Victoria magazine has always been the epitome of gracious living, hasn't it? I know here at FrenchGardenHouse, I've gotten endless inspiration for beautiful interiors, stunning outdoor spaces, entertaining and antiques. You can't imagine how honored I am to have a little feature in their latest book, The Art of Beautiful Tables, in the tastemaker's section. Beautiful Tables with Victoria as inspiration is such a delight!
Setting a beautiful table, whether with antique snow-white linen cloth edged in lace, sterling serving pieces and delicately painted French porcelains, or setting a fun, casual outdoors table to enjoy in spring or summer, this gorgeous book has it all! The table shown below is a perfect mix of casual and formal. I love everything about it, from the blue and white color scheme to the large floral arrangement to the garden pots. Perfection!
I adore everything about the setting shown below. It's outdoors, but that didn't keep this hostess from using her antique linen tablecloth edged in lace, her crystal goblets, best dishes, and silver! That extravagant arrangement of bright roses in vibrant jewel tones adds to an ambience of regal grandeur that both beguiles guests and reflects most favorably upon the hostess.
This casual table set amidst grape vines is stunning in its simplicity! Imagine having dinner there and lingering in the evening in summer with family and friends!
If you have read me for a while, then you know that while i DO cook, I don't claim to be a fantastic chef. I can use a slow-cooker like everyone else, and can cobble together some great food, but my real love is to set beautiful, fun and inviting tables! {I'm still secretly dreaming of Mr. FGH turning into a world class chef, so that all I have to do when entertaining is set pretty tables. Hope springs eternal!}
From the photos I sent the editor of Victoria magazine of different table settings, the book's editorial team chose my table set with antique Limoges and bright green colors for a January luncheon in the kitchen.
And a Steeped in Love table setting I shared on one of my favorite Monday Morning Blooms.
Beautiful Tables with Victoria, just time for entertaining this season, to help you get inspired to set your prettiest tables!
It's a beautiful book, sure to delight you each time you open its pages!
It is always an honor to be published in one of Hoffman Media's beautiful books.
Are you more of a great chef or table setting whiz? {Or both?!}
A BIENTOT
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Bonjour, Lidy,
Very nice and I enjoyed seeing all your Victorian table’s and glass, what fun you have with all your pretty table setting’s, I to love Victoria Magazine and they have the 2 French one’s out, I alway’s think of you when I see the photo’s, I wish you and your family a Happy Easter~~~~Stay safe with all this bad weather. Easter Hug’s for you~~~Jean V.B.
Good morning. I like to think I am both but I plan the table long better details of the meal. All that’s left is serving plates. Victoria puts out such beautiful books. Congratulations on the recognition of your achievements.
A little late to comment but congratulations on being featured in my favorite magazine. Love all of your tables. Like you I enjoy pulling out long forgotten dishes to make a lovely table setting. I usually set the table a day before entertaining so that I have time to enjoy looking at it and cooking the meal. Beautiful!
Congratulations Lidy I also follow the blog for Victoria. I have seen articles published before that you have shared. I love their books they are so beautiful I own a few and can’t wait to have a chance at another-thanks for a sneak peek!
Thanks so much Barbara! I’m really honored, as I know there are millions of other women who make the most beautiful table settings for their guests.
Congratulations Lidy! This is a perfect match – your tables are gorgeous and exactly right for a magazine as beautiful as Victoria! You are a true Tastemaker!
Thank you Mary. Can’t wait to share our special Monday for the give away! See you soon!
Oh how exciting Lorrie! It’s such a lovely book, I haven’t put it down really since I received my copy. All the table settings are so inspiring. xo
Thank you Anja, it is such an honor to be in this book with women that I so admire.
Thank you Rita. I can’t wait to see what my uber talented friends share on their posts…they always inspire me!! xo