The Celebration of my new book ‘Inspired Gatherings’ is continuing this week! A look behind the scenes of this sweet pea inspired table setting with a charming French farmhouse table
Behind the Scenes
Inspired Gatherings is a book about creating a ‘gathering’ where ever you find inspiration. In the house, on a drive or at the lake for example- and also right in your own backyard. It is tables and picnics and impromptu gatherings with family and friends.
And while planning and dreaming up ideas for those gatherings – I started searching for various styles of tables and chairs and elements that I could use for the different stylings.
I shopped my own cupboard full of vintage china and flatware, shopped the thrift stores and also online at some of my favorite places for vintage French and romantic style pieces.
You are probably already familiar with The Bella Cottage as I have shared their gorgeous pieces here many times. They have long been a favorite source for beautiful romantic inspired decor, elegant reproduction furniture and also vintage and antiques. They have such beautiful pieces and a lot of one of a kind pieces to help create that gathered and curated over time feeling in your home.
I have several pieces from Eloquence- like the Avignon Drapery table that I used for the island in my kitchen.
For this Table in the Sweet Peas styling in Inspired Gatherings- I used a beautiful farmhouse table that came from Bella Cottage as well.
A French Farmhouse Style Table
This table. So much love.
There are pages of table possibilities at The Bella Cottage- and this French Farmhouse style table talked to me right away.
I love the chunky legs and patina. And how much this table looks like an old antique that you might find in a tag sale in the countryside somewhere. So much character and charm in the finish- and it comes in several sizes. Which is fantastic for finding the perfect size for your space.
Vintage Chairs
One of my favorite looks is to pair a farmhouse table with various vintage or vintage inspired chairs. Changing the chairs is such an easy way to change the whole look of a room quickly and easily.
You can gather various flea market find chairs to use together or bring your everyday dining chairs outside to change things a bit. For this Table in Sweet Peas – I used mismatched wooden chairs for a ‘gathered’ table setting.
And at our farmhouse table inside- I used a set of vintage cane chairs that have become our everyday dining chairs. These dining chairs are also from The Bella Cottage- they carry vintage chairs and also reproductions that have the look.
So if you don’t have an authentic French antique table or chairs – you can find some beautiful reproductions to get the look.
And you can grab your copy of my book on Amazon as well.
PAT SILVERS says
I enJOY your beautiful creations. Thank you for sharing and making my day peaceful
Courtney says
So kind- thank you Pat!
Gail Mandel says
I love your new book.
Courtney says
Thank you Gail!
Beverly McTurk says
Anxious to see the further updates on the cottage!
Courtney says
They are coming along!
Jill says
LoveLy! Dreaming of being in France aGain
Courtney says
I do too!!
Eileen says
What a great contest,, thanks.
Mary from Life at bella terra says
Just followed The Bella cottage on Instagram. I think I should win since “Bella” is in my blog name too! 🙂
Courtney says
Haha!! 🙂 Thanks Mary!
Deborah eidson says
Beautiful FURNITURE!!!
Courtney says
Yes!!
rust says
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Ruth A says
Great giveaway!!
Daniel Scott says
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GinA Rushing says
During these TROUBLING times, your blog makes my heart happy! Thank yoU!
Courtney says
I am so glad to hear that- thank you Gina!!
vicky s davis says
Congratulations on your new book. Hope you make the best sellers list!!!
Courtney says
Thanks so much Vicky
Cher says
Where may i purchasE faux flowers(the Pink ones) like Those pictured? Thank you!
Courtney says
These are real peonies – I would try somewhere like HomeGoods for faux peonies maybe
Diana says
I love Bella Cottage, this is great. Thanks Courtney!
ChestNut & vyne says
Your arrangements, settings and photos are beautiful, however they are very predictable…pink flowers, table settings with melted candles, the barN, chandeliers of crystal and copper. I get it, i love all those things too, but lets breath something new and inspiring into the scene.
Thanks from one interior designer to another.
Courtney says
Thanks for your note & feedback. Did you have a chance to check out my new book by chance?
This particular table is blush peonies and drippy candles and in our yard- but also included in the pages of my new book- I shared tables, picnics and gathering ideas with rich bold color flowers, wildflowers & other flowers I haven’t used often as well – along with tables in locations that I haven’t shared on my blog before. You might find some of those ideas to be something inspiring and more to your liking.
Rebecca (Becky) Hackman says
Love everything about your photos and love your furniture and accessories! I would have to close my eyes and literally point to an item to pick if I won the raffle!! Anything I chose would not disappoint.
Courtney says
Thank you!! Good luck!
Daniel Scott says
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Melanie says
Just received my book. Love it! Such beautiful photos 🙂
Courtney says
Ahh that is so great to hear Melanie! I am so glad you like it!
Daniel Scott says
Today’s Share, https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2638522893027492&id=100006094218167&__tn__=-R0.g This would be so perfect for my new great room. We tore out the old carpet, bathroom and the tile in it. We added a tile floor that looks like stone and we are updating all the furniture. We will be updating the kitchen next.
Sheila says
What an amazing giveaway- the Bella cottage is one of my absolute favorite stores!! yay!
and i’m loving the book courtney~
Sheila
xo
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Erin Prohaska says
So Gorgeous! Thank you so the opp! 💗
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Julia says
Seems that acquiring new books has been one of my quarantine Hobbies these past months. Have been enjoying my own little personal book club that has included a wide variety and assortment of books including your two. I absolutely love them inside and out. Thank you for the beauty you see and share. Your goodness enriches and inspires and uplifts.
Courtney says
Love that Julia! I am so glad that you like my books- thank you!
Pamela Milligan says
Hi Courtney,
I’ve so enjoyed my French Country Cottage book, that I’m sure this new one will become a favorite also!
Courtney says
So great to hear that Pamela! Thank you!
Daniel Scott says
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