![]() ![]() I found this one at a local market and then spent a good bit of time bringing it back to life by polishing up the brass and rewiring the crystals, many of which were missing. If there’s one thing a table set with vintage china needs it’s to be crowned with an antique crystal chandelier. I know you’ve seen these goblets before because I use them quite often, but it bears mentioning that the gorgeous glen plaid crystal pattern does a beautiful job of bouncing the abundant light around the room, adding to the charm of the tablescape. No joke… my heart flutters every time I look at them! ![]() They are among the loveliest things I’ve ever spotted in the dark recesses of a dusty antique market, in this case, in Paris. Once my china is selected and the elements around it are neutral and elegant, I next work out my florals.įor this table, I used vintage china pitchers to continue the theme, then highlighted the pattern colors with purple stock and pale green mini hydrangeas.Īs I said at the beginning of this post, the goal for this table was to make me smile and these sweet little demi tasse cups do just that. ![]() I’m a huge fan of white embroidered linen (it’s one of The 6 Defining Style Elements I Use In Every Room) and because I was going for sheer pretty in this table setting, I chose these exquisite crystal napkin rings that are among my faves. ![]() When my plate stack is complex, I keep my napkins clean and pure. I definitely pay attention to which pieces are placed next to each other and I tend to put bolder florals next to simple ones to aim for balance. I think as long as you stick with similar tones you can really take some liberties when putting unmatched things together. I’m partial to pinks and lilacs, so most of my china is in the same color feeling. When combining patterns, I typically work with a white backdrop, then highlight with gold and/or silver, clear crystal and then mix away. Is any way that makes your heart sing! Setting a Table with Vintage China If you’ve been reading my blog for even a short while you know I love to collect and mix vintage china and so the question I’m most often asked is how to set a beautiful table with vintage china. But every now and then you just want to set the prettiest table you can with your very favorite pieces, just to make you smile… □ Many of my tablescapes have specific themes, often seasonal or following a holiday concept. A table setting has the power to take you back in time. ![]()
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