Simple and inexpensive table decorations for easy entertaining for fall. This apple table setting couldn’t be easier to make – it takes just a few minutes and no floral expertise required!
I embrace all things fall. The flavors of my favorite foods, the scent of a cool breeze and the vastly changing color palette. It just feels communal – everyone is outdoors, getting together for various activities and it tends to feel busier than ever, but I love every minute of it.
All too often, we push off until tomorrow what we’d like to do today with the excuse that we’re too busy. Sometimes we just need to rethink how we do things and grant ourselves a little leniency. Yes, I love to cook and have friends over, but I don’t always have time to plan, shop and prepare a meal. Rather than schedule something months in advance, I prefer to take a fresh approach to entertaining, hosting a few friends, casually.
Today I’m sharing some of my easy entertaining ideas, like that it’s okay to order takeout, in fact, that’s how my business started! I prepared food that looked like it was made at home for customers to pick up and serve to their guests.
Easy Entertaining Ideas:
To make the table feel special, I chose ingredients inspired by the food. This apple centerpiece takes just 5 minutes to make and lasts for weeks! To create this look, you’ll need:
- apples
- cheesecloth {found at the grocery store}
- bunch of seeded eucalyptus
- pillar candles
How to create Apple Centerpieces; Easy and Inexpensive Fall Table Decorations:
- Place your cheesecloth in the center of your table to create a cheesecloth table runner.
- Determine where you want the center of your flower arrangement. Place a stem of seeded eucalyptus at each end and continue to layer them until you reach the center.
- Add your largest pillar to the center and stagger them throughout. You can nudge eucalyptus aside if needed.
- Add in apples to fill any holes and to add a pop of color.
Easy entertaining = spending more time celebrating fall!
To see how to make this table setting, watch the video in the post.
I love their seasonal sandwiches! Your centerpiece is so pretty, and it’s something people can easily make at home.
Julie-beautiful photos, great ideas thank you for sharing. Love your blog.
Thank you, Paula! I really appreciate it!
Love, love, love it!
Thank you, Eileen!
Such a GORGEOUS tablescape!! I need to host a fall dinner party now!
What a beautiful, easy way to celebrate the season. I’m all about easy at times too.
So cute! I really like this; beautiful!
Where did you find the the eucalyptus
Branches?
Most grocery stores have them in their floral department. At some you may have to ask. They’re just a few dollars a bunch. Trader Joe’s carries them as well. Enjoy, Vanessa!
Yay! Thanks for the reply ????
I love your page. I stumbled upon it today and wow extremely impressed. I am going to save it to my favorites!!
Thank you, Lisa for brightening my Monday! Welcome! I’m so happy to have you.
I just found your site today from Thistlewood Farms, and LOVE it! I really appreciated this table setting idea, as it’s one of the only ones I’ve seen in Blog-Land that is short enough to see your family and friends over, still has room for dishes and glasses, plus looks very festive and isn’t crazy expensive or hard to shop for!!! Keep up the Great Ideas : )
So nice to meet you! You’ll never find anything too fussy over here, especially on the table. As a former event planner, tall centerpiece and lack of space for plates and drinks are pet peeves of mine. If you’re hosting the holidays, you might want to see my free printable thankful for. cards as well. Have a beautiful week!
Your tablescape is really beautiful & looks really easy. Where would I get euclyaptus branches?
Any florist, Trader Joe’s and a lot of grocery stores – sometimes you’ll have to ask for it, but they almost always have it. Enjoy!
I loved the look of this when I found it on Pinterest. I’m getting married in two weeks and this si what our tables are being decorated to look like. so simple and so elegant.
Thank you, Holly! Glad you love it. Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials! I’d love to see photos!
Cheese cloth works well over a canopy bed in the summer months as well.
What size cheese cloth are we buying?
Do we get a piece this big at the grocery? Or fabric store?
Love it!!!!
What a fun idea! I just purchase the little pack that is carried in grocery stores and stores like Williams Sonoma and Sur la Table. Thank you!