Want to create a special Mother’s Day blue-and-white table? This guide shows you how to set one in layers, with tips for mixing patterns, creating a flower arrangement, and adding personal touches so you can recreate the look at home with confidence.
Set a Striking Blue and White Table
Design an unforgettable tablescape by layering pieces. First, choose a bold blue-and-white palette to anchor the look. Begin with a white tablecloth. It’s classic and pairs well with blue-and-white dinnerware, so you don’t have to worry about the tablecloth clashing with other patterns.
Layer in coordinating napkins, glassware, and silverware that echo your color scheme. Finally, add a fresh flower arrangement with pink accent flowers, a few scattered whimsical items on the table, and finish with a special treat that coordinates with the table. Let’s look closer at how to accomplish it.
Blue and White Dinnerware
If you have a matching set of blue-and-white dishes, use them. However, if you don’t, consider mixing and matching pieces. This place setting pairs a classic Spode dinner plate with a Spode Sunflowers salad bowl, then a blue-and-white Vietri dessert bowl. Other place settings include a dark blue clear glass salad bowl, which also works well because everything looks like it was meant to go together.
If you have only a few blue-and-white pieces or none, take a different approach. Use white dinnerware. Add blue through glassware, napkins, or blue-and-white paper plates for the salad or dessert.
Blue and White Table: Silverware
I chose silver flatware for this blue-and-white table. However, you can also use gold, white-handled, or blue-handled silverware.
Glassware for a Blue and White Table
Clear, blue-stemmed, or all blue glasses work well with this table. I used strong blue colors at each place setting, so I chose light blue-stemmed water glasses that had an ombre look. If you use white dinnerware, blue glassware would add a dramatic touch. However, clear glassware works just as well if that is all you have.
Blue and White Mother’s Day: Creating Unique Napkins
Use beautiful blue-and-white napkins on this table. Cloth napkins are especially nice, but many blue-and-white paper napkins have beautiful designs. For an extra personal touch, make your own napkins using “fat quarter” cuts from the same or various blue-and-white fabrics. You can find these at fabric stores or quilting shops, and they’re affordable for creating a custom look. They’re usually cut to napkin size, measuring about 18 x 21 inches (45 x 53 centimeters). This DIY element adds character to your table and shows the effort you’ve put into the celebration. Hem the edges 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6.3 to 12.7 mm) with no-sew adhesive ironing tape.
Blue and White Mother’s Day: Eyecatching Centerpiece
Make your centerpiece the table’s focal point with a grand flower arrangement. Add a soaked piece of floral foam or a wire frog to the vase (you can make a reusable one from chicken wire) for inserting the flowers.
Keep the flower stems long, trimming only a little off the bottom before arranging. Think tall blue delphinium stems to accent your table color, peppered with pink roses and bright ranunculus for contrast. Add greenery for a natural look.
Choose a white or blue-and-white container, like this blue-and-white water jug, to coordinate with the table. Place your flowers in the center of the table so everyone can enjoy them. However, if you serve food on the table rather than at a buffet, move the centerpiece to a side table where it is still visible. If you prefer a non-floral option, display a tower of macarons or an elegant cake on a pedestal for an equally striking effect.
Add Whimsical Elements to Finish Your Blue and White Table
To finish the table setting, scatter a few items down the center, such as blue-and-silver candle holders, a silver breadstick holder, and a chinoiserie lidded box. If you have photos of the mothers, add them to small silver frames to use as place cards at each setting. You can also add small blue-and-white or pink wrapped gifts at the mothers’ place settings.
Macarons: A Sweet Touch
Macarons make a delicious addition to your Mother’s Day table. For a thoughtful touch, add them in colors that match your flower arrangement. You can either make them yourself or purchase them from your favorite bakery. Remember, macarons have a short shelf life, so use freshly baked ones (recipes below), or freeze them and thaw them when you’re ready to serve. Store them in a closed container, with layers of waxed or parchment paper between layers. They thaw quickly and taste as delicious as fresh-baked ones.
Small Gestures Can Show Love
Ultimately, Mother’s Day isn’t just about grand gestures; it’s about showing love in small acts. For example, if you don’t make a centerpiece arrangement, consider making several small ones. Then give them to the mothers as a Mother’s Day gift to take home and enjoy. Set your table with care, keeping the preferences of the mothers you’re celebrating in mind.
Macaron Recipes You Might Like
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