White Tablesetting
When Kathleen first mentioned this event, I wasn't sure if I would participate. I just couldn't "see" something in all white enticing me except for a wedding or shower. Then I started seeing all kinds of things that I thought would be great.
I found a new white tablecloth that I bought after Christmas on clearance and decided that I would attempt this table. I pondered about a centerpiece and finally found this floral arrangement that I really liked.
A close-up view:
I was a little worried about flatware and decided to use one of my two stainless sets. Then I walked into Ross one day and found this Cambridge set and knew that I had to have it. It is so pretty. The box calls it casual, but I think it works nicely on a dressed up table, too.
The handles seemed to wash out with the flash, but they are very pretty with a nice silver looking design. The handles are clear.
Next, I had a dilimna over napkins and napkin rings. I had a new white tablecloth, but couldn't find white napkins except ones that looked plain. I found these at Big Lots when I wasn't even looking for them. Then after going through my napkin rings, I decided on these white ceramic ones with flowers on top. (white on white of course)
I didn't have a full set of white dishes, but planned to use what I had until I found this Gibson set in the Salvation Army Thrift Store. It is so unusual with the over sized, pretty cups. I think they are great for even desserts. The store was about to close when I found them and I grabbed them up. They came from an estate sale and didn't appear to have been used.
That brings us to stemware. Although I had several to choose from, I ran across these again at the SA as they were being unboxed from an estate sale. They were pulling off stickers where they were priced at $5 each. I paid $15 for nine of them. They are very pretty.
I really didn't set out to buy almost everything for this table, it is just when I started thinking white, I realized all the potential for this tablescape and decided that I wanted to be prepared with some items that I didn't have. As luck, or thrifty shopping would have it, I found most items at a great price and pulled together something that I ordinarily wouldn't do. I am very pleased with the result.
I think the white on white is so clean and refreshing. I can see it being used in many settings and look forward to using this table at a dinner party soon.
The candle holders were some that I already had and I just added some tall white tapers.
Thanks for stopping by and seeing me work outside my usual comfort zone. I really love the end result and can't wait to see all the other fantastic white tablescapes. Be sure to stop by Kathleen's blog to see hers and links to all the others.
Thank you Kathleen for inspiring me.
Hooray, it works to copy and paste from the blog! I wasn't sure if it would. I have been in bed all day sick and finally got up to look at the tables. I have had a horrible raspy cough since Sunday and on Monday I coughed so much that I was afraid of cracking a rib. Last night I knew I had a temp, thought it would break by morning.
When I got up this morning, I felt worse. By mid afternoon, I was so weak that I didn't want to move off of the couch. I finally went out to the urgent care center. I have a bad case of bronchitis and a sinus infection. My neck is so stiff and I have this horrendous pain stabbing up the side of my face when I bend my head down. I had 102.5 temp, so he gave me a steroid shot, an antibiotic and some cough syrup with codine. Hopefully, I will feel better by morning.
I just had to stop my here to check out everyone' table.
Great jobs! I hope more share theirs.
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