September is almost here and I'm looking forward to apple picking! Today I'm celebrating this autumn tradition with my early fall apple tiered tray.
Hi there, friends! Fall is almost here and it's supposed to cool down a bit this week. Just in time to do some fall decorating! I've gotten a head start by decorating my early fall apple tiered tray.
I will have to admit that I have become smitten with decorating tiered trays. It all started this summer with my watermelon tiered tray and my patriotic one.
So when I began thinking how I would decorate my tiered tray for fall I settled on an apple theme for two reasons.
- I am a retired teacher so my thoughts naturally turn to apples at the beginning of the school year.
- I grew up in the upstate of SC where there are many apple orchards. My family always attended the Apple Festival in Westminster, SC every year. So much fun!
Recently my sister-in-law asked me where I get my items that I use to decorate a tiered tray. The little bookstack, the sign with the basket of apples, and the wooden beads came from different vendors on Etsy.
The caramel apple sign came from Etsy as well but the painted Ball jar is one that I made a year or so. It makes a great container for colored straws that I get from Amazon.
Here is a closeup of the apple pie tea towel that I found on Etsy as well. I cannot wait to make an apple pie, can you?
I like to make a few things for my tiered trays. The little stuffed fabric apple at the top of the tray is one of four that I made last week.
If you guys are interested in a tutorial on how to make these, I can do a quick post to show you how.
I ordered some faux apples from Amazon to use in decorating our front porch, and I will have to say that they are the most realistic ones I've ever seen. They look just like a Pink Lady which is my favorite apple variety.
Seeing my apple tiered tray makes me smile as I eagerly anticipate going apple picking in the mountains soon!
Wendy
I love that you decorated your tray with apples! Everyone always goes straight to pumpkins but apples are so important to fall too!
Michelle James
Jane, your fall tiered tray is so eye catching! The candied apples are so cute and I love the books. Thank you so much for the fun ideas!
Leen Curinga
I can't get over how cute your tray turned out! I love those candy apples, they look so real!
Now you've got me thinking about apple pie. JC made a pear pie last week with pears from a neighbors tree and it was delish!
CINDY LONG
Your apple themed tired tray couldn't be any cuter Jane! I just love the attention to detail and the bright, happy colors! And especially the meaning behind your choice! Perfection 🍎
Meegan
You really have an eye for detail, Jane! From the "books" to the candied apples, your tiered tray is so fun for Fall or Back to School. I love the bright red and complimentary colors. Thanks for sharing your talent.
Happy Fall, my friend.
Julie
HOLY APPLES!! I am going to order some of those candied apples!! This is so cute, just like you!! XO
Laurie @ Vinyet Etc
This is the cutest tray ever! Your candy apples literally made my mouth water, they look SO real! Beautiful job my friend, perfect fall vibes! xo
Marty Walden
What a happy tiered tray! I just love the colors you use and the way it all fits perfectly together. Great job!
Julie Briones
Dang, I commented, but it disappeared, so this MAY be a duplicate. I LOVE your apple tiered tray for the fall, Jane! At first glance, I totally thought of a teacher, but then the more I looked, it would be perfect in a white kitchen for fall decor! Lovely! My grandkids would love this, but I would have to keep them away from trying to eat all the faux yumminess!
Paula@SweetPea
The teacher in my loves how you decorated your tiered tray for fall with an apple theme. You found the cutest things to use to decorate it and I love the adorable stuffed apple that you crafted for the top of the tray. It's so refreshing to see how colorful you decor is. I love color and get tired of neutral decor that is so popular these days.
Susan
I love your apple theme! So cute!
Rita Joy @ Harbour Breeze Home
I just love this bright and cheery tiered tray! It takes me back to the "Back to School" days -which was always so fun and exciting for me!
Vicki and Jenn 2 Bees in a Pod
Jane - this is absolutely the cutest decorated tray and fall decor! Such a cute them and fabulous creativity. Well done!!
Maryann
That is the cutest apple tray!!!! LOVE IT!!!
Michelle | Thistle Key Lane
Jane I love all these happy pops of red and who doesn't like apples! Darling theme and I never would have guessed the apple sitting on the cute tea towel isn't real. Wow!
Calypso in the Country
I love everything about this adorable tiered tray! The colors are so cheerful and festive...and now I'm in the mood for a candy apple!
Shelley
Dianne Stewart
This is so pretty! This tray could be used for several seasons! Love the idea!
Jenna
This is adorable Jane! I am crazy over tiered trays lately and I love your apple theme, so cute for back to school!
Jo Johnston
The "candy apples" are amazing! Almost need a cute little sign saying "Caution. Do not eat". LOL! Always enjoy seeing your tiered tray creativity. BTW, do you remember the shriveled apple head dolls from way back in the folk art days?
Patti
Oh my gosh Jane, how fun!! Definitely something a retired teacher would feel at home with but I'd love it too. It's so bright and cheery. That faux candied apple and the apple pie embroidered tea towel are fabulous. I can't wait to make my mom's dutch apple pie. It was something she always made for a special occasion, but I'm think maybe I'll make one this weekend.
Carole West
This is super cute and so ready for fall and a taste of caramel apples. Very Nice!
Sandy
I really like the tray. It is a nice transition into fall. I simply can't put out full fall now, but I am doing some apple and school bus things. Those candied apples are adorable. I love using Etsy since I feel like I am helping creative locals out.
Bliss
How cute is that !!!! Just like Angie, you have given me an idea for the tiered tray I have collecting pens, pencils, and dust. Today it gets a makeover thank to the tour inspiration.