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Hootin It Up for Autumn

Autumn starts this year on September 22nd. I am so ready.  Many of us have suffered through an extremely hot summer.  This week our temps are in the 80's and the nights are in the 50's.
For owl watchers, autumn is sometimes called  "the hooting season." It's when the birds of prey lay claim to promising habitat and get a jump start on their late-winter breeding season, warning intruders to stay away while advertising their prowess to potential mates.

My table and  breakfast room are heavily adorned with black and white.  Lots of Mackenzie Child's Courtly Check.

My MKC Courtly Check Stately vase is holding some white roses, alongside two sweet owls.
Lots of checkered decor is showing.  The tall topiaries are from Grandin Road years ago.  I love how they mimic Mackenzie Childs.

Seeing an owl at night can mean good luck and prosperity are in store.  I have seen an owl twice in our pool pump house.


The MKC owl mugs are soooo cute.  A cup of coffee or tea is a must with these cuties.

Table Source
 black with gold chargers- Amazon
Black and white checked tablecloth - Amazon
Black flatware -Horchow
Courtly Check dinner plates - Mackenzie Childs
White scalloped plate - American Atelier
Owl plate - Ebay
Owl mugs -Mackenzie Childs
Courtly Check & Courtly Striped owls - Mackenzie Childs
Courtly Check Stately Vase - Mackenzie Childs


I will take all of the good luck I can get.  Whoo Hoo for Autumn.
In case you missed my Whooo's Ready for Fall tablescape,
you can view it HERE.

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19 comments:

  1. We have two owls here on the golf course and they hoo back and forth to each other in the evening. Your table is amazing as always Linda you set a gorgeous and fun table. Have a great rest of the week. Hugs. Kris

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  2. Very elegant! I particularly like the mugs, the salt & pepper shakers, and the small owl plates!

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  3. The courtly checks are fab with the owls too Linda! I am happy the worst of the heat is behind you.

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  4. Linda, You have such a wonderful collection of MKC pieces and I love that you use them and show them off in table settings. My mother collected owls and when she moved in with me her owl collection got boxed up and I don't know what happened to it. I think my brother took it but, if he did, his wife probably got rid of it.
    We have owls in the woods next to us and I love how they hoot when I walk Scruffy at night. It has never been eerie to me.
    Have a wonderful upcoming weekend. I am hoping to get back into my blogging mode now that fall is rolling in. xo xo xo Diana

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  5. I love these new owl plates you've gotten, Linda. (and the owl table in our fall blog hop). I'd like to see an owl at night - lucky you!

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  6. Beautiful Linda! It's a ode to Courtly Check! The owls are so fun and I love the Grandin Road topiaries. You have so many beautiful pieces! You should send a photo to MacKenzie-Childs!
    Jenna

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  7. I love the black and white (so elegant) and the owl theme. Your table is gorgeous! The plate stacks are fabulous! :D I love how patterns are fun paired with Courtly Check. :D

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  8. What a delightful table. Love your owl plates. It's perfect with the checks. Now, I wonder "Whoooo" is coming to dinner!

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  9. Love your owls! Fall can't come soon enough. I wish it lasted longer. Have a good weekend

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  10. Love the new owl plates, Linda! Everything pops with all of the MCK and the checked tablecloth. I love the Grandin Road topiaries. Happy Weekend!

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  11. Love your table with all your Courtly Check paired with your owls Linda! 🦉 I’m ready for all things fall too. We’ve enjoyed a cool down with temps like yours…highs in the 80s and lower humidity which is a welcome change. I’ve only seen an owl once and it was during the day and flew off too quickly for me to get a photo. Happy Weekend!

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  12. This is so beautiful, Linda! It's elegant and whimsical all at the same time. We actually have been hearing the owls outside at night lately. It's a wonderful whirring hoot and it's been lulling me to sleep...

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  13. This is a fun table! Love all the black and white and MacKenzie Childs owls, especially the coffee mugs! Seeing an owl in person would be so cool! Liz @ Home and Gardening With Liz

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  14. Linda, I love your owl table!! All the details come together for a wonderful setting. I especially love the mix of black and white checks on the owl figurines - striking!! and the plates and charger and flatware - all gorgeous! - Patty

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  15. You know how much I enjoy owls with you, so interesting to read they are staking their claim now, I hear them on my roof. Darling owls and dishes, eager for the trees to turn this coming fall, I think its my favorite season.

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  16. What a lovely table! The owl plates are perfect with all the courtly check pieces. I appreciate all the owl info. We hear them out our window at night and I would love to see one someday. Enjoy the cooler temps. XO- MaryJo

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  17. Linda, I was a Chi Omega in college, so owls have long had a special place in my heart. They are such interesting and amazing birds. When I was teaching, I taught a unit on owls. I learned many fascinating facts about these birds. Both of these table delight my senses! Of course I adore the Courtly Check look, but the previous autumn setting does as well. Thanks for inspiring me to set my own owl themed table soon.

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  18. Your table is beautiful! I really love owls and have been lucky enough to spot one or two in the wild-- usually in later fall when the trees have shed more of their leaves.

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  19. Linda,
    I love this sweet tablescape...the owl dishes are lovely!! and those black and white checked owls are beautiful!! Thanks so much for stopping by!! I hope you are having a great week!!
    Hugs,
    Deb
    Debbie-Dabble Blog

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