June 29, 2022 6 min read 10 Comments
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June 30, 2022
Oh, Lidy, you do design your tables with such love and thought. Everything is so beautifully arranged. What a fun it would be to sit with you and enjoy one of your beautiful lunches! Thanks for all the wonderful tips and ideas!!
June 30, 2022
I wouldn’t use an especially expensive or museum quality quilt, but other quilts? Yes. I’ve used quilts on tables for a long time, and honestly, almost no one ever spills.Having said that, I don’t serve red wine, or dark food at a table covered in a quilt. Sandwiches, water, lemonade, salads and { light colored} fruit are all good matches to a quilt covered summer table.
Most quilts are so busy in patterns that should a spot not come out all the way, it will most likely blend in.
June 30, 2022
Your ideas are magical and so inspirational.
Tell us though, we are timid about using quilts with food offerings because of possible spills .How would you remedy that situation if it occurred ?
June 30, 2022
I enjoy the vintage feel when entertaining… and you do it here so very nicely! Such stunning inspiration! Thank you!
And I agree with Ellen… you should write a book!
June 29, 2022
Lidy, another beautiful and inspiring post. One of my favorite aspects of acquiring these little treasures from shopping markets, shows, and shops is using them daily in unexpected ways. Favorite vases are a group of French mustard crocks found on a trip to Dijon. I have a collection of French sterling baby teething rings that I repurpose as napkin rings. I smiled at your “Name the Use” game. Clever and fun! Your treasures are gorgeous. Photo #10, Use the Good Stuff has me envious. Love the silver box with lion head handles, and the two pitchers are stunning in their details. They remind me of Prat Ware.
Thanks for always delighting!
June 29, 2022
Have you thought of writing a book? I would love to see all your beautiful antiques and creative ways of using them in a book. You have such a gift. I just love your blog.
June 29, 2022
Lovely ideas! I sometimes do use melamine plates; if a pottery dish falls to my patio tiles it usually breaks and the guest would be upset. So many pretty plastic dishes are available these days and when combined with vintage linens and pottery serving pieces …. we’re transported to Provence.
June 29, 2022
Love all of these adorable ideas!
June 29, 2022
So lovely and informative, Miss Lidy!
Xxooo
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June 30, 2022
That would be SO wonderful, I agree!!!