Spring Table Inspiration

Hello friends.  I hope you all had a fun and lovely weekend.  Mine, has been busy with a few projects.  I am doing a little makeover in one of our guest bedrooms so I have been sewing window treatments, changing linens and accessories and re-arranging furniture.  My husband has been painting the mirrors and small furniture in the room also.   Such a big help.  It is amazing what a little paint and fabric can do.  The walls in the room have been painted a creamy white.  There is such a lightness to the room now.  I am very pleased. It is turning out beautifully.  But on to my actual post now.

It has been a while since I purchased a complete dinnerware set.  I always prefer to buy open stock plates and mismatched china because it gives a table a very unique and individual look.  But it is also an added bonus to own a good set of plain white dishes that you can dress up when setting a special table.  So when my husband gave me a set of Mikasa Antique White dishes for Christmas, I was like a kid in a candy store/ These plates are beautiful on their own.  And when artfully set, they are spectacular.  My next two tablescapes will feature these basic creamy white dishes which I will use to create two different looks.

I always try to think of my guests and the meal that will be served when creating a table.  For me, it is always part of the fun.  And since I wanted to join the Mega Spring Linky Party over at Stonegable, I took inspiration from springs pastel colors.  For this table, I used a plain white tablecloth, Mikasa Antique White plates and pale greenish blue polka dot salad plates which I found at Home Goods last summer.  Mikasa goblets, Oneida vintage silverplate flatware and fresh hydrangeas complete the look.  I also used a linen table napkin on the center of the table to give it a bit of soft color.  It is all about layering.

A combination of white and pink dinner napkins dressed with a delicate rose napkin ring add a bit of romance and charm.  For a special touch, I placed a small white bird figurine on the salad plate and added a tiny dry rose in a pink shade.  Such a  lovely touch.

Aside from white dishes being a great basic to invest in, it is also great idea to build a collection of open stock or mismatched china because it allows us to express our own unique sense of style and to set a seasonal table.  Flea markets and thrift shops are great places to find those unique vintage pieces.

Do make your table pretty.  Do not wait for a holiday or the right occasion to set a table.  The special occasion is today and every day.

Here is a bit of more inspiration for holiday tables and dinner party prep from One Kings Lane which just released their new Dinner Party Prep Guide.  I am not being compensated or affiliated with One Kings Lane. Just sharing their tips and inspiration.

https://www.onekingslane.com/info/home/fall-into-new-seating-choosing-chairs-for-holiday-dining/#.Ux8UEvldUqd

Have a great week.  Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,

Janet