2Fapple-cider-pork-tenderloin-with.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-ePj9__HeDrQ%2FVC23uoSjC0I%2FAAAAAAAAZwI%2FBFpyIKNRyfw%2Fs1600%2Fapple-cider-pork-tenderloin.jpg&description=Apple%20Cider%20Pork%20Tenderloin%20%20with%20Cheddar%20Grits%20%20-%20So%20easy%20and%20simple.%20%20Only%2045%20minutes%20in%20the%20oven!"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><div><br />Here is the Kale, Cranberry, Pumpkin Seed & Pecorino Salad with an Apple Cider Vinaigrette - I'll share the recipe soon.</div><div><br /></div><div>Tomorrow morning my Halloween products will be posted...  Set your alarms : )  Not too early, though, maybe around 10 am.  I'm hoping the light is better for photos tomorrow morning than it was on this very dark and rainy day!</div>

Apple Cider Pork Tenderloin with Cheddar Grits

Oh my goodness.  This is a photo of our dinner last night - was soooo good.  Sometimes I feel like Pork Tenderloin is a bit of an obligation...

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Toffee Topped Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_NN5276tELSKLOYwjXpxdhJBqIMYlOUMmWR4P-KtRPxZ3qZGlvyNUmIJ1R-1w6ZB7Sx72ZO1rYG4X_R3Ev7KVOV7kzIbqECL0iITeIcqYd8M1Kc_ycHj4I6FJPN9EJGv_CWTYyRoc3OSX/s1600/IMG_4275.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_NN5276tELSKLOYwjXpxdhJBqIMYlOUMmWR4P-KtRPxZ3qZGlvyNUmIJ1R-1w6ZB7Sx72ZO1rYG4X_R3Ev7KVOV7kzIbqECL0iITeIcqYd8M1Kc_ycHj4I6FJPN9EJGv_CWTYyRoc3OSX/s1600/IMG_4275.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></span>In an effort to be 100% transparent, I used a cake mix to make these cupcakes.  I think it was a Duncan Hines Spice Cake Mix, to be exact.  If you have read this blog for a while, you know that I'm not afraid of or embarrassed by a cake mix.  I use them all of the time for shortcuts - especially when I'm making cupcakes.  Maybe it is just me, but I think that homemade cupcake batter can be a little finicky... it can roll over the sides, it can deflate, etc., and I wanted these to look just perfect in my new Gold Striped Cupcake Papers.  And it was easy.  I was really in the mood for a Fall-ish spice cake topped with creamy, cream cheese frosting and these were everything (and more!) than I had hoped.<br /><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F09%2Ftoffee-topped-spice-cupcakes-with-cream.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-M0J9W2xau5g%2FVCIq3EIE6uI%2FAAAAAAAAZoI%2F-huufrrNN-0%2Fs1600%2Ftoffee-spiced-cupcakes.jpg&description=Toffee%20Topped%20Spice%20Cupcake%20with%20Cream%20Cheese%20Frosting...%20From%20a%20box%20mix%20%3A%20)"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqcMCELpyZau34RhsJ4OLCkLvGFhRHs1hD67ySzqrIP7MMuDNf6PPOdMVvibtYklBvdAZ5k3L7spY1FDMKkfPNvkNY1jhyphenhyphenvX_p4zst5cTs_ltA4topDEb3rCam7jeyKom-0dFiX51PlSsa/s1600/IMG_4287.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqcMCELpyZau34RhsJ4OLCkLvGFhRHs1hD67ySzqrIP7MMuDNf6PPOdMVvibtYklBvdAZ5k3L7spY1FDMKkfPNvkNY1jhyphenhyphenvX_p4zst5cTs_ltA4topDEb3rCam7jeyKom-0dFiX51PlSsa/s1600/IMG_4287.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />People tend to not think about texture as much as they should.  I had a gourmet ice cream sundae at a fancy restaurant this summer, and the combination of textures was unbelievable.  I can still taste (feel it?) right now.  This cupcake combination of creamy frosting, moist cake and crunchy toffee has the same effect - in a very fall way. <br /><br />Aren't these little <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/gift-wrap/products/acorn-tags-folded-cards">Acorn Folded Tags</a> so sweet?  I've been using them all month - attached to gifts as cards, as display signs (like this) and as place cards.<br /><br />Even though I used a mix, I thought I should provide you with some sort of recipe if you want to make some from scratch.  Here is my favorite, very dense and delicious spice cake recipe.  If you are making them from a box like me, just follow the baking directions and the frosting instructions.  Enjoy!