Trends or Style

TRENDS OR STYLE

A very good question to ask, you often hear about the latest trends in home décor, often its a colour that you think is a little out of place, well for me PURPLE as last winters on trend colour made me a little nervous.

Table Tops in a Box really looks at what would suit all decors, not restricted by the minimalistic, industrial and neutrals  styles/trends that have really dominated home décor for quiet some time now, its about creating your own style, your own trend, your own personality rather than following what  everyone else is doing.

Determining a style can also be about textures, what makes you feel good about yourself, at the moment  organic cottons, weaves, wood and natural fibres is a current style at Table Tops in a Box, with organic cotton cushions in mustard, slate grey and cream.  Matched with oversized throws also in the organic cotton, then mixed with a 'Vintage' Indian blanket, (with fabulous patches and reversible).

The table features a linen tablecloth with cream ribbon edging, reed style placemats with screen printed circle designs, the centre of the table features an 'Antiler Horn' made of teak, green accents in bowls and glasses bring the touch of colour to the table palette.  Horn spoons, wooden napkin rings with linen napkins bring it all together. 

These combinations are reflecting some of the on trends directives but are also allowing personality to come into the style, the touch of colour on the table, the reversible vintage throw, allow for the colour of your personality, little touches that become statements in the design.

The images will show you how it all comes together, Table Tops in a Box offers a fee to style your current home décor, it may be just as simple as taking the clutter out, changing the layout and introducing some statement items, a rug, new cushions and a new table décor style.

The fee charged is redeemable back on line or in store, this offer is for Sydney only but the team are happy to give advice if you email photos to libby@tabletopsinabox.com.au we might be of some help remotely.

Trends or Style, I think a combination of both is the key to successful home décor if you use textures, and also add colour to fit your personality you certainly will achieve your style.

Table Accessories

Dear Customers We recently launched a new section on our website called 'Table Accessories' where we sell beautiful decor for your home and table, predominantly focused on ethical manufacturing processes, so you will find some unique home or gift products available now and ongoing. Just recently back from a sourcing trip Table Tops in a Box endeavours to find ranges that are not stocked by other outlets, so you will find now online some amazing new products like the following: Batik Boats in beautiful blue tones, metal/white Sailing Boats, a Wall Hanging in the shape of a Spoon, Knife and Fork for the kitchen, A hanging rack in the shape of Old Fashion Taps, Batik Frames and Stools, Crochet Glass Votives, Stunning ceramic bowls from Portugal and hand painted and crafted boxes just to name a few. We'd love you to spread the word about Table Tops in a Box to your friends and family, we are not just Table Decor, we are a destination for fine quality, mainly 'Fair Trade' and or ethically manufactured home decor. Visit now at www.tabletopsinabox.com.au if you find any technical difficulties or would prefer to deal directly with the source we can be reached at libby@tabletopsinabox.com.au so just an email away. New ranges will be uploaded onto the website over the coming weeks and months. We are about quality, so our ranges in the Table Decor are 100% cotton, 'Fair Trade' manufactured, we are in the process manufacturing ROUND TABLECLOTHS these will be available around August timeframe, so enjoy reviewing our products and don't hesitate to tell family and friends to like our Face book Page at : https://www.facebook.com/TableTopsinaBox - we thank you for your time and we do hope you and your family and friends will visit our online store soon. For Sydneysiders we are located at shop1/306 Bronte Road, Waverley in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney - if you feel like visiting we are open Monday to Saturday 10-5pm and then most Sundays 10 - 4pm unless otherwise advised. Cheers,Table Tops in a Box

SETTING A STUNNING MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH TABLE

MAKE MUM'S BRUNCH A SPECIAL ONE

In a week's time you will be celebrating that special person, who usually holds the family together, she's there no matter, running you to school when you are late, arranging that special birthday celebration, helping you choose your clothes, or they just appear, and most importantly providing the all important meals each day, so delicious.

So on Sunday its your turn to make the best 'Mother's Day' brunch of all time, most importantly the table décor will look stunning if you take these simple steps.

Some simple steps to make the table look amazing:

1. Table Runner - centre down the middle of the table

2. Flowers in small vases work from the centre where you position a cluster of 4-5 vases differing heights, then measure approximately 40cm either side of the centre vases and have another cluster of 4-5 vases, this give space to place food platters in between the vases.  At the moment, varying styles of flowers, mingled works well with touches of babies breathe (yes back in style).

3. Place your placemats, cutlery, napkin with napkin ring at each setting, with your glasses to the right hand side of each setting.

4. Attended touches is the placing of name tags, these can be luggage tags with jute rope, tie around the stem of one of the glasses.

So simple but it will impress, if you need the table décor, just view the ranges on the site www.tabletopsinabox.com.au or come into the concept store where one of the staff can assist in bringing the table design and décor together for you, we try to make it as easy as possible.

Now for the menu, I highly recommend Taste.com and its an excuse to have a delicious brunch like Eggs Benedict, so take a look you will find the easy steps to any menu. 

