After yesterday’s mention of the Dining by Design event, an anonymous reader asked, “What WOULD you have tossed together for a table setting, given the time?” Oh, yes. This is great fun. What, indeed? Let’s assume no budget as that will make it loads more appealing. First the basics. Round table for ten, white under cloth, bamboo chairs, black. I’d have to start with Le Lac, square overlay, two-inch black grosgrain ribbon at the hem. An additional 3/4 inch ribbon, 3/4 inches in from the larger one. The corners would just break on the floor so the white of the bottom cloth would just cut the pattern a bit. I might have four black tassels at the ready just in case; I fear it would be too much.
Large, outdoor lantern suspended magically from the ceiling. (You might be over these, but I’ve adored them since way before they were the rage.)
A mass of white peonies in
a giant Oscar de la Renta bowl from Lunt. Just a hint of that turquoise peeking through. Yum.
Tiffany Bamboo flatware
Baccarat crystal. There’s a lot going on here, we need to give our eyes a little rest. To top it off, big, oversized white linen napkins from Sharyn Blonde with my monogram in white, also oversized.
And, no evening is complete without Mr. Blandings across the table. He’s what makes any night a party.
It would have been gorgeous Mrs Blandings! And too sweet with you two on either side of the table 😉
In the new barn that Ina Garten built to film her cooking show, I think those candlesticks are on the mantle — several of them. They look wonderful.
Martha
Reservations please!
Oh, and yes, to the Muehling sticks – they would certainly have a spot, they’re ethereal enough to not obstruct and are the perfect extension, like a silhouette of the Le Lac.
Smashing.
Anon (that asked for this!)
You are hired. What a lovely table!
May I ask what is on the menu, take-out?
Suzy – thanks, Mr. B is a charming guest!
linderhof – you’re right! She has them “in town” too – which fills me with envy.
Anon. – Thanks, and my pleasure. Reality would have been a bit different, but this was very fun.
pve – oh, yes, no menu planning for me. Mr. Blandings is the real cook here; I just “fix” things.
What a pleasure to see your great sense of style. Absolutely love it!
You are a Kansas City treasure…
Karena
Just LOVE it! Kansas City really missed out this year — how great your contribution would’ve been. Maybe next year?
Courtney – Fingers crossed for next year – I do think it would be a blast.
How wonderful that you live with your most important guest! I’m sure he’s charming and witty and that you both would have looked divine. BTW, what would you have worn?
Anon – hmm, likely a lbd so as not to compete with the table. I’m much better dressing a table than dressing myself.
Mrs. Blandings~
What a wonderful table you have set! It sounds magical!!!
So, what would you wear???? Cocktail dress, nice pants suit, heels, flats, a handbag??? Do tell….. 🙂
PS…I LOVED that you included Mr. Blandings as a special addition to your table setting! You are such a sweet wife!!!
OOPS! Sorry, looks like I asked the same question as someone else regarding what you would be stylin’ in…:)
Just lovely…maybe PVE could be persuaded by popular demand to produce a watercolor of said setting. Would be a great help to those (such as I) who have a hard time envisioning scene in its entirety. The combination of your inspired concept and PVE’s artistry would yield a memorable image!
you inspire wedded bliss. each time I read a comment about your adoration for mr. b, it inspires me to prize my beau a bit more when I see him next. good for the soul, I think.
Nel e – that would be fun to see, wouldn’t it?
Anon – I don’t mean to oversell it – he bugs me and how! But, mostly, I still dig him.
i heart that floral print fabric
Ha! My husband will periodically ask me: “so…do ya dig still dig me?”
Impeccable table, as I would have expected. I have it pictured perfectly in my mind. I love the silver bowl especially!
This table would have rocked!
Mrs. Blandings~
I have a question for you. (Sorry, it’s off topic) But, a few blogs ago you featured a store called George’s. Can you tell us a little bit more about this store? Also, can you tell me about the fabulous leather handbags that were featured in that blog?
Thank you.