Lavender and Mint Green Tablescape
I absolutely love lavender season and look forward to it every summer! I dream of creating a beautiful outdoor tablescape in a lavender field somewhere. Since I wasn’t able to do that this summer, I was inspired to create this Lavender and Mint Green tablescape for a luncheon I was hosting at my home.
I had planned this tablescape out in my head for months and just before I was ready to start putting it together, Yankee Candle Company reached out to me and asked if I would like to use their new Dried Lavender and Oak candle from their Farmers Market Collection.
Of course, I was thrilled because I love using candles in my tablescapes. These candles not only look nice, they smell amazing. The timing of this couldn’t have been more perfect.
Lavender and Mint Green Place-Setting
For the place-setting I chose these hyacinth placemats. I like layering different textures and patterns and these worked perfectly. I used mint green scalloped dinner and salad plates and for the top plate these colorful lavender dessert plates.
I chose a bright lavender cloth napkin and the napkin ring matches the charger. For the flatware I used a simple sterling silver pattern. The clear crystal wine glasses mixed well with the vases in the centerpiece so that is why I chose them.
The Centerpiece
For the centerpiece, I decided to use fresh flowers and a mix of vases and greenery to fill up the center of the table. I like to keep the centerpieces lower on the table so you can converse with the people across from you. A centerpiece should enhance and bring beauty to the table but not interfere with your ability to engage with the other guests at your table.
First, I layered a few faux eucalyptus garlands thru the middle part of the table and on top of a burlap table-runner.
I filled a large clear glass vase with purple, lavender, and white flowers for the main centerpiece and then added two smaller vases filled with more flowers on each side. Creating height in the middle draws your eye to the centerpiece.
To fill in the rest of the center of the table, I nestled in small purple bud vases and filled them with the leftover flowers and then set the Dried Lavender and Oak Yankee Candles all throughout the garland.
Mixing Fresh and Faux Flowers and Greenery
I get asked often if it is okay to mix fresh flowers and greenery with faux flowers and greenery? I say YES! I do it all the time! The faux eucalyptus is easy to work with and lasts forever! I have invested in some quality faux garlands and I use them over and over. I chose to use fresh flowers in vases in this tablescape but you could use faux too!
The Dried Lavender and Oak Yankee Candles added the perfect accent to the tablescape!
I’ve shared all the sources I can below! I hope you enjoyed seeing all the beautiful details of this lavender and mint green tablescape. As always, I hope to inspire you to set your own beautiful table and gather with those you love!
XOXO,
Sources:
Yankee Candle Dried Lavender and Oak Farmers Market Collection Candleshttps://www.yankeecandle.com/product/dried-lavender–oak/_/R-1623672
WOW. I think that is the most beautiful tablescape that I have ever seen.
I am signing up for your posts – thanks for this incredible eye candy!
I love Yankee – just got my flier for buy 3 get three. I ordered 3 last week in a different sale, so may need to do this to stock up for Christmas gifts.
Beautiful, beautiful tablescape!!!!
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Just noticed your picture – you look sooooo much like my younger sister. Wow.
She is photogenic too. I didn’t get that gene, haha.
Looking forward to reading old content and tour your home when I have time to savor.
Your home looks amazing from what I have seen so far.
I found you through Thistlewood Farms “Thistlekeeping” post by Karianne – so glad to have found you. Can always count on her good taste – your tablescape feature was such a treat!
Thank you! I’ll have to check out thistle wood farms. Thanks so much for following along and subscribing! You can follow my instagram too! @homewithhollyj
Thank you Michele! That is so nice of you to comment. I’m so glad you like my tablescape! I think they have sales going on all weekend for labor day! Great time to stock up!
hello, I love, LOVE your tablescape! The green and the lavender make a great marriage.I love all the details: the napkins, the delicate flowers, your glasses and the beautiful silverware! Only one thing bothers me, NO scented candles at the table, the aroma should be done by the food you serve 😉
I’m glad you love the tablescape. I leave my tablescapes on the table for awhile and when we are not eating they make the room smell lovely and the color of the candles blends nicely but I can see your point. I created this for Yankee Candle and these candles fit perfect with the color scheme I had planned. You could always use unscented candles too!
Your tablescape is absolutely lovely but I do have one question. I had always been told never to use scented candles when serving food, the two scents may not work well together. Your thoughts?
Thank you Laurel! I have never heard that but I could see how it might interfere with the smell and taste of the food. When I lit these candles, they weren’t overpowering and I didn’t notice it being an issue. You could always use unscented candles if you wanted!
Love your color combination. Same as what I am trying to do so really got some ideas.
Thank you Lyn! I have a few posts in this same color combo. I was on a lavender and purple kick for awhile!
I was browsing through lavendar tablescapes and this is by far the most stunning one I have seen. Absolutely beautiful!
Thanks so much Kimberly! You’re so sweet to say that! I appreciate your comments!