Southern Lady

Ode to Autumn

FALL FINESSE

dining room cloaked in a subtle arbor motif comes alive amid a vivid nature-inspired spread with a polished spin. Alfresco accents keep the display approachable, while a mix of patterns and textures brings interest to the setting’s brilliant blue-green hues against neutrals. As falling leaves dance on breezes outdoors, a similar scene takes shape across the table in linen prints, china etchings, and napkin ring silhouettes—culminating with a dazzling centerpiece that teems with dahlias, anemones, zinnias, pom daisies, waxflowers, yarrow, chinaberry, and seeded eucalyptus. Colored glass and gilded flatware instill lustrous appeal under

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