Carpe Diem ... this won't last long!

No colourizing involved! Here I utilized some of the red maple leaves I'd gathered and have been keeping fresh in water to use when I want a colourful, fall table setting. (The grasshopper is from Mexico, and I have a blown-glass snail on the other side...I love my quirky additions!)

With the table set properly, we dined on roasted shrimp over orzo with dill and feta... No chatter from additional patrons nor a restaurant bill involved!

[Henri Russell]

Beautiful centerpiece for your table.

[Lou Ann]

This is beautiful and your meal sounds awesome! ❤️

[Allison Williams]

What a lovely autumn display. You are the consummate host.

[summerfield]

lovely colours for your fall table set up. and i do remember mr. grasshopper over there. he once got featured in my album! aces, my lady.

[Merrelyn]

Such a lovely centrepiece :)

[Nova]

Beautiful arrangement Louise and if you iron the leaves with wax paper, they will last forever (or until you toss them out). :)

[Diana]

Such a beautifully decorated table with wonderful tones.

[Louise & Ken]

@novab Brilliant! I'll set Ken on that right away! hahaha! But seriously, Thanks...glad to know I make them last for more than one evening! (today they're starting to curl!)

[Pam Knowler]

Such a beautiful arrangement once again showing your artistic side Louise!! The meal was divine - so tasty - I am definitely taking this recipe home with me!! You and Ken are really spoiling me - I won't want to go home!! LOL!!

[Islandgirl]

Very pretty arrangement Louise!

[KoalaGardens🐨]

oooh good to know about the leaves and wax paper @novab thanks!
what a stunning centrepiece, your energy for artistic flourishes is divine!

[gloria jones]

Wonderful seasonal still life :)

[Louise & Ken]

@koalagardens What a heartfelt and wonderful comment! Thank you for that! Makes my heart smile!

[amyK]

Your centerpiece is beautiful with that touch of eclectic and artistically photographed

[Marnie]

A lovely shot that would go very well on a card.

[CC Folk]

What glorious colorful leaves and beautiful table setting. But, after describing the food, my mouth is watering! It sounded so delicious, Louise!

[Pyrrhula]

A beautiful display and capture.

[Boo]

I love the grasshopper!

[Louise & Ken]

@huvesaker He's from Mexico...and yes, I love him, too! (Also have a glass snail from here in Nova Scotia) and I work them into my table arrangements!