Quiet Moments Tablescape

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If you listen carefully, the silence is beautiful.

Welcome to the Blog today, Friends, I’m so glad you’re here. The news of Winter storms with crushing low temperatures is everywhere. I no longer live in an area of snow swept winters but I still enjoy the uncluttered landscape and quiet contemplation that Winter seems to foster.

Today I’m sharing with you a tablescape inspired by those quiet moments and starker vistas that turn our thoughts inward.

“To keep a warm heart in winter is the real victory.” —Marty Rubin

It all started with a furry throw in a neutral color that is restful and cozy at the same time.

“Winter kept us warm, covering Earth in forgetful snow.
-T.S. Eliot

I built the plate stack beginning with a cream wooden charger. The dinner plate is by Heath and it’s in a color that is hard to describe. It has elements of gray and of brown so it can go in two directions. A neutral napkin is placed between the dinner and salad/dessert plate. Then we have another Heath plate in soft gray. It holds an individual charcuterie board with a small knife in the Fiddlehead pattern.

“Wisdom comes with winters.” —Oscar Wilde

The Heath plates are quite nice and very smooth creating a soothing look to the place setting.

“The snow did not even whisper its way to earth, but seemed to salt the night with silence.” —Dean Koontz

Two Mikasa patterns are used for the crystal. I picked both of these up recently at a Thrift Store for very little money. I used them here because the water glass, especially, is a very simple design.

“I pray this winter be gentle and kind—a season of rest from the wheel of the mind.” —John Geddes

More Fiddlehead flatware is used for the table. I found this pattern at Pottery Barn years ago and still love to use it every day.

“Even the strongest blizzards start with a single snowflake.” ―Sara Raasch

Another recent find, the centerpiece can be used for a profusion of flowers or a simple display of Baby’s Breath as seen in the picture above. The Baby’s Breath suggests delicate snowflakes gently drifting from above. The distressed container fits in well with the rest of the table.

“Only in the winter, in the country, can you have longer quiet stretches when you can savor belonging to yourself.” —Ruth Stout

Here you can see the plate stack with the soft tones of the centerpiece in the background.

“Grace grows best in winter.” —Samuel Rutherford

Here’s an overhead of the table. You can see how all the quiet colors and textures work together to create a calm and tranquil setting for a lovely meal.

Hope you all have a chance to enjoy the quiet presence of Winter while staying safe and warm. Thanks for stopping by and sharing this setting with me.