It’s rose season in the PNW so I’m going to use some of the roses from my garden to brighten up a silver and gold table setting.
One thing I’ve threatened to do for a long time is to set several tables with EXACTLY the same place settings. The only thing that would change would be the centerpiece and candles. And now I’ve done it!
This table is the first. I also did two others with more of the roses I got from my garden last weekend. So keep your eyes peeled in the coming weeks! Three tables – same place settings – different looks!
The Table Linens
First things first – the tablecloth. I used this lovely square linen one that doesn’t quite fit the table. But I actually wanted it that way, so I could leave some wood showing. I think that gives the whole table a less formal look.
While I was having so much fun with the roses, I completely forgot about the napkins! (“Not possible!” you exclaim! But unfortunately, it was!) However, since we’ll have three tables with this configuration, we can make it a game to imagine what different napkin placements might look like! ANYway …
A Silver & Gold Table Setting
This is a classic white, silver, and gold place setting. Perfectly lovely and neutral on its own, and it’s easy to dress it up, down, or different.
I have some basic silver chargers, but I’ve always wanted some fancier ones – and I finally found some! I’m so happy with these. They’re the usual hard melamine – very sturdy, but lightweight and inexpensive. Plus, beautiful!
On top of the silver charger, I used a scalloped, gold-edged dinner plate, and a gold accented salad plate. For a cool toned table, I like to go a little heavier on the silver, and use the gold as an accent. If you want a warmer feeling, you could use gold as the main color and use silver as the accent.
The flatware is my Wallace Rose Point that I’ve been collecting all my life. I loved the pattern when I got my first pieces at 15 years old, and I still love it now! For all its delicacy, it’s a solid pattern that ups the silver quotient of our silver and gold table setting.
Pink Garden Roses Make It Bright And Playful!
For this fun and springy look, I used two pink rose varieties. The darker one is Gertrude Jekyll, a super-fragrant David Austin rose. It grows on the west side of our house like it’s going to take over the world!
The lighter pink one is called Pearly Gates. It’s a gorgeous climber, and Gertrude’s active partner in world domination! It’s got a beautiful spicy rose scent and almost no thorns.
I would tell you to run right out and buy one for yourself – but I don’t know if you could find it. It’s been out of stock everywhere I’ve checked for years. If you have a line on it, do let me know. I’d love another.
However, we totally don’t need to fret, because you can find probably a zillion beautiful roses out there! And if you don’t grow your own, the florist, the grocery store, or a rose-growing friend are all wonderful options.
In any case, the bright, blowsy style of our roses add so much freshness to the table. Especially when it’s a neutral silver and gold table setting like this, I love to put the roses in clear glass or crystal. The vases almost disappear, and leave the roses as the playful center of attention.
Which Candlesticks For The Silver and Gold Table Setting?
Of course being me, I think the candles should match the rest of the setting. And because I made silver the primary color, I chose heavier silver candlesticks, and smaller, lighter gold ones.
Plus the silver ones have those hanging crystals that I love so much! They accentuate the crystal glasses and vases, and add to the lightness and airiness of the whole table.
More Roses For Decoration
Because I had lots of pink roses left over, I put some in another crystal vase. I didn’t really do an “arrangement” with these, either, just put them in by themselves.
I like to add a little decoration to other parts of the room. It ties the whole look together, and gives another beautiful thing to look at during dinner.
So there’s our first silver and gold table setting – the playful pink rose one! Let me know what you think, and be watching for table number two next week!
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You have such an amazing talent for putting things together, Barbara! It looks amazing!
Aw thank you Marieza – so glad you like it! Hope you have a lovely Thursday!
Your table is gorgeous, Barbara. I love the gold and silver paired together, and your roses are just beautiful. I love the smaller tablecloth with your pretty dining table showing! It’s all so lovely!
Hi Kim – I’m so glad you like it, and so glad you stopped by! Your blog looks beautiful – can’t wait to dive in. Hope you’re having a lovely spring!
Barbara, I’ve mixed gold and silver candle holders before, but never plates and flatware. It looks so pretty and the roses are just gorgeous!! Ahh, for flowers in one’s backyard lol…
Hi Kim! It IS great to have flowers in your own yard and less expensive than otherwise, too! 😉 I always have so much fun mixing up my tableware! If you try it, let me know what you think! Happy Weekend!
Such and elegant table, it almost makes you forget what’s happening right now. I love that! The roses in the sun streaming in the window. I hope you got the chance to dine at your table.
Hi Andrea! We didn’t actually have dinner at this one – but I did sit at it with a cup of tea! 😉 I’m so glad you like it. Decorating and making things pretty really does help! 🙂 Take care my friend, and Happy Monday! 💗
Another fabulous tablescape friend … and did I mention …. I’m coming over 🙂 Someday when live settles down. Thanks for joining our DIY Blog Hop
I hope you DO come over – wouldn’t that be fun?! 🙂 And thanks for hosting the fun hop and link party! 💗
Barbara, here’s the link to the post your tablescape is in. Thanks again, and have a great weekend!
https://myhubbardhome.com/friday-with-friends-summer-tablescapes/
Hugs,
rachelle
Oh! Thanks so much Rachelle – you’re so kind! I’m honored to be featured! 💗 Take care and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Hi Barbara I pinned this post the other day and would also love to feature it in an upcoming post I’m putting together in June. The topic is a round up of tablescapes.
If you are interested, please email me back at rachelle@myhubbardhome.com
Many Thanks
Rachelle
My Hubbard Home
Oh Thank you Rachelle! You’re so sweet! 💗 I hope you’re having a lovely weekend and staying safe out there!
Your different varieties of roses are just gorgeous Barbara! I always love how beautiful and elegant or posts are!
Thanks so much Kim – we love our roses! 💗💗 Hope you’re having a lovely Friday!
Barbara,
So I have never mixed gold and silver! I love it! Maybe it was growing up in the northeast….you know, like don’t wear white shoes before Memorial Day! It is simply elegant. And those roses! We are having good roses here too, but soon the heat will stress them. I ordered your silver charges….I still cannot believe they are melamine! You are so clever! Thank you for sharing, my friend.
Ha – it took me a while to start mixing gold and silver too – 30 years maybe! 😉 I’m so glad you like it and the roses. You should come out here for a visit next year and I’ll show you the Portland Rose Garden. It’s stunning! And I’m glad you ordered the chargers – you’ll love them! 💗 Thanks so much for popping over Mary! It’s always lovely to see you!
SO pretty all together Barbara, and your chargers are fabulous! I adore your roses so much, and enjoy learning about the different varieties. Thanks for the lesson. You should do a blog post about different rose varieties 🙂
Now there’s an idea! I’ll see what I can do about a rose post! I knew you’d like the chargers, since I saw them first on your table! 😉 Thanks so much for always stopping by Denise – I look forward to your fun comments! 💗 Happy Thursday my friend!
You had me at the roses. It would be hard to tear my sight away from that, but if must, then I LOVE your table cover! It has such a vintage feel, and looks luxurious. Everything is beautiful and understated, just my style. Lovely!
Hi Maria! I just went to your blog and read your Mother’s Day blog post – I LOVE it! I’m so glad you stopped by, and I’m double glad you liked the roses. We definitely have that in common! 🙂 I got the tablecloth at a wonderful vintage shop near me. It’s amazing what you can find – when the shops are open, that is! I’m sorry I was so late responding. Your comment was snagged by the spam filter, but it should be good now. Thanks again for stopping over and see you again soon!