FAVORITE TABLESCAPE AND CENTERPIECE IDEAS FOR ANY OCCASION
It’s been a while since I’ve done a tablescape roundup, and I’ve decided it’s about that time again to share some of my favorite tables with you. When it comes to entertaining, I like to keep it simple and easy. We’re all so busy and we don’t always have time to create elaborate tablescapes, so in an effort to make my life easy, and yours, I always turn to my go-to roster of dishes and and glassware to start off my tables. You’ll notice many repeats from table to table, and simple items like a salad plate or napkin, can make all the difference in creating something new and fresh. You all know of my love of blue and white, so that’s a big recurring theme as well. One of the tricks I often use are faux florals, or no flowers at all – you don’t always have to have a fresh-cut floral centrepiece to adorn your table! Take the pressure off and find ways to build up your arsenal so that you can create a magical table on a whim. Be creative, look around your home for items that you can pull together to build a beautiful, elegant tablescape for your guests. I have a special tablescape in the works right now, that I’ll be sharing in the coming weeks, so make sure to stay tuned for it! I hope you love these tables as much as I do, and I hope they inspire you to for your next dining occasion! *Affiliate links are provided in this post for your shopping convenience – see my full disclosure policy here.
I’ll start my roundup with an all-time favorite table, my blue and white alfresco theme from last Summer. When we made over our backyard patio last year, I was sooooo thrilled to have a real, grownup space to entertain family and friends. This outdoor setting is incredibly relaxing and is the ideal spot to enjoy our time outdoors. We absolutely love it here.
Another one of my favorite tables is this Spring-inspired, buffet-style setting that is both casual and elegant. This idea was to create an easy table that anyone can throw together for a morning brunch, or some light appetizers. The rustic, casual vibe makes for effortless and simple entertaining.
A departure from blue and white, this black, white and gold table accented with lavender and touches of silver for Valentine’s day, is a modern take on the traditional them. This color palette is both feminine and masculine and I love the graphic punch the greek key brings to this table. Lavender is such an underrated and underused color, and it goes so beautifully with so many other colors in the spectrum!
This New Year’s table is chic and sophisticated, and I went with an easy to pull together look for this one. I wanted it to be cool with an icy vibe, hence the clear beads scattered down the center, paired with staggered crystal and silver candleholders. Layering table runners crosswise is something I do often, and this look was fun to create with the glitzy gold sequins atop the two different blue runners.
Warm, rich tones adorn this Thanksgiving table, with a centrepiece of oranges as the focal point. I used two rectangular platters filled with fresh, seasonal produce and some added faux foliage tucked in and around everything to create a beautiful, bountiful table. This was so quick to create and very inexpensive as well. Entertaining at it’s easiest, that looks like it took hours to create!
Last Christmas, I wanted to create very a classic themed table, using fan-favortie ‘blackwatch’ tartan, as the main pattern down the centre, the napkins and some ribbon. Touches of gold take this look from casual to chic in an instant. Again, I went with layers of fabric, since I couldn’t find runners that I liked, paired together with a gold print runner, all layered over a classic white tablecloth.
This past Easter was all about vibrant hues mixed with classic blue and white – I think this is one of my favorites! I wanted lavender to be the supporting color for this classic palette, and pulling in the soft pinks and greens into the mix (both faux and real florals) added just the right amount of punchiness.
This next one is a little different with the strong use of pattern to create some visual interest. Black and white greek key salad plates paired together with blue and white chinoiserie? Two completely different patterns that might ‘clash’ actually play off of each other in a fresh and unexpected way.
Moving on to a more traditional table this past Valentine’s Day, I created a neutral look with the idea that this can be used for any occasion as well. This centrepiece is also only faux flowers – it amazes me how beautiful and versatile faux can be!
The last table I’m sharing today uses a fun and vibrant color palette. Pink, coral and orange, paired with blue and white. Unexpected and out of the box, it brings life to this table which I love. To keep to from being too ‘loud’ visually, I kept everything else neutral with greys and silvers, which balance those juicy hues.
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Thanks for reading along today, I hope you found some ideas for your next gathering – remember, make it easy for yourself, look around your home for items that you can use as a centrepiece, or to accent your table. Go to the grocery store and use what you can find! Start building a collection of faux florals – you will not regret it! I turn to mine over and over, and not just for my tables! Use unexpected color combinations, or mix different patterns that you wouldn’t normally think of pairing together. I promise, you will be pleasantly surprised by the results. I approach my tables the same way I approach my decorating – so much of what I pull together is through trial and error, and seeing what works together and what doesn’t, and of course, what I love. You should try the same! xo
Tamara your tablescape are always so beautiful! I often refer to your blog for inspiration! I collect blue and white at the Canadian Club house. It is timeless and classic. I might have to start incorporating it into my Corner House decor.
I would live to come and just snoop around your house for an entire afternoon. So pretty!
Marion, you are SO sweet, thank you so much for the amazing compliment! It truly means so much to me! I would love to have you come and visit!! Thank you for the support!! xox