I stopped dead in my tracks when I saw a huge display of tulips for sale at the grocery store the other day. It is not even the end of October and they have arrived. Bless the hothouse growers. It used to be a huge deal to see my beloved tulips in early January, but to be able to mix them on a table with dahlias had me giddy. Call me a flower nerd. These things excite me to no end.
We had guests for dinner on Friday evening, so it gave me a chance to mix the 2 flowers, ever so simply, into a table setting. White was the only color of dahlia I found in the Market, but you know that always works for me. The white tulips working perfectly in vintage bottles. They tied in nicely with the white pumpkins too.
An assortment of trays and other vintage finds would fill up the middle of the table for a little visual interest.
All set with a combo of two different flowers–ready for guests to arrive.
Your table is absolutely lovely. I always feel that you can never go wrong with white. I have 12 white plates that I use all the time, and they can be dressed up on special occasions by what I have on the table with them. Large white serving platters and bowls are also a favorite of mine.
Thanks for the peek at your table!
Hi Patricia–I so agree about the white plates and platters. They are so versatile. I also think they really make the food stand out. Happy you liked the table! Have a fun Sunday, Ted
The letters, the textures, the tulips, all highlighted by your wonderful styling! Once again I face the same problem that occurs when I see one of your newly styled window displays. I think this is it, the best yet! And then you do another one and I think, no, wait, this is it…and the cycle continually repeats itself (in a very, very good way). Well done again, Mr. W!
Mary, thank you for noticing all the details! So glad you liked, Ted
Oh, for crying out loud! I AM going to move in and live in your blog pages… I don’t care if it’s “wrong”! From the Glassybaby candles to the TULIPS IN OCTOBER you have me mesmerized. Maybe you could offer TKW Intern Weekends? Where one could come and take copious notes on fine living and decor while eating a sandwich in the corner as you go about your daily life?
Your photos are blissful! Seriously. Do you ever have “storage nightmares” or “too much stuff” weighing on your brain? Does working for yourself relieve you of that “oh, no…tomorrow is a work day” on Sunday night?
Laura
Hi Ted – Great post, as usual. Tulips are my favorite flower as well (lived in the Netherlands for 3 years) and my cat’s name is Tulip. I always look forward to them appearing in the market in the spring…..have never seen them in October, tho! Your table is beautiful.
Suzie
Laura–that comment made me smile from ear to ear!!! Thank you for that. So happy you enjoyt the blog. Nope, never the ‘Sunday night blues” as a friend calls them. I am pretty darn lucky, and I thank my lucky stars each and every day. As for storage, we have a rule in our house, if an object is brought in, then one must exit, so it keeps me only bringing in the stuff we can’t live without. Merci again, for such a great comment & ?’s. Bestest, Ted
Hi Suzie–happy you liked the post and the table. I know, tulips in October! Best, always, Ted