Not Far from Fall

Simple cotton napkins are pulled together with raffia rings that resemble bundles of straw. Blue-tinted drinking glasses, both vintage and new, complete each setting.

Susan’s flea-market-find goblets are paired with rimmed goblets by Lindean Mills, $42. The horn bowl by Francis Stoia, $55; olive wood flatware by Alain St. Joanis Cathare, $325 for five pieces; “Bahama Pom Pom” raffia napkin ring, $14; reversible “China Blue Autumn Bean” placemat, $30; and “China Blue” linen napkin, $20; all available through Seacloth (203/422-6150).