Theme: Nautical
Occasion: Lunch
Style: Informal
Color Scheme: Blue and White
Flowers: White Tulips
Today we are having dear friends over for lunch and they do not eat beef, pork, poultry or game. They do enjoy, however, seafood and this is where I got the inspiration for my table setting.
My kitchen tabletop is reclaimed wood which I feel is the perfect canvas for my nautical theme. I then placed white beaded plate mats because they remind me of the shimmer of shells, and also for contrast with the tabletop.
I then select denim blue chargers and white dishes, keeping with the theme colors and once again for contrast.
Placed on top are my two napkins choices, one denim blue and the other white, to add volume and interest, and bind them together with the shells napkins rings. Perfect!
Lastly, the pitcher holding the white tulips and the coffee mugs have a denim blue lobster print that further enhances the nautical feel.
We’ll enjoy a menu of stone crabs and sushi, none I which I had to cook. This allowed me to prepare a labor intensive dessert which is absolutely delicious and well worth the effort, Ile Flottante, recipe of Ina Garten, Barefoot in Paris volume.
And now, I’ll enjoy our lunch and our friends!
Ok, the table settings are gorgeous but I’m thinking a dessert blog.
Oh my gosh, you know I would probably test them all!!!
I can volunteer!
Hired!
So glad I found you. I worked on a nationwide tv show as a foodstylist, so this blog is great for me. I now work in insurance but I want to explore my creative side. Thanks!
So glad I can be of use to someone! Good luck on your new venture and always nurture your creativity!