Autumn seems like a time for relaxation. The cooler weather forces an end to the constant outdoor activity but it is before the bustle of Christmas. Fall is a time to just let it go. Therefore my table is simple, clean, and easy.
The main show piece is a chevron table runner made from beans (click here for the tutorial).
The centerpiece is an assortment of carved wooden fruit. My grandparents lived for a time in Thailand, and brought back and assortment of hand carved furnishings and decor. I managed to snag a double set of the fruit. So much cooler than old-school wax ones.
Simple wooden bowls and green accents match the runners. Perfect from the green transition of summer to the ruddy browns of fall.
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That table runner reminds me of HGTV’s Design Star (or whatever they call it now). Once a season they send them to a random store and make them decorate a white room with stuff they buy there. I am pretty sure someone made a bean rug one year. I am excited to see how you made it.
This is amazing! I love the beans centerpiece! Your decor looks great.
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Oh my goodness, that table runner is amazing!!! What a creative idea, it must have taken a lot of work but it looks fabulous!!!! Really makes a statement! Just beautiful!
Maria
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Thank you! I can’t believe the positive response I am getting on this table runner. I appreciate your comment!
Wow! Amazing table runner. You have great patience. Did you use some sort of base or just eyeballed it?
– Anjana.
Thanks! It uses a paper base. You can see the entire process next wed (9/11).
wow! amazing!
I appreciate your comment!
I love the fruit but that table runner is awesome. Headed over to see how you made that one happen! Thanks for sharing! Stop by my Friday’s Five Features and link up this post (and others)! http://diy-vintage-chic.blogspot.com/2013/09/fridays-five-features-no-7.html
Oh no! Looks like I’ll have to wait. :( Can’t wait to see it though!
Sorry! I wasn’t aware everyone would be wanting a tutorial ASAP. :) I’ll make sure it goes up next wed!
Haha! Not a problem! It’s just so interesting! Headed over now but thanks for sharing on Friday’s Five Features. Be sure to stop back by tomorrow and link up the runner!
That table runner is really impressive! I’m very interested to see the tutorial!
Thanks. I’ll make sure it goes up next wed as promised!
What a unique and beautiful table runner. Can’t wait to learn how you did it. Hope you share tips on how to store it when fall is over.
I didn’t give instructions for keeping it. But basically you can make a large roll and store it someplace DRY. Just like glitter some of the beans will shed but I just kinda knocked them back into place after unrolling. Thank you for taking the time to comment!