Who needs a little table setting inspiration—ME. Sometimes I run out of ideas, or maybe I just run out of steam. I am trying to do a better job of the whole table setting thing … even if it is just for two. I could have one to seven at my table at any given time. We have family, friends and the occasional house guest dropping by frequently—we do live in a resort town, lol. Here are a few tricks that I have learned to help me set a beautiful table … and a few tables to inspire you.
- Always keep table clothes and place mats ready for use. I use large hangers for BB&B—keep it simple.
- Keep an assortment of candles on hand—every size and color. By them when they are on sale at the end of the season.
- Collect pretty glasses in colors to add interest—garage sales and thrift stores are good places to look.
- Mix and match silver ware, plates and even glasses…not everyone has a whole set of these.
- KISS … keep it simple silly! Best idea of them all—set the table for a week or two and clean as needed.
- Sit down and enjoy the beautiful table and food—even if it is only take-out.
Colorful china to mix and match for Spring—Erika Reade.

Group a few lovely candle sticks together for an instant centerpiece—Erika Reade.

The table setting included those green plates I found at Helen Ballard’s estate sale and a throw as a tablecloth.

I would love to be a guest at this party—Francie Hargrove.

Tish Mills used a blue and white vase with simple leaves for a centerpiece.

Another table features another classic—blue and white from Rustixs.

Cute coral plates make a statement—from The Vine, St. Simons Island,

Your table would love these napkins from Elizabeth Smith on St. Simons Island.

Or WOW them with this dramatic table from Ballard Designs.
xo♥, Lissy
All photos by Lissy Parker for lissyparker.com. You arer welcome to ‘borrow’ my photos—just please credit and link the source.
Nancy Caswell
The “P” flower monogram is fabulous!!!
Where can I purchase these with a “C”???
Please!!
Happy Easter! 💐⛪️💐
lissyparker
Thank you! You can purchase from the equally fabulous Jenny Allen. jennyallen123 on Instagram.
xo