I was playing around with some fall elements to create fun and inspired place-settings. As you can see, mixing up the toppers or adding little decorative objects adds to the visual appeal. And of course, stacking your plates allows for adding different textures and complimentary colors. Look to The Hive Shop for some of the elements you see here to create your own fabulous fall tablescape!
I love mixing in my nautical elements into a table set for celebrating the Fourth of July. My plates here are vintage and a little mismatched, but that just adds to the charm. And any centerpiece or floral arrangement gets an instant Americana boost by just adding lots of small flags!
Serving an Easter breakfast or brunch? I decided to go less formal and added a little whimsy with my fun bunny centerpiece and lots of colorful eggs. I used vintage egg cups from my collection and varied china. The key is to stick to a color theme to keep it cohesive as I did with the yellows and greens here.
I love to make creative and fun place-settings and tablescapes throughout the year, and Easter is no exception! I found this giant faux cabbage at Hobby Lobby and built my arrangement from there by adding the forsythia branches, pussy willows and a cute nest with eggs. I hope these pictures provide some inspiration for your table as well!
I’ve posted Christmas place setting ideas on the blog before and you can actually look them up under Entertain. Here are a few more that I had some fun with. I especially love the plaid with the little gnome plate atop. The plaid plates came from @HobbyLobby, the gnome plates came from @williamssonoma a few years back and the plate with the cabin came from @homegoods. The gold and red chargers are from @Christmastreeshops. The light blue china is a vintage pattern from @franciscanchina called Silver Pine. It is available through a company called Replacements.
I’ve picked some of my favorite china and serving pieces on my new category on The Hive Shop, Christmas. Check it out for all your entertaining needs!
How colorful and beautiful is this table!? From a fellow blogger, I love the use of different textures and colors and heights. I always stress using various heights for more visual impact. I’m loving the small details like the greek key patterned table runners used as place mats mixed with bamboo flatware and the use of real lemons to carry the yellow color throughout. Great Inspiration! Find the bamboo flatware on The Hive Shop.
I’ve done the ‘pumpkin as a vase’ before, but never thought of using a cabbage. I think this is a great idea and really quite simple. Cut a hole in the cabbage large enough to hold a vase or container in which to put your flowers. I would suggest cutting the hole on the smaller side first, then shave away until your container will fit firmly. It doesn’t have to be completely contained in the cabbage either. If your floral arrangement will drape slightly over the edge if will cover the container. Remember to cut a slice off the bottom so that your cabbage will sit evenly, and place on a plate or platter.
Feeling inspired? Shop my picks to re-create this look for your own special evening.
I recently helped a friend with a ladies golf tournament luncheon. Our theme was Alice in Wonderland, but I opted for the Mad Hatter Tea Party for the lunch centerpieces, since I felt it could be more fun and colorful. Here are some pictures of how the centerpieces looked – for your inspiration.
See “Create” on how these centerpieces were made.
Hello, my name is Bernadette. I believe in living each day fully and enjoying what each season has to offer to all facets of life. I am a wife and mother to four beautiful children. I’d like to share with you my ideas and tips for creating your best life, for you and those you love. Welcome.
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