Sorry Faux Pumpkins, Martha Stewart's $10 T.J. Maxx Candles Are The Fall Dinner Party Essential Elegant People Are Buying Instead
This autumn, chic hosts will opt for understated tablescapes that feature these stunning birch tree-inspired taper candles
A fall tablescape doesn't have to be orange, yellow, and red to tap into the season's natural beauty. In fact, this autumn many hosts are embracing a more subtle minimalist approach to entertaining that will effortlessly transition into winter. That's where Martha Stewart's birch tree taper candles for T.J. Maxx come in.
As opposed to more overt displays of seasonality, Martha's utterly chic design is a gentle nod to autumn outdoors, without the pumpkins or dried leaves. They are the perfect designer-approved fall table decor because they are versatile, understated, and chic. They would be gorgeous on silver candlesticks with a white table cloth, or could easily fit into a more casual block-printed placemat look. Plus, for under $10, it's hard to go wrong.
Minimalism is having a major moment in the sun this season, and Martha's table decor is a great way to elevate the trend.
Ever since Martha released these faux birch taper candles, I haven't stopped thinking about them. The design is so subtle yet impactful, to instantly make your table feel more high end and natural.
Though we're still decorating the outside of our houses with pumpkins and seasonal accents this year (some designed by Martha Stewart in fact!) our indoor entertaining will be more transitional. Think creams, tans, and grays; colors that can effortlessly move between seasons, but can be easily aligned with the time of the falling leaves. The chicest people are htinking in the long term, investing in pieces that will grow with their homes.
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Pieces like Martha's candles come alive with the right dining table styling. These Martha-designed essentials are perfect for creating a layered yet minimalist look.
This cutlery set is perfect for everyday use in addition to looking stunning on a set table, with its cream handles and silver heads. Layered over a colorful napkin, they have just enough flair to make the table more interesting.
The yarn-dyed, cotton-rich fabric on these reversible placemats is durable and elegant, with a honeycomb pattern adding subtle texture to a table. Its versatile colorway allows it to transition effortlessly from fall to winter hosting.
Whether we're planning a formal dinner party or a more intimate, informal meal with friends, this ceramic dinnerware set makes eating (and hosting) even more joyful. We love the scintillating rims and bold-tone edges that fit with every tablescape, no matter how dressy.
Leave it to Martha to make something simple like a textured tablecloth look elegant. I love this light gray colorway, which feels perfect moving into the colder months of the year.
A runner is the ultimate accent on a set table, allowing the natural details of the surface to shine through while providing a point of visual interest. It's perfect for elevating your formal dinner parties this season. They will look utterly stunning on your fall table.
The design of these goblets is inspired by the glassware found on old sailing ships, which featured a wide base that was sturdy enough to stay upright in a storm.
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