Friday, November 6, 2015

The Power of Gathering | Dark + Moody Fall Tablescape Inspiration

This is the power of gathering: it inspires us delightfully, to be more hopeful, more joyful, more thoughtful: in a word, more alive. -Alice Waters 


I've always loved coming together and bringing new and old friends around the table. I really don't think I could have said it any better than Alice Waters. She truly, in the above quote, encapsulates why coming around the table with others means so much to me.  

It's something I have always and will forever hold near and dear to my heart. 

Being raised by a grandmother who modeled the heart of gathering on a daily basis and being surrounded by the quintessential Southern woman taught me many things but one of the most important is that people matter and serving them matters even more. 


Of course, this is the perfect season to share recipes and tablescapes and all sorts of amazing inspiration. 


But, gathering is more for me than just sitting at a pretty table and enjoying a meal or even laughs. 


It's more than offering pretty napkins or plates and giving those around the table something interesting to look at. While I obviously enjoy all those things, that can't be the end of the story. 


When we gather, we offer others an opportunity to tell their stories and to hear our own. 


We give life to hope and all of sudden those that didn't have place or purpose are once again fulfilled and connected. 

It's a beautiful thing. 



At the table, we are reconnected, revived and restored.





There is power in your connection. There is power in your story. 



So gather. Explore. Tell your story around the table. 








For more tablescapes  and inspiration head on over to 

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A big thanks to Bre from ROOMS FOR RENT for letting me be a part of her fun fall tablescape tour. You can see the rest of the gals participating this week by heading over to her blog. 



STYLING | Restoration House

PHOTOGRAPHY | Tiarra Sorte Photography

SOURCES | Dinnerware: Crate + Barrel (all plates)
                     Linen Napkins: World Market
                     Flatware: Goodwill
                     Runner: Made from old curtain panel
                     Candlestick holders: Goodwill/ Value Village
                     Florals: Seattle Floral Market
                     Wood cut: TJMaxx
                     Bread Platter: Value Village


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16 comments:

  1. i love the cozy feel of this table and this post. :)

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  3. Wow....a beautiful and inspiring post in both words and photos! Thank you. I enjoyed that so very much!

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  4. LOVE the natural earthiness of your table scape!! Beautiful post.....

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  5. So lovely, like a beautiful still life painting.

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  6. I am brand new to your blog, Kennesha, and am speechless with your lush styling and beauty of the photography. Looking forwarding to seeing more of your sophisticated yet accessible style. Cheers, Ardith

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  7. Absolutely gorgeous friend! You never cease to amaze me.

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  9. SO SO SO Stunning girl!!! Love it!! XO

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  10. What a beautiful post! Not just the pictures, but the words. Thank you for the reminder of what it's all about

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