Tabletop Inspiration

I was tabletop inspired recently.  I am always delighted to see beautifully set tables.  I enjoy linking up each week to Between Naps on the Porch for her Thursday Tablescapes to be inspired by all the nice bloggers who share their own tables.  I also love to browse the china and dishware section of big department stores to see their table designs and see the newest in tableware.  I was in Pottery Barn recently and loved their use of natural elements on their tabletops.

It is really nice to see that the very versatile white china which many of us have can be used in so many different ways. 

Here is another element that many have, the wooden salad bowl.  I had never thought of using it as a design element by itself and empty (or with wooden plates if you have them).

Also bringing in plain white vase as a design element is interesting.  I could just see it filled with forced forsythia, quince branches, cherry blossoms or daffodils.

They also brought in some rustic and earthy charm with the watering can, the pottery mug and the cute iron chair with the reindeer moss.

Keeping with the natural theme is the old wooden crate.  Many of these element are so simple and items that I am sure many of us have (perhaps a look in the garage or basement ) so we don't  have to go out and buy new things to create a wonderful table.  Just this visit to Pottery Barn gave me lots of ideas to work with in this in between period while we wait to put all our bunnies and chicks and eggs on the table for Easter.  I hope you are inspired also.  Have a wonderful Thursday.  To see more beautiful tabletops and lots more ideas visit Susan at Between Naps on the Porch.