BRIGHT REPAST
Bask in the shimmer of a ginkgo’s fl amboyant
canopy as fall’s radiant light fi lters through the
fan-shaped leaves upon a tranquil table set for
sharing precious time with friends. A neutral
palette lets nature speak boldly as a scene of
soaring wild fowl adorns a bowl framed by a
creamy dinner plate and a shining golden
charger—a nod to the regal tree. The avian motif
is repeated with feathered napkin rings holding
vine-embroidered linens, paired with a taupe-
and-white plaid tablecloth that brings subtle
interest to a centerpiece of plump white
pumpkins. Piled high in the table’s center, the
gourds intermingle with seeded eucalyptus and
tumbled leaves that emphasize the season’s
outdoor allure. A bold brass vase recalls the
brilliant light of the autumnal equinox; fl owers
spilling forth with ethereal charm include
poppies, anemones, peach snapdragons, gold
brunia berries, and pale-yellow ranunculus.
Striking a carefree pose, pewter pheasants in the
form of a salt-and-pepper set seem ready to help
host the day’s event before the magnifi cence
of a quintessential Southern porch.
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(Marty)
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