It’s officially November, which means those $8 billon worth of Halloween decorations Americans bought need to come down and it’s time to start thinking about your fall-to-winter tablescapes. Whether you’re hosting a large group of family and friends for the big day or are just looking to switch up your look for the fall/winter transition, here are some ideas for dressing your table and serving your guests.

Get woodsy with some faux bois:

Chilewich Rectangle Faux Bois Placemat, set of 4

Mix your metals. Here, a pitcher with a brassy-gold patina reflects the silver placemats. The simple arrangement of colorful leaves ties everything together:

Modern Twist Studio Placement Grain – Silver on Gray

Bring in the cranberry reds! This is a color that will take you from autumnal tablescapes to holiday tablescapes with ease. A rich red runner and/or placemats can stay on the table while centerpieces and place settings are switched out for different occasions.

Chilewich Basketweave Runner

Get a little tipsy: Freak your friends out with these swirling liqueur glasses that oxygenate as they rotate.

Sempli Cupa – Shot 2

Make sure you have platters in an easy-access spot. Grab fun seasonal ones for passing out those hors d’oeuvrs and sugar cookies:

notNeutral Season Serving Plate

Let there be (candle)light!  Whether you like simple tea lights, Grandmother’s candelabra, hurricanes or something more whimsical, candlelight is the final touch for party ambiance, especially at the dinner table. Right now I’m enjoying the modern lines of these bronze plated steel candlesticks, and their unexpected heights; they range from 15 inches to 58.5″:

DESU DESIGN Parallel Stem Candle Pedestals

How will you be dressing your table in November? Please share with us in the comments section!