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOhZXA2PyWxg2sTSoz26KnSTn6ahQXPA0AUdxWLI3K0ViN3Hi8xfu0W9lYIdu01mSzH-Q7IfMYM8toulTt_1WNslP1wCA-14xjhRXoW7NPpvHkifAKyRalsvRtP_2lz11z5uaHk_R3ezxw/s1600/spice-cupcakes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOhZXA2PyWxg2sTSoz26KnSTn6ahQXPA0AUdxWLI3K0ViN3Hi8xfu0W9lYIdu01mSzH-Q7IfMYM8toulTt_1WNslP1wCA-14xjhRXoW7NPpvHkifAKyRalsvRtP_2lz11z5uaHk_R3ezxw/s1600/spice-cupcakes.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting and Toffee</span></i></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">makes about 12 cupcakes</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;"><br /></span><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F09%2Ftoffee-topped-spice-cupcakes-with-cream.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-M0J9W2xau5g%2FVCIq3EIE6uI%2FAAAAAAAAZoI%2F-huufrrNN-0%2Fs1600%2Ftoffee-spiced-cupcakes.jpg&description=Toffee%20Topped%20Spice%20Cupcake%20with%20Cream%20Cheese%20Frosting...%20From%20a%20box%20mix%20%3A%20)"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;"><br /></span><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">1 cup sugar</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">2 cups flour</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">1 tsp baking powder</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">1 tsp baking soda</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">1/2 tsp salt</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">1 teaspoon cinnamon</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">pinch of ground cloves</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">2 eggs</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">1 cup milk</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">6 tablespoons of melted butter</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">1 tsp vanilla</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">....</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">4 ounces of cream cheese (1/2 block), room temperature</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">1 stick of butter</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">2 cups of powdered sugar (or more)</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">toffee candies (I used Werther's Original, which are caramel candies), chopped</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">In a mixer, combine sugar, flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices.  Stir to combine.  Add egg, milk, melted butter and vanilla.  Mix on low until combined.  Beat for 1 minute on medium high. </span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVfFlG4dZHooU4wioWWZiUzUKmAn_pCp5c33yn7r_C3QD5ZsikNb3O3A1fPWZQYBkeTke6JAHcy6GEZER-mgSqbWpdrzNFbOGv4to1JDE47GWkyuX9HRoi9hriE6m6DZXtM6Q9WCj8L7x8/s1600/IMG_4219.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVfFlG4dZHooU4wioWWZiUzUKmAn_pCp5c33yn7r_C3QD5ZsikNb3O3A1fPWZQYBkeTke6JAHcy6GEZER-mgSqbWpdrzNFbOGv4to1JDE47GWkyuX9HRoi9hriE6m6DZXtM6Q9WCj8L7x8/s1600/IMG_4219.JPG" width="640" /></a></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">Scoop into cupcake papers, I used <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/new-for-fall/products/gold-striped-cupcake-papers">Gold Striped Papers ($6.50)</a> for a little festive touch.  </span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFyCDpjEWy4FfyKLDwDYLNy1G1ZlXBFPF1EdY4m-rWRZ5ALOL3MmEX_A62f5yTVnus_nO56jGW0rwObX63gqfTaj92Kx3qwsoV44wGskQYlPoy-cRSNZuSkEYAdCawueQxrFz75qFqzgpW/s1600/IMG_4237.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFyCDpjEWy4FfyKLDwDYLNy1G1ZlXBFPF1EdY4m-rWRZ5ALOL3MmEX_A62f5yTVnus_nO56jGW0rwObX63gqfTaj92Kx3qwsoV44wGskQYlPoy-cRSNZuSkEYAdCawueQxrFz75qFqzgpW/s1600/IMG_4237.JPG" width="640" /></a></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">Bake at 350 for 13-15 minutes, until tester comes out clean, or cupcakes spring back to touch.  </span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOABg1pvqFH2-o7wXi2a7-UVqW-F9OzDUoyluaEoH3p-ISWXfGzt22eYX24iuNhcN_lvZxiVDbBrP41u0jboep4aphut9rVznwPmxHYJoJE9eKu068eNY37CzuoV3QZSy3o1HOW-0lj1Gv/s1600/IMG_4238.