Tomorrow night we are having some friends for dinner so I started messing with the table tonight…
Trying to do these tablescapes lets me know that I don’t have much to work with around here. I have one full set of dishes I use everyday (the Butler’s Pantry by Lenox seen here). I have some various salad/appetizer plates and bowls and then a set of formal china that gets little use. I have about 5 sets of napkins, two sets of placemats, and (I am embarrassed to admit) no tablecloths. Next time I visit my family, I am going to be raiding my mom and grandmother’s houses to feed this new interest of mine. For now, enjoy my simple, quick tablescapes.
Our menu for tomorrow:
Casear Salad
Capellini Pasta w/ Roasted Garlic Marinara and Italian Sausage
Crusty Bread for Olive Oil dipping
Dessert (I have yet to decide…any suggestions?)
Hope on over to Between Naps on the Porch for more fabulous tablescapes!
Posted by Marigene on September 30, 2009 at 8:41 pm
Love your red/white table, very pretty.
Posted by susan on September 30, 2009 at 9:48 pm
Perfect for an Italian meal! I’ve got a good parfait recipe on my post–a great do-ahead!
Posted by Janie G on September 30, 2009 at 10:42 pm
I love the red and white! Your Italian meal will be so authentic with your table.
Posted by Sherri S on October 1, 2009 at 8:34 am
I have NO table clothes either! But I’m on the lookout for a thrifty purchase of one. Your dishes are beautiful! And you can work almost anything in with them for your future tablescapes.
Posted by Pat@Back Porch Musings on October 1, 2009 at 8:47 am
Pretty red and white table, Michelle!
Posted by Cynthia on October 1, 2009 at 11:50 am
Love the red and white, very cheery! Thanks for sharing and have a great day!
Posted by Young Wife on October 1, 2009 at 11:50 am
So pretty! I’d go with a lemony dessert.
Posted by Maureen on October 1, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Your dinner will be terrific! Maybe some gelato for dessert?
Posted by Brenda Kula on October 1, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Oh yes, red and white tables are most assuredly for me!
Brenda
Posted by Chari on October 1, 2009 at 6:01 pm
Hi Michelle…
There’s nothing like a beautiful red tablescape…and so perfect to go with your Italian menu! I love your Lenox dishware…a great foundational dinnerware! Have fun with your dinner party, Darlin’!!! Thanks for sharing your pretty table with us…
Warmest wishes,
Chari
Posted by Debbie at Slice of Pie on October 1, 2009 at 8:32 pm
I love your table … and the best way to start collecting lots of tablescaping items is with a set of white china! You are on your way … and Mom and Grandma will surely be happy to share! Love to see young women with an interest in making a home!
Posted by Barb on October 2, 2009 at 6:29 am
Michelle, just wonderful…..now you have made me hungry. Lovely!
Barb ♥
Posted by nannykim on October 2, 2009 at 8:21 pm
Love those plates–does the bottom one have a slightly blue tint or is that just the picture? really lovely
Posted by Mid-Atlantic Martha on October 3, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Looks to me like you’re off to a great start! And this does look perfect for your menu.
Posted by michellek on October 6, 2009 at 6:58 pm
The plates do not actually have any blue tint…it was just the way the picture came out. I need serious help with my photography skills…or maybe my editing skills.
Posted by Fifi Flowers on October 10, 2009 at 5:00 pm
LOVE the red and white checkered napkin for your spaghetti dinner!!!