A beautiful round table and awkward, out-of-place rectangular placemats?
This is sooo ingenious and sooo what I need... placemats that are a perfect fit for a round table! No more overlapping standard mats, or having corners hang over the edge. These clever Wedge Placements fit a circular outdoor table perfectly and are completely weatherproof... from Solutions
Feast O'Fun or Flunk?
Topoware is the brainchild of Canadian industrial designer Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino and Karola Torkos of Germany. They create tableware that incorporates the philosophy and geography of landscape in the designs... the result is a dining experience that is graphically *and* topographically fulfilling!
China Set - bowls, salad plates, and dinner plates lined with questions to label your culinary experience: "Are you hungry, very hungry or done? Are you modest or greedy? Do you have a mom/dad or child portion?" 
Tablecloth- defining your personal space at the dinner table, this hand-sewn tablecloth draws a subtle pattern around a person 
Placemats - made of layered wood, defining what comes first and where cutlery and tableware should be placed.
Toko Cat Dessert Plate from The Met Store, charming feline motif is adapted from Cat and Spider, a painting by Japanese artist Toko (Oide Makoto) who flourished during the Meiji period (1868–1912). Meow-wow!
It is impossible to keep a straight face in the presence of one or more kittens... instant infatuation! Purrrr... love these kitty-cute platters from Serenity Home Décor Boutique in the charming village of Steveston in Richmond.
Trés funky... what a cool and interesting addition to any tablesetting!
Dito Mix designed by Henrik Preutz, 20-piece cutlery set from Ikea Canada in black and white swirls or orange and yellow circles
J'adore... I love to think the sweet season of spring really is around the corner somewhere.
Debbie Travis Plates/Napkins from Canadian Tire, 4 beautifully detailed floral porcelain plates and 4 100% cotton cocktail napkins with embroidered flowers... all wrapped up in a stunning hatbox!
ASA Selection is known for their clean, white tableware (platters and plateware) as foundation pieces for any home, but I adore the ASA Teapot in White and Violet...
Designed in Germany, ASA is available at the lovely Muffet and Louisa store in Victoria.
"Refined rural, mediterranean appearance for the simple but artful and generous table-setting. Discreet, clear shapes with endless possibilities of combination, classical but not traditional for the modern consciously designed interior..."
A black and white palette in any room, in any home, creates a classic, elegantly composed space...
A stunning graphic entrance/exit to any home... the black and white paint treatment on the door keeps it bold and fun against the pale blue beaded board walls.
Long drapes of peacock-and-leaf print fabric serve as a dramatic room divider between the entryway and living space. Pictures and artwork are framed and matted in different combinations of black and white to create a stunning wall display.
Black-and-white flower print chair and minimalistic modern art makes for a classy and cozy space.
Bold checkerboard walls in black and white. The pattern can be achieved with wallpaper, a stencil, or by using painