Springboard Pieces.

 When the weather rolls in like this, there will be no playing outside.

 Which sometimes suits me just fine.

 Yesterday we threw together some candle holders to change up the look of the table.

I wasn't quite done of course.

As is, this would be a nice big slice of bland.

 I did have another bowl and a dinner plate, each only a buck at

your local Dollar Tree, and a bit more Goop.

 This is actually my preferred cake plate combination for showing up

with cookies, cupcakes, or canapes.

I'm not a fan of the popular plate plus a candlestick.

This is more versatile, and it doesn't tip over. 

 Not to mention it holds up to last year's rather hefty leaf hurricane.

Walmart still has this particular vase filler package if you're so inclined.

 This transitions nicely from Summer to Autumn,

and they've done the element matching for you.

 Leaves in a couple of shades and shapes,

glittered stones,

and frosted bits make a nice statement.

 So let's take those elements...

 And we'll put a little extra of the mix scattered in the smaller hurricanes to tie it all together.

  And a few bits for extra sparkle around the large plate.

 Add a blue candle and a little fire...

 ...and we have dinner ambiance.

Dinner at the table, together, is seven days a week, and it includes candles and music.

This is mandatory and not up for discussion.

 On the weekends, when we have cooking lessons,

the Minions are also encouraged to shop the house and create 

their own centerpieces and music mixes,

harmonizing with the cuisine.

 It's a great time for them to play with textures, heights, and everyday

items, making them work together in surprising ways.

We've had wooden rocking horses appear on the buffet.

 Now personally, I like where this eclectic blend of new additions and

past project. It made for a sparkling light to compliment dinner.

 It was simple and cheap to make.

It'll flow not only into Fall,

but it works with my Christmas colors as well.

 Different embellishments would change the look.

But we'll see how much of this stays on the table Sunday.

Would you guys be interested in seeing some of the Minions' 

imaginative offerings?

Perhaps grab your little Minions and play along?