DIY: How to Create an Easy Artful Tablescape
February 09, 2017 |
| Tablescape styled by Kira Corbin |
The topic today? The artful tablescape.
I'm a big fan of less fussy table decor
that not only looks effortless but
practically IS since it incorporates
shopping your own house and yard
and allows the food
to play a starring role.
My own personal recipe for an artful and informal tablescape typically includes the following ingredients:
You may remember I spent less than $20 for this
tablescape which I tweaked for Thanksgiving
and Christmas with a few thrifty additions.
Natural greenery from right outside
is easy and so perfect with white ironstone
and vintage FireKing.
Our dining table is a custom harvest table made
from antique barn boards, and I love
thinking about its farmhouse past.
The antiqued silver food dome is
vintage (1980s) Restoration Hardware.
Let's turn to advice and inspiration
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| White farmhouse table with pink roses, candlelight, and greenery by Hello Lovely Studio |
-White serving dishes
-Plenty of votive candlelight
-Blush pink or white roses in
a plain simple clear glass vase
or white ironstone pitcher
-Simple linen table runner
or kraft paper
-Vintage white cloth napkins
(monogrammed are my fav!)
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| White farmhouse table with pink roses, candlelight, and greenery by Hello Lovely Studio |
You may remember I spent less than $20 for this
tablescape which I tweaked for Thanksgiving
and Christmas with a few thrifty additions.
 |
| White farmhouse table with ironstone, votives, and greenery by Hello Lovely Studio |
is easy and so perfect with white ironstone
and vintage FireKing.
 |
| White farmhouse table with pink roses, candlelight, and greenery by Hello Lovely Studio |
from antique barn boards, and I love
thinking about its farmhouse past.
The antiqued silver food dome is
vintage (1980s) Restoration Hardware.
 |
| White farmhouse table with silver food dome, candlelight, and greenery by Hello Lovely Studio |
from interior stylist Kira Corbin
(via Architectural Digest):
1.
Go Naked.
Kira suggests skipping the tablecloth
to allow the natural beauty of wood
to play a starring role.
“I love the textures in hard surfaces, like wood and stone,” Corbin says. “A naked surface feels bold and confident.”
2.
There is Beauty Beyond Blooms.
She also recommends turning to foliage
such as eucalyptus, bare branches,
fluffy grasses, small artichoke flowers,
black and white poppies, and eryngiums.
"I like understated and architectural botanicals,
things that are harder to see the immediate beauty in.”
Oh my goodness, isn't that a brilliant
description of her preferred style?
I do love the sound
of architectural botanicals, don't you?
And I know exactly what she means.
The term WONKY comes to mind
straight away, and so often it's
those imperfect, more minimal and austere
choices that feel fresh, youthful,
modern, and in the spirit of
Kinfolk Home and slow living.
3.
Neutrals Rule.
I think this is a point not stressed often
enough...do bear in mind the colors of the menu
to be served when you create a scheme to keep all the
elements balanced and harmonious.
“A limited color palette for tableware helps pull everything together visually, making the colors of the meal pop.”
Let's tour some gorgeous tablescapes!
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| Hans Blomquist |
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| Notey |
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| Justina Blakeney |
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| BJD Haus Design |
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| Cannellevanille |
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| Martha Stewart Living |
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| Vibrant color and greenery in a tablescape styled by Kira Corbin |
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| Tablescape styled by Kira Corbin |
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| Tablescape Styling by Kira Corbin |
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Style Me Pretty
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| Style Me Pretty |
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| Desdemventana |
Find any helpful inspiration for
your own tablescape or have a
great tip to share?
Peace to you right where you are.
4 comments
Oh My Word...you are preachin to the choir today sista! I have had flowers and arrangements on the brain so thick lately! I love the simple random style and the examples you have shared, including your gorgeous tablescape which has affirmed my decision to get a bouquet this weekend and start playing with the camera! Have a wonderful week Love!
ReplyDeletecan't wait to see the fruits of your labor! woo hoo! xox
DeleteSimple, beautiful table settings, lets great food and conversation take front stage.
ReplyDeletethanks for reading, friend. xox
DeleteYour comments add to the beauty...thanks in advance for your kindness.