All I have to do for inspiration is to gather flowers. Flowers to form the centerpieces of my tables, and to guide their color stories.
Today inspiration came by way of early summer flowers blooming in my garden. Purples and blues with a jolt of white are in the sunny borders in the front.
The contrasting blossom forms of hydrangeas, Shasta daisies and calla lilies bring interest as well as color to the center.
For the place settings I started with the placemats covered in blue and purple flowers that I used in a spring table with pansies.
For the place settings I started with the placemats covered in blue and purple flowers that I used in a spring table with pansies.
Next came beautifully detailed dinner and salad plates, found in an antique mall for next to nothing. I haven't featured them often on the blog, but you can see them in a supporting role here. It was about time I used them as the main event, topped by an intensely blue vintage glass plate.
I like the way the look of a collection of flowers varies as you see them from different vantage points.
Napkins with a trellis border that you may remember from a table in green and white are held by pretty gold metal leaves that I've had since we married.
Napkins with a trellis border that you may remember from a table in green and white are held by pretty gold metal leaves that I've had since we married.
Two placemats laid end-to-end made an effective substitute for a table runner.
Two of my favorite candle holders bracket the flowers. I use them throughout the warmer months because their organic designs go well with all sorts of flower designs.
In case you didn't know, calla lilies come in many colors. In my garden I have three — white, pink and deep purple.
The deep purple calla lily is on the left in the photo below, beneath the tallest daisy.
The trees in the back have completely leafed out, shading the table inside on even the sunniest days. Through the doors are the lower patio, pergola and koi pond.
When you're searching for inspiration for your table designs, look no further than flowers!
Table details
Dinner, salad plate | Noritake 'Lamarre'
Appetizer plate | Hazel-Atlas 'Newport'
Candle holders | Bordallo Pinheiro
Sweet flowers and adorable tablescape. Those candle holders are gorgeous! Pretty napkins rings too.Love the elegant Noritake dishes. Hugs and blessings.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Maristella, for your lovely comments! I don't know why I haven't used the dishes more often because I loved them the moment I saw them! Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
DeleteSandra, I love blues and purples and greens together - your tablescape is so pretty! And those dishes from the antique mall for a song? How great is that? Flowers, placemats, napkins - its all lovely!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kim! I confess blues, purples and greens are my favorite colors! Not only in tablescapes -- my house is painted in those colors too.
DeleteLove that sweet little bouquet. There is just something about daisies that speak to me. Crisp, clean, healthy looking, just something.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Latane! Daisies are such cheerful flowers! And they bloom pluckily all throughout hot humid Georgia summers. I couldn't ask for more!
DeleteSandra - Such a well-thought and coordinated table. Very pretty! I have a set of Noritake Perdita, which is the version of your Lamarre in green. Thank you for sharing this tablescape.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I didn't know they made a similar set in green. Wonderful! I hope you visit again.
DeleteLovely table, Sandra. Thank you for visiting my summer scenes. Please email me directly. I have tried without any luck trying to reach you directly in the past, but cannot find an email contact. You show as a no-reply comment blogger with comments.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rita, I've sent you a message through your blog contact info.
DeleteSandra, this is a beautiful table with your garden flowers as a centerpiece. Of course I love hydrangeas, but I also love calla lilies. The china is stunning. Have a wonderful summer!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Pam! I planted the calla lilies for my husband who loves them too. I like their form and colors but they have a tendency to take over the beds they're planted in!
DeleteWhat a lovely table Sandra. I love the blues and greens together. It's been such a pleasure to visit you here {I found you on Rita's blog!} xo Lidy
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lidy! I love to decorate with color, and blues and greens are probably my favorites. I'm so glad that you stopped by and left your lovely comment. Have a great week,
DeleteWhat a beautiful table. Those flowers are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Joanne! I gathered them just before they peaked and they ended up lasting a week in the house.
DeleteThese colors are fabulous Sndra and table looks great (pinned it). Visiting from #TFT and congrats for being featured.
ReplyDeleteNancy, thanks for your lovely comments and for pinning my table! I'm so glad you stopped by!
DeleteI am partial to blue and your table is beautiful! Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ's.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ann! Blue has been a color I've used consistently in my tablescapes and throughout my home.
DeleteYour summer tablescape and flowers are just lovely, Sandra! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cecilia! I was pleased with the color combo.
DeleteOh my gosh Sandra - that china!! And you've set it off so beautifully with your pretty flowers! This has really inspired me to set something as light and lovely this weekend - thanks! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Barbara! Your tables are always lovely and frequently inspire me! I stared at the china two months in a row and finally bought the whole set, 12 place settings and serving pieces. It's a shame that young couples don't want to inherit beautiful china, but lucky for me.
DeleteSandra, So Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteVisiting today from Imparting Grace #24
Thank you, Paula! I'm so glad you stopped y!
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