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOABg1pvqFH2-o7wXi2a7-UVqW-F9OzDUoyluaEoH3p-ISWXfGzt22eYX24iuNhcN_lvZxiVDbBrP41u0jboep4aphut9rVznwPmxHYJoJE9eKu068eNY37CzuoV3QZSy3o1HOW-0lj1Gv/s1600/IMG_4238.JPG" width="640" /></a></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">Because I used a box mix, I had enough to make 12 cupcakes and some loaf-style cakes, too, in my <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies/products/bread-baking-baskets-2-sizes">Kraft Loaf Pans</a> for gifts.</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJkTaFqZ6DAn3b_SIgOUR4E79aR5kIWaRIaqgUk5y-p-tGGiPwmyo1tXTyzTk2FLk3ZkzqaGqOb5AQ28edrKVj6F_kGEjdVZagn_OITARbtBDqmT24Dq6OyV8TPeEkW3IxWOTaCuMwylmE/s1600/IMG_4246.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJkTaFqZ6DAn3b_SIgOUR4E79aR5kIWaRIaqgUk5y-p-tGGiPwmyo1tXTyzTk2FLk3ZkzqaGqOb5AQ28edrKVj6F_kGEjdVZagn_OITARbtBDqmT24Dq6OyV8TPeEkW3IxWOTaCuMwylmE/s1600/IMG_4246.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">For cream cheese frosting, combine cream cheese and butter in a mixer until blended together.  Add powdered sugar and mix for 3 minutes on low.  Frost using an <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies/products/disposable-pastry-bag-20-bags">18" Piping Bag</a> with the tip cut off.   I did a basic, easy swirl - you can just scrape it off and start over if you need some practice.  I try not to do toooo much frosting, just a good ratio.  </span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPUMMs0n1x_082F9CitxN0jOvLtqDogywUQOXyG-FRViRME-jsRwt-AmllyjVjXzPxHILwuPGDOo3NpYEVdHVgnBh-TR4_kirF-4mY31HJbABJA1lSmkqZf3IGmFV8bF6L4OzG1TwvMSvU/s1600/IMG_4240.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPUMMs0n1x_082F9CitxN0jOvLtqDogywUQOXyG-FRViRME-jsRwt-AmllyjVjXzPxHILwuPGDOo3NpYEVdHVgnBh-TR4_kirF-4mY31HJbABJA1lSmkqZf3IGmFV8bF6L4OzG1TwvMSvU/s1600/IMG_4240.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">I used Werther's Original caramel candies, because my grocery store didn't have toffee, except with milk chocolate.  So, I just chopped up the candies with my knife - it worked great.  </span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkT-mhk9V_WRKc5-sISJ3cXOU74bkriIWkJlljHoebvShyphenhyphenGd-o_0Vgxj31a0hQUmOasdKLKGxb0MFO5YLcZfb6KXtWuvJqieVcPCWNubUcXQ3i0h8WYOMBqR6tFmAWfw-wSsVsj1X9Lovx/s1600/IMG_4269.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkT-mhk9V_WRKc5-sISJ3cXOU74bkriIWkJlljHoebvShyphenhyphenGd-o_0Vgxj31a0hQUmOasdKLKGxb0MFO5YLcZfb6KXtWuvJqieVcPCWNubUcXQ3i0h8WYOMBqR6tFmAWfw-wSsVsj1X9Lovx/s1600/IMG_4269.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />These were so tasty and perfect for <strike>breakfast</strike>, I mean an afternoon snack with coffee.  What are your favorite Fall desserts?  The next on my list is soft pumpkin spice pumpkin-shaped sugar cookies with a cream cheese butter icing.  That will have to wait until next week... when I can find my rolling pin!<br /><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F09%2Ftoffee-topped-spice-cupcakes-with-cream.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-M0J9W2xau5g%2FVCIq3EIE6uI%2FAAAAAAAAZoI%2F-huufrrNN-0%2Fs1600%2Ftoffee-spiced-cupcakes.jpg&description=Toffee%20Topped%20Spice%20Cupcake%20with%20Cream%20Cheese%20Frosting...%20From%20a%20box%20mix%20%3A%20)"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><br />Products Used :<br /><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/linens/products/linen-tea-towels-napkins-orange">Orange Linen Tea Towel, 2 for $24</a><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies/products/gold-striped-cupcake-papers">Gold Striped Cupcake Papers, 100 for $6.50</a><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies/products/bread-baking-baskets-2-sizes">Kraft Loaf Pan, 10 for $12.50</a><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies/products/disposable-pastry-bag-20-bags">Disposable Pastry Bags, 20 for $14.50</a><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/gift-wrap/products/acorn-tags-folded-cards">Acorn Folded Card, 10 for $6</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Toffee Topped Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

