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Strands
of Autumn
October’sbriskairbeckonsustoembracethecomforts of home,
so welcome guests to your fall table with a simple yet festive
seasonal fl ourish: a distinctive runner made from ribbon and
pine cones. Start with a roll of thick ribbon in an earthy hue and
cut pieces long enough to hang over the table’s edge. Using
a hot glue gun, secure the tops of the pine cones to the
ends of the ribbons, then fashion bows from excess
ribbon and attach for the fi nishing touch. Create as
many runners as you like—from several at the
table’s center to a few under each place
setting. Accent the autumnal presentation
with richly colored fl orals, mini pumpkins,
and translucent votives that cast a
warm glow across the scene.
ENTERTAINING TOUCHES
STYLING BY Mary Beth Jones | PHOTOGRAPHY BY Jim Bathie