Do you have spring fever yet? Spring has sprung all around us here. So many things are blooming and sprouting outside, and I wanted to bring them inside to enjoy further. I foraged our yard and set a pretty spring foraged tablescape. Come on in and please take a seat at our table.
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Welcome to Styled 2 Ways – Spring Tablescape Edition
Styled 2 Ways is a collaboration between my blog, Master”pieces” of my Life, and the blog From the Bay to the Beach, penned by Susan. Susan splits her time between the San Fransisco Bay Area and the San Diego beaches. For the Styled 2 Ways series, two different point of views for a particular styling, project or concept are shared. Sometimes we invite a guest host to include another styling for triple the fun. Thank you for joining us; we’re happy to have you.
Although Susan and I both like many of the same things, we both have unique styles of our own, and we want to share how the same idea can be expressed in different ways. Both ways are equally as fantastic, and appreciating other unique takes on the same idea expands our own personal style.
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When you are done here, please hop over and visit Susan. If you are here visiting from Susan’s place, welcome, I am so happy you are here. Leave me a comment down below; I would love to get to know you. Come on in, have a seat and enjoy!
Inspiration Behind the Spring Foraged Tablescape
Simply, my backyard was the inspiration for this Spring table. Lemons from our lemon tree, rosemary blooms from the vegetable garden, and yellow roses from the arbor all contribute to the fresh spring vibes. Blooms from our neighbor’s flowering tree, which hangs over our fence are also included. I love the dainty flowers but I’m unsure of the variety. If anyone recognizes them please let me know in the comments. Next time I see my neighbor I will ask her.
Details to Setting a Forage Spring Table
The freshness of all the elements foraged from our yard add and an unexpected combination, which is highly personal and let’s not forget affordable.
Plate Stack
A simple lemon sitting on a silver chalice sits on top of the plate stack at each place setting, which sets the tone for each guest. The lemons are further reinforced by the lemons in the centerpiece along with all the other natural elements. The silver chalice is also mirrored by all the vintage silver pieces in the centerpiece.
- Assorted Silver Tray Charger {thrifted}
- Lenox Citation Lace Dinner Plate {wedding registry}
- Silver Detailed Accent Plate {thrifted}
- Silver Chalice {inherited}
- Lemon {foraged}
- Mud Pie Bon Appetit Napkin Ring {local store}
- Caravan Yellow & Gray Checked Linen Napkin {Whim House}
Place Setting
The place setting details have the hi-lo feels with sterling silver flatware and thrifted glassware finds. The blend creates a more relaxed atmosphere, but yet remains special at the same time, allowing a balance between luxury and affordability.
- Silver Rimmed Mid Century Goblet {thrifted}
- French Style Glass Goblet {thrifted}
- Camusso Sterling Silverware {Wedding gift}
Centerpiece
The vintage French bread board is piled high with silver thrifted pieces, including an ice bucket, an urn, a dainty tea pot, a creamer, a spooner holder and assorted candle sticks. All the silver plate pieces are filled with foraged organic elements. Once again creating that rustic and refined mx.
- Gray Striped BoHo Table Cloth {Whim House}
- Vintage French Bread Board {Antique Store}
- Vintage Silver Pieces {thrifted}
- Assorted Organic elements {foraged}
- Beeswax Candles {DIY}
Extras
Server ware is just as important as individual place settings pieces. We serve many of our meals at the table family style. Having complementary pieces to serve at the table creates a cohesive and unified styling, bringing the entire table together.
- Lemon Tray {TJMaxx | Marshall’s- a gazillion years ago}
- Assorted Silver Serving Spoons {thrifted}
- Assorted Silver Serverware {thrifted}
- Caravan Gray & Yellow Checked Linen {Boutique}
Tips & Tricks for Setting a Spring Foraged Table
Look to the Outdoors
You don’t have to spend money on flowers for a centerpiece arrangement. Simply look outside to your own yard or around the neighborhood. On nature walks you can always spy so much goodness from Mother Nature. You would be amazed how much you can find when you look for it. Please always be respectful of others’ property or rules and regulations for local and state parks when you forage and harvest.
Use What You Have
I’m a big proponent of shopping your home and looking for decor and pieces you can use in unexpected ways. For example, all the container silver pieces in the centerpiece were intended for other purposes, but they make unique pieces for this centerpiece. Always look around your home and try to view things in new point of views. The unexpected always makes for a nice surprise.
Thrifting for the Win
You don’t need to spend a fortune to set a pretty and festive table. You can always find table top pieces at garage sales, thrifts and flea markets. Many of the pieces on this table are thrifted, including the accent plates, the assorted silver plate plus the glassware.
Use all the Stuff
Use all the fancy stuff on the daily. I know hand washing china, crystal and silver is not at the top of anyone’s list, but indulge once in awhile. I like to pull out our wedding china and all the stuff every so often. Don’t save the good stuff only for holidays. Letting all these special “dishes” simply sit in a cabinet is no fun. If you have grandma Rose’s china, by all means bring it out and enjoy it. By using some refinery you immediately elevate the meal and occasion. We all deserve a touch of the special stuff.
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Closing Thoughts
Setting a table is always a therapeutic creative process for me. Setting a table should create an atmosphere to enjoy welcomed company, good food and thought provoking conversation. By creating the right mood it elevates the experience.
I hope this table setting gives some fresh spring vibes. Spring is upon us and gardens are awakening all around us. It’s a time of rebirth and new hope. I hope this inspires you to create or style or design something new for you own home.
Thank you for stopping by today and don’t forget to visit Susan , and I hope to see you again soon. It’s always lovely having you here.
Shopping the Spring Foraged Table Look
- Lenox Ivory Gold China
- Round Metal Silver Charger Plates
- French Wine Goblets
- Assorted Hotel Stainless Steel Silverware
- Stainless Steel Coupe Cocktail Glasses
- Yellow Buffalo Plaid Napkins
- Silver Trophy Urn
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