It's been quite a
while since I was last out of the country. Truth be told, I don't miss it. I
have visited a lot of different countries over the years. In some cases, as a
part of a grant or fellowship received by my husband, so not only did I visit the
country, but lived and worked there, like a local. I feel very fortunate to
have seen and done all that I have, but these days, I am pretty content to stay
at home for a while, basking in my avoidance of the TSA.
That does not mean that I don't love setting a table with an
international flair. I love maps, I love plates that feature text and postage,
and picture a destination that I have visited. So when I found these at Pier
One I could not resist buying them. I knew they would go beautifully with the
chocolate brown plates that I had been given for my birthday last year, and
would stack nicely with those black polka-dot-edged Christmas (yep!) plates
that seem to enhance almost every table setting, and that I have used here, and here, and here, and here, and actually for
Christmas here. What I didn't know
is that they would be nicely complemented by the salmon rimmed chargers that I
have had since I was in college.
I am in love with this table setting. The plates represent London, Paris, Rome,
and New York.
The wine glasses with the Eiffel Tower are among my favorites and are made in
France by La Rocher. I love their glassware!
The map candles are from Pottery Barn, I believe. I have had them forever, and
used them for the first time
here.
The antique crystal candlesticks were a Christmas gift from my husband, years
ago, purchased at a favorite local antiques shop that, sadly, closed its doors
years ago. Despite their very elegant and formal look, they go nicely here.
The birdcage is a consignment store purchase. It spends a lot of time in the
center of this table because I love it so, but here it sort of reminds me of
the Taj Mahal, particularly with those tall taper candles on either side.
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Love every single thing on this table! Great mix of colors and styles. We have a map theme in our living room; it's timeless and always interesting.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tablescape! I love the theme and all the little details!
ReplyDeletePattie, I can see why you are smitten with these plates. Love the way you accented them with the brown, black, and pink, the maps, and the fun Eiffel Tower themed glasses. Love the touch of the polka dot border paired with the beaded rim on the dinner plate. Great stack!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful compliment of colors!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the theme of this table! The plates to nicely with the Chargers and those map candles are fun!!
ReplyDeleteYou have hit the ball out of the park with this tablescape! LOVE those salad plates: I can't decide which European spot I like better. You've coordinated colors and textures so very well. This table is inviting and warm. Bravo!! Rosie @ The Magic Hutch
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty table! I just love your plates, so different and pretty. The black and white with a touch of pink is just wonderful. I am impressed that you had chargers in your college days! I am so glad to see your map candles. I have some of those, somewhere. I need to find them!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you had the opportunity to travel and live in different parts of the world! Your tablesacpe represents some of the most picturesque places in Europe. The Peir 1 plates are just the correct addition to your stack of plates. Enjoyed traveling to your post and hope will enjoy my post whis week!
ReplyDeletePam
Lovely ! I truly enjoy viewing these lovely pictures so much ....love the pairing of beautiful plates ... and that elegant bird cage too :D
ReplyDeleteJust lovely! I love this theme, colors and the pretty tablescape. The plates are beautiful! The birdcage is cute! Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteOoooh, I love those plates. Did you buy them recently? I would love to find them.
ReplyDeleteStunning tablescape! Love those dishes you got and that sweet little candle.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tablescape! I am so very impressed! I have pinned this to my tablescape board. I would love it if you would stop by and share this over at my very first link party! http://celebrateanddecorate.com/celebrate-it-sunday-link-party-1/
ReplyDeleteI feel like I've just gone on a trip looking at this wonderful tablescape! The plates are perfect as are the map candles. Your birdcage centerpiece looks great in the setting. Would love to sit and dine here! Visiting from MIP at The Dedicated House.
ReplyDeleteI love your table setting! What beautiful plates! So special!
ReplyDeleteJennelise
Such a gorgeous table setting! Thank you for sharing. You are one of the fan favorites at the Sunday Showcase from the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link so you can check out your feature. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2015/06/the-sunday-showcase-from-make-it-pretty_21.html Hope to see you tomorrow for Make it Pretty Monday! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
ReplyDeleteOh your plates instantly took me away Patti! I was instantly transported to someplace magical and enchanting~ I'm with you I'd much rather stay home and travel virtually these days...LOVE your Eiffel tower glassware and how you've put everything together!
ReplyDeleteJenna
Hi Patti! The Weekly Feature Series is live on the blog which you are apart of. Here is the link so you can check out your feature. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2015/06/weekly-feature-series_26.html Have a lovely weekend. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
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