I would like to introduce you to Manvi. She is the savvy author and stylist of a blog called Mochatini and she sets a beautiful table!
The above images are just a few of her gorgeous tables. A few of the images are detail shots of the full table shown in the previous photo. I think it is worth noting she uses the same set of dishes in all of the photos plus or minus a bowl or cup, yet the tables differ in style and feeling.
Tips for creating a variety of tablescapes:
• Buy table linens you love and/or make your own, then mix and match. Hint: Find great deals at sample sales and thrift shops.
• Find foliage and accessories around your home to add as centerpieces and decor such as mini potted plants, leaves, holiday ornaments, baskets, candles, a nice cutting board to use as a riser, a cake stand, vases, etc. Think out of the box. I saw a bouquet of pencils once that was extraordinary.
• Incorporate "interesting" such as unique salt and pepper shakers, different colored glassware, mismatched china.
• Make your own place cards or place a pretty item on each plate. Does not have to be an actual piece of paper or card.
Images: Manvi Drona-Hidalgo
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Looks a little over the top if you ask me. I like this:
http://www.nest-living.com/collections/unison-table-linens/products/juniper-tablecloth-and-napkins-in-plum/
I agree about the OTT. Looks like a retail display, not a home.
That pattern hurts my eyes.
I disagree. She's got some real professional stuff
I really hate square plates they just seem so early 90's to me.
I think the basic white porcelain & simple clear glass really compliment each other. Ordinarily either of these two would be a bit blah on their own, but the combo really works well! And you can never go wrong with black & white, a timeless classic!
P.S.- I love the bird-shaped salt & pepper shakers (I think that's what they are?), almost missed them the first few times I looked at the picture.
Yes, she does have style, but it looks too overdone and crowded.