Intimidated by the likes of David Jimenez, I had never seriously considered designing a table for Dining by Design.
But a fellow board member mentioned that they could use a few extra table designers this year – it’s the huge celebration of the 20th anniversary of the event – and I reconsidered.
It won’t be the table extravaganza, dining fantasy, died-and-gone-to-heaven fabulousness of Jimenez, but fingers crossed that it will be pretty. I’m taking further inspiration from Joe Nye and his engaging book on entertaining, Flair. The table pictured here is not dissimilar to the table in my head from a past post.
I’d love it if you would come by to see how things turned out. Table Hop is Friday, April 30th and the Preview is Saturday day (just $10!) Details and tickets are available here.
Photos (c) Edmund Barr from FLAIR by Joe Nye, Rizzoli 2010.
Congratulations! What an honor to be asked and for such a wonderful cause! I know your table will be a knockout, can't wait to see it!
I can't wait …will be there Friday evening!
Karena
Art by Karena
Oh how I wish I lived a little closer…I'd love to attend the viewing. I'm sure it will be fabulous.
I have Flair! Best wishes on a wonderful event!
Sounds like so much fun. Can't wait to see it. Hope you are well.
I am sure it will be look great. Can't wait for your posting so I can have a glimpse from behind my Mac in Amsterdam!
The first time I saw Joe's table, I thought of Mrs. Blandings. Can't wait to see what you do.
Well, I love the pink, so if you go that direction, I'm sure it will be beautiful. You're creativity will really shine! Wish I was close enought to attend. Thanks for sharing the book as well…on my way to check it out.
Hope it all turns out well, and you raise alot of money!
I can only imagine your table complete with some sort of needlepointed place cards, a small lego creation and then some simply elegant centerpiece that you found. Love to see it, hope you will show us!
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Your table will be FAB! I can't wiat to see it. Let me know if you need any plates…I know where you could get a few;)
You lucky dog, you. I'd give anything to be asked to do one of those tables.
Ooh, now I really can't wait!
What an honor to be invited. Congratulations. I know that when your creativity gets going, things just start popping. Good luck.
"Asked" and "invited" are a bit of a stretch. I was stuffing invitations when someone mentioned they could use some designers and I said, "Um. I could probably do that," and the someone said, "Great."
Expectations, I imagine, are relatively low. BUT there will be fabulous tables galore.
Patricia – I hadn't thought about legos, but might need to work them in.
What a surprise to visit your blog. Everything is simply beautiful.
Very exciting….good luck!!!
Congrats Mrs. Blandings! How fab. I cannot wait to see photos of what you do. Its going to be amazing I'm sure.
i absolutely love this dining tablescape. wow.
It was fabulous to talk with you during westweek! I can't wait to see the table you design 🙂 good luck!
What fun! I know that yours will be both beautiful and unique. You're very creative and have a good eye. Don't forget that you could do something with the jigsaw.
Go get 'em Mrs. B.! I know the reaction will be one of "Wonderful! Now why didn't I think of that?!"
Would you like any help? 🙂 I'm a interior designer
wanna-be, and have done a table in the past…
i'm new to your blog, and just thought it would be
so fun to meet you! i'm game to do anything!