““Design is coming to grips with one’s real lifestyle, one’s real place in the world. Rooms should not be put together for show but to nourish one’s well-being.””
Claire Jackson is such a refreshing part of our Bustle family. When she isn’t wowing us with her endearing creativity, she is spending time with her sweet husband, Dan, and their two precious children, Eleanor and Henry.
We all know someone who makes decorating look effortless. Claire is THAT person. Everything she touches turns into a Pinterest ad and we love her for it. While we can’t all be a “Claire", at Bustle we want to make the art of creativity attainable for everyone. That’s why Claire has made it her personal goal to curate crafts that we can all partake in. Every season, she will lead us in a step-by-step guide through the latest diy trends. Whether you’re crafting with kiddos or by yourself with a glass of wine, we hope you enjoy this pretty piece of mindfulness
This season’s Crafts with Claire is a beautiful greeting to the start of the holidays. What better way to nourish our loved ones over the holiday season than with an engaging tablescape. With so many of us gathered around the table to fill our stomachs with good food this Thanksgiving, we love the notion that we can fill our hearts with good too.
In this blog, Claire will guide us through her process in the art of the perfect autumnal tablescape.
tablescape: noun [C] US / ‘tei.bel.skeip /
- an activity involving the setting of themed dining tables in artful, decorative ways for social events
Step 1: Use a simple table runner or fold a larger one as the base for your table
Step 2: Find a large vase or flower pot (with no hole in the bottom) and fill it with greenery
Step 3: Add small pumpkins, gourds, or even fruit like pears and pomegranates along the length of your table for color and texture
Step 4: Add some greenery along the length of your table as well to fill in the gaps. I recommend eucalyptus (it looks pretty even when dried)
Step 5: Add taper candles to give your table a festive feel!
Step 6: Add plates and napkins - I love using napkin rings to make my table nice and neat (and to really highlight those pretty napkins)
We would love to see your autumnal tablescapes and how you make this your own! Be sure to tag us on instagram (@bustlegowns) when you post.
Wishing you and your loved ones the sweetest fall season! Happy Tablescaping!