Table Tops in a Box also has a special coupon at check out with any purchase of $50 or more on Table Runners and Napkins just use the word MUM to receive your 25% discount, plus there is a special on the pink ranges across all styles.



Mother's Day should be Magical

Various sizes of vases with florals

A Special Something, What could that be?

A Special Something, What could that be?

Finding that special something and the journey you go on to find it, to discover it can be just as special as the feeling when you find it.

I think this makes sense, I just love going on discovery journey's which is usually when I go on my sourcing trips to Bali, Indonesia.  I use social media, magazines, word of mouth to plan the discovery journey which usually takes about a month to plan.

I know, I hear you saying plan when you are on a discovery journey, well my business name is 'The Number One Organiser' so I just can't help myself, with 10 days to find 'A Special Something' I do need to research and structure the journey a little.

One find which was via Instagram where I came across to beautiful young, talented girls who are digitally printing their paintings and designs onto fabric and making cushion covers and bags, purses which are just divine.  I felt like I knew Putri and Fitri before even approaching their market stall in Sanur.

The products are now available in my concept store, Table Tops in a Box at shop 1/306 Bronte Road, Waverley and I'm happy to take orders via email at libby@tabletopsinabox.com.au

My other great 'Special Something' was finding Andrea and Nyoman from Bali Zen, they are two wonderful people that run an incredibly ethical business in Bali, they manufacture the Table Tops in a Box ranges, all 'Fair Trade' - the ranges are handmade and the quality is difficult to describe.

It took three trips to Bali to find them, I was so passionate about being ethical in the manufacturing processes, so watch this space there are some really beautiful ranges coming at the end of the year.

In the meantime, you can find 'A Special Something' for Mother's Day right here at Table Tops in a Box, either online at www.tabletopsinabox.com.au or visit the store at 1/306 Bronte Road, Waverley NSW or email libby@tabletopsinabox.com.au we'd be happy to mail any item you might be interested in especially in time for Mother's Day.

Special gift wrapping is available.

A photo of the Oceanbellz market stall in Sanur, I was so thrilled to meet them, it felt like I knew them so well due to following them on Instagram for a period of time. 

Avail in store is the Shell and Frangipani cushion covers, cosmetic purse, casual purse with leather strap.

Table Tops in a Box | simple style |simple impact | simply stunning

Simple Style| Simple Impact| Simply Stunning

Table Tops in a Box offers so much more than just table décor, it offers a simple solution to your table décor, the ranges are simply stunning and feature FAIR TRADE manufactured cotton table runners, table cloths, napkins and candle covers, that all match to give any dining table a simple style with simple impact.

Having the dining table set doesn't come naturally to everyone, its an opportunity for the family to have that great conversation, share the day, enjoy the meal and enjoy the way the dining table is styled.

It doesn't take much to make the impact, especially if Table Tops in a Box has already done the styling for you, simply make a choice of colour to match your home décor, its about everyday living, with simple style.

Entertaining is also made easy, linen features in the table cloths and napkins, two colours teal or natural - casual elegant style, runners in the Ikatbatik style are also available in amazing indigo and indigo with gold designs - avail only in the concept store at 1/306 Bronte Road, Waverley.

Ideas and inspiration for table designs, on trend is the cooper look in vases and candle holder, with another inspiration, various sized bottles with tapered candles - photos show styles that can be easily replicated - for more inspiration just visit www.tabletopsinabox.com.au now!

A gift online saves time

A Gift online saves time!

Table Tops in a Box is offering  special Christmas Gift deliveries, fully wrapped with your own personalised gift card, just make a notation of the message you'd like on the card and the team at Table Tops in a Box will ensure it happens especially for that special person.

This season the Box Sets make the perfect gits, with the Mix N Match Patchwork and Floral Design with Dots and Stripes available in over 6 colours.  The four place settings are beautifully presented in the Table Tops in a box, branded box which enables easy storage.

The Christmas Box sets are also available and you might want to add some extra Christmas trees, the pink mixed in with the Turquoise setting is just stunning or the green trees mixed with the Red settings is truly traditional.


www.tabletopsinabox.com.au  is your one stop gift shopping location this Festive Season, with Christmas Decorations and Accessories as two new sections on the website, the Christmas decorations features stunning Batik covered Christmas Trees avail in Red and Natural RRP $59.95 plus the wall hangings Fork, Knife and Spoon for just RRP $85.00 you will find in the Accessories section, including votives and other amazing gifts.

If you need advice or want to send us a photo of your table so we can make suggestions just email us libby@tabletopsinabox.com.au and we'd be so happy to assist, we know the how to tips of styling and will be happy to match the table décor with your home décor easily.

Remember not only do we feature the bright alfresco table settings, we have a full range of styles so we'd be more than happy to email you back some suggestions with photos for you to make your final choice.

If entertaining we also offer the service of styling your dinner party, we charge an hourly rate, so please don't hesitate make enquiries on this service as well, we are only happy to assist.

Enjoy your Christmas Shopping by making a visit to Table Tops in a Box and if you are someone that likes to look and feel before purchasing and live in Sydney visit us at shop 1/306 Bronte Road, Waverley as we now have a concept store.

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