In an effort to be 100% transparent, I used a cake mix to make these cupcakes.  I think it was a Duncan Hines Spice Cake Mix, to be exact.  ...

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Creams & Brown Fall Table Setting | Spode Woodland Dishes with Creamy Candles

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3B-JD7DSwqrNHztRk0ZU3P-pjUqG3rBwP6KyswsTWSVRtgZ0f3eTp5KsyCVkBxIQcAhdip9Wr73rTyJ_huNFaJXKqOlzBB3o9eFwbmfRJc-FIGEyayMKLZECCGDAeV5lDxltzDkSRzV8/s1600/IMG_2004.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3B-JD7DSwqrNHztRk0ZU3P-pjUqG3rBwP6KyswsTWSVRtgZ0f3eTp5KsyCVkBxIQcAhdip9Wr73rTyJ_huNFaJXKqOlzBB3o9eFwbmfRJc-FIGEyayMKLZECCGDAeV5lDxltzDkSRzV8/s1600/IMG_2004.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkiKSPHw-luLltuQeZN_0z07lzlPDIoTLMwhXhoV9xYaytB4CuKgWAD5fxvEKMBR76bs8Bt4KnDBGlZx5DyGMEfqNNHEjJpZxd7BT0Axo79g_i2-a5_fpsbxn49vnspR-eJqLmdhTXlqc/s1600/IMG_2001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkiKSPHw-luLltuQeZN_0z07lzlPDIoTLMwhXhoV9xYaytB4CuKgWAD5fxvEKMBR76bs8Bt4KnDBGlZx5DyGMEfqNNHEjJpZxd7BT0Axo79g_i2-a5_fpsbxn49vnspR-eJqLmdhTXlqc/s1600/IMG_2001.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />This is my last day of Fall inspired table settings.  The first table was full of bright orange colors, the second was pale muted heirloom pumpkins, and today I've taken it a step further - creams and browns.  I've always loved white pumpkins - I think these small ones are called "baby boos" at most markets, but I think the real name is "<span class="st">Lumina</span>."<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNCAw0rUFRnH8Q0KTV2lgOBOnggcl_Q7OCw4K6g-MLAi6pjiv4aspxXnk0n25PUymdHYz_1bOiZANwQu4Yy7hZdj3ef9hMWGTz0qHKxME2BMa8dmFPNS990CSjnTna3opczTox5d9C6WQ/s1600/IMG_2014.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNCAw0rUFRnH8Q0KTV2lgOBOnggcl_Q7OCw4K6g-MLAi6pjiv4aspxXnk0n25PUymdHYz_1bOiZANwQu4Yy7hZdj3ef9hMWGTz0qHKxME2BMa8dmFPNS990CSjnTna3opczTox5d9C6WQ/s1600/IMG_2014.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I love getting out our Spode Woodland china every year.  It was sort of an unusual choice for wedding china, but I knew that was the pattern I'd wanted to register for as long as I can remember.  And, as I said, I still love getting it out every fall - signifies the beginning of the season.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnmcMAFcJUXg6SLHyHDpuE4HBHHbMuLLOYrXvaHeI7xTw6JMzk61GVZVnE8S6ikbAsc7-MCAez_F5TRLiFmYdOk4iY7oVZkBiCSDZj_roi2FqToCtioxTXiYdCWvMczVu1LRVbBZeshl8/s1600/IMG_2005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnmcMAFcJUXg6SLHyHDpuE4HBHHbMuLLOYrXvaHeI7xTw6JMzk61GVZVnE8S6ikbAsc7-MCAez_F5TRLiFmYdOk4iY7oVZkBiCSDZj_roi2FqToCtioxTXiYdCWvMczVu1LRVbBZeshl8/s1600/IMG_2005.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>While they are known as white pumpkins, they are actually a bit of a creamy, pale butter color - which happens to match perfectly with my <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/candles/products/fall-collection-of-hand-dipped-taper-candles-12-set-of-2">"Lexington Wheat" taper candles</a>.  I put them in my pewter candle sticks (Williams-Sonoma Home) we received as wedding gift from my Granny.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy20vap4Cdf3fKmXocKZixpDIzXMNGoGVq0L-E9KdcoOMDk-tGaToHOMy5Hj5ltF9Y1lJH3GVwY8J_qzeQSwYi3DknrSyptx6GYjI4Ii-wGXAdNldhS66hDFiw-eP8ZvEi-EI8ikZLQog/s1600/IMG_1966.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy20vap4Cdf3fKmXocKZixpDIzXMNGoGVq0L-E9KdcoOMDk-tGaToHOMy5Hj5ltF9Y1lJH3GVwY8J_qzeQSwYi3DknrSyptx6GYjI4Ii-wGXAdNldhS66hDFiw-eP8ZvEi-EI8ikZLQog/s1600/IMG_1966.jpg" width="426" /></a></div> Yesterday a commenter (Heather!) left a question about how to get candles to stay perfectly straight, and to help them fit into any holder.  Well, the secret is these strips of beeswax.  All of my candles come with a small strip that you wrap around the base of the taper.  They work like a charm and disappear in the holder.  You can trim them to any size/shape to fit in various holders.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGvTy3M5-rlhvtBt6zAS_D6NWZwYEeEZrOq8yqS9ti2rk1pwCjXLhAP03ZrWPa73Pk0m4jWa6Oo4rD7WV6g2Cqzuc3ZgC-8W-fUnRAxULvUgCnQ3l7Uywbdge2zGpE5rgeQocPYjnt95A/s1600/IMG_2012.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGvTy3M5-rlhvtBt6zAS_D6NWZwYEeEZrOq8yqS9ti2rk1pwCjXLhAP03ZrWPa73Pk0m4jWa6Oo4rD7WV6g2Cqzuc3ZgC-8W-fUnRAxULvUgCnQ3l7Uywbdge2zGpE5rgeQocPYjnt95A/s1600/IMG_2012.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8DV2cYXiJEg7Avd3hIy4Jr4nDn6pf1FDj-fty5QRUlfi8h2O1G-pjXHwVIJEsbW6BD_eg5LMvAEdkHSwEuVfTDJikAAwFAigsFZ00yorhw5SHTHEADOVbgHNrmgDzHw0oa_KnVP_EznY/s1600/IMG_2010.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8DV2cYXiJEg7Avd3hIy4Jr4nDn6pf1FDj-fty5QRUlfi8h2O1G-pjXHwVIJEsbW6BD_eg5LMvAEdkHSwEuVfTDJikAAwFAigsFZ00yorhw5SHTHEADOVbgHNrmgDzHw0oa_KnVP_EznY/s1600/IMG_2010.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>I think this setting might "win" my vote for our Thanksgiving table.<br /><br />To see other tables that I've set with our Spode Woodland, <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/search/label/spode">click here.</a><br /><br />I hope all of these table got you in the mood for Fall, because tomorrow I'm moving on to... Halloween Sugar Cookies!  <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Creams & Brown Fall Table Setting | Spode Woodland Dishes with Creamy Candles

This is my last day of Fall inspired table settings.  The first table was full of bright orange colors, the second was pale muted heirloom p...

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Fall Table Setting with Burnt Orange Gourds, Gold Candles & Natural Linens

