We all need an inspiration, and in 2010 I was inspired by none other than, “Martha Stewart.”
I love her simple yet elegant approach to tablesettings……
I had always admired the stacks of wheat for Fall designs so for this particular year that is where I started!!
WHEAT STACKS
Knowing I would be using the soft maize of wheat, I chose to use a soft color pallet.
The next choice had to be the table cloth. I could have used my linen like Martha, but I wanted a little more color.
I went looking, and I ran into the perfect tablecloth in a soft green and cream paisley by Ralph Lauren.
![Tday 2010 035 (800x600)_thumb[3]ribbit](http://lh4.ggpht.com/-G9CCmmSVXmo/Uncl8jma8PI/AAAAAAAAQjQ/nGawkdTLIOw/s1600-h/Tday%2525202010%252520035%252520%252528800x600%252529_thumb%25255B3%25255Dribbit%25255B4%25255D.jpg "Tday 2010 035 (800x600)_thumb[3]ribbit")
The next choice that had to be made was what to tie the wheat stack together with.
After wiring it together I chose the softest, sage, double faced satin ribbon I could find.
It
is very soft and loose so it makes for a lovely loose floppy bow. I
allowed the streamers to cascade naturally over the table.
I
am not big fan of stiff looking bows so it has to be a very nice quality
ribbon for me to do bows. I do not like wired, or stiff looking ribbons.
![Tday 2010 032 (800x600)_thumb[2]ribbit](http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_DsaXZYWjPw/Uncl-DAT4CI/AAAAAAAAQjg/BYYqsY5DOzY/s1600-h/Tday%2525202010%252520032%252520%252528800x600%252529_thumb%25255B2%25255Dribbit%25255B4%25255D.jpg "Tday 2010 032 (800x600)_thumb[2]ribbit")
Since my table is 8 ft. long, and not round like Martha’s I chose simple white ginger jars to fill in vacant visual space.
All
dishes were simple, as are the goblets, and white linen napkins.
Uncomplicated yet a little understated elegance, my favorite look.
WHEAT
If you decide to use wheat as your inspiration, I hope you gleaned some inspiration today.
MORE TO COME, SO BE SURE AND CHECK BACK THIS WEEK!
So lovely!
ReplyDeleteI have used double satin ribbon for years. I love it.
Very pretty, love the idea of wheat as a decorative theme....so pretty.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty...I do need some inspiration...I haven't posted my Monday post yet and don't have any ideas...
ReplyDeleteYes! I am "gleaning" today!
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the wonderful inspiration!
xoxo,
Ivy
Count me in as a "double satin ribbon" user...usually brown and cream. Lovely examples. franki
ReplyDeleteI love these images, such pretty decorations you can create with something as simple as wheat. We are entering summer now, so I'll keep these in mind for next year.
ReplyDeleteLovely! Using wheat reminds us of all the goodness that we have in our lives and how nature plays a big part. Love how one simple image can inspire a beautiful Thanksgiving tabletop.
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C + C
Kathysue,
ReplyDeleteI love the wheat as inspiration for the Thanksgiving table. Such a great nod toward sharing the bounty!
Thank you for your lovely message on my gratitude post. I'm off to check out what you've been posting on FB!
xoxo Elizabeth
I love to use wheat and your table is so perfect. Simple elegance at the finest. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteI love the organic feel of wheat. Maybe this year I will get motivated to do a Thanksgiving table setting. And maybe not….
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