Orange Coral Tablescape

                       I'm joining "Happy to Design" for Sunday Favorites with this post from last summer.  It's so nice to have the chance to re-post some old stuff.  Thanks for the opportunity!  Enjoy this from Summer '10.

These photos were taken by my old camera and they are not nearly as good as I would like.  I am especially disappointed in the fact that the white tablecloth photographed as blue, but enjoy them just the same and I promise you can expect better in the future!

 There is something about coral that is timeless and iconic.  It is often used in decor and accessories.  I love it used tabletop.  I actually use it often, especially if serving seafood for dinner.  For warm weather, which we are still having plenty of in Georgia, I use this crisp orange and white combination, and most often outside.  I've set a table for two outside on our white deck.  We have waited all summer for "dining weather", so we will probably be eating outside quite often for a while.

 

I started with a white square tablecloth that I bought at a restaurant supply outlet.  I got four of them and I wish I had more.  I could never guess how often I use them myself or loan them out.  The centerpiece was inspired by a piece of white coral I have.  I just sat it on top of a piece of oasis and then stuck flowers around it.

The gerbera and white daisies keep it very simple and fresh.  Can you see the coral?

I started the placesetting with an orange woven placemat from Homegoods.  These will be given a work-out between now and Christmas, I'm sure.  The dinner plates are by Murval and I bought them at The Plantation Shop last summer. The flatware is some I've had for a long time, and I can't remember who makes it, but I use it often.

The salad plate is from Homegoods and it is by Mix and Max. 

I bought the bowl when I got the plates. I love the

little coral design inside as well as the outside pattern.

These stems are actually acrylic and came from Homegoods, and the water glasses, also acrylic, are from Walmart.  I laid them on their side so you could see them better. I don't mind mixing china with plastic, especially outside.  I even do it inside from time to time.  Some plastic has such style, that there is no reason not to.

 I bought these cotton napkins with the embroidered coral design at The Plantation Shop at the same time I found the coral plates.  They offered them in turquoise, too, so what do you think I did?  I bought them in both colors, of course!  I'll use the turquoise napkins in another post. The napking rings are from Pottery Barn, last summer.

 This little glass fish plate makes a cute bread and butter plate, don't you think?  I was hoping I could get a photo where it would show up. Who knows where or when I bought them.  The tea lights came from Pottery Barn.

 I think I got the porclein starfish at Boxwoods, but I'm not sure. I store them very carefully, as they are quite thin and fragile. I just love the way they are painted and the texture they give the table.

Next week I'll finally break out the fall dishes, I promise!

Linda