This is the time of the year when I can’t wait
to get out into the garden (read: my container deck garden), and start planting. When I received this lovely planter in memory
of dad, I wanted to use it in as many ways as possible. It just spoke to
me of renewal, and gave me a feeling of peace and eternal hope. I also thought
that it would be the perfect centerpiece for a farmhouse-style table, and as
you can see, it is! (As an aside, if anyone can tell me the names of the two
plants on the right, I would really appreciate it so that I know how to care
for them.)
Beneath the centerpiece is a wooden charcuterie board that is new
this year (You can find one similar here.). I cannot tell you how many times I have used this to
corral various elements on a centerpiece or display.
If this post shows you anything, it shows you the versatility of a simple
tablecloth. I use this one again and again. It looks perfectly at home here in
farmhouse style as it did at Halloween. I will never regret this purchase, and
I am always on the lookout for something similarly versatile.
Another purchase I will never regret is this bohemian table runner from
Anthropologie that I have used in many ways. It looks quite suitable in this
setting.
The chargers I bought at a local shop called The White Rabbit. I love them!
They give a delightfully rustic look.
Another purchase from The White Rabbit is the trio of pitchers.
They are so cute and versatile, and really inexpensive as far as pitchers go.
On top of the chargers are dinner plates with a black plaid
edge. I was quick on the trigger when Pier One
offered these, a good thing because they sold out in a flash. Again, these are
amazingly versatile. There isn’t a color that doesn’t pair well with these
plates.
I took my color scheme from the planter, and used pale green lotus plates
beneath the bowls. You can’t see much of them, but they give that little hint
of green.
I picked up that same green in the plaid napkins (from Pottery
Barn). I think they look very cheery and inviting folded in this simple way,
and pushed down into an equally simple Circleware water
glass.
The whimsical bovine bowls are from Carly Dodsley. Aren’t they fabulous?! They are
perfect for any meat dish, from soups, to stews, to a bowl of Swedish
meatballs. They also prove to be a great vessel for clearing off a shish kebab skewer. The piggy bowl holding croissants, you will
recognize from this post.
The antique replica flatware is another
favorite. Dad gave me this set for Christmas six years ago.
A brunch always includes an assortment of cereals for the
youngsters in the crowd, and this basket holds a quartet of them.
This darling little breakfast set is years old and from Pottery Barn.
The cups are simple, white cappuccino
cups that I bought from Amazon
more than a decade ago, and they are still available. You cannot imagine how
many times I have used these. I find it’s always nice to have a plain set of
coffee cups.
Rounding out the farmhouse theme is this lovely rooster pitcher
full of spoons, and this cute cow creamer. I failed to
put out my cow butter dish,
and I am definitely going to be needing as pair of these, but I’ll have to
save that for another time. :-)
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