let's set the prettiest holiday tables

Making its debut this week is this gorgeous new Cranberry Mint colorway of the classic Lilibet print from Pacific & Rose. 

Set on a soft minty blue background, this floral print comes to life with a fanciful floral design that is only achieved through hand-block printing.

 

What I love most about this new Cranberry Mint print is its versatility. On a daily basis, this beautiful print can liven up any table, but during the holidays, it really shines!

 

There are so many options for setting a lovely table with Cranberry Mint Lilibet. 

Whether you choose the tablecloth, table runner or placemats your table will instantly be elevated to Instagram worthy status! 

Just add the matching napkins and it will create a look few will forget.

 

One of my favorite things to do is to add just a touch of seasonal autumn charm to these beautiful Pacific & Rose table linens.

I'll show you more of what I mean in a minute, but first...

Can we just talk about the table runner pairing with the placemats? It’s a no-brainer! Set them on your table, and literally let the magic happen.

The simple addition of plain white plates, bamboo flatware, pretty goblets, and flowers from the garden transforms this table in an instant… and it’s easy to do!

 

 

Now take an already pretty table and kick it up a notch for fall with the simple addition of a few little white “Baby Boo” pumpkins at each place setting.

It’s so fun to mix in a coordinating napkin, for a different look altogether. You see when we switch out the Lilibet Cranberry Mint napkin for the Gayatri Peacock Buti napkin, the vibe of the place setting changes to a more casual fun look.  

 

When I first saw this Lilibet Cranberry Mint pattern, I thought ‘wow, this would look amazing for Christmas!’ So here, I’ve created a fun and very do-able Christmas table look.

I started with the tablecloth, and for contrast I used some natural woven placemats under plain white dinner plates. 

The matching Lilibet Cranberry Mint napkins are then layered on the dinner plate with a festive red transferware Christmas plate on top of that.

 

Any red transferware would look great with this tablecloth and napkins. I have a collection of taper candles that I just pick up at thrift stores or estate sales and they come in handy to add a coordinating pop of color to any table.

A few favorite Christmas accessories like bottle brush trees, Santa Clauses and glittery ornaments finish off this look.

 

Our kitty Jasmine approves of this look!

 

I love how this new pattern looks with red transferware plates. It’s just as though this pairing was meant to be.

 

Now, just like the pinky-red of the plates goes so well with the Lilbet Cranberry Mint linens, I just love how a fun pop of Autumn orange looks with the Gayatri Peacock tablecloth and accessories.

 

Just a few orange accessories really make the peacock blue and white Gayatri tablecloth and Buti napkins sing with seasonal delight! 

Tall vintage candles, pumpkins, autumn leaves and these fun napkin rings add just the right amount of contrast.

 

Isn’t this a fun look?

For a softer more harmonious look, I chose the Umbria Mustard tablecloth, placemats and napkins for this next Autumn table. 

A big armful of sunflowers from my garden make a statement at the center of the table, and the rest of the natural décor is achieved with soft greens of the eucalyptus leaves and pumpkins.

 

The color palette of this table works beautifully from late summer, all the way through to late November with the celebration of Thanksgiving.

 

But let's not restrict ourselves to one season. Umbria Mustard is a pattern that literally works all year long and is so pretty 24/7 on the dinner table for every day family dinners.

And speaking of every day, take a look at the beauty of the Lilibet Cranberry Mint kitchen towels. These will add a touch of elegance and charm to any kitchen…

 

and they make the best hostess gifts too!

Another great idea for a hostess gift is a pretty apron like these from Pacific & Rose. 

On the left we have the newest Lilibet apron, and some of our other favorites are now back in stock, like the Monet’s Kitchen and Flower Power patterns.

I love to pick one up for myself, and then select a few to have on hand for gift giving. 

Especially now with the holidays coming up, I like to have a stash of pretty gifts to select from for last minute gatherings like birthdays or holiday parties. 

 

These soft voile robes with matching cosmetic bags are my go-to weekend getaway essentials. The robes even come with a pretty matching fabric envelop that makes packing so easy.

Not only are they beautiful while on vacation, but the robes are also one of my favorite weekend indulgences. 

I love to just wake up, throw on a pretty colorful robe like this and then linger over a cup of coffee on a quiet Saturday or Sunday morning.

In fact, I'm doing that right now! 

Visit PacificandRose.com for more info.

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a spring garden table with Claudia

reposted from the August Table blog 

There are tablescapes that stop you mid-scroll. This is one of them.

When Claudia Fabiana set her outdoor table using August Table’s Garden napkins and tablecloth in yellow and gray, she created something that feels less like a styled moment and more like a memory waiting to happen. Sunlight pooling on white linens. Amber glasses catching the afternoon light. Daisies spilling from a white ceramic pitcher. Artichokes and lemons tumbling across the center of the table like a still life that wandered in from the garden.

It is, simply put, everything we believe a table can be.

Letting the Garden Come to the Table

What makes this setting so special is how effortlessly it blurs the line between the table and the world just beyond it. Claudia used what was growing and blooming around her — nasturtiums tucked onto each plate, trailing yellow blooms woven into the centerpiece, a generous bunch of daisies that feel gathered rather than arranged. Nothing here looks purchased for the occasion. It looks lived.

This is one of the most beautiful principles of a well-set table: nature is always your best stylist. A few lemons halved and placed casually alongside artichokes creates a centerpiece that is as fragrant as it is visual. A single bright nasturtium on a white plate is more arresting than any formal garnish could be.

