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Tablescape Tuesday: Pleasing To My Eye

~ Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday

“How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭16:16‬ ‭

You know, there are some things that can be outdated in our ever-changing world of decorating….but some things just do not fall into that category.  Blue and white have been a mainstay and a staple for as long as I can remember!  I collected the iconic Johnson Brothers “Willow” pattern at least 38 years ago.  It remains one of my favorites…and I dare to say, a favorite of most of us in the blog world!  There is just something about a blue and white tablesetting that is always pleasing to my eye!


“Flowers and food look fabulous on tables decorated with blue and white.  The endless assortment of dishes, glassware, and linens available in this bold combination enables the hostess to create beautiful tables for every season, occasion, and budget.”
-Carolyne Roehm
 
I decided on a table for four, I find it cozy for winter.


I love to introduce other colors with blue and white, but my favorite is to keep it simple using only a blue and white palette…it is clean and crisp.


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The centerpiece is a bouquet of fresh baby’s breath, not my first choice, but the grocery store apparently had a run on white flowers.  But, I do love the ethereal quality that it brings to a tablescape!


The English transfer-ware vase rests on a silver tray and is flanked by silver candle stands and etched votive holders sitting on vintage Johnson Bros. “Coaching Scenes” bread and butter plates.


I love this stemware from Horchow that I ordered many years ago…it is no longer available.


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“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver”
Proverbs 25:11

 
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Silver napkin rings hold Kate Spade cobalt napkins paired with white organza ones.


Do you use blue and white in your home?

I am excited to invite you all to a Blog Hop that I will be participating in next week!  It will be a week full of inspiration and romance for Valentine’s Day!  Please join me next Monday, January 23 as I share my table for two and help kick the week off!

Thanks for your visits, sweet friends…as always, I love your comments!

 Linking with:
21 Rosemary Lane, Share Your Cup

Comments

  2. Your blue and white table is wonderful, and the baby’s breath is a beautiful addition! Sometimes when what we have in mind doesn’t work out, an alternative is just as good or even better. Happy Tablescape Tuesday! 🙂

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  4. A beautiful and classic tablescape Pam! Love that stemware and the beautiful placemats that are just perfect for your place setting. Love Baby’s Breath. The arrangement adds such pretty to the table without taking center stage. Looking forward to the blog hop!

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  5. Querida Pam, la presentación de esta mesa es absolutamente impecable. Tiene gran armonía y resulta visualmente muy agradable.
    Te felicito, cada pieza es hermosa, me encanta…
    Dolores

    Dear Pam, the presentation of this table is absolutely flawless. It has great harmony and is visually very pleasant.
    I congratulate you, every piece is beautiful, I love it …
    Dolores

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  6. I love this! My kitchen is the classic blue, white, yellow and mint green. I never tire of it and other colors look great with it. The baby’s breath was one of my favorite things on your table, very country classic. Thank you for sharing your gifted talent. Vivian

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  7. Really beautiful Pam! I actually think the baby’s breath is a brilliant choice! I love the airy look for winter, and your china and stemware is gorgeous! I collected blue and white ceramic knock offs for a while, I will have to did them out and see what I can do with them, your blue and white table is inspiring! Love the napkins too, plus what wouldn’t look good in your dining room, it’s elegant yet inviting…
    Jenna

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  8. Blue and White has been my favorite for years. I don’t tire of it. I love your table with great linens, goblets, and centerpiece.
    It’s pleasing to my eye too!
    Looking forward to blog hopping with you next week.

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  10. Sweet Pam, you know that I absolutely love this table! Blue and white is such a classic and looks stunning in your dining room. I hope that you are having a wonderful week!!!

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  15. Pam, your table is beautiful. Love the blue and white dishware. No detail is left out. So classic in your gorgeous dining room. Your guests must be wowed!

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  17. What a breath of fresh air Pam. Blue and white never gets old and you are right in saying that blue willow is a favorite for most bloggers. It is such a classic pattern. I love your choice of napkins and linens to showcase the china. The blue an white pitcher is lovely.

    I too love Carolyne Roehm. I collect all her books. The photography is just incredible and now that she will be a regular contributor for Victoria magazine, makes it even better.

    Have a great week.

    Janet

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  18. Blue and white is a classic that I never tire of as well. I don’t have enough to set a table, but I filled my chippy cabinet in the basement with all blue and white. Your table is beautiful Pam! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  21. Pam, I love your blue and white table setting. The water glasses are really nice and baby’s breath for the center piece works very well. Thanks for sharing. Sylvia D.

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