Spring Tablescapes

A delicate Haviland Limoges china pattern is perfect for a spring table. But all of my pastels and florals come out of the cabinets and dressers this time of year.

Laid on a pale pink tablecloth of Madeira linen, this setting is a little dressy. Sweet details like the rose cutlery, and a lace trimmed napkins keep it soft.

Mixing patterns and textures liven up a different table set with yet another Limoges pattern. The lacy foundation keeps things light and breezy, while the vintage glass bowls add sparkle. Salad plates from Anthropologie provide a subtle punch of color.

White on white napkins are also vintage. 

Just a touch of brown transferware in these few china accessories coordinates with the salad plates, and serves as a low key centerpiece.

Is there a better time of year for a bit of frothy lace?

I only have a few pieces of this cheery vintage Knowles floral china. But I think it's the happiest pattern I own. The background is a yummy creamy ivory. The vintage creamware bowls are similar in tone, and warm up all the whites.

Another lacy cloth is laid over a vintage pink Bates spread which both highlights the pretty pattern in the lace, and lets through a suggestion of color. I also just like the look and feel of layered linens at the table. A solid linen napkin tones down the lace.

More china accessories on an ironstone platter serve as a centerpiece here.

It's time for me to pull out all my flowery vintage print tablecloths. I don't think I would be exaggerating if I said a spring table requires almost nothing else! But just in case, a few springy teacups and saucers are set up and ready for tea time.

These are such busy May days. So many final exams, and graduations, and spring recitals. A small pause at  lovely little table can make any simple ceremony a sweet celebration.

Thanks so much for stopping by during such busy days!

Jacqueline  

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