an all-american table for four

Interestingly enough, the 2020 pandemic has actually led me to become more creative. With all the negative aspects of this quarantine, there are quite a few positive outcomes and “making stuff” is one for me. How about you?

Although I've always had outlets for creativity, all this stay-at-home time has me pushing the envelope in other directions, like sewing. 

I’ve been sewing since I was a little girl, and I still have my Sear’s Kenmore sewing machine that I got when I was ten years old. That's the one I pull out to mend clothing once in a great while, but I recently got the urge to actually make something...  

This custom-sized table runner is made from two different fabrics I got from Pacific & Rose. I had something like this in mind for a long time, so I just combined a red and white fabric with a blue and white fabric border to make a little something festive for summer.  

The technique I used for this table runner is similar to what I did for this red, white and blue table runner, only the border is much wider and custom-made. I love how it looks with these vintage Serena & Lily “St. Helena” napkins. 

I brought in natural elements with vintage woven placemats and rattan napkin rings. I love collecting fun rattan placemats from the 1970’s and 1980’s. They just add so much texture and whimsy to a table.  

My favorite blue pressed glass goblets add drama and color to the table. I use these so much, and I also have them in the amber color, which is divine for fall. 

Bamboo flatware is also one of my favorite things, and I found this black set at an estate sale in Laguna Beach last year. Bamboo also adds that amazing textural effect I love on a table. 

A natural touch is brought in with these darling garden roses from the backyard. The fragrance is heavenly and these two varieties are just so pretty. I used a combination of Rosa Winchester Cathedral and Meidiland White for this small arrangement. 

In addition to the flatware, the placemats and the napkin rings, these white cabbageware plates are also a flea market find. Well, technically they’re a yard sale find. I got them from my neighbor Kathleen who sold them to me when she moved away a few months ago. I just love them!

So, I'm on a little bit of a roll with the summery red, white and blue tables. I can’t wait until Monday, when I get to debut my latest obsession... 

A new set of plates that are also red, white and blue, but with a more Italian or Spanish look. They’re modeled after the famous Talavera style pottery, and I can’t wait to show you my next table set with this new china. 

I hope you’ll stop by again on Monday for the full reveal. 😊

ciao! fabiana 

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