Runner or Table Cloth

Runner of Table Cloth

Many people ask me if they should use a tablecloth or table runner, my view is you can use both, it can look fantastic and give that pop of colour either way.

A plain block coloured tablecloth say in a turquoise can look amazing with a pattern mix n match yellow table runner, with the matching napkins in the mix n match, as one of the napkins also has the turquoise featured in a stripe.  Finish the setting with the yellow rope placemat and coaster, the ceramic yellow napkin rings finished with the mix n match yellow votive candles in the larger size to finish the table setting.  The photo shows the look with a white tablecloth which also looks great especially at Easter.

An alternative to the traditional tablecloth is the oil skin cloths from Mexico, they are usually in vibrant bright floral prints and they look incredible with a dot runner, we decided to do a 'Festival' styled table in store one week, the photo shows how amazing it looked.  The oil skin cloths are only avail in the concept store, you can order via email.

Another version of this is the classic black and white dot table cloth with red, black and white featured accessories, placemat, napkins, napkin rings its a classic look, which you can easily replica at home.

The table cloths on line all work exceptionally well with the table runners, you can easily coordinate the look from any of the ranges.  Need help just email at libby@tabletopsinabox.com.au or call on 0400401448 as we are happy to assist.

Mexican Tablecloth with rope placemat and dot runner, matching napkin with ceramic napkin ring, Mateus bowls and butterflies as accessories.

Mexican Oil Skin Tablecloths look amazing as an alternative to the fabric tablecloths, enquiries libby@tabletopsinabox.com.au

 

Classic tablecloth in white, with yellow mix n match table runner to give the pop of colour, typical Easter Setting



100% Cotton Tablecloths

Spring into Summer with Alfresco Entertaining

It's time to Entertain!

I really think that Spring/Summer is the best time to entertain, especially when your other half can share with the cooking by firing up the BBQ.

I've shared a few new recipes on the Facebook page, a special favourite is the watermelon and orange salad it is so delicious and its from Martha Stewart herself.  So if you haven't liked the Table Tops in a Box Facebook page, you should because recipes is one of my favourite things to post and research.

Some handy hints if you want to spruce up your home, especially effective ways to add some life into your living/dining areas.

Since opening my concept store, 1/306 Bronte Road, Waverley NSW I've been ranging the amazing 'Fab Rugs' - sustainable product that you can utilize either indoors or out, these rugs come in 4 sizes and can really define especially an outside dining area.  They come in many colours and styles, affordable as they start in price in my concept store from $66 - $134 - which are great prices.  So that's one step to give your outdoor entertaining area a lift (a hint you just hose them to clean).

Indoors, its so easy to just change your cushions, you can add a real energy into your living  room by introducing new colours in your cushions and don't be afraid to mix n match, its ok to have stripes with floral, trust me! 

Your dining tables both indoor and outdoor should also be given a lift and there is no better way than to add a table runner, these runners can be used 24/7 and is another way to tie in your new colour scheme in your cushions, remember textures and dimensions when styling a new look.

These are simple tips, and if you'd like I am happy to help with any ideas, either come into store or email me at libby@tabletopsinabox.com.au - it helps if you have photos so I can see the room and your current colour scheme and style.

Alfresco table place setting, white wash placemat, with Mateus Bowl, blue napkin with wooden napkin ring, batik runner.

Cushions that work in with the Alfresco table place setting, use of the central colour blue, defines the colour scheme and style of the living room.

 



Chevron mat, defines the dining table area, bold statement in black and white, contrasts with table décor, ideal colour and design for most table settings.

Life As a Table

I'm feeling a little undressed, I've been left like this for some time, no dinners, no friends over or even set with a casual array of nibbles, I can't explain how it feels to be so undressed.

As a table you like to have a little bit of dressing even if its a table runner, with a big bowl when the table isn't being used at meal times.

Then there is the daily dinner time, the runner remains and then the everyday placemats come out, I love the ones with the floral screen printing, with a little fringe, especially the orange ones, they match the runner and for a pop of fun the orange dot napkins with wooden napkin ring, really make me happy.

The formal dinners are my most favourite, especially the Alfresco ones, what I mean by that is a casual yet stylish table setting, with one of the black block colour runner, the white shell placemats, black napkins with cream ceramic napkin rings, the centre of the table is filled with various size and heights as well of glass vases, filled with small shells, as opposed to floral, votive candle as mood lighting, the Mateus lace design platter in stone, with matching oyster bowls in stone make an amazing table setting. Black glasses and water jug, bring another dimension of style.  It's like wearing formal attire that flows and floats, is the best way to describe how this table setting makes me feel, with a touch of a sea breeze, with the shell touches.

Now I'm feeling dressed as a table should feel, guess what?  My most favourite table dressing is at Christmas time and that's only 11 weeks away, so don't forget to dress your table it can make them feel very shy and embarrassed.