Sorry for the silence, everyone! A string of projects, shoots and events kept us from our duties. To make it up to you, here's a table setting full of bright, brilliant color we created for last month’s event at Travadavi in Atlanta. As soon as I saw this prismatic print from Lulu DK in candy-coated colors of coral, teal, navy and green, I knew it would inspire an exuberant, joyful table, mixing vintage and new, traditional and modern elements in a pitch-perfect palette for spring.
The salad plates are antique Royal Dalton; I scored them for a song at a junk shop in London years ago. New Pickard chargers kept the patterns from clashing with a juicy burst of orange I brought to the bread plates, ribbon, candy and flowers.
In a footed crystal bowl from William Yeoward through Travadavi, I made a lush, vibrant arrangement of roses, ranunculus, parrot tulips, helleborus and amaryllis. It may be a favorite for the holidays, but amaryllis is actually a bulb flower in pretty peach hues that work beautifully for spring.
For the glassware, I used vintage opaline and brass from my own collection, together with champagne flutes from Impulse through Travadavi. The flatware is a mix of vintage bamboo and Dirilyte with shell spoons from Be Home through Travadavi. For an elegant starter, I'd serve caviar blinis with crème fraîche, fresh chives and salmon roe.
Decorative accessories and unexpected details make a table feel special. The Blanc de Chine figurines add a chic, Chinoiserie feel, while vintage Lucite and brass candlesticks with turquoise tapers from Creative Candles pop.
I love using pretty things for salt and pepper on a table. The faceted crystal shaker from Travadavi holds black pepper, while my own antique silver shaker holds white. I found the 1880s pressed green glass salt cellars at the Scott Antique Market the day before the event. The gold salt spoon is from Canvas through Travadavi.
Footed silver dishes of my own hold a citrus mix of jelly beans in coordinating colors.
For a simple, springtime place card, cut out a butterfly from card stock, notch it at the fold and place it on a glass.
And for a parting gift, tied up with string? Think beautiful linzer cookies with apricot jam.
Huge thanks to Ann Davis and Sarah Lloyd with Travadavi for bringing us to Atlanta. And of course, thank you to all the designers, bloggers and entertaining enthusiasts for joining us that night! Check out these recaps of all the fun we had from Tami, Hollie and Shelly.
Happy Spring, everyone!
The colors are glorious. What a lovely place setting.
Posted by: Jo | May 20, 2012 at 12:02 PM
Love the use of coral here! So lovely!
Posted by: Kelli@ahappyplacecalledhome.com | May 14, 2012 at 02:24 AM
Such gorgeous flowers for a gorgeous table.
Posted by: Tonia | May 12, 2012 at 03:07 AM
I am obsessed with terazzo right now, and the fabric you chose reminds me of it....beautiful setting...k
Posted by: Kathy | May 11, 2012 at 09:37 AM
I agree that you two should do a book! Your comment about the charger on the table being used to prevent the colors clashing hit home with me. What a difference they made.
Posted by: cj | May 05, 2012 at 01:39 PM
Eddie, where are you? It's been a month. You are missed.
Posted by: Rosemary Hawver | May 03, 2012 at 10:19 PM
pretty flowers!
Posted by: review | May 03, 2012 at 08:47 AM
Absolutely gorgeous! I love the brass/glass candlesticks - where can I find them?
Posted by: Ann Zee | April 30, 2012 at 07:55 PM
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Posted by: toko baju online | April 25, 2012 at 03:30 PM
How fabulous! The color combination is so refreshing and uplifting. Cheers! N.G.
Posted by: Jennings & Gates | April 16, 2012 at 09:30 AM
Great use of color-springtime fresh with a juicy pop of color. Love those candlesticks and the butterfly name tag--pure genius!
Posted by: Hampton Hostess | April 14, 2012 at 04:30 PM
it look so beautiful, E and J! pls write a book...pls
Posted by: design elements | April 13, 2012 at 08:54 AM
Absolutely LOVE this bright table!!! Eddie - you always impress me - Happy Easter!
