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Guest Picks: My Favorite Things for a Summer Table
Hi! I live in New Orleans, but work everywhere as a stylist, interior decorator, designer of boutique events, and as a freelance writer. I write the blog The Visual Vamp.
Hi! I live in New Orleans, but work everywhere as a stylist, interior decorator,... More »
I love to give dinner parties, and I collect plates, silverware, platters, glassware and table linens. Summer dinner parties get some casual yet elegant touches. Let me show you where to get a few of my favorite things. — Valorie from The Visual Vamp
by Valorie Hart
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This is a table I recently set for a dinner for ten. I use a mix of seaside and formal fun elements.
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Provence Dining Table - $599.00 »
My table is French, and I found one for you that has a similar feeling.
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Cake Table Wraps, Fork Spoon - $32.00 »
The "tablecloth" is actually brown paper printed with giant forks, spoons and knives. It comes in a huge roll, so you get many "tablecloths" from it. The best thing is that there's no washing or ironing!
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Coral Reef Placemat Pad - $27.00 »
You could also use these fabulous paper placemats with this wonderful seaside design. They come on a huge pad of 50. Just tear off what you need, and toss them after your dinner party.
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Royal White Charger Plate - $149.52 »
I use white chargers under dinner plates. Mine are restaurantware and very sturdy and classic in design.
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I have had my vintage lobster plates for 20 years. I found them in an antique shop. Replacements will search its inventory and find a similar set for you.
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Studio Nova Lobster Dinner Plate, Red - $41.99 »
I also love this more modern lobster plate, and Replacements has it in stock now.
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Cool Retro Seafood Dinner Plate - $29.95 »
I love this black plate! It would look so great with the brown paper table runner.
by Williams-Sonoma
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Hotel Dinner Napkins, White - $59.95 »
I use simple white cotton napkins, the kind used in restaurants. I buy them by the dozen.
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Bee Décor Wine Goblets - $45.95 »
My favorite glassware comes from La Rochere because the designs look antique and French. I have the Bee glasses on my dinner table.
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La Rochere Tour Eiffel Wine Glass - $24.99 »
I also mix in these Eiffel Tower glasses from La Rochere. You can't beat this price.
by Mignon Faget
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Gulf Stream Glasses - $40.00 »
I love these oversize rocks glasses with a Gulf Coast motif. Proceeds from their sales go to saving the coast and wetlands. These are great for cocktails, but they would make great water glasses when paired with wine glasses on the table.
by Neiman Marcus
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Wallace Silversmiths Gold-Plated "Antique Baroque" Flatware - $455.00 »
My flatware is about 100 years old. It's heavy, ornate silverplate that I use every day. This set is very pretty and well priced for what it is.
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5 Piece Place Setting - $30.00 »
This is a neat idea: A mismatched set of retro flatware is chosen for you. Mixing, not matching, is the way to go when you set the table.
by LCI Paper Co.
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Blank Place Card, Poptone Jellybean Green - $9.99 »
I use lime green placecards on my table, and I think these Jellybean Green ones are very cute.
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Moroccan Tea Glasses, Essaouira Green - $28.00 »
Moroccan tea glasses are my favorites to use as votive candle holders.
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Vintage Espresso Demitasse Cups and Saucers by Oceanside Castle Vintage - $54.00 »
When I serve coffee after dinner, I use espresso-size cups. I love this cute vintage set with the seaside motif.
by Wasserstrom
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Bon Chef Shell Silver-Plated Demitasse Spoon - $33.34 »
And you must have demitasse spoons! This silverplate one with the shell design is perfect for the summer table.
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Ocean Life Dessert Plate Set - $19.99 »
Fun dessert plates make dessert even better. This set from Target is perfect for that brown paper tablecloth. I love the seaside design.
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Sanibel Shell Relief Desset Plate Set - $32.99 »
You can never go wrong with white, and these dessert plates are so classic and pretty.
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Sea Shells Dessert Plates, 'Coquille d'Or' by Cristina's Room - $40.00 »
Vintage plates are my favorite, and these are amazing.
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