There is no other reason to set up this table scape other than to expose one of the most beautiful china patterns, Hermes’ Balcon Du Guadalquivir. This collection is inspired by the ironwork found throughout the towns of Andalucia. My being from Spain…
The bold red and white geometric pattern is modern yet classic. To relax its formal flair, I select rustic accents throughout. I leave the table with its wood tabletop as my base and soften the settings with white linen, red border mats, which I purchased online from LandsEnd during their holiday sale.
I bring back the rustic by placing wooden chargers and then soften the tone once again with the white and red china. I place the matching napkins in clear water goblets in a fleur de lis pattern to accent the red border. Again a play on the geometric look of the china.
The rustic vine branches in the white china urn and the white ceramic taper candle holders finish the rustic look which I then soften once again by dispersing red rose petals.
Quite a statement for a simple lunch…
Ole!
