It’s Table for Two Tuesday! As often as possible, I hope to be
able to share a new tablescape with you on as many Tuesdays of the month as
possible. I am so enamored with my table for two in the conservatory that my
creativity is flowing.
Today’s table is one suitable for Father’s Day, a masculine birthday, or
anything else where a man is involved. In this one I pay homage, of a sort, to
Ernest Hemingway.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmhnjw0ytxTiyDKheJobWD7ccPmZ-R5TIpu4_JnaghU18poVQo7aiVfLDNIfLjEHqY5djWNJ6qBhtPPHHqcnRKBVYDcy1U_H_5hFawUKJjQPT9PYw9MBNkrlWvecKfKEjYiROGE5BE6dF3MOC-_mPuGc-JXF5xo0Gy4OoDFAR_s45yzpqLfYYfAG_TtQ/w480-h640/Hemingway-Inspired%20Tablescape%209.PNG)
A round
tablecloth in burlap color is topped with a
black runner featuring Safari animals in gold. The runner, you will notice,
matches the cushions on the seats. My mother made both of them; the cushions
began life as bed pillows, the runner as a drapery panel. Turning both sides in
on the drapery panel, I was able to press it into service as a runner and, as
you can see, it works beautifully.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibj9b45WTJg-BTPy64kkUFg2C4OBOQFsjNueQ6kaWk3K2ku2-QHhpESQSW5u9kGXaQrCw9Q6z_W6uP-x_fyNOf-ne1ksXywlY3nfEk_5xZ5kxo1HIFQQDTdPyAVj1v0pXYQWsp7MvceMA09z0luP3Wi38jvdB_f-ePETpVUbzGXDvL8_jEkUk3OrHnIg/w640-h480/Hemingway-Inspired%20Tablescape%207.PNG)
Atop the wicker placemats are white metal scalloped-edged chargers with touches
of gold. On top of those are nubby-edged cinnamon colored plates from the Pier
One spice collection. On top of those are salad plates featuring cigar labels.
These are from Pottery Barn. They are part of a set of four, each plate with a
different cigar label.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQP7wQnGFMwKHGAs5anfwumsuscMBWtBn2VzaObZbAiI4_7JEzFjES9t2lF9iowVDchgEhfdlHTUuIYf_AqqTr6MZqJOVw3uJ2I3-oliZ01IOU_k8Jnc8mZ33ZoxHx30-GGgKHHz_rYHBIhFMaj8twO4OT6KzBOEtcZ0qoJUSvJvP3ZeXn4Yg9E1PsSg/w640-h480/Hemingway-Inspired%20Tablescape%2014.PNG)
My mother’s smoky Fostoria stemware stands next to Moroccan
tea glasses, the colors chosen to match the
cigar labels on the plates.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDfHkmEcxPQobQTgfhHrTs0ijAfqpIozFbgG0aLitgEewds8fKsEfHJW0hTgq5I2P63RrCk1AfPG2SlbpAY1zf2VnkUTJtgWn_6qg2qN-0TCbzHxqVRI1F0rSZ1qrLAGbkUW1mt83p4yLyCpQmn2TYBudKP5WagAthZqDzoefmErVn4yhCiqlMYOSVuQ/w640-h480/Hemingway-Inspired%20Tablescape%203.PNG)
Gold
flatware (also once my mother’s) sets off the
gold highlights in the cigar label plates quite nicely.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFLiwb_jIG7gxqA0M_snLxvsuGe1vI5oktmAChT1crjKjUmGcUlRiaYMZwDgAohRZ20cT2O327v6u5NO7nXKbziHrQ_gyMwWiWLEzfYkJ0FOnOrPKq63YDdonAOlN6UWDJZtTMznxtP2529ogigya2NycqaJ4tKmlLqRTed94wdihAj_yfzE-5ZXUYvw/w640-h480/Hemingway-Inspired%20Tablescape%204.PNG)
Salt and pepper shakers add to the overall theme
as well as the palm frond topped elephant, stack of books, and Cuban cigar box.
A plain black napkin, tied into a knot tops each plate arrangement.
The vintage hotel desk bell adds a subtle touch of gold and allows the diners to ring for service.
Two palm tree candle holders with stubby green tapers create a charming mood, particularly at nighttime.
I hope that you have enjoyed this table, that it
has inspired you to create one of your own, and that you will be back next
week.
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8 comments:
Ernest would be proud to be at your table. It looks interesting, inviting, and beautiful.
Gosh I love that fabric for the black runner and the seat cushions, and the fact your Mother made them makes them so special. If I was in your conservatory I might slip that desk bell into my pocket. ;) This is such a gorgeous setting Pattie.
It’s another beauty. I’d want to dress appropriately for that setting.
I am crazy about this table Pattie! You really captured an exotic jungle feel, love the books, cigar box, animals and palm candles {I have those too!}, gold flatware and antique bell, so many fun details! The Moroccan tea glasses are beautiful!
Jenna
Beautiful table Pattie - love your creativity and the conservatory is gorgeous! Love love that giraffe lol. I do hope this comment doesn't show up as anonymous. Kim from thecatswhiskerz.com
That hotel bell and the cigar box label plates are just the bee's knees!!! The whole tablescape is!!! What a visual treat! I don't know any man who wouldn't feel super special sitting down at a table dressed in this way. Heck...I'm a woman, and I'd love it!!! The Moroccan glassware is gorgeous and a perfect touch! I don't think I knew that your runner and pillow cushion cover had a previous life. That's amazing! Well done!!!!!!!!! Beautiful! Perfect for Father's Day or any day when you want to make a guy know you put some thought into aesthetics that might be pleasing and geared toward him.
Love the cushion and table runner. Also the Moroccan tea glasses are gorgeous.
I had to come look after you mentioned it in your dad's tribute post. This is also amazing and beautiful. Love the night scene with the candles also.
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