Fabulous for Fall

Story and Photography by Lindsay Gifford

As the cool breezes move in, perfectly painted pumpkins begin to adorn our homes, and our social calendars tend to begin bursting at the seams. With football parties, holiday gatherings, and family get-togethers there are plenty of opportunities to get creative when you throw your next party. Whether you are greeting guests with a beautifully designed front porch, a brilliant buffet, or a terrific tablescape, the Lowcountry has a multitude of fabulous décor to score. We visited four of our favorite local gurus to gather inspiration for fall!

Terrific for Turkey Day
Featured top left: This elegant tablescape, featuring non-traditional Thanksgiving colors, is dressed to impress. Using Hester & Cook’s striped runners with “Turkey Story” placemats, the talented Greenery gals brought out gorgeous soft blues, greens, creams, and whites to give a coastal feel for the perfect Lowcountry gathering. Find this and more décor at The Greenery,
960 William Hilton Pkwy., HHI.

Handcrafted for Home
Featured bottom left: When it comes to handcrafted, Calhoun Street Gallery has it all. Mix and match is the name of the game for this fabulous tablescape. Based on the hand-painted (dishwasher safe) oyster plates by a local artisan, the team pulled colors together to complement the coastal feel with statement pieces like the large blue and white urns, handblown glasses, and painted oyster napkin rings. Paired with oyster serving pieces (oven and freezer safe) and the best linen napkins from Lithuania, this eclectic table is a stunner. Find beautiful, hand-picked decor at Calhoun Street Gallery, 44 Calhoun St., Bluffton.

Love from the Lowcountry
Featured top right: This one-of-a-kind oyster tablescape had us feeling beautiful in blue. Featuring Lowcountry artist Megan Ferguson’s local oyster napkin rings and wine stopper design, plus Margi Hershey’s hand-painted tray, paired with Kim Howell’s oyster napkins and glasses, and fun oyster candle holders, this design is outright oyster-iffic! Find your favorites and much more by local artists at Bluffton General Store, 12 Church St., Bluffton.

Gourd-geous for Gatherings
Featured bottom right: A beautiful fall-styled porch design or yard scape offers a gracious greeting for guests. Simply designed, this styling uses a large, brightly colored mum, several pansies, a sprinkling of purple cabbage and kale, plus an assortment of fun pumpkins and gourds. Backed by a trio of different ornamental grasses, the talented Green Thumb team has created a gorgeous bounty of seasonal colors perfect for your home. Find sensational seasonal decor at The Green Thumb, 35 Dillon Rd., HHI and 172 Bluffton Rd., Bluffton.