Where do you get inspiration for setting tables? While you can get ideas from all sorts of things, even unusual ones, today my tablescape began with a beautiful arrangement of flowers that my daughter sent me!
Let me walk you through all the table details, starting with the lovely centerpiece. Dark pink ranunculus dominate, accented by mini roses in a similar shade of pink, hydrangeas in blue and green, and purple/lavender blooms of lisianthus, snapdragon and salvia.
A tablecloth covered in wisteria in shades of purple, lavender and blue is the perfect choice for the base. You may remember it from A Wisteria Garden Table where the emphasis was on its blue shades. Here the blue is featured in the chargers and the plates.
I selected my wedding china for the dinner plates — I've always loved its design of mottled blue rims bordered in gold that features delicate leaves. I then chose pretty white salad plates that display a large spray of blue and pink flowers on the left side,
and a smaller version on the right side. I only picked up four of these recently, but now wish I had gotten more. Ah well. . .
Pretty napkins with a crocheted edge that I often use accentuate the lavender shades on the table, while the angular flatware echoes the rectangular vase.
To add a vintage touch I paired two types of glassware: delicately etched clear wine goblets and water glasses in a smoky dark purple ombré. My husband inherited the clear goblets; I found the water glasses, along with matching juice glasses, on a return trip to one of the vintage/antique stores I wrote about in The Thrill of Finding Beautiful Glassware.
I love the interesting shape of the chargers that I first used in Spring is a Feast for the Senses — they add just the right amount of flourish!
I'm pleased with my table blooming in blue and lavender!
Table details
Tablecloth | Couleur Nature 'Wisteria
Dinner plates | Mikasa 'Imperial Lapis'
Salad plates | Mikasa 'Audrey'
Clear goblets | Libbey Glass 'Windswept'
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What a beautiful tablescape! I absolutely love the plates, glasses, and all the gorgeous flowers! I believe it's important to use these special settings in our everyday lives, and not just save them for special occasions. LIFE itself is a special occasion that should be celebrated daily! Great post!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Sally! I couldn't agree more about using lovely tableware on a daily basis!
DeleteSO grogeous Sandra!! You really have a way! How sweet of your daughter to send you such beautiful flowers - I love those ranunculus blooms! And your tablecloth - and whole setting - are perfect with them. Thanks for another beautiful interlude at your table!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Barbara! I was lucky indeed to receive such beautiful flowers.
DeleteSuch a pretty table Sandra - I just love the shades of blue and lavender. And the flowers that your daughter sent you are gorgeous! I love the lavender napkins and goblets, and the chargers are so unique. You are right that the tablecloth is the perfect base for your table. The salad plates are lovely with your wedding china too. Beautiful table!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Kim, for your lovely comments. Hope you have a fun holiday weekend!
DeleteThe flowers are gorgeous and I love the lace edged napkins.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Divya! I'm so glad you stopped by.
DeleteI'm one of those people who loves pattern, especially on a table. Very pretty pattern and goes lovely with your dishes...love this time of year, my peonies should explode this week after all ther rain! coming from Farmhouse Friday, Sandi
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sandi! I have really gotten into patterned table linens. My peonies managed a few blooms this year -- too much shade I fear.
DeleteAmazing that you created such a beautiful table to match the arrangement. I love the dishes and tablecloth!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jeanne! It helps that my daughter knows my favorite colors.
DeleteThat is such a lovely color combination! You have some really beautiful plates.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Joanne! It's one of my favorite combos.
DeleteBeautiful table Sandra. I love the blue and lavender. The flowers are gorgeous The dishware is so pretty. I am pleased to feature your table on Sunday.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda, for your compliments and for the feature!
DeleteSandra, beautiful table display. I love the colors you chose to go with. Thank you for sharing with us at The Crazy Little Lovebirds link party.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Stephanie! I love mixing my favorite colors.
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