If you remember my Festive
Fall Table from a couple of weeks back, then
you also remember how beautiful the flowers were in the skull vase. They lasted
so long that I had to use them again in this Day of the Dead tablescape. It is
a simple tablescape, really, but it’s that simplicity that allows the
individual elements to come through.
This Calavera fabric from Alexander Henry is quite eye-catching. Because it’s
so busy, I tried to keep the table as clutter free as possible, while still
driving the point home.
The skeleton candlesticks are new this year and from Michael’s. Aren’t they
wonderful? I can see myself using these throughout the year in various mystery
tablescapes.
For years I have been stalking the skeleton barware from Pottery Barn, this
year I had enough rewards points to finally get a pair of wine glasses. They
exceeded my expectations. They are good sized; the skeletons are detailed, and
great fun!
The rhinestone studded ruby chargers are usually reserved for Christmas, but I
thought they worked well here. They are topped with bright yellow Waechtersbach
dinner plates on which I have placed a smaller skull plate that I got a couple
of years ago from Pier One.
Gold
flatware adds a bit of sparkle to the table.
When coffee or tea is offered up with dessert, I will do so with the addition of skull spoons as well as skull shaped sugar cubes that I found on Etsy.
Framed photos of those past would make a nice addition to this or any other
commemorative table. Think of those you’ve lost and celebrate their memories.
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This post is linked to: Tablescape Thursday
