“TO THE ATTENTIVE EYE, EACH MOMENT OF THE YEAR HAS ITS OWN BEAUTY … WHICH WAS NEVER SEEN BEFORE, AND WHICH SHALL NEVER BE SEEN AGAIN.”
—RALPH WALDO EMERSON, POET
A VIVACIOUS TURN
ashing hues and bold patterns commingle in a tabletop that renders a stunning portrait of the glorious days that are October in the South. Waves of russet and peach paisley coalesce with pistachio napkins and nostalgic amber glassware and dishes for a burst of vigor in a lush outdoor setting. Laden with showstopping dahlias, mums, yellow roses, and daisies, an abundant centerpiece grounds the scene, filled in with astilbe, burgundy seeded eucalyptus, and bupleurum. Pearlescent-handled silverware and gilded flower napkin rings cast a glow over the soirée, preparing friends for a full-bodied menu. A wreath entwined with small gourds stands watch over a
