Vintage Fruit Tablecloth

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This is my favorite vintage tablecloth. The cloth is in lovely shape with vibrant colors.


I put the cloth on the table and then tried to find items to use. The first glasses that came to mind were these heavy purple-stemmed goblets. I also knew the centerpiece would start with this item. But now what?
My original thought was to add flowers to the centerpiece. After looking at the cloth for inspiration, I decided on a simple arrangement of fresh peaches and faux grapes.
Then I pulled some light yellow plates, purple salad bowls and a different fruit-themed salt & pepper shaker for each place setting.
I used a couple of fruit candles along with some votives on the opposite side.
I added a purple/red napkin under each salad bowl and the table was complete.

It took about 15 minutes to do this table.

Comments

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said…
It is lovely. The tablecloth is so pretty and so are the stems and the fruit bowl. Beautiful color. I really like all the different salt and pepper shakers. This would have taken me hours, not 15 minutes. Hugs, Marty
August 28, 2009 at 9:02 PM
Lena said…
Beautiful colors and perfect matches. You amaze me.
August 29, 2009 at 7:46 AM
Dianne said…
Wow-so coordinated! Love the salt and pepper shakers too. They would so snap you up in a fine dept. store to do their displays! Wouldn't you have fun too!
August 30, 2009 at 12:02 PM
Sarah said…
Lovely fruit inspired table. Thanks for sharing.
Sarah @ Hyacinth
August 30, 2009 at 3:22 PM
Jewel Sauls said…
Gorgeous cloth - such vibrant colors! I love your centerpiece and the way you oriented your napkins. :D Jewel
August 30, 2009 at 8:16 PM
Anonymous said…
I found the same cloth at a yard sale. But it has what appear to be rust stains :( Your arrangement is very nice, and reminds me I have a card table I could use with this cloth.
October 25, 2009 at 4:33 PM
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