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Posted by: tomato paste | April 08, 2012 at 10:53 PM
Happy Easter! The butterfly place cards are lovely. Very creative.
Posted by: elz | April 08, 2012 at 09:44 PM
Perfect place for Easter! Good Job!
Posted by: Betina Luna | April 08, 2012 at 09:33 PM
very eye catching, nicely done, the hit of orange is yummy.
Posted by: Pamela Munger | April 07, 2012 at 07:46 PM
You are just TOO talented. Flowers and crystal, it just doesn't get any better! The flowers are amazing, as are the place settings! I am certain that your guests always feel pampered!
Happy Easter.
Teresa
xoxo
Posted by: Teresa @ Splendid Sass | April 07, 2012 at 05:09 PM
well, i tried to follow! the RSS link is broken. hope this helps.
michele
Posted by: michele@hellolovelyinc | April 07, 2012 at 04:38 PM
i'm a huge LULU fan, and i recognized the print right away!
your newest follower and hope you'll follow back.
smiles.
michele
Posted by: michele@hellolovelyinc | April 07, 2012 at 04:37 PM
Happy Easter to you both! You have been missed!
Jaithan, when is the new schedule going live? I am signing up!
Warm hugs,
Mon
Posted by: Splendid Willow | April 07, 2012 at 12:38 PM
So beautiful--thank you for sharing it with us. I had an idea--I love those green salt cellars--maybe another use would be as a tiny base, with a little crystal salt shaker with the lid removed inside it, for the vase for a tiny flower arrangement or a single stem of something beautiful in those colors--maybe a violet! Or an orange-colored primrose bloom!
Posted by: Athena at Minerva's Garden | April 06, 2012 at 04:37 PM
Happy Easter you two!
Nancy
Powellbrowerhome.com
Posted by: Nancy @ PowellBrowerHome.com | April 05, 2012 at 05:20 PM
This is incredible, Eddie!
Posted by: elizabeth@lovelylittleparties | April 04, 2012 at 11:03 PM
How bright, cheery and current! Love it
Posted by: abby jenkins | April 03, 2012 at 10:59 PM
Another terrific post - thank you Eddie! We have all missed you and are glad you are back. Thank you for this - you and Jaithan are a talented team!
-Adrienne
Posted by: Adrienne | April 03, 2012 at 10:32 PM
Great table as always. Love the unexpected fresh colors. The flowers are amazing. Happy Easter..E & J!
Posted by: DeniseMarie | April 03, 2012 at 07:39 PM
I love all the colors and design here! Very fun eye candy :)
Posted by: Jen Lynne | April 03, 2012 at 02:02 PM
Doulton
Posted by: Gilda | April 03, 2012 at 12:29 PM
Hi E and J! Glad to see what you've been doing! I love this springtime table and that the elements aren't so 'matchy matchy', like those salt cellars and shakers. That floral arrangement is beyond beautiful. I love the mixture! Happy Easter you, two!
Nancy
http://www.powellbrower.com/2012/04/giveaway-time.html
Posted by: Nancy @ PowellBrowerHome.com | April 03, 2012 at 12:15 PM
Eddie this is fantastic! The flowers are to die for and the table is stunning! I have been completely and totally inspired! Of course the orange flowers got me, but the combination of flowers and colors is truly GORGEOUS!
Also, I am still drooling over your post on ombre cakes and would like to use a couple of your images for a post, and of course give you some love and link to your website, if it's ok with you!
Happy Spring to you and Jaithan,
Jan
Posted by: Jan (The French Tangerine) | April 02, 2012 at 09:14 PM
This is a triumph, a truly fresh take on this color scheme, with new, spring, and happy written all over it. Perfect. And those butterfly placecards--love them.
Posted by: mary | April 02, 2012 at 05:23 PM
Love all these colors! The way you mix color, pattern and texture is a gift! Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Anne | April 02, 2012 at 04:30 PM