I’ve always appreciated a beautifully set table – you know the kind: cloth placemats, cloth napkins, perhaps a nice table runner and centerpiece, maybe even a tablecloth. But I’ve never really done that myself. On a purely practical level it didn’t make sense to do it on a daily basis with six children making all manner of mess while they eat. Sometimes the adults made messes too. But I didn’t do it when we had guests over either, partly because my proclivities just didn’t run that way and partly because we didn’t have the stuff. I’ve realized now that I’m beset by some insecurity in this department, too. I’m not sure how to do this thing and do it well.
Here’s your chance to give some advice. Below is a photo of the dishes we use when we have guests over, a pattern called (wait for it….) Blue & White.
Give me some ideas about what design and color elements I should be thinking about if I want to put placemats and napkins with those. Solid navy blue? Solid white? (That makes me shudder, honestly). Simple neutrals? Do I need a tablecloth? Table runner? Centerpiece? I’m putty in your hands.
I’ll probably set this blog table poorly in the morning.
Lynniebeemuseoday 
I’m surprised no one responded to this opportunity. I love your “Blue & White” and have my own (varied) collection of blue and white tableware!
Blue or white napkins would certainly work — but might I suggest you tap into that artistic bent and add a splash of another color. If it were me it would be a nice golden yellow. And I wouldn’t shy away from mixing patterns – yellow and white calico napkins with a bold yellow table runner? That’s what I envision 🙂
Do you have matching bowls? Cups and saucers too, cream and sugar? Serving dishes? I’ll have to come see some day!
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Thanks for the ideas – I love the idea of adding yellow into the mix! I bought a few things already but really like the idea of having a variety of possibilities.
I do have matching bowls, cups and saucers, etc. Come on down sometime! ❤️
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