French Themed Tablescape

The beauty of a French themed tablescape is found in the ooh la la factor, and this We’ll Always Have Paris French themed tablescape focuses attention on the it’s all in the details appeal of understated elegance.

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Soft lighting, informal china and crystal, and benign neglect to formality describes the European sentiment.

Wacker Table Lamp

Roma Table Lamp- Classic Favs!

Incorporate a table lamp(s) into your tablescape scheme.

StyleCraft Home Collection 24.5-in Blue Table Lamp with Fabric Shade

Chelsea Blue Accent Table Lamp – Chelsea Blue Hardback Fabric Shade

Soft candlelight sets the night and the table in casually elegant fashion and romantic ambiance.

Distressed White Ornate Candle Holder, 28 in.Distressed White Ornate Candle Holder

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French decor elements bring a palette of both deep and soft blue and green, crisp white, rich brown and citrine, soft gray, and deep wine red to the table.

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Below is an assortment of tabletop accessories, serveware, and thoughtful accoutrementto illustrate the point.

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Charge It Brown Emboss 14-inch Charger Plate

Serveware Embossed Charger Plates Set of 4

Embossed Charger Plate-Set of 4

wood-pattern-plate-chargerFaux Wood Charger Plates

Food Network™ Resin Wicker Charger PlateFood Network Resin Wicker Charger

Gray Marble Stoneware Dinner Plate

Gray Marble Stoneware Dinner Plate

Lenox Chelse Muse Fleur Dinner Plate

Chelse Muse Fleur 12-Pc. Dinnerware Set, Service for 4

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Merletto 11" Square Dinner PlateArte Italica Merletto 11″ Square Dinner Plate

“The service and mood should be informal, and the food, wine, and presentation extraordinary.” 

—Tomas Maier

Elama Indigo Lotus 16 Pieces Square Dinnerware Set

Elama Indigo Lotus 16 Pieces Square Dinnerware Set

AERIN Scalloped Rim Salad Plate, Each, BlueAERIN Scalloped Rim Salad Plate, Each, Blue

Dowd Traditional Blue Accent Table Lamp

Dowd Traditional Blue Accent Table Lamp

Royal Norfolk Blue and White Stoneware Dinner Plates, 10.5 in.

Royal Norfolk Blue and White Stoneware Dinner Plates, 10.5 in.

Bernardaud Tout Salad Plates

Bernardaud Tout Salad Plates

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Juliska Berry & Thread French Panel Stone Gray Dinner Plate

Corelle 18pc Vitrelle Embossed Bella Faenza Dinnerware Set White

Corelle 18pc Vitrelle Embossed Bella Faenza Dinnerware Set White

Pillivuyt Queen Anne Porcelain Dinnerware Collection

Pillivuyt Queen Anne Porcelain Dinnerware Collection

Burleigh Faded Peony Salad Plate

Burleigh Faded Peony Salad Plate

Vintage pieces make a wonderful contribution to tablecsapes, lending an air of distinction that exemplifies the art of classic French themed tablescape savoir faire. vintage-black-and-brown-china-plates-set-of-3

Vintage Black & Brown China Plates- Set of 3

Warwick-china-dessert-bowlsWarwick Dessert Bowls

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Restaurant De La Tour

Restaurant.

Bistro.

Home sweet home.

Ambiance is paramount to setting the scene and the table for the dining experience.

Call it an experience because dining should be exactly that- a social, sensory and scrumptious experience.

Sight (we eat first with our eyes) sound, touch, smell and taste anchor ambiance.

