“INSPIRATION FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS”
Everyday can be a special occasion when you create table settings dressed up with place mats, napkins, foliage, found objects and collections. Here are some of my favorites.
This place setting has international flavor. Most of the tableware was designed exclusively for the Modernature collection http://www.modenature.com/ from Henri Becq in Paris. The clean lines of the silver pitcher and dishes are gorgeous.
Photo: from the book Bachelor Style
With morning dining often being a quick eat and run, a breakfast setting will make everyone notice somethings up and maybe slow down. Set the table for breakfast and start the day off right. This table scape features a hand-screened printed runner from Williams-Sonoma. http://www.williams-sonoma.com/ To me it speaks of lazy morning dining with family all around soaking up the happiness.
Here is a place setting by Juliska http://www.juliska.com/ Use it to set up a summer dinner on the patio or a fireside dinner in the winter. I am all over bamboo for year round dining.
For some glamorous dining here is an exciting use of pinks, greens and golds on a mirrored table. The vintage backdrop is pretty. The glasses are from Horchow. http://www.horchow.com/products/wine-glasses.jsp
Some of my favorite table settings are designed by Carolyn Roehme. She has a panache about table setings that is incredible. This place setting uses autumnal colors against a classic blue and white theme. The green dishes and deer horn candlesticks transform the setting.
Summer is almost over but there is still time to indulge in this table setting of natural beachy elements. Ocean blue and green with light woods and pristine white juxtaposed with driftwood, ceramics and linen create an ideal setting.
Another great summer look is this coral inspired setting. The dinnerware is like jewelry, designer inspired with elements of charm. So chic – a - boo.
Dream Big or Go Home. If you want to go full force formal this table setting will knock your guests socks of f. I love the crystal shimmering in candle light and the wonderful red boquet. It reaks of romance. And who is that guy in the portrait? Someone infamous or dyabollical? Only the host knows. And you’ll only find out if you’re invited to dine.
Here is a setting all of us can recreate with little trouble. Its down to earth easy. White plates on top of black chargers, interesting glasses and a centerpiece of limes for color. YOU CAN DO THIS. Invite the family over and see what happens. People love to be surounded by simple creative energy.
