We recently had a small group from church over for a buffet dinner, so I set the table and took some evening pics by candlelight. You’ll notice some pics are with the table set and some are without, since I took these at different times.
I used the pretty brown and white transferware, perfect for this time of year and since we were eating buffet style, I didn’t set a completely formal table. There were 8 of us, so 2 couples sat in the dining room and 2 in the kitchen. My diningroom is just not quite big enough for 8. Six I can squeeze in, but not 8. 
The white collection and my tureens.
I really enjoy my white dishes.
I decided to find some candles for the candleholders and create some evening ambience and it works like a charm everytime.
I used some pretty paper napkins that are very Fall-ish.
Got out my mercury glass votives I found last year on sale and some sweet-smelling candles and the table was ready.
Nothing like candlelight to make for a special evening. I think I need to do this more often.
Thanks for stopping by! Just in case you think this room is spacious from these pics, let me assure you it is tiny, at barely 10 x 13′. So, I hope this gives you some ideas if you have a small dining room too. 
And, since I don’t set that many tables, I’m joining for the first time, Susan’s Tablescape Thursday.
If you missed how this diningroom change came about (from red to Antique White), go here for the first “after’ pics and there are links on that post to how it looked in red. This room was red back in the spring and I tossed around lightening it up and am SO happy I did. There were some major changes, including me adding the picture frame moldings. Lots more pics and details on those links. And if you’d like to see more on those monogrammed burlap lamp shades, click on over here for the complete DIY project. Yep, this room has undergone some major changes in the last year.
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i don’t think i ever tire of looking at your beautiful home, especially your dinning room. thank you so much for sharing. it makes me happy
Hi Rhoda,
You have such a wonderful “white dish” collection…I see several pieces that I am seriously coveting. 
Thanks for sharing your beautiful tablescape and your elegant dining room…enjoyed both!
Wow….gorgeous tablescape! I LOVE your brown and white transferware…and it’s just perfect in your beautiful dining room! I know the couples must have felt very pampered and special with such a lovely table setting. I just love candlelight…find myself lighting candles even during the day.
Susan
HI Rhoda! I LOVE how you lightened up your dining room. What a good call, especially for a small room! I love your transferware and mercury glass candle holders. When can I come for dinner?
I just posted a giveaway for napkin rings come by and take a peek.
Karin
Hi Rhoda! What a beautiful tablescape! I always enjoy your photos of your white pieces.
Have a wonderful day.
Sandra
I feel like I am being nosey but I couldn’t help but notice what a beautiful house you have! I absolutely love the colour of the yellow walls! You have done an amazing job! Happy TT!
Rhoda, What a surprise to find your name on the list today.
Your table looks great and the black and white dishes are beautiful.
Happy Halloween
Barbara
Can I please move in with you.I’m in love with your house!
I love your table and was going to suggest you join in at Susan’s TT!!!! You beat me to it! Lovely table, I bet there were alot of OOO’s and AHHH’s from your guests! XO, Pinky
Hi Rhoda,
I was so pleased to see that you were setting a table in a post this week. Then I read further (I subscribe via e-mail) and saw that you were participating in Tablescape Thursday. Welcome and congratulations on such an impressive “debut!”
Your dining room may not be huge, but it’s beautiful. I love your earthy colors, the vintage lighted china cabinet, and all those wonderful ironstone dishes.
Hope you have a Happy Halloween and a great weekend in general. Also hope you’ll be back with more tablescapes!
Regards,
Bill @ Affordable Accoutrements
Rhoda,
Wonderful pics of your dining room. Your redesign was a great choice. I know everyone who came to your gathering really felt at home and enjoyed themselves.
Beautiful photos! Love the shelves and the white platters, tureens, etc.
Hi Rhoda, What a beautiful table that you set…It is all so pretty …I love it all
xoxo
Julie
i love the dining room in that lighter color!!
I also like the littel white pear you seaked in on oyur shelves with your white dish collection. that little pear is so cute!!
The dinning room is just lovely Rhoda! I love all the creamware.
Wow, Rhoda–does this rm look GORGEOUS! I love the white, the colors you chose! Lovely!
Good Morning Rhoda!
Your dining room is gorgeous – what a treat for your lucky guests to dine in – now if only I could be sitting there, visiting YOU and drinking it all in person! Some day… some day!
I hope you have a wonderful weekend …
Love ya,
Me
Your home is so beautiful! I love the wall shelves.
Now that we live in a very small apartment I’ll be looking for the type you have your dishes on.
What store did you purchase them from?
Love the pictures of your dining room and the beautifully set table! What an inspiration.
Did you happen to get a good deal on the Sisel rug? I love it!
Stunning, Rhoda. My kind of tablescape and I am sure the food and company were just as lovely!
Very pretty table, Rhoda! Love the whole room. Hey, how do you like having a round table? I’m thinking about buying one… a 60″ so we can seat 6. If you can squeeze 6 at yours, do you think 8 could squeeze around a 60″ (yours looks smaller than that). Just fishing for opinions so I can make up my mind! Thanks!
Beautiful, Rhoda! Thanks for stopping by Bloggeritaville. Hope you have been doing good, I know you are like me-busy. Happy Halloween!
Awesome photographs! Love the pears in the cake stand.
Beautiful!!! Should be in a magazine! If you don’t mind me asking, as I’m sure you’ve answered this question a million times, what is the paint color on your living room walls (the one I see in the picture from the dining room)?
Thank you for letting me know about the rug. I’m going to check out overstock now.
Thanks again,
Jodie
I’ve loved your dining room everytime you share pictures, but this time especially made me want to have the privilege of sitting at that beautiful table and chatting with you! You were serving chocolate for dessert, weren’t you? I have a red dining room that I have enjoyed, but hope to follow in your footsteps and make it more neutral someday.
On a new topic (sorry) several weeks ago you mentioned Nell Hill’s in Atchison Kansas. I am going on Wednesday, want to come?
Wow, I saw this room and thought I was at the wrong blog. I thought…hmmm…I thought I went to Rhoda’s blog, but maybe this is an inspiration pic of hers…no, I recognize those drapes. What gives? Then, I see at the end the link to your before pics. I was offline for awhile, and that may have been your room redo timeframe. L-O-V-E I-T A-L-L!!! Really stunning room, and the table is devine. Thanks for sharing a fantastic room and table. The wainscoating is sensational, and someday, when I get more time, I am doing that for sure. My white collection is officially growing starting now.
stewcarol
Oh I loved your tablescape. I noticed the shelves on the wall surrounding the buffet. Loved the idea was thinking great for a small room like I have when you don’t have much room for furniture. Then I read your room is small! thanks for sharing.
Have a Blessed Weekend,
Sherry
Your dining room is lovely — and I love the setting on your table — love those black and white dishes — you just can’t go wrong with those.
Hi Rhoda…
Your dining room may be smallish……..but it couldn’t be more stunning….LOVE IT!
Warm blessings,
Spencer