Have I told you that I have a little love affair with
vintage dishes?
I do.
The cottage kitchen shelves are filled with stacks of different plates
in various patterns colors & styles.
Sometimes I luck out and find a whole set
but other times
it may be just a couple pretty pieces that come home with me.
And that works- because
I am not one who subscribes to the thought that if you set a table for 25
you need 25 matching place settings every time.
Certainly- that would be amazingly gorgeous to look down the length of the table
and see them all dotting the table-
but at the same time,
I also love to mix and mingle settings and create
a more ‘collected’ table.
And this post is all about the mix and mingle.
Using vintage in your place settings is really so simple.
You just grab a few pieces that go together in one way or another and start layering.
I chose gorgeous floral edged dinner plates
followed by detailed little salad plates
and then a saucer for the top that had a little more floral love.
And the place settings all had something in common
while being different.
There are no rules- just use what you love or what you have in the cupboard.
Flowers this week-
it is last weeks ranunculus and roses (yes- those roses are blooming away even now)
and a few sprigs of hydrangea for something different.
There again- mix and mingle what you like and create a centerpiece.
Add a few smaller bouquets to scatter down the length
and for a sprinkling of romance- use those rose petals here and there.
Simple and vintage sweet.
I am off and running this morning
with a busy day of errands
picking up supplies for a couple makeovers coming your way.
And in case you missed it-
Lowe’s and I want to come to YOUR house and
makeover a space-
I shared all the details and how to apply in my post here
and TODAY is the last day to apply.
So don’t wait!!
See you tomorrow for Feathered Nest Friday!
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I LOVE this idea! I too love vintage dishes. Whenever the hubby and I travel, one of my favorite things to do is troll through antique shops and thrift stores for china pieces. It is so much fun to take these orphaned pieces and pair them with others to create an entirely new, uniquely beautiful setting. The added plus are the memories that each piece carries with it from the trips my hubby and I have taken. Such a wonderful way to give old china new life.
I always loved the mix and match look of glassware, flatware and plates…wish I had a wider assortment to play with. As always yours is gorgeous!
JP
So very pretty….
Courtney
Your china and glassware are very soft French with delicate floral design, oh so pretty especially the light blue charger or plate. We seem to love the same style and design.
Beautiful photos, Nancy
You have such a way putting a tablescape together. It looks absolutely beautiful.
Beautiful table settings! Sheila
Courtney, I mentioned your contest with Lowe's in my blog….take a look. I did the entry on the Lowe's site…don't think you get to see them all…but wanted you to see…..
Nancy
wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com
Such an eclectic mix of pretty!
Simply stunning…
Have a wonderful day~
Mari
I love the mix and match combo of plates you have!
I think I will try to set myself a mixed place setting this weekend