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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Setting A Casual Farmhouse Table


White is a hard habit to break. But why would you want to?




Setting a casual table with what is at hand is always going to have a lot of white in it at my house!



But casual doesn't mean uninteresting. What's the use of being surrounded by things you love if you don't use them often?



I have recently acquired enough transferware platters to use them as individual service at the table.




Things will be moving more to the indoors soon, and a platter makes a beautiful charger, or a handy way to serve soups, stews, or one dish meals with enough room on the side for a crusty slice of bread and a bit of crudite.





Up close and personal is a good way to appreciate your favorite little used china. Each pattern here is different, but the bowls on top unify everything for a beautiful table.












Since the platter colors are subtle there is no conflict between the differing hues.




For casual company I don't always have flowers, so I'm using additional favorite things in the center of the table for interest. In this case, more vintage china with a few shells.


 



Glassware is simple everyday vintage jam jars.





Coffee service is standing ready, and can even be whisked off elsewhere, if desired, in this sturdy and secure farm basket used as a tray.




A sweet little pot, a special gift, serves as a sugar server.




Antique creamware coffee cups.



 


An antique homespun tea towel.








A metal garden pot stand elevates dessert plates. But it could just as easily serve the dessert instead.












Quilted placemats are Williams-Sonoma. The stripe napkins are this season Potterybarn.





The woven cloth is a South American cotton stripe that I got from an import shop years ago. I love the way it coordinates with the newer napkins.




The long fringed cloth is layered over a canvas dropcloth underskirt.





 


Coffee anyone? Thanks for coming by again!
 The door is always open.
Ciao! for now!

Jacqueline


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47 comments:

  1. La Vie QuotidienneAugust 24, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    This is an especially lovely post...and chalked full of good ideas, ie. the plant stand ~ love that! All very, very pretty and so charming.

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  2. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEAugust 24, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Gorgeous...that plant stand is yummy as is the wire basket!!

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  3. Laura @ 52 FLEAAugust 24, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Beautifully arranged and photographed! I would love to have cake and coffee in this setting! Love using your transfer ware platters as chargers.
    Great idea! :)

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  4. DebAugust 24, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    I just love the tray idea. The dishes..all of them..are gorgeous. The table-runner..takes my breath away. I just love all of it. Love, love, love it. It's all so inviting.

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  5. UnknownAugust 24, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    LOVE...LOVE. as always....also love that you added your photo......pretty.

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  6. BECKYAugust 24, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    This is soo lovely, and refreshingly casual! Just love it! You have a wonderful eye for creating beauty! Thanks for sharing!
    Hugs,
    Becky

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  7. Slice of PieAugust 24, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Very pretty ... love the cream as a background for this lovely tablescape. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. PamelaAugust 24, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    I love the china in the wire basket!!! Fantastic way to display it all!
    Your table setting is just beautiful!

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  9. lynnAugust 24, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    beautiful table, beautiful dishes!

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  10. MariaAugust 24, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    I love white, too, but you do white like no one else does. Who would have thought that it could be so rich and nuanced? I love your white tablescapes.

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  11. Town and Country GalsAugust 24, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Jacquelin,
    Your tablescape is gorgeous! Love the mix of transfer ware and ironstone, everything is pure perfection!
    Rebecca

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  12. ReviAugust 24, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    I totally agree with your "why would you want to?" position! So glad I found you. I'll come back soon and see older posts.
    Revi from www.revisionarylife.blogspot.com

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  13. Patricia @ 9th and DenverAugust 25, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    You've set a beautiful table. I wouldn't say it is too casual-- looks fancy to me, right down to those wonderful vintage jam jars!
    The wire basket is a nice touch too.
    Pat

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  14. Custom ComfortsAugust 25, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    As always Jacqueline ~ I love your table setting. I always feel like I could pull up a chair and have a good bite to eat and a good chat. Your posts are always so inviting and homey. I especially love how you used the platter with the soup bowl. What a great idea and you're so right ~ gives you enough room for the bread on the side. Love it!
    Cindy

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  15. d e l i g h tAugust 25, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    Lovely! I like to use items in the middle of the table other than flowers at times also.

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  16. mary bethAugust 25, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Wonderful! I just want to sit and soak it all up! I am dying for that wire basket you used for a centerpiece! I am not usually gung ho for all white, but today it just looks so soothing and calm at your table! I'm coming right over...in my heart that is! :)

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  17. MarlisAugust 25, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Jacqueline, this table is delightful. The striped cloth drew me in and the platters bowled me over.. What a great idea.. Need to find some and I like the brown tones.. so perfect with all your other pretties. Those coffee cups are great - are they wedgwood? very soothing and calming.. xo marlis

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  18. trash talkAugust 25, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Casual chic is what I would call it. Just beautiful.
    Deb

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  19. Katherines CornerAugust 25, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    beautiful xo

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  20. Ann@A Sentimental LifeAugust 25, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Beautiful as always and thanks for bring back the memory of drinking out of jelly glasses!

