The invitations have been made....the menu is planned....and the house is clean. Now it is time to set the table. Are you like me, and attack this task several days before? Or is it a last minute event for you? No matter when you set the table..... I hope you do it with style. An interesting and stylish table is possible within any budget.....all you need are the right tools and products...and a little bit of creativity.
Barney's has a nice selection of tabletop pieces from my favorite linen designer, Kim Seybert. Her designs always make a statement. These napkin rings are really jewelry for the table! Barneys NY
Not every tablescape need be bone china and gold. Get in the fiesta mood, with these Mayan patterned all cotton napkins. The colors are so fun to work with! The set of Six- $42 Anthropologie
Beautiful for a buffet...Mouth-blown glass cake stands display holiday treats with panache. Made in Poland. Priced from $65 -$90 NeimanMarcus.com
~ L'objet ~
The Lamina Collection is elegant and eye catching! Gold gilded leaves embellish stainless steel. At once modern with a twist of whimsy. Serving Set: $175.00 Serving Bowl: $125 - $290. unicahome.com
I love using special dinnerware. It makes whatever you are serving taste a little bit better and a whole lot more important! These dishes...............
"Byzanteum Gold" Dinnerware by L'Objet is made by hand with Limoges porcelain in Portugal. So very classy! Priced from $56 - $500 Horchow.com
The Dauville Bowls with golden interiors will add a touch of glam to any setting. $22 canvashomestore.com
Set a glam table that glows! Rosanna Inc's Dauphine Candlesticks in sets of two are reminiscent of 18th century France. The decorative box makes these a lovely gift. $70.00 LaylaGrayce.com
~ India Rose ~
Set a perfectly preppy table with the India Rose Argyle Placemat Set. The bold and colorful pattern reverses to a solid chocolate brown ffor two looks in one! Set of six for $48 burkedecor.com
Love these clever napkins! The Numbered Edition Napkins are modern and classic at the same time. Certainly conversation pieces.....have fun sorting out who gets what number. $195 for ten. ArtfulHome.com
Not every night is a crystal night! A dash of color may just be what your tablescape needs. The candle holders...by Alessi.... are made from melamine and would work well inside or out. $33 in your choice of color. unicahome.com
~ Designer's Guild ~
All of my linens are black...and they aren't always easy to find. The Brera Linen Collection is indulgently soft in 100% linen. The look can be dressed up or casual.....depending on the dinnerware you use. Pieces begin at $55 for a set of 4 placemats. DesignersGuild.com
Give them their just desserts! Cupcakes are all the rage.....the next time you bake up a batch.....make them special with these delicious looking cupcake wrappers. Perfect for a dessert buffet table.....showers......birthday dinners and more. I found these all at Amazon.com. Most are priced from $9.00 - $15.00 for a set of 12.
Dransfield & Ross creates some of my favorite home decor items. The Iron Gate Placemat offer an outdoor inspiration to your tablescape. $35 each. The wavy edged linen napkin is a crisp look for almost any dinnerware pattern. Napkins $25. NeimanMarcus.com
~ Arte Italica ~
Accent your contemporary table with these chic chargers. The Tesoro Charger is made with mouth-blown glass and hand applied pewter. The charger plate will mix with most dish patterns and all color schemes. Love! On Sale for $97.20. Originally $108 at PioneerLinens.com
If you are looking for a rustic presentation....these galvanized cake stands make quite a statement. But use your imagination.....as they are not for cake only. Try arranging cheese...cookies.....a special cupcake....even soap in a powder room. Priced from $50 -$110 Horchow.com
~ Chilewich ~
These napkins are great! They are actually double faced and reversible. Made of linen...the set of four come in six stylish colorways. Now on Sale ..... $56 the set. VelocityArtandDesign.com
Think outside the normal centerpiece. Try instead....a trio of Designer's Guild spherical vessels with single stems. Or place one of the 6" tall vases at each place setting. It will give your table a fresh new look for less! $23 each DesignersGuild.com
~ Nambe ~
I am considering the Ravine Dinnerware by Lou Henry for Nambe for my everyday dishes. They are contemporary and priced right for stoneware. $85 for a 4 piece place setting. Unicahome.com
Tabletop is getting a whole new look. I am re-setting the table with lots of new and beautiful objects. Check back every day for new additions.
"Byzanteum Gold" Dinnerware by L'Objet is made by hand with Limoges 
