Okay, this morning I’m going to prepare a pretend lobster lunch table setting, inspired by my white Mikasa soup plates with the red lobster print.
As is my favorite canvas for coastal settings, I’m leaving my distressed wood tabletop. I then use three different mats for drama, theme and a pop of color. The first woven for texture, the next aqua woven for color and the last woven with the shells for theme. I think this layered look is the perfect backdrop for the white and warm red plates.
The beautiful coral as the centerpiece is a real one I purchased from a souvenir shop on a trip to the Florida Keys. I’m always on the look out for inspirational pieces for my settings.
I use simple woven napkin rings with crisp white linen napkins to pick up on the white of the plates. And lastly, I use my flatware with the shell motif to again pick up on the theme and, there you go! A simple yet elegant setting perfect for Ina Garten’s Lobster Salad, Lobster Corn Chowder or Lobster Mac and Cheese!
And for dessert, Ina Garten’s Easy Craberry & Apple Cake, yum!
