Today I’m sharing our cozy kitchen table with a winter botanical tablescape. This inviting and cheery spot is always a favorite for meals because it’s right off the kitchen and family room. I’ve set the table with warm earthy wood tones, fresh flowers and the largest wine glasses we have. No winter blues around this table!
“Keeping it Cozy” Winter Blog Hop
I’m so happy to be joining my friend Amber of Follow The Yellow Brick Home, who is hosting a “Keeping it Cozy” Winter Blog Hop. My blogging buds and I are sharing our favorite cozy winter ideas. You’ll get see what everyone is up to, and maybe hear about who has snow on the ground. Be sure to check out all the links at the end of the post.
If you are stopping by from my friend Lora of Create and Ponder, welcome to Thistle Key Lane. I just love Lora’s charming style.
Winter Botanical Tablescape
Our weather in North Texas is crazy as usual. It’s like being on a rollercoaster adapting to our daily high and low temperatures. Earlier this week we were in the 70s, and today we are waking up to temps in the 20s.
Well, no matter what winter brings today, I’m sharing how to brighten the kitchen area with flowers and greenery on the table. Fresh flowers are always a treat for me, and they can make the most dreary day seem special. I mean don’t you just want to smile when you see pretty flowers?
Winter Botanical Centerpiece
This little arrangement is a mix of green ball dianthus, Sweet William dianthus, green hypericum berries, blue-eyed daisies and ivy cuttings.
To create the same look, arrange the flowers in a small bowl, then place the bowl inside the flower pot. The ivy cutting were added last, so I could wrap them around the arrangement.
I love using vintage bread boards on the kitchen table. The worn brown wood tones add warmth to the table, and also adds height to the flower arrangement.
Last month I found the smaller of the two bread boards along with some other vintage pretties while thrifting. One of my better shopping adventures no doubt, plus I bought everything for a real steal. Good bread boards seem to be hard to find, or maybe I just need to be looking more.
I’m still hunting for the right vintage candle stick holders, but until then I’ll keep using my favorite mercury glass votive candles. I’m sure you’ll agree candles always make a table setting extra cozy.
Casual Table Setting
Meals in the kitchen are a casual affair, but I do try to spruce things up with rattan chargers. These add another layer of warmth to the table just like the bread boards, and they anchor the place settings with interesting texture.
Of course our classic wine glasses and trusty white dishes go with any centerpiece, and I never get tired of using them. Pretty navy linen napkins seem to be the right color choice to go with the dark pink dianthus.
I know there are a million ways to fold napkins these days, but I like keeping it simple. Sometimes I place napkins either under the plate or create an easy going knot.
Keeping The Table Fresh
The other day the Mister and I were reminiscing about our early days of dating and memories of our favorite quaint restaurant. The waiter would take our cocktail order, then bring a relish tray with tomatoes, radishes, green onions and celery sticks. There was also a bowl of crackers and bread rounds on the table. We thought, we were in hog heaven!
While planning my table I decided to surprise the Mister with a relish tray and bowl of bread rounds just for fun. It’s pretty close to what we had, except I couldn’t find any radishes in the produce section. Oh well, I’ll include those next time.
Be sure to follow Thistle Key Lane on Pinterest, where the boards are up to date with seasonal inspiration that you can use right now!
For more ideas see my post Winter Botanical Inspired Vignette, Transition To Cozy Winter Decor and Winter Entry Table With Natural Elements.
Up next on our “Keeping It Cozy” hop is Paula from Sweet Pea and I know you don’t want to miss her winter home tour.
Thanks so much for stopping by for my Winter Botanical Tablescape. Now grab your favorite warm beverage and enjoy more cozy winter inspiration by visiting the links below.
Cheers!
Michelle,
Your centerpiece is so perfect. I loved the bread boards and the terra cotta pot combination. So much texture. Love doing these hops together.
Thank you Rachel! This is the kind of tablescape that promotes lively conversation! 😊
Your table is so lovely. I love the combination of florals in your centerpiece. It’s just so pretty. Hugs to you.
Thank you Renae! The grocery store that I shop at has an amazing floral department, and I love trying new combinations!
Michelle, I love your casual dining space. I find the idea of making the relish tray and cracker bowl very romantic! How sweet the memory that’s attached. That’s one to cozy up the heart. ♥
Yes, we laugh sometimes at the silly things that we remember the most! Thanks for the sweet comments Rita!
What a lovely table! The various textures and colors are perfection.
Thank you Laura! These colors really did brighten up the room!
Your centerpiece is gorgeous as is your entire tablescape. I love that you surprised your husband with a relish tray and bread. What a great memory.
Thank you Paula! It’s funny the things we still remember after all these years!
I love this so much Michelle and would love to feature this post on my Saltwater Sounds weekly wrap up this Sunday. You know I love anything that has to do with flowers. This arrangement is gorgeous and I love how you displayed it on the wood bread boards. Pinned, pinned and pinned again!
Thank you Kim! You are so sweet to share on your weekly wrap up! Thanks for pinning too!
You are so right Michelle, you can’t go wrong with fresh flowers! I can’t get over your centerpiece. It’s magnificent and the worn clay pot and bread boards all look amazing together. I grinned when I read about tying napkins etc. At my house, if they get real napkins they think they’re in hog heaven – no veggie bowl needed! Love your table and always hopping with you. I wonder what my hubs would say if we thought back to a place we loved? Totally asking him soon. 😉
Thanks for sweet comments Cindy! You know the saying “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach”? Well that’s my hubs. I think he remembers every meal he has ever eaten LOL!
What a fun centerpiece,(the ivy tendrils are adorable) and I LOVE those amazing bread boards! Have you noticed restaurants don’t bring bread anymore? That was always my favorite part of the meal!! I’m a “muncher”. Hope you’re having a great weekend and staying warm.
Yes I know what you mean about the bread. I’m a muncher too LOL! Thanks for the kind comments Debra!
Your floral centerpiece is so pretty! I’ve never thought about using a breadboard under the centerpiece; great idea. Yes, that was a good score! 20’s sounds like MN! Except we’ve got a full blanket of snow:)
We also had about 10 snowflakes but that was it LOL! Thanks for the sweet comments friend!
Michelle what a beautiful arrangement! I love the centerpiece with the breadboard! xo
Thank you Stacy! 😊
That winter arrangement is stunning! The freshness of the table is a welcome change for winter, and you have pulled it off without making it look out of season. Absolutely classy and gorgeous!
Thank you so much for joining the hop!
Thank you so much Amber! We’ve had a lot of gloomy days, and the flowers have really helped to bright the room. Thank you for the invite and the beautiful winter hop!
This is so absolutely gorgeous Michelle!! The floral arrangement and your table setting is so inviting and beautiful!! I’m inspired!
Thank you Kristin! I just love having flowers in winter to brighten up a space. Believe it or not, the arrangement is still looking healthy this morning! 😊