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDhBnvAseykZDZD_2LqMwzPqd2A6cNrLv8O0oUMAoLRQJlYbfoTyWn08-2iudyhhctzgz4TLzE91Rh5yXBuGP5vxMIaEclNh0BDZSvsH0FWkyIMvbtNlP6S1R_FdAKItYfeGlHXV5cyJc/s1600/IMG_1958.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDhBnvAseykZDZD_2LqMwzPqd2A6cNrLv8O0oUMAoLRQJlYbfoTyWn08-2iudyhhctzgz4TLzE91Rh5yXBuGP5vxMIaEclNh0BDZSvsH0FWkyIMvbtNlP6S1R_FdAKItYfeGlHXV5cyJc/s640/IMG_1958.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F09%2Ffall-table-setting-with-burn-orange.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-RRNqsVXtKZw%2FUkmOPewUtOI%2FAAAAAAAAT4w%2F8cmgmemghMM%2Fs640%2FIMG_1929.jpg&description=Fall%20Table%20Setting%20with%20Burn%20Orange%20Gourds%2C%20Gold%20Candles%20%26%20Natural%20Linens"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the first of four Fall table settings I'm going to share this week.   I'm using my favorite basics, mixing and matching them with seasonal pumpkins and gourds, then accenting with candles from my <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/fall">Fall Color Collection</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv6Pa6OhXNlYKbyjnC4hfaDPmGkt2ofwJbtADmLng20HoBxTx8Ocp_NRdv_QKNLTmhN5_XtRFFlVP7Gpwwvxbav1r4kMCS_X01TG8zYm414i3puYeqQV-qnf2SG8esEAymBJnhXlrKzt4/s1600/IMG_1929.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv6Pa6OhXNlYKbyjnC4hfaDPmGkt2ofwJbtADmLng20HoBxTx8Ocp_NRdv_QKNLTmhN5_XtRFFlVP7Gpwwvxbav1r4kMCS_X01TG8zYm414i3puYeqQV-qnf2SG8esEAymBJnhXlrKzt4/s640/IMG_1929.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F09%2Ffall-table-setting-with-burn-orange.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-RRNqsVXtKZw%2FUkmOPewUtOI%2FAAAAAAAAT4w%2F8cmgmemghMM%2Fs640%2FIMG_1929.jpg&description=Fall%20Table%20Setting%20with%20Burn%20Orange%20Gourds%2C%20Gold%20Candles%20%26%20Natural%20Linens"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">  I love this one - it is a brighter and more colorful table than I typically do.  In years past, I gravitated toward the heirloom pumpkins that come in the pastel colors like white, light blue and green.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjALdHVTQ3wsoutPCjDQZVNjd5e1Z1JUKoaLB8hXD3w3FTJy-wHyVeKi48zaZqxaE66tLEd3EqSvEYUGnzd7o3URHJi397vCWhZP6CuGaSQa8LKXZ9TwSmeP60Ilb_nF36IPlxCMqZHWjM/s1600/IMG_1948.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjALdHVTQ3wsoutPCjDQZVNjd5e1Z1JUKoaLB8hXD3w3FTJy-wHyVeKi48zaZqxaE66tLEd3EqSvEYUGnzd7o3URHJi397vCWhZP6CuGaSQa8LKXZ9TwSmeP60Ilb_nF36IPlxCMqZHWjM/s640/IMG_1948.JPG" width="640" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> This year I've been drawn to this rich, deep orange color mixed with gold candles.  I'm also in the process or making two different shades of orange linen pillows... coming soon.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNrpFm3kTdJaLshTjj2n5TooqTV9fKJgH6owfsN4swrXFsMUca3o4U8Fb0y7cO9scDJNto-zbmBJv1Kr9dDmO_YDsEtbSHHzb6fhwkeJq2hZsv57L0A7bekidYhHOpZHIngKc7vLR_uVo/s1600/IMG_1950.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNrpFm3kTdJaLshTjj2n5TooqTV9fKJgH6owfsN4swrXFsMUca3o4U8Fb0y7cO9scDJNto-zbmBJv1Kr9dDmO_YDsEtbSHHzb6fhwkeJq2hZsv57L0A7bekidYhHOpZHIngKc7vLR_uVo/s640/IMG_1950.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F09%2Ffall-table-setting-with-burn-orange.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-RRNqsVXtKZw%2FUkmOPewUtOI%2FAAAAAAAAT4w%2F8cmgmemghMM%2Fs640%2FIMG_1929.jpg&description=Fall%20Table%20Setting%20with%20Burn%20Orange%20Gourds%2C%20Gold%20Candles%20%26%20Natural%20Linens"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />The natural linen napkins with the grey and black stripes are the perfect way to bring in a neutral accent to help tone it down a bit.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdw4XCVmMktVcUicUpDuFTl9Qy2dtqWgBPrtWUz5k2X6E7Uj1dGt69qakjy5V-B96pJJKjFiOtROoLD6PzT04ZCnLSkl_M1MRi_C54r25muYF1eJ14AadtjIHqO8BsgHl-pgmme5kqLks/s1600/IMG_1933.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdw4XCVmMktVcUicUpDuFTl9Qy2dtqWgBPrtWUz5k2X6E7Uj1dGt69qakjy5V-B96pJJKjFiOtROoLD6PzT04ZCnLSkl_M1MRi_C54r25muYF1eJ14AadtjIHqO8BsgHl-pgmme5kqLks/s640/IMG_1933.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I filled the Warm Wood Berry Baskets with mini pumpkins - I also think these would look fabulous all the way down a long table, too... maybe the kids table for Halloween or Thanksgiving?! