![]() I’m willing to give them the benefit of the doubt and spare them a date with a can of Raid. (There are 2 schools of thought on whether or not ants actually promote the opening of the multi-layered blooms. ![]() These peonies are not real for this demonstration table (alas and alack, those bad boys have long since met their Maker!), but when you use real ones, be sure to check for those pesky little ants that like to hang out in the blooms. I always look for similarities in shapes, patterns and anglesto make details mesh.Ī mix of small and large peony arrangements in cobalt blue glass vases line the center of the table. ![]() I favored this flatware because the design on the handle looks a lot like the pattern of the fabric. The very subtle pattern of Godinger’s “Chelsea” collection works well with the busy topper. I just love napkin rings that look like jewelry! This Tuscan-style table for 12 on the deck starts out with a full-length white linen topped with a beautiful piece of blue & white fabric I found at Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Store.Ī basic white ceramic charger from Old Time Pottery is topped with a cobalt blue glass dinner plate from Pier 1.Įach place setting has a white hemstitch napkin gathered with a fun napkin ring from Bed Bath & Beyond. (Click on any photo to enhance/enlarge it.) But that won’t stop me from sharing this with those of you who still have a few weeks of peony power on your side! This would make a great Mothers Day celebration table, or work great for a birthday, rehearsal dinner, engagement party, or bridal shower. Peonies generally wait to pop their big moppy heads out sometime in mid-May, but it’s only May 1 and most blooms are nothing but a memory around here. To quote yet another, more contemporary TV commercial, “Wasuuuuuuuuuuuppppppppp?!?!?!” We experienced one of the mildest, driest winters, and Spring has rapidly turned to Summer without so much as a “How do you do?”. I’m joining Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for her 471st Tablescape Thursday! I’m seeing lots of fall and Halloween tablescapes over there today, so drop on in to get inspired!ĭo you remember those 1970s Chiffon Margarine commercials with “ It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature!” as the slogan? Apparently someone didn’t get the memo, because this has been one of the weirdest weather years in recent history. Other tablescapes integrating chinoiserie on this blog include: The bar cart in the corner extends the touches of chinoiserie including the bowls filled with acorns. The white foo dogs are a nod to the chinoiserie style and add a little unexpected touch. The buffet behind the dining table holds its fair share of chinoiserie pieces including a pitcher, an octagonal bowl filled with oversized acorns, and Victorian foot baths mixed with silver candlesticks. Latticed white ceramic planters hold mounded arborvitae. The length of the centerpiece is punctuated with deep orange mini pumpkins, real and faux acorns, and a meandering garland of berries. Ginger jars from Nell Hill’s and temple jars from Home Goods make up the main part of the centerpiece. The riot of color contributes to and enhances the overall boldness of the tablescape. ![]() I bought scads of this sturdy cobalt blue stemware at Pier 1 some years ago, and it has served me well.Ī very autumn-y pattern of plaid in the table runner with shades of russet, orange, amber, burgundy, cobalt and white is a perfect contrast to dishes. A sprig of autumn berries brings color and additional texture to the place setting.įaux bamboo flatware is perfect for this setting. A crisp white cotton napkin is fashioned into a variation on the classic crown fold. (Best place to regroup after bad news!) I LOVE that place!!! I never spend less than an hour when I visit. I found these lovely cream soup bowls at Nell Hill’s in Parkville, Mo., about 40 minutes away from our home and only 5 minutes from my orthopedic surgeon’s office. Ralph Lauren “Mandarin” dinner and salad plates rest upon a stark white ceramic charger from Old Time Pottery. Meanwhile, here’s a taste of that decorating style that I have come to embrace with great enthusiasm: incorporating autumn touches into existing chinoiserie decor. I recently did a “Better Kansas City” show segment on using unexpected colors and patterns for fall decorating. I’m so happy you stopped by! If you wish, let me know you popped in via the comment section below. Or if you’re just looking for a tablescape with scads of lemon yellow: If you would like to check out a couple of other blue & yellow tablescapes on this blog, “ Mother’s Day Brunch” and “ Sun & Sky” (from 2017 which used some of these same elements in a very different way) might tickle your fancy. I’m really not ready to say goodbye to summer, but I suppose it has to be. Just FYI, I get absolutely nothing in return for mentioning products & services or for providing links to various sources.
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