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  21. Alycia NicholsAugust 25, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Such a neat table, Jacqueline! I love all the muted colors. Great idea to use the platters as chargers, too! The Pottery Barn napkins are so great....they just look so soft!

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  22. SuzAugust 25, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    I love the tray. Where did you get that? I love the sweet floral border on the plates. Splendid tablescape!

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  23. MarigeneAugust 25, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Your photography skills are fabulous...so is your table. I love the use of platters as chargers. This table is just begging for your guests to sit and linger.

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  24. OliveAugust 25, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    This is one of my favorite settings of yours. Love the wire basket especially. I just bought some vintage pillowcases and need to get busy washing them! Have a splendid weekend♥

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  25. Beeutiful by DesignAugust 25, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Looks so good!

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  26. Pamela GordonAugust 25, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Beautiful! I like your idea of using your pretty serving platters for the meal. They look pretty with the plain bowl and spoon on top. Very nice! Pamela

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  27. KayAugust 25, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Hi Jacqueline, You have such beautiful platters! They are so pretty and sweet! And I love the unique shapes! Everything you have set out is beautiful! Would love to join you at your table! As a side note referring to your post about the chilis at your village market---our Whole Foods got in Hatch chilis!! And this weekend they're roasting them outside at specific times, plus serving burgers with chilis! I do believe Stevie will be wanting to get a supply! I've never seen them do that before. Woohoo!
    Wish you could be here Saturday to go with us to the Camas Antique Faire. Maybe I'll find a cute, unique platter like yours! Love, Kay

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  28. GwendolynKayAugust 25, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    You have certainly set a charming white table!
    Lovely and welcoming.
    BLessings~

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  29. Mid-Atlantic MarthaAugust 25, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    How rpetty -- love your summer whites. Those platters are perfect for your chargers.

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  30. Kansas AmyAugust 25, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    What a beautiful and inviting tablescape!

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  31. Rosemary@villabarnesAugust 25, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Your table setting is like a big hug. What a warm and inviting. I love it.

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  32. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    What a marvelous idea of using a platter for an under plate! Such a pretty setting which is so you!

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  33. MicupofteaAugust 26, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    SOft and welcoming...love the jar glasses and subtle florals~

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  34. UnknownAugust 26, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    So beautiful and perfectly farmhouse! I love all the layers of neutrals and textures. I adore the subtle differences in the beautiful transferware platters. What a collection! The linens and coffee grouping are also very pretty. Thanks for sharing.

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  35. Miss Gracie's HouseAugust 26, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    I love your table...but I always do!! We do like the same things :)
    Rene

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  36. SarahAugust 26, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    All the beautiful details that we've come to expect in a post from you. Love the idea of the platers as service plates. Clever!

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  37. RuthSMac.August 26, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Everything is gorgeous! but my favorite, your china with blue and pink flowers detail, I just ♥ it.

    Thanks for been so sharing. xo

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  38. SusanAugust 26, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    I just adore this table scape! The cream ware and tranferware platters are so pretty~

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  39. KarenAugust 26, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Beautiful, I love the idea of platters for chargers.

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  40. ChiPPy-SHaBByAugust 26, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    LoVe the darling little WIRE BASKET!*!*!
    Jeanine, ChiPPy!-SHaBBy!

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  41. LYNDA QUINTERO-DAVIDSAugust 27, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Beautifully done! I especiacillay liked the fringe cloth layered over the drop cloth. The old plant stand being used to hold plates - or even better - dessert, is an EXCELLENT look and idea!

    xo Lynda

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  42. Katherines CornerAugust 27, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    one word...Beautiful

    one more word hugs!

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  43. Ivy and ElephantsAugust 27, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Your china is beautiful. I just love the plant stand holding the gorgeous plates. What a fabulous idea.

    Paula

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  44. The Charm of HomeAugust 28, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Hi Jacqueline,
    I love how you had enough platters that you used them all around the table. They look ready for a fall soup. Just a beautiful table all around. Love your wire baskets too! Thanks for linking it to Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  45. The Vintage ChateauAugust 28, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    I love the way you've used small platters as an underplate for the soup bowls, I've never seen that done before, what a great idea! I plan on using it as soon as I have enough platters!
    Thanks for sharing a beautiful table setting!
    Karee

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  46. ohiofarmgirlAugust 31, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    I am so happy to see that your woodwork is not white. I just can not paint my woodwork and it is so difficult to find white walls with wood not white trim. I want to paint my walls white...I am getting ready to start looking at shades of white for paint. It could be a slow process. Dianntha

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  47. Courtney ~ French Country CottageSeptember 1, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous Jacqueline!!! LOVE this beautiful setting and all the pretty details!! Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

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