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Book Lover’s Table Setting

home decor, table setting October 12, 2016

Before you know it, the holidays will be here and it’ll be time to set a pretty table. Today I’m happy to join a group of creative bloggers to bring you a round of tablescapes to give you ideas for a holiday setting. Of course, you don’t need a special event to set a nice table. Make any day a special occasion with these ideas. I’ve chosen to share a Book Lover’s Table Setting with you. Links to the other bloggers are at the end of the post.

Book Lover's Table Setting

 

My table is set for a festive, intimate luncheon. Pops of pink mix with gold and vintage books.

Book Lover's Table Setting

 

On the door hangs a fun heart-shaped wreath made of book pages.

Book Lover's Table Setting for an Intimate Luncheon

 

The last of the zinnias from my garden are on the table. Soon I’ll have to purchase flowers from the store.

Book Lover's Table Setting in Farmhouse Kitchen

 

A book page garland adorned with crystals is draped across the built-in cupboard. In a previous blog post, I share how to make your own book page garland.

Book Page Garland with Crystals

 

Of course, you have to include a few vintage books in a Book Lover’s Table Setting.

Book Lover's Table Setting with Vintage Books and Gilded Vases

 

Book pages create a makeshift table runner. I thought about gluing the pages together to make a neat and tidy runner, but then decided to just lay the pages down in a bit of a haphazard pattern. Gold-dipped vases add a little elegance.

Book Page Table Runner for a Book Lover's Table Setting

 

A fluffy pink zinnia adds just the right touch of color.

Gold-Dipped Vase with Deep Pink Zinnia

 

Gold polka-dot salad plates add a little fun to my Book Lover’s Table Setting.

White and Gold Place Setting

 

Because this table setting is devoted to books, I made napkin rings with strips of book pages, and then taped a paper flower on top for a bit of color.

Book Page Napkin Rings

 

My placemats are simply squares of corrugated paper.

Book Lover's Table Setting

 

I really had fun putting this Book Lover’s Table Setting together.  I find it’s easier to set the table when you have a theme or color scheme in mind, so I plan ahead what it’s going to look like and use items I already have on hand.

Book Lover's Table Setting

 

Finally, I created a complementary vignette on a small side table with more vintage books and another gilded vase filled with zinnias.

Books and Flowers in Gilded Vase

 

I hope you enjoyed my festive Book Lover’s Table Setting. And I hope you can take away some ideas for your table settings during the upcoming holiday season.

Book Lover's Table Setting in Farmhouse Kitchen

 

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Please visit my friends to see the inspiring tables they are sharing this month:

 

Shabbyfufu

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Lilacs and Longhorns

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Town and Country Living

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Designthusiasm

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Cedar Hill Farmhouse

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Stone Gable

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The Enchanted Home

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  1. The Enchanted Home says

    October 12, 2016 at 5:28 am

    Such a creative table, loved seeing the books as a centerpiece…so clever!! And your bookpage napkin rings are genius!!

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  2. The Enchanted Home says

    October 12, 2016 at 5:30 am

    Hi not sure what happened to my comment, trying again. Love your creative books centerpiece, so clever. And the book page napkin rings is genius! Nicely done:)

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  3. Angie says

    October 12, 2016 at 6:42 am

    This is so creative and is just adorable, Jennifer! I love it!

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  4. Julie at Lilacs and Longhorns says

    October 12, 2016 at 7:50 am

    I love this table setting! So creative and lovely! I can just see a group of friends sitting around the table for book club or just getting together for fun! Love it, Jennifer!

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  5. Janet says

    October 12, 2016 at 8:24 am

    Of course you wrote this post for me…no? LOL! I love the pops of pink Jennifer and it’s fresh and inspiring!

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  6. ANITA JOYCE says

    October 12, 2016 at 12:19 pm

    Creative, fresh and clean., Fantastic Jennifer!

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  7. Kari says

    October 12, 2016 at 12:44 pm

    Beautiful idea for a book club gathering!

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  8. Lory at Designthusiasm says

    October 12, 2016 at 3:54 pm

    Jennifer, what a fabulous concept!! Love the use of books and book pages… 🙂 Just wonderful!

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  9. Stacey Keeling says

    October 12, 2016 at 3:59 pm

    This is so pretty and inviting! Saved for my book club. 🙂

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  10. nancy says

    October 12, 2016 at 6:06 pm

    How fun! Espcially if you belong to a book group.

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  11. Sarah says

    October 12, 2016 at 8:25 pm

    Lovely in each detail. Your napkin rings are clever and pretty. Love the zinnias!

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  12. Marlene Stephenson says

    October 13, 2016 at 3:44 pm

    Very inventive, never thought much about book readers table setting but, i truly love it.

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  13. Jessie H. says

    March 28, 2017 at 9:26 pm

    Love your ideas for table decorations.

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