Fall Centerpiece & Tabletop Inspiration from Table & Tulip

Tucked away in Boston’s historic South End neighborhood, owner and florist Andrea Halliday spends her days creating beautiful things at Table & Tulip, her award-winning floral and event design studio and shop. In search of holiday inspiration, we asked Andrea to show us a few fall tabletop and centerpiece ideas that can be enjoyed long after the holiday meal is cleared from the table.

Here’s a look at four of Andrea’s fall-inspired creations, captured by photographer Molly Hall:

WINDOW BOX

Circus Heuchera, Palace Purple Heuchera, Halloween II Pansy, Blue Star Fern, Antique Hydrangea, Diamond Frost Euphorbia

FALL PASTEL ARRANGEMENT

Shimmer Roses, Ranunculus, Apricot Falda Lisianthus, Lamb’s Ear

HARVEST BASKET (A MODERN CORNUCOPIA)

HARVEST BOWL

Pomegranates, Pierus, Scabiosa, Leucadendron, Football Chrysanthemums, Local Grasses, Queen Anne’s Lace, Astrantia, Rice Flower

ANDREA’S FALL CENTERPIECE TIPS

• Using antique or old salt and pepper shakers for broken or tiny sprigs—a small detail like this never goes unnoticed.
• Use contemporary or modern shaped ceramic with traditional elements to give an updated look. i.e. Grass plumes in geometric container.
• Harvesting all your fresh herbs and including them in cut flower arrangements or simple table garlands.
• Fall flowers and colors pair perfectly with metallic vessels in brass, copper, and bronze.A monochromatic cornucopia (or pastel palette) of fruit and vegetables gives a modern twist to the traditional Harvest Basket.
• Adding dried berries and pods or even antique hydrangea to your window boxes gives a textural element.

FLORAL WORKSHOPS

Want to get your hands dirty? Table & Tulip offers fun and creative on-site workshops throughout the year tackling subjects like wreath-making, making hand-held bouquets, incorporating favorite flowers like tulips and lilacs into stunning arrangements, creating a terrarium, and more. Each workshop is two full hours, and includes light hors d’oeuvres a take home gift — the arrangement you’ve created!

See the Table & Tulip Workshop Schedule for more information.

LEARN MORE

Table & Tulip. 461 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA. 617-262-3100; tableandtulip.com
Molly Hall. mollyhallphoto.com

Kate Hathaway Weeks

Kate Hathaway Weeks is a contributor to YankeeMagazine.com.

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