Faux Ivory Hixon Laguiole 20 Piece Stainless Steel Flatware Set, Service for 4Faux Ivory Hixon Laguiole 20 Piece Stainless Steel Flatware Set, Service for 4

Zwilling JA Henckels Vintage 23 Piece 18/10 Stainless Steel Flatware Set, Service for 4

Zwilling JA Henckels Vintage Stainless Steel Flatware Set, Service for 4

French antique large tureen ironstone Luneville 19th Flowers Fontainebleau pattern

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Lion Head’s Bowl

Oval+Platter

Oval Platter in Cobalt by Fiesta

BFK Dauphin antique tureen, Boch Freres Keramis, Late 1800sBFK Dauphin Antique Tureen, Boch Freres Keramis, Late 1800s

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Burano Platter by Arte Italica

 

Antique Sauce boat French Choisy le Roi ROCHANBEAU Faience Gravy 1860's ironstoneAntique Choisy le Roi ROCHANBEAU Faience Gravy 1860’s 

Musee Five-Piece Place Setting

Musee Five-Piece Place Setting 

french linen napkins

Hotel Dinner NapkinsHotel Dinner Napkins

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Small Porcelain Plate

Small Porcelain Plate

Napkin (Set of 6)

DII Dish Towels Check Plaid, Set of 4-Gray

DII Printed Dishtowels Style Tabletop Collection, 18x28, French Stripe 3 PieceDII Printed Dishtowels Style Tabletop Collection, French Stripe 3 Piece

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Bentwood Café Chairs

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Pitcher-ZentiqueZentique Pitcher

Small European Bread BoardSmall European Bread Board

Brie

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Heather Bullard thoughtfully turns antique ephemera into these free printable French baguettes wraps perfect as take away party favors.

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Click on the link below to see her post and download instructions.  Merci beaucoup, Heather.

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FrenchBaguetteWrap

French Baguette Wrap Printable

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Wine Carafe

Libbey 719 8.5 oz. glass cocktail decanter

Libbey 8.5 oz. Cocktail Decanter

Elle Decor Set of 6 Wine Glasses, Blue

Elle Decor Set of 6 Wine Glasses, Blue

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La Rochere Versailles Tumblers, Set of 6

French wine glass

French Wine Glass

alpaca wine rack

El Mueble

The ooh la la of the French tablescape and copper accents.

Relaxed refinement is not an oxymoron.

C’est magnifique!

 

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Williams Sonoma Vintage Etched Goblets

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French Antique Digoin Sarreguemines Grey Poupon Mustard of Dijon PotFrench Antique Digoin Sarreguemines Grey Poupon Mustard of Dijon Pot

jute-tableclothJute Tablecloth

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Fennco Styles Hand Hemstitched and Embroidered Swiss Dot Table Runner

Homestead Rajasthan Block Print Cotton TableclothHomestead Rajasthan Block Print Cotton Tablecloth

Lavender Bunch

Lavender Bunch

Brie

I absolutely ooh la la love adding a few vintage and antique items to my tablescape and decorating plan.

Antique Large Round Blue Wood Cheese BoxAntique Large Round Blue Wood Cheese Box

A large antique cheese box makes a fantastic decorative accent for a cheese and fruit display.

CounterArt Tempered Glass Shades Cutting Board

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summer cheese board

Small European Bread BoardSmall European Bread Board

Silea Cheese Markers - Set of 6

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Ornate Pedestal Riser Ornate Pedestal Riser

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Grab a free place card template printable, pop over to your photo editor of choice, add your own favorite French themed embellishments, colors and fonts and voilà!

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Frame prints or printables such as this menu écrit en français as conversation pieces.

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Wall shelf-wall sconces plucked from the clearance shelves at Hobby Lobby have served as my go-to tabletop décor accessory at shop and at home.

Grindle Leaf Scroll Wall Shelf

The decorative duo immediately caught my eye as tabletop gotta have it rather than wall décor.

When you like the details, finish and presence of a decorative piece, but not in the context of its original purpose, repurpose.

Antique Silk French Subdued Blue Ombre Ribbon

Antique Silk French Subdued Blue Ombre Ribbon

From place setting to ambiance, a destination themed tablescape travels well.

Part III of Themed Tablescapes Table Escapes features decorative accessories and accents of Chinoiserie chic to set a Far East Fabulous tablescape.

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