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmztdBVYX9K7MBP4brYf7lbqN1QsbbgLnR1pO5F4RBF9ZVamgjalQZIgtp4LLByiSSqjSI5Ix6yk9JaXxZ93YYrdt06FwdJhWACqmW1UG6j5LfW8A24BPe5UKj90xzoH3R39X3dkrC3Uo/s1600/IMG_1911.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmztdBVYX9K7MBP4brYf7lbqN1QsbbgLnR1pO5F4RBF9ZVamgjalQZIgtp4LLByiSSqjSI5Ix6yk9JaXxZ93YYrdt06FwdJhWACqmW1UG6j5LfW8A24BPe5UKj90xzoH3R39X3dkrC3Uo/s640/IMG_1911.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As you can see, just outside our dining room table is our porch (one of my favorite things about this house).  I've added orange mums to my rustic Napa Home & Garden pots.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F09%2Ffall-table-setting-with-burn-orange.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-RRNqsVXtKZw%2FUkmOPewUtOI%2FAAAAAAAAT4w%2F8cmgmemghMM%2Fs640%2FIMG_1929.jpg&description=Fall%20Table%20Setting%20with%20Burn%20Orange%20Gourds%2C%20Gold%20Candles%20%26%20Natural%20Linens"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-bzLY5mnMUxBviKZzePFLBEBc6nKgUWk5vcsaaf6DXc32ODzb7Z8puWTQieQhyphenhyphenUzRuKDTIJ1hoielah3DFDLglW1T2LSRG1EOXwVifUL3aLyJ76TL2sIsSRN4WiDaSJrThhlLe2XMIoo/s1600/IMG_1938.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-bzLY5mnMUxBviKZzePFLBEBc6nKgUWk5vcsaaf6DXc32ODzb7Z8puWTQieQhyphenhyphenUzRuKDTIJ1hoielah3DFDLglW1T2LSRG1EOXwVifUL3aLyJ76TL2sIsSRN4WiDaSJrThhlLe2XMIoo/s640/IMG_1938.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I like the mum a little oversized, planted in a smaller container - I think it gives it an elegant shape.   </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgknI60DzRlz0RGTE6lbfz9Czd5B1vrblOu2G2dblFiVRNams9iA2ouvC_gIquxCw3yN9EEvGoYOgzrSOaB8alFSR8xvu2owLgrZyG6ZTnZF737e5rh3NDAswS8nG_40upJLgO_dW3EOOE/s1600/IMG_1945.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgknI60DzRlz0RGTE6lbfz9Czd5B1vrblOu2G2dblFiVRNams9iA2ouvC_gIquxCw3yN9EEvGoYOgzrSOaB8alFSR8xvu2owLgrZyG6ZTnZF737e5rh3NDAswS8nG_40upJLgO_dW3EOOE/s640/IMG_1945.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Centerpieces don't have to be flowers and they don't have to be complicated.  I use this bowl every season (Match Pewter - a wedding gift... remember it filled with pansies in the spring?) - try to find a good staple piece in your home that you can transform each season. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am obsessed with this new round board I got at Nell Hills (a KC favorite).  It was only about $25 and I've already used it in 10 different ways... you'll be seeing a lot of it : )  And, of course, my favorite class candle holders from Target - they hold pillars and tapers. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG21vQr7I9fA_RRWicE8VmC51PLh-S34xp6bbHTFSVtVArh1H4kqyC3mNa7yV7zwzVHLkvrGaQySXTjQ1ScNXyxLjE0Xp5pifh3TZx-sh6aFhNH_qLfQJnw47wThuy-8Li0Z-s9hyphenhyphenzpDA/s1600/IMG_1961.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG21vQr7I9fA_RRWicE8VmC51PLh-S34xp6bbHTFSVtVArh1H4kqyC3mNa7yV7zwzVHLkvrGaQySXTjQ1ScNXyxLjE0Xp5pifh3TZx-sh6aFhNH_qLfQJnw47wThuy-8Li0Z-s9hyphenhyphenzpDA/s640/IMG_1961.JPG" width="640" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">With all of the bright colors, the plain white plates that I've had for years (Williams-Sonoma Pantry) look great.  The glasses are my favorite from Sur La Table. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeSFRtRh_E50YhoAnHkrmwF2d9_i0r5X8XBY5jCwb0PoVT5TvMdKczCjnwWsfHcxQcafo-UAY5HxT7FcDUpC8qgjhpn3e1BexAEwWD2Wb8ILKjAdTF3WLp9A3KkW-Ll4RdEp5N6jgTDYU/s1600/IMG_1960.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeSFRtRh_E50YhoAnHkrmwF2d9_i0r5X8XBY5jCwb0PoVT5TvMdKczCjnwWsfHcxQcafo-UAY5HxT7FcDUpC8qgjhpn3e1BexAEwWD2Wb8ILKjAdTF3WLp9A3KkW-Ll4RdEp5N6jgTDYU/s640/IMG_1960.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F09%2Ffall-table-setting-with-burn-orange.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-RRNqsVXtKZw%2FUkmOPewUtOI%2FAAAAAAAAT4w%2F8cmgmemghMM%2Fs640%2FIMG_1929.jpg&description=Fall%20Table%20Setting%20with%20Burn%20Orange%20Gourds%2C%20Gold%20Candles%20%26%20Natural%20Linens"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stay tuned this week for more table setting ideas using simple accents and seasonal pumpkins and gourds... such a fun challenge to transform the same things into something different each day. </div><script src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

Fall Table Setting with Burnt Orange Gourds, Gold Candles & Natural Linens

This is the first of four Fall table settings I'm going to share this week.   I'm using my favorite basics, mixing and matching them...

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Fall-izing the Blog + Featured Fall Products

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgbEZPwYf8EXnxupT0avQEvwE8Ls0xloRMuHr8rszGrXDVw_QMeK5BD8HVXuozzNybalg-tmOE9YE30TlFod3EfznezpXTI_gyC5BBis9ac7hZ0OMh4iCd52nXl0YfozkDn_zp7LHuWiQ/s1600/IMG_2036.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgbEZPwYf8EXnxupT0avQEvwE8Ls0xloRMuHr8rszGrXDVw_QMeK5BD8HVXuozzNybalg-tmOE9YE30TlFod3EfznezpXTI_gyC5BBis9ac7hZ0OMh4iCd52nXl0YfozkDn_zp7LHuWiQ/s640/IMG_2036.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Z7lvdWOIZUrIijuDerd9_Fx3Bc4czarherX_LkzYWjbd0gjhVhAR2WzXYRaeo7K2yo6QnQ2mZwuWvV_09L5WGXz1ZhNMaQnw1CH9otdqpnU3nqD2CqMtTVK46duL8RzT83mlN_LZKU0/s1600/fall+guide.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Z7lvdWOIZUrIijuDerd9_Fx3Bc4czarherX_LkzYWjbd0gjhVhAR2WzXYRaeo7K2yo6QnQ2mZwuWvV_09L5WGXz1ZhNMaQnw1CH9otdqpnU3nqD2CqMtTVK46duL8RzT83mlN_LZKU0/s640/fall+guide.jpg" width="340" /></a></div>I've been Fall-izing!  As you can see, I've updated the header to include some of my favorite produce, colors and products of the season.  We haven't done our <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/search/label/Decorating%20with%20Pumpkins">official pumpkin patch trip</a>, but we have picked up just a couple at the market in the last couple of weeks.  Emma loves looking at all of the piles of colors each time we go to the grocery store.  <br /><br /><br />Fall Entertaining Guide (left):<br />To Fall-ize the blog, I've updated the <a href="http://www.jennysteffens.com/fallhomeentertai.html">Fall Entertaining Guide</a> I created last year.  It contains photo links to all of my Fall recipes, table settings and decor ideas.  You'll also be able to find some of these links in the sidebar to the right.  I'll continue to update both of these as I add new recipes this season.  <br /><br />As I had transitioned to in the past, all of my recipes indexes can also be found in the links on the right, on Pinterest.  It is the easiest way to keep a visual index that is up-to-date... and I know almost everyone is familiar with Pinterest, so it is a natural solution.   Be sure to follow my <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/jennysteffens/fall/">"Fall" Pinterest Board</a> too, where I'll stash everything that is inspiring me this season. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />As I announced last week, I added some new products to my store.  Here are some of my favorite new essentials for Fall : <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr0sQxMMAW8coZWgL9vvpK0USt4dsKc13zjToGEmZzRkTs6IWktHIeGX3_R9yT5Vhe2F52J3nFmy_zskprtTnOfO-ixxfXATDzlAR0tLX3KBREN5e87YksSCpuy9rgiv2dx3PudVAMO48/s1600/IMG_1881.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr0sQxMMAW8coZWgL9vvpK0USt4dsKc13zjToGEmZzRkTs6IWktHIeGX3_R9yT5Vhe2F52J3nFmy_zskprtTnOfO-ixxfXATDzlAR0tLX3KBREN5e87YksSCpuy9rgiv2dx3PudVAMO48/s400/IMG_1881.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/products/berry-basket-set-of-10">Warm Wood Berry Baskets</a><br /><br />These berry baskets have warmer hues than the typical baskets - they are the perfect little container for packaging fall treats.<br /><br />One of my favorite ways to use these are as a Breakfast Hostess Gift with Banana Bread, Honey Butter & Coffee Beans.<br /><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/products/berry-basket-set-of-10">10 for $10</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt1iJxEBsgXNZFAeEz53F6OSefxF_0qsqlg0L_D7HuY2n4rD8fA9jMBDeaiYkr1-kGCsr8DyodkL2HfFeAj2ZDe9WlHlWQssw5iWHOpVhyur-4mFVd3LZRXiZuuyzfxiMaSl3WBeVOzuI/s1600/IMG_1492.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt1iJxEBsgXNZFAeEz53F6OSefxF_0qsqlg0L_D7HuY2n4rD8fA9jMBDeaiYkr1-kGCsr8DyodkL2HfFeAj2ZDe9WlHlWQssw5iWHOpVhyur-4mFVd3LZRXiZuuyzfxiMaSl3WBeVOzuI/s400/IMG_1492.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/products/tablet-le-pens">Tablet + Le Pens</a><br /><br />This is the best little gift for yourself - a great way to get organized.<br /><br />Le Pens have been my favorite for years.  In college I used the navy, but now I'm a fan of the grey.  They are thin and elegant, with a tiny felt tip.  You may have seen them on Martha Stewart's desk.  She's also a huge fan.  In fact, she gave her design editor, Kevin Sharky, an entire case of these grey pens for his new office.<br /><br />I had the tablets custom printed with a simple label-style header on a natural (just slightly creamy) cardstock.  I love the heavier weight paper because when I tear it off to take the list with me, it doesn't get crumpled and messy.   I designed the size to fit perfectly as a label (similar to my <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2010/11/my-life-our-wedding-seaside-florida-inn.html">wedding party welcome bag</a>) for my medium cello bags.<br /><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/products/tablet-le-pens">The set comes with 1 tablet + 4 le pens for $12.</a><br />*Due to high demand, these will not ship until 10/3. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSQ4zwewt4BjVwd4Brot3Rh__PXTA-o6KGO_KVKQMIwmqBfiNDeRpMpeV9FNMPNthvbQQaZ0wkQ1t-K_mCv78Ruaav2gYq2hrCUdrm318ZDpOI1GvZYoRHfzkBgfMhTJ2zM2QwJ-KlmEg/s1600/IMG_1787.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSQ4zwewt4BjVwd4Brot3Rh__PXTA-o6KGO_KVKQMIwmqBfiNDeRpMpeV9FNMPNthvbQQaZ0wkQ1t-K_mCv78Ruaav2gYq2hrCUdrm318ZDpOI1GvZYoRHfzkBgfMhTJ2zM2QwJ-KlmEg/s400/IMG_1787.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/candles/products/my-everyday-candle-in-a-mini-latte-bowl">My Everyday Candle in a Mini Latte Bowl </a><br /><br /><div class="description">I had these custom poured by a local artisan.  She created this most amazing scent that contains all of my favorite things - red currant, quince and the slightest hint of orange blossom.  I burn this candle in our home on a daily basis - it is so soft and sophisticated.  It is the kind of candle that makes you want to breathe deep and relax into a cozy corner.<br /><br />I had them poured in a mini latte bowl (from Anthropologie) that can be used after the candle is gone.  I love anything with a double use.  This is my Everyday candle, but I'm also going to introduce a new scent each season - if you get each candle, you can create your own little collection of mini latte bowls.  They are perfect for everything from individual desserts to holding dijon on a buffet.</div><br />$14 <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHyXoB4KH8igJYwHlTAnCujb-oJ7JCivgofl05Cu-Vn2kvyBI93oiP3vca_v4w_2Ow438D-u_SSsTjJroVQGFolfv3e1ggQ7ctpJxxSbLrVsOLWa35b8cVRHI6vYLfh8CXTg1EH9F6Eog/s1600/IMG_1755.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHyXoB4KH8igJYwHlTAnCujb-oJ7JCivgofl05Cu-Vn2kvyBI93oiP3vca_v4w_2Ow438D-u_SSsTjJroVQGFolfv3e1ggQ7ctpJxxSbLrVsOLWa35b8cVRHI6vYLfh8CXTg1EH9F6Eog/s400/IMG_1755.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/linens/products/natural-linen-napkins">Natural Linen Napkins with Grey & Black Stripes</a><br /><br />These are my favorite new essential for fall.  The natural linen is such a beautiful color - especially with the grey and black stripes.  I'm loving them on my table right now... they give it just enough of a cozy, rustic element that I love for Autumn.  Don't be afraid to use them - they soften beautifully after washing.  I've included a photo of the tea towels (made in the same material) after being washed, and before being ironed.  Of course, you can press them each time, but I love the soft, casual look straight from the dryer.<br /><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/linens/products/natural-linen-napkins">Set of 4 100% linen napkins, $32.</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDxIXIY_FfOq79ng0v_2SHZjU6pfHyHOTfZxJlRkAQvnbxFVSJClNo-XELeW1Os3G2XMOz4xh_uFmpRU_usQOzsM5HV0NtWOv2rWlzY0EMcCbfAQUIw1Qv84MbExFo_TG_4nf71RgECqE/s1600/fall-candles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDxIXIY_FfOq79ng0v_2SHZjU6pfHyHOTfZxJlRkAQvnbxFVSJClNo-XELeW1Os3G2XMOz4xh_uFmpRU_usQOzsM5HV0NtWOv2rWlzY0EMcCbfAQUIw1Qv84MbExFo_TG_4nf71RgECqE/s400/fall-candles.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/candles/products/fall-collection-of-hand-dipped-taper-candles-12-set-of-2">Fall Color Collection of 12" Taper Candles</a><br /><br />I picked these colors just for Fall - warm and natural colors that go great with the season's pumpkins and gourds.<br /><br />These Taper Candles are so special.  The quality and craftsmanship is unmatched.  I first learned about Creative Candles from years of browsing through Martha Stewart Living - beautiful tables set with these stunning candles in the most sophisticated colors.  It turns out that these candles beloved by Martha are handmade in a 50-year-old factory 1 mile from my house!<br /><br />Each candle comes with a strip of beeswax to be used to help fit the candles in any holder and holds them perfectly straight.<br /><br />Set of 2 packaged in a clear & brown box, $10.50<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3oMT-kZZKOmjGf5AVYiPlE9wIzFuqNGURMMIpMWkltsEO0vUy7MROR70q6lOAT6QzrKpftbNZtS9sqLlqaNMjYEC8JbiatYdeH2lT-ycRqotkly7LIYcW2VSPcwnw3eqVR2Kh5WWUMHQ/s1600/IMG_1746.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3oMT-kZZKOmjGf5AVYiPlE9wIzFuqNGURMMIpMWkltsEO0vUy7MROR70q6lOAT6QzrKpftbNZtS9sqLlqaNMjYEC8JbiatYdeH2lT-ycRqotkly7LIYcW2VSPcwnw3eqVR2Kh5WWUMHQ/s400/IMG_1746.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/linens/products/natural-linen-tea-towels-set-of-2">Natural Linen Tea Towels</a><br /><br /><div class="description">In our home, I love to change out little accessories and accents with the change of the seasons.  Tea towels are my favorite way to add a seasonal touch to my kitchen.  The natural linen of these towels is such a beautiful color for Fall - especially with the grey and black stripes.  I'm loving them in my kitchen right now... they give it just enough of a cozy, rustic element that I love for Autumn.<br />Don't be afraid to use them - they soften beautifully after washing.  I've included a photo of them after being washed, and before being ironed.  Of course, you can press them each time, but I love the soft, casual look straight from the dryer.<br /><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/linens/products/natural-linen-tea-towels-set-of-2">Set of 2 100% linen towels, $24.</a><br />*Due to high demand, these will not ship until October 4th. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPdDhdUcMkzpKsDE0t1eVGWghRzEvUpReZOQgQEkoRDiDEFByojEksRmfW3A5hp-EJJm24Dylbs3Nq-9ukJN6gaeh3-DsJxgEjmo_W50h6y6zegyjTQEuDFXk6N2kEgyIqWeG51gtIAmw/s1600/IMG_1960.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPdDhdUcMkzpKsDE0t1eVGWghRzEvUpReZOQgQEkoRDiDEFByojEksRmfW3A5hp-EJJm24Dylbs3Nq-9ukJN6gaeh3-DsJxgEjmo_W50h6y6zegyjTQEuDFXk6N2kEgyIqWeG51gtIAmw/s640/IMG_1960.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Today, I took the morning and put together four different table settings using various combinations of my Fall products mixed with different shapes and colors of pumpkins and gourds.  I'll be sharing them over the next couple of days to help inspire your Fall Table Settings.  Here is a sneak peak of how our table is set right now.

Fall-izing the Blog + Featured Fall Products

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