Showing posts with label Decorating. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Decorating. Show all posts

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Christmas Tablescapes Tips


I love a beautiful table.

Some do and some don't.  While most men don't get the effort in all the preparation just to eat, it is our female guests who linger and enjoy the ambiance that you have so lovingly created for the evening.


What I particularly like about table-escapes is that it allows each guest to have their own special place at your table.  Of course, you will need to be dedicated in finding two complimentary place settings and a good eye to ensure these two different plate sets do compliment each other in colour and theme.

If you are liking these vintage, highly-personal tablescapes settings, then do check out Eddie Ross.  Here is one of his Christmas table settings from House Beautiful, 2010.  The scene-stealer is the Fenton Milk Glass Compote holding another smaller Milk Glass Compote in a setting of just red and white.

 
I too have started a milk glass collection. 

Okay, I just two milk glass pieces but I continue to look until I find a couple more to fit my small collection as well as pieces that will expand my table setting for a variety of events.

In addition, Eddie has helped to bring back in style old metals, like brass serving flatware and candle sticks.  These small touches can help to create a new and different tone to your Christmas table, just with the help of your cherished family hand-me downs atop your modern table.



    
An easy way to get started is by selecting a colour or two from your current plates and them select your table cloth and build your tablescape from there.  This one is from Proper Pillow and available on Etsy.


Super, duper and easy as pie, this lovely decorating idea is just a pie-stand, 3 candles with cranberries and greenery placed around the candles.


I'm not a fan of decorating with fruit, I find it a waste of good food. But anything else, like ribbon, foliage, twigs or anything you can find that can make a festive and modern table while showing off your vintage pieces is a great idea. Just start with something simple and build from there.

Please send us your tablescapes to anturalperspective(at)gmail.com and we will post them in our up-coming posts!

Happy holidays!
Lyndsy

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Decorating with Plates

Decorating | La decoration

You know what?

I hate plates on a wall as a décor style.

I grew up with this look; it seemed to be everywhere… this one-dimensional, non-responsive, unimpressive décor style. Several of aunts as well as my mom loved and continue to enjoy the 'plates on a wall' theme for their kitchens. Even my mother-in-law has this style in her dining room.

And, then this happens...

 

...and it changes everything.

Enjoy!
Lyndsy

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Craft Idea: Make a beautiful letter with buttons

DIY buttons |

A stunning image made with buttons, framed on a vintage, antique gold frame.  So simple and unique.  Great style for a bedroom or hallway.  Makes a best friend gift and a house warming present.

 
IMAGE HAS BEEN REMOVED DUE TO PINTEREST RULES.
We WILL TRY TO FIND A NEW IMAGE!


Enjoy!
Lyndsy

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Decorating with Lavender; It's Romantic, Modern & Stylish

Decorating | Decoration



Trouvais.com

By Lady Limoges
Country Living, Drived Lavender with Artichokes



From Real Simple.
Simple decorating ideas with Lavender.