Since March, there have been few opportunities to share dinners as folks are concerned about gathering. We and our friends have been very conscientious when it comes to practicing good habits to protect ourselves from Covid19.
The only time six gather around our table is when the others are family members. Though meals are simple and the emphasis is on being together, I still like for the table to have a little pizazz.
As always, there is something on the table that becomes a centerpiece. Here it is bottles filled with rhododendrons and salvia. They are placed on a neutral runner with hints of purple which is a nice complement to the flowers. The little birds are right at home amidst the blooms.
There are few times when favorite geometric patterned dishes don’t work. They have such energy and always result in a pleasing table.
Paired with black plates for the salad and a mixture of flatware, each setting is complete. If you are noticing that the various pieces don’t match, that is typical of my tables as I like there to be elements of surprise.
Though daughters make fun of me for choosing to use cloth rather than paper napkins, they are a standard. It’s just one of my quirks, maybe because I enjoy experimenting with napkin folds. This is one of the simplest. The napkin is folded on the diagonal and the layers turned back to create a bit of the unexpected. It dawned on me that when I wove these particular napkins I wasn’t thinking how perfect they’d be with the dishes.
No matter who sits at your table, it’s little touches that communicate how special they are.
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Lulu's Musings 
Linda, your table is so beautiful! I love the bold colors, With the black salad plates. I hope that you enjoyed some wonderful tie there.
I love the flowers, and the combinations of colors and textures. Very pleasing to the eye.
Hi Lulu, you are so organized! Love your table!
Pretty soon many of us may be using cloth rather than paper napkins. At least in our area, paper napkins are getting very hard to find. You, my friend, know just how to mix patterns and are always an inspiration.
Beautiful! I love the black salad plates! A wonderful combination of texture and color!
Jenna
Linda, your tables are always beautiful and interesting. I love the way you use pattern and texture so perfectly. There is not anything better than having family around your table.
I really agree that a beautiful table turns a meal into a special occasion.
It doesn’t take much effort either.
Lovely. It’s so good to be able to be with family these days. I love using cloth napkins. Once when I forgot to place a napkin at Addy’s seat she said “Baba, where’s my rag?”
Thanks for making me smile with Addy’s comment.