Thursday 4 August 2011

Setting the Table

Rustic tables for relaxed, everyday dining from farmhouse to cottage, eat, drink and be merry!
Above images: SHOP Cote Bastide

Above image: SHOP Cote Bastide
Above images: 1.Jeanne d'Arc Living 2.SHOP: Fen & Ned 3. SHOP & BLOG: G-Style



Above image: SHOP Cote Bastide
Above image: SHOP & BLOG: G-Style
Above image: Jeanne d'Arc Living
Above images:1.Antiques SHOP: Atelier de Campagne 2.SHOP: Garden Trading 3.& 5.SHOP & BLOG: G-Style 4.SHOP: The Textile Trunk (loodylady Ebay)
Above image:SHOP: Ruffled Linens 
Above image: Photographer Joanna Maclennan
Above images:1& 4. SHOP: Summerill & Bishop 2.SHOP: The New General Store 3.Antiques: Appley Hoare
Above image: SHOP: Lombok
Above images:1.SHOP: Summerill & Bishop 2.SHOP: The Textile Trunk (loodylady Ebay)3.& 4. SHOP: The French House
Above image: PHOTOGRAPHER Katie Quinn Davies & Katie's brilliant blog filled with wonderful recipes: What Katie Ate

45 comments:

the fishermans cottage said...

I love every single photo, these muted colours are creeping into my house too x

elena nuez said...

those pictures are gorgeous!!!
I loooove your style!

The Cloth Shed said...

Just found your gorgeous blog via Manon.
I love all your inspirational photographs and am now off to look at the rest.
We too are in the process of restoring a Grade II farmhouse in Northumberland with original beams etc...a real labour of love!
Julie x

Mary Middleton @ Hellopeagreen said...

I absolutely LOVE your blog. These pics just got me all worked up as they are so beautiful and reminded me of our recent trip to France. The appeal of how you put your post together is staggering. Thank you for the inspiration

Veronica said...

I have been following your blog foe a while but am new to blogging and couldn't figure out how to fix the glich that wouldn't let me comment!! Looks like I've doen it.. Yay!! I did a post on my favourite French inspired blogs recently and since I couldn't comment did not include yours yet but will do it for sure in the next one! I asked readers to recommend other French Inspired Blogs and two of them mentioned the Paper Mulberry. I love your style and as a newby need time to visit older posts. Veronica
www.tasselsandtwigs.blogspot.com

The Paper Mulberry - Glenda Steel said...

I am so sorry that you've had trouble leaving messages Veronica but I am so pleased to hear from you today!

letrecivette said...

Oh..I love always your post..them are so elegant!
Have a great WE!
Monica

The enchanted home said...

Just amazing. The pictures are incredibly beautiful and gave me a feeling of wanting to jump in and escape in them...they take you to another place, the whole color palette is amongst my most favortites. Thanks!

Le Style said...

Beautiful, really every picture.
I like the seats on the first picture .....
Thank you so much beauty again

Warm greetings

Ann said...

Beautiful photos... much inspiration!
I admire your "eye" and how you put your collections together.

Très élégant!

The Paper Mulberry - Glenda Steel said...

Thank you so much for such lovely comments, I'm really thrilled that you like these images as much as I do! Warmest wishes - Glenda

designchic said...

Gorgeous images...love the color palette and the farmhouse table...wonderful!!

Sandra van Doorn said...

Glenda, evrytime i visit your blog i keep wondering "who lives in these beautiful homes"??? i am so jealous!!! it's always gorgeous here, i always go away with an idea for my home... xo sandra

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous table settings, it inspires me to create a lovely table setting myself.
Hope you have a beautiful day.
Sincerely,
Melinda

Jennelise said...

I love the surly wire chandelier and the rosebud placemates! Very lovely color scheme.
Jennelise

Atelier de Campagne said...

Hello Sweet Glenda! What a beautiful post! thank you for including us. Hugs and kisses!

Trinidad, Johan and Martin

Wendy Paula said...

Absolutely delightful Glenda:)
I found some new favourites, love the table cloths and Kate and Quinn Davies, yum!
Have a beautiful weekend.
Wendy xo

Pamela said...

Oh linen, rustic French just what i love!!!! Perfect post Glenda!!
Pamela ox

Susan T said...

I am starting to look at my rooms in a different way - and I am making lists. I NEED white china and faded linens. You have started so many yearnings. I think I will start with the walls and work up from there - this may take a while!

Hugs aplenty XX

Anonymous said...

Bonjour,
I LOVE ALL !!!
Amazing photos! The kitchen is very beautiful!
Thanks!
Bises,
Dentelline

Millas hem said...

Hi Glenda!

Thanks for leaving a comment!
Now I found you!

Hugs Camilla

lisaroy said...

O my! What a gorgeous post! You had me with those chairs in the first pic!

Anonymous said...

Oh my goodness! These are the most gorgeous photos I have ever seen. I love all of them. The colors are so muted and lovely. This is my most favorite style of accessories, linens, and furniture. Oh, to have a house full of this would be divine.

You have such exquisite taste.

Kris

Mona Thompson Providence Ltd. said...

All gorgeous, but I'm totally in love with the ruffled linens on the table. This is the perfect answer for someone that can't afford a really worn table...but really wants this authentic, soft, romantic look. Will file this away. Have a marvelous weekend. mona

helen tilston said...

Dearest Glenda

Another absolutely beautiful post. I love the table with the rich patina wooden top and the white painted legs.
You know how to transpose to gentler more beautiful times
Helen xx

Unknown said...

Another beautiful and inspiring post...I could live in each and every photograph. Thank you for sharing your keen eye with your loyal readers...

Unknown said...

I will be sending my readers here today, for some lovely Sunday looking!

Kathy said...

You've given me such marvelous inspirations to go to! Love the rustic, elegance of each setting! Marvelous!
Kathy

Kathy said...

Thank you for repaying the visit! I am so thrilled to have found you too! My home was built in 1914 - she's not quite 100 - it would be fascinating to touch the walls and feel the atmosphere of a 500 year old home! How charming! I am looking forward to exploring more!
Kathy

The Paper Mulberry - Glenda Steel said...

You are welcome Kathy and thank you so much for becoming a follower, I always try to pop along to visit new followers, it's such a lovely way to find new blogs! Thank you so much for all your lovely comments! Warmest wishes - Glenda

sar said...

Glenda,
beautiful blog!!!! I love Cote Bastide.

Šárka

bainbridge blues said...

Your Blog and design images are simply lovely . . . not to mention that Cote Bastide has always been and will always be one of my very favorites!!!

Years ago when Bainbridge Blues started out as a Design Shop and Interior Design Studio . . . we used to carry their line of products - I simply LOVED all of it!!! :) - liz

Kellie Collis said...

How wonderful! Loving the rustic touch! Enjoy the gorgeous day, Kellie xx

Anonymous said...

I like that Lombok kitchen photo and that grey apron hanging on the wall.

Katie's photograph is simply stunning; love her blog.

Mélanie A. said...

I LOVE THE ATMOSPHERE ON THESE PHOTOS

Unknown said...

Ps Glenda the gloss is with a brush !! love fay xx

flowers on my table said...

Hi Glenda, glad you enjoyed Powerscourt! Many thanks for the visit, love your 'warm wishes from an old farmhouse in England' ...charming! Love Linda x

flowers on my table said...

Hi Glenda, glad you enjoyed Powerscourt. Many thanks for the visit. I love your greeting, love Linda x

christina @ greige said...

A great collection of images. I love love linen!!

Best,
Christina

greige

desde my ventana said...

Hello Glenda,

Thank you for your so nice words in my blog.For me it's always a pleasure to come here. Your post are elegant, very interesting and filled of gorgeous images ..... you have created a wonderful blog. Congratulations

Big hugs for you from Spain

Cecilia

Home and Lifestyle said...

Wonderful pictures...I am your follower now!

Warm regards, Ingrid

Admin said...

Wow, what lovely photos. This has inspired me for this coming Christmas. My table this year is going to look fab!

Admin said...

Wow, love these images. I love all things French and there is a certain country feel about them..

Admin said...

Wow, love these images. I am inspired!

Clive Osborne said...

Once again, a beautiful collection of photos for inspiration.