Hi there, hope this finds you well an that everyone is having a good week. We may get a little snow today, but with three family members up in the air today flying to various places I hope it will not impact travel! A little snow sounds kind of nice, I cannot lie:)
As much as I love fall I have grown to dislike winter, it was one thing when the kids were young and we would go skiing on weekends, but as those days have passed I long for spring, summer and fall. One of my favorite things to do in the warmer months is set an alfresco table for dinner or lunch. So I did a version of bringing an alfresco table indoors:)
As I shared with you last week, I got in part of my new wicker/basket weave line of products and it was love at first sight. I had to immediately set a table and just love how it looks against the crispness of the blue and white. I really like the way the texture of the pieces works against the porcelains. A friend is coming in from out of town for lunch next week and I decided to set the table a little early….why not!
So here is what I came up with. Really loving the new flatware and the oversized chunky hurricanes (shown without glass but they come with the glass inserts). All basket weave items shown are online (click here to see) except the hurricanes which should be here within about 10 days to 2 weeks. Will announce here when they (and many other pieces) arrive! So take a look at the table (and just imagine with food lol)………
Blue and white chinoiserie plates- have had a long time (good news alert- I am looking to put them in production as many have commented on them and awaiting my samples)
All large blue and white serving pieces- from my shop
Ahhh just love this table, it reminds me of springy days ahead when somehow my table setting ambitions really go into overdrive:)
In case this post is giving you a case of “blueandwhite-itis”, or you have had your eye on any of our fabulous blue and white pieces, especially now that all of our newest arrivals are on line here’s a little offer to sweeten the deal:) With any purchase receive this beautiful pencil/brush/utensil holder! Click here to see all porcelains.
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Thanks for stopping in, wishing everyone a fabulous evening. Until next time……
PS Second day of our incredible monogrammed linen sale is on! Limited numbers of each style, this is one all hostesses need to see, click here to see the sale.
It looks beautiful Tina! I am sure that your friend and fellow guests will love it! Safe travels to all who are traveling this week with all of the frigid temperatures.
Ah! You’ve just inspired me to get out of January a couple of days early and set my table with my blue-and-white wide striped cloth, ala Carolyne Rhoem. Instead of bamboo flatware, we really like our Blue Willow porcelain handled flatware from your studio shop. I usually layer blue woven placemats over the table cloth, then set out our Blue Willow dishes. No flowers? Then the soup tureen will do quite nicely, filled with a lobster/corn chowder.
Beautiful table setting! Nothing like setting a table. Very civilized! Blue and white my favourite.
How do you clean the wicker handles on the utensils?
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Hi there, hope this finds you well an that everyone is having a good week. We may get a little snow today, but with three family members up in the air today flying to various places I hope it will not impact travel! A little snow sounds kind of nice, I cannot lie:)
As much as I love fall I have grown to dislike winter, it was one thing when the kids were young and we would go skiing on weekends, but as those days have passed I long for spring, summer and fall. One of my favorite things to do in the warmer months is set an alfresco table for dinner or lunch. So I did a version of bringing an alfresco table indoors:)
As I shared with you last week, I got in part of my new wicker/basket weave line of products and it was love at first sight. I had to immediately set a table and just love how it looks against the crispness of the blue and white. I really like the way the texture of the pieces works against the porcelains. A friend is coming in from out of town for lunch next week and I decided to set the table a little early….why not!
So here is what I came up with. Really loving the new flatware and the oversized chunky hurricanes (shown without glass but they come with the glass inserts). All basket weave items shown are online (click here to see) except the hurricanes which should be here within about 10 days to 2 weeks. Will announce here when they (and many other pieces) arrive! So take a look at the table (and just imagine with food lol)………
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A FEW OF THE RESOURCES SHOWN-
Glasses- part of a line I used to carry
Handblocked placemats- from my shop (click here)
Basketweave flatware- from my shop (click here)
Scalloped chargers from Juliska
Pagoda monogrammed napkins- click here
Blue and white chinoiserie plates- have had a long time (good news alert- I am looking to put them in production as many have commented on them and awaiting my samples)
All large blue and white serving pieces- from my shop
Blue and white domed platter Mottahedeh
All basketweave piece from my shop (click here)
Pug fabric on chairs- Lee Jofa
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Ahhh just love this table, it reminds me of springy days ahead when somehow my table setting ambitions really go into overdrive:)
In case this post is giving you a case of “blueandwhite-itis”, or you have had your eye on any of our fabulous blue and white pieces, especially now that all of our newest arrivals are on line here’s a little offer to sweeten the deal:) With any purchase receive this beautiful pencil/brush/utensil holder! Click here to see all porcelains.
______________________________________________
Thanks for stopping in, wishing everyone a fabulous evening. Until next time……
PS Second day of our incredible monogrammed linen sale is on! Limited numbers of each style, this is one all hostesses need to see, click here to see the sale.
Pics today left a smile and warm feeling on this cold day. Thanks?
I agree, dining alfresco is the best. How nice it will be when you can do so with your new, lovely designs. Stay warm.
It looks beautiful Tina! I am sure that your friend and fellow guests will love it! Safe travels to all who are traveling this week with all of the frigid temperatures.
Lovely table setting, just what we needed on this actual temp of -19 day! Looking forward to warm sunshine filled days outside!
Ah! You’ve just inspired me to get out of January a couple of days early and set my table with my blue-and-white wide striped cloth, ala Carolyne Rhoem. Instead of bamboo flatware, we really like our Blue Willow porcelain handled flatware from your studio shop. I usually layer blue woven placemats over the table cloth, then set out our Blue Willow dishes. No flowers? Then the soup tureen will do quite nicely, filled with a lobster/corn chowder.
Winter is God’s way of telling us take a break from life with the rest of nature. ?
Beautiful table setting! Nothing like setting a table. Very civilized! Blue and white my favourite.
How do you clean the wicker handles on the utensils?
Beautiful! People have lost the art of a gorgeous table ..thank you Tina ..keep showing us how it’s done
Beautiful table setting – love the glasses!
How do you wash basket weave flatware? Will water harm it?