Springing Into View — A Blossoming Table

I can see it — can you? Spring is quickly coming into view and I am ready for it! I'm ready for the warmth of longer days and for the greening of my garden. 

 

While the trees have yet to leaf out, the last of my camellias are covered in lovely pink flowers and spring bulbs have begun to bloom in the garden. Together they've inspired a blossoming table! Come and view it with me!

 

          

I'm especially delighted today

Magical Irish Tablesetting in Delightful Greens and Golds

March has arrived, announced by dozens of daffodils blooming in my yard. Their cheery yellow and gold petals and bright green leaves are just in time for one of the most lighthearted of holidays — St. Patrick's Day! It's a day to don some green, believe in good luck, sing lovely Irish ballads and shout Slainté while raising my glass, all to celebrate my Irish heritage (on both sides of my family). Before that, though, I love decorating my house with green and gold and a sprinkling of Celtic patterns and Irish symbols.

 

I've also set a table that I'm delighted to share with you today! I like to think it captures the magical Irish spirit.

 

          

Year of the Fire Horse — A Table Setting

Tonight, in the middle of winter, comes the first new moon, signaling the beginning of a new lunar year whose zodiac sign is the Fire Horse. The lunar year cycle repeats every twelve years, with each year represented by its animal sign. Unlike a regular horse year, 2026 is a year of the Fire Horse, which only occurs every 60 years. Combining the Fire element with the Horse's energy is thought to bring transformative change and creativity.

 

In that spirit I've set a table to celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse! 

 

Fittingly, I began with a ceramic Tang Dynasty-style horse statue

Enchanting Valentine's Day Table Setting Ideas

One of the most delightful holidays is Valentine's Day! In the midst of February's dark days and challenging weather, comes a day to celebrate love, whether that means romance, friendship, or family.

 

When you decide to set a Valentine's table, where do you begin? Do you choose a theme such as hearts and flowers, or pink and red? Do you make sure to include special goodies? If you don't know where to start, I've selected some enchanting table setting ideas that you can use as inspiration for your own Valentine's table! Click on the highlighted titles to view the original posts and tableware details.

 

 

  The Softer Side of Pink

 

Tulips that were still tightly furled and chrysanthemums just beginning to unfold were the inspiration for a table that celebrates the interplay of white, gold and soft shades of pink and rose with flowers sprinkled throughout. 

Celebrate with Friends and Flowers on Valentine's Day

For this Valentine's Day I decided to embrace the color red for the table, with generous doses of white and silver — and a dash of sparkle!

 

My daughter suggested friendship as the Valentine theme, so I set the table for Julia and three of her friends who've been together varying amounts of time: Vera, Allison, and Kathy.   

 

      

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