fall tablescapes

We had one of those perfect fall weekends. It was sunny but cool - sweater weather as I like to call it. We enjoyed a great evening out with friends which ended in our backyard with a bonfire and we celebrated Jeff's 28th birthday with a yummy home cooked meal and chocolate cake. All and all just a lovely two days. In honor of fall, friends and delicious food below is a collection of swoon worthy fall tablescapes. Have a good Monday everyone!

1. cornhusk centerpiece via BHG  2. saw horse table via Home Depot  3. Martha Stewart table via martha moments - photos by Marcus Nilsson  4. pumpkin centerpiece via The Daily Basics originally found in Country Gardens Magazine with photos by Karin Lidbeck   5. photo via Southern Silver instagram  6. pumpkins and chestnuts via One Kings Lane

Al Fresco Entertainment Spaces

I was planning to continue my resource review of The Distinctive Home today, however, I need a bit more time with it. So in honor of the amazing weather we have been having in St. Louis (below 80 and no humidity!) today's post is a collection of beautiful al fresco entertainment areas.

But first, I wanted to recommend some further reading from yesterday's blog- ratios for determining how much house you can afford.This morning on NPR's Morning Edition there was a story entitled "Pent-Up Demand is Boosting Home Sales, But Can It Last". It is a quick read or listen and it presents both sides of the argument on whether the recent increase in home sales is sustainable or not  - so check it out!

1. Design by Andre Price Jackson via Sunset  2. Design by John Ward Designs via Australian House and Garden  3. Design by Jean-Louis Deniot via Habitually Chic  4. Design by Diane von Furstenberg with Remodelista via Remodelista  5. Home of Ryan Benoit and Chantal Aida Gordon via NY Times  6. Design by Pamela Shamshiri of Commune Design via House Beautiful