I thought I'd match the heat of August with a hot pink table! I would have liked to set this outside, but the tropical storm dumped 2.75 inches of rain on us and everything on the patios is still quite wet. So we're inside where the heat is offset (thankfully!) by the A/C.
My initial idea was to use the garden's zinnias for the centerpiece, but they're in no condition to use after the heavy rains and the winds. To the rescue came faux flowers in hot pink and deep gold with cooler whites and purples!
Table linens in two patterns of vining blossoms and petite leaves bring the pinks to the table settings.
A demure collection of summer blooms grace the verge of the salad plates. I set them on my everyday trellis dinner plates which have a green rim just like the salad plates. You can see other posts with my everyday dishes in Summer Bounty and Falling for Apples.
I've used the vintage cache pot lots of times! It was made in Portugal as were the candlesticks.
The napkin rings continue the hot summer floral theme. I particularly like the black and white ribbon wrap on the rings.
Another antique mall find are the aqua ombre iced tea glasses. Love the abstract thistle design on these mid-century modern beauties!
Although I only wanted to buy six of the salad plates at the antique mall, the
dealer dropped the price if I would take all 13. The best negotiation
profits both sides!
Silver-toned chargers and flatware cool down the place settings.
What's better than hot pink for an August table?!
Table resources
Dinner plates | Villeroy & Boch 'French Garden'
Salad plates | Royal Doulton 'Floradora Green'
Table linens | Sur la Table
Flatwware | Mikasa 'Italian Countryside'
That looks so inviting. I love a great table setting.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Latane! So glad you stopped by!
DeleteI love pink, it's great any time of year! I love your bright pretty flowers in the square vase and the napkin rings are so pretty! The plate stack is lovely too, and so are the pretty pink fabrics on the napkins and runner. I hope you're having a wonderful summer Sandra!
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Thanks so much, Jenna! I love to use pinks, especially the deep vibrant ones. I suppose because I had so little natural light with the rains the pinks were especially intense and rather hard to photograph because of it, lol.
DeletePretty table, Sandra! I love your everyday plates and this combination you created. The centerpiece candlesticks and cache pot are classics! We were inundated with rain all last week as a result of Fred, too. I'm looking forward to a cooldown (doesn't look like this week is promising for that), and and eye toward Fall. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rita! I enjoy trends as much as anyone, but I always gravitate toward classic patterns. I've got my fingers crossed that we'll get to dry out this week, but so far we've not been lucky. Quite a difference from our usual August!
DeleteThe hot pink and the green look beautiful together. Hopefully everything dries out for you and you can set a new table outside to enjoy. #HomeMattersParty
ReplyDeleteThanks, Donna! So far this month we've gotten twice as much rain as we usually do in August!
DeleteSandra, I love any shade of pink and your table is eye catching. The faux arrangement in the cache pot is lovely. We have also had a lot of rain this summer, and my zinnias are not doing as well as former years. It is always a joy to virtually sit at your table.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your lovely comments, Pam! The vibrant pinks were a challenge to photograph with only indoor lighting. I have to admit I wouldn't mind a bit of a dry spell and let the garden rest!
DeleteI absolutely love your table and the facts that you're still embracing Summer. Thank you for sharing at Party in Your PJ's - you are being featured on my blog Tuesday evening!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ann, I'm honored! Although fall approaches on the calendar, we'll still be in summer until the end of October, lol.
DeleteAnother lovely tablescape, Sandra! I love that table runner! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cecelia! Of course I love the pink but I really fell for the pattern.
DeleteSandra, I am a lover of pink too and your table is gorgeous! Love the hot pink table runner and napkins paired with the softer pink salad plates and your everyday dinner plates. The Portuguese cache and candle holders are just perfect for the table and the flowers are lovely. Thanks for sharing all your inspiration and I hope you are staying cool down there!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Kim! I loved how all the table elements came together. I have to admit the pinks in the linens showed up more vibrant in the photos than they did when I set the table, so I was very glad I had used the greens and silvers, lol. We're only going to hit the low nineties but more rain is on the way so we're in for lots of humidity.
DeleteYour table looks fabulous Sandra! I love the trellis plates and how they coordinate so well with the centerpiece and candlesticks! I think I'd use those plates all summer long. Thank you for linking up on Farmhouse Friday too. I always appreciate you and your beautiful posts.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Cindy! I've fallen hard for the trellis plates too! Green is such a versatile color, definitely multi-season. I so enjoy coming to the party each week.
DeleteWhat a pretty table! Pretty in Pink :)
ReplyDeleteThank you -- both for visiting and for the sweet comment!
DeleteBeautiful table Sandra. Love the centerpiece square pot and the candlesticks. The pinks on your table are so bright and cheery. Great summer table!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Judy! Strong cheerful colors stand up to the heat, don't they? I have really enjoyed using the refreshing greens of the ceramic pieces during the summer.
DeleteWoo - so pretty Sandra! Those colors are gorgeous, and I bow to your shopping prowess! :) Hope you have a lovely weekend and thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteBarbara, thank you! Our local antique market is only open for three days on the third weekend of every month, and while it pays to go early for the best hunting, the best bargains can be found on Sundays! Enjoy your weekend!
DeleteSuch a pretty table with your pinks! Beautiful plates and the green rim goes perfect with your vintage cache pot and candle holders.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Judy, for your lovely comments! Have a great weekend!
DeleteSandra,
ReplyDeleteWow, I love your table and the hot pick runner and napkins. Beautiful. Congratulations, you are being featured on TFT. I hope you stop by. https://www.eclecticredbarn.com/2022/08/this-week-thursday-favorite-things-party.html
Hugs,
Bev
Thank you, Bev, I so appreciated being featured on TFT! Have a wonderful week!
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