The Details That Make It Sing

The layering in this table is masterful in its simplicity. The August Table Garden tablecloth and napkins anchor everything with their yellow and gray botanical print — the palette is the palette of the season itself. Against that, Claudia chose:

Ruffle-edged burlap chargers that add warmth and texture without competing with the print. White beaded charger plates that feel fresh and airy. Amber glassware that echoes the yellow in the napkins and flowers, bringing the whole color story together. Bamboo-handled flatware that lends a natural, organic quality to the table. A white ceramic pitcher serving double duty as a vase — one of the most charming and practical styling tricks there is.

Each choice is considered, yet nothing feels fussy. That balance is the hallmark of truly beautiful tablescaping.

A Table Made for Lingering

This is an outdoor table, set on a brick patio, with the kind of casual ease that invites people to pull up a chair and stay a while. It is the table you set for a long Sunday lunch, for lemonade in the afternoon, for dinner that stretches past golden hour into the soft evening light. It is generous and warm and entirely without pretension.

That is what we are always chasing at August Table. Not perfection, but presence. Not a table that impresses, but a table that welcomes.

How to Recreate This Look

If this table is calling to you, here is how to bring it to life:

Start with the August Table Garden tablecloth and napkins in yellow and gray. They do a great deal of the work for you — the print is layered and botanical, which means you can keep everything else quite simple.

Add texture through your chargers and flatware. Burlap, rattan, bamboo, and woven materials all complement a garden-inspired print beautifully.

Build your centerpiece from whatever is growing. Artichokes make extraordinary table decor. So do lemons, branches, herbs, and garden flowers. Use a pitcher, a crock, or a simple jar rather than a formal vase.

Let a single bloom do the work on each plate. One nasturtium, one sprig of something fragrant, one small flower from the yard. It takes thirty seconds and transforms the entire setting.

Finally, choose glassware that echoes your color story. Amber, green, or yellow glass will warm up a yellow-toned table beautifully.

Thank You, Claudia

We are so grateful to Claudia Fabiana for sharing this beautiful table with us. She has created something that perfectly captures the spirit of the season — and the spirit of what August Table is always trying to inspire. A slower pace. A more beautiful table. A gathering worth savoring.

We hope it inspires you to pull out your linens, step into the garden, and set a table this spring.

ciao fabiana

 

 

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8 ways to accent your home for summer

 

sunflowers 

Today I’m sharing a few of my favorite ways to embrace the summer season with eight super easy accents you can add to your home.  

 

Let’s start with flowers. Bright and cheerful, sunflowers just ooze the best of summer, and bring the sunshine right into your home! Whether they’re real or faux, these beauties add immediate "wow factor” to any room. 

 

Even when they’re in the background, they add that fun splash of color that just makes me smile. I love how their sunny yellow petals look with all the blue and white accents in my home. 

 

seashells 

Seashells are one of the easiest ways to add that summer "on vacation" look to your home. But let’s be subtle with this look. Less is more. One spectacular Capiz light fixture immediately gives us that great coastal look. 

An easier way to incorporate seashells is to just sprinkle a few on a coffee table or at the dinner table for a small intimate gathering.  

 

Here we’ve got simple white starfish and my favorite embellished placemats. The rest of the table décor is simple, and that scallop shell salad plate just brings the whole look together. 

 

new pillows 

Do you switch your pillows out seasonally? I love light cotton and linen pillows for summer, especially ones that have a beachy sort of vibe. Leave the fluffy, nubby pillows in the closet until late autumn and focus on fresh summery pillows this season. 

 

Even switching out one of two pillows will make a dramatic impact. These are a couple of my favorite ones, here in my dining room. 

 

hydrangeas 

My absolute favorite summer is the hydrangea. Yes, sunflowers are cheerful and fun, but hydrangeas are just so endearing and homey. And I love how the subtle colors in each bloom blend with each other for an ombre look.  

 

Hydrangeas only get better with age. Like a beautiful fall leaf, the colors of hydrangea flowers only get richer by the end of the summer.  

 

Now the white ones are in a class by themselves. Aren’t they just so elegant? And best of all, they look amazing in any room, inside or out! 

 

french bistro chairs 

I bought my Serena & Lily French bistro chairs several years ago, and I switch them out occasionally between my dining room and breakfast room. They just create a lovely summer look in any room they’re in and remind me of something you'd see at a cute outdoor café.

In fact, I have a set of four different bistro chairs in the backyard that I got at Home Goods a few years ago. They’re in a shady part of the garden with views of the flowers and fountain. It's the perfect spot for enjoying my first cup of coffee in the morning. 

 

This is a view of our breakfast room. I love how these bistro chairs look with the round antique farmhouse table. Feels just like summer... doesn’t it? 

 

an alfresco table  

 

If you don’t already have a table and chairs outdoors for dining alfresco, I highly recommend moving a set out there. Even if it’s a small table and chair for one like this one, I think it’s worth it. In fact, I’ve seen the same little garden table and chairs at Ikea for a great price. 

 

Another option that I love is searching yard sales and thrift stores for a funky little table and then mix and match it with a vintage chair or two. 

 

Here’s a dreamy alfresco table, set beautifully and accented with those gorgeous blue hydrangeas in the center. What's your favorite thing about this coastal table?

Dining outdoors is special, even if it’s just you and a friend. A little charcuterie board, a bowl of fresh fruit and something refreshing to drink is one of life’s simplest pleasures. 

 

lemons 

One of my favorite and easiest decorating accents to use are lemons! Just like the sunflowers, lemons are bright and cheery. Place them in a pretty bowl or two, or use them on your dinner table for an instant pop of summer color. 

 

These two blue and white ceramic bowls that I found at Home Goods are the ideal accents for pretty lemons. We do have several lemon trees, so I’m almost never without lemons. I love to use them in the kitchen too. 

 

american flag 

What is summer without celebrating the USA and proudly featuring our glorious American flag? Patriotic décor is so fun, especially between Memorial Day and Labor Day. That’s 98 days of fantastic red, white and blue options for summer décor! 

 

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