I love setting tables! Pretty tables, casual tables, formal tables, simple tables,
over-the-top tables. Tables befitting the occasion or just my mood of the day!
Now that we're firmly in October, I began this table with a
simple table runner and placemats in copper. They are a blend of copper tones
with a bit of texture from the weave that gives them a slight shimmer.
Blues or greens are my favorite colors to mix with copper. I
chose blue today — the intricate designs on the dishes effortlessly add graceful
style.
The simple centerpiece consists of a covered soup tureen in
the same pattern. It's both stylish and practical — it will serve the first of
the fall soups.
Flanking the tureen are pillar candles and silk chrysanthemums in shades of copper,
orange and yellow.
Hand-crafted copper napkin rings bring patina to the table.
I bought them last year at my favorite craft council show in Atlanta. They were
featured in Understated Pumpkins.
I love the lions' heads and feet on the antique salt cellar!
The glass candle holders and vases provide sparkle but don't
conflict with the other table elements.
Style doesn’t require buying new things for each table you set. The
only thing I didn't already have was the marbleized craft paper cut to fit the glass
hurricanes used as vases. I didn't need the paper, but it hides the stems
nicely.
Since I have a blue and copper theme today, I thought I'd
share a photo of the dining room chairs. We found them several years ago at a
consignment store. We liked the burled wood and lines of the chairs, there were
enough of them to fit the table, and they came with a blue and white
chinoiserie fabric edged in navy trim.
The china pattern is Blue Danube -- one of the top ten
patterns at Replacements. I've always thought it charming. (I'm not affiliated with or compensated by
Replacements. I just thought this was interesting.)
I spent only $8 on the silverplate ladle at an antique store
several years ago. The downward curve of the handle makes it perfect for tureens.
The morning sun is beginning to stream through the dining
room.
Welcome Fall!
Table resources
Silverware | Reed & Barton 'Eighteenth Century'
Iced tea glasses | Godinger 'Palm'
Hurricanes | Crate & Barrel
OH MY! Just exquisite!Love everything!!!Have a lovely Sunday!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I'm glad you liked it! Enjoy your weekend.
DeleteI think blue and white is lovely. So easy to "dress up" for any season. Beautiful post.
ReplyDeleteOh, I agree! I've got several sets (or partial sets) of china in shades of blue and white or ivory. Definitely my favorite. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteGood Afternoon Sandra, I absolutely adore your Blue Danube dishes.... as you can probably guess I am a great lover of blue and white. I do have 4 lovely cups which are Blue Danube which I absolutely love.
ReplyDeleteYour table setting is beautiful and what a welcome it would be to sit at your table.
Have a lovely day.
Best Wishes
Daphne
Daphne, thanks so much for your lovely comments! I'm drawn to blues in every shade. I've only got four place settings of this pattern, so I'm on the hunt for more. Hope you have a good week!
DeleteThat is a lovely dining room. I love the tone of the blue walls.
ReplyDeleteAnd blue and white china? Gorgeous!
Thank you, Tammy! I confess blue is my favorite color! Thanks for visiting
DeleteHuge fan of copper...with b/w, pink/merlot, etc etc. Well done!! franki
ReplyDeleteThanks, Franki! Copper somehow feels warmer than other metals and says "autumn" to me. So glad you stopped by!
DeleteI agree that copper and blue are meant to be together. Your table is beautiful and I love the chairs. I believe I have the same Blue Danube dishes. The blue stemware is exquisite. Dianne
ReplyDeleteThank you, Dianne, for your lovely comments! I did a happy dance when I found the chairs, lol. The stemware is Imperlux, made in East Germany. Find it by searching on 'blue, cut to clear'.
DeleteBlue, white, and copper go wonderfully together! I also love your beautiful chairs!! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
Thanks, Jann! Of course blue and white goes with just about everything!
DeleteThis is a favorite pattern of mine. Come by and see it featured at Keep In Touch.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Katie, will do!
DeleteBeautiful dining room and home. Happy Thanksgiving, Kippi
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kippi! I'm glad you enjoyed your visit here. Happy Halloween, and I hope you return for Thanksgiving!
DeleteThanks for the loveliness and for joining the Everything Fall 2020 party. Come back and link up again. We are open throughout October. Blessings. Linda @craftsalamode
ReplyDeleteThanks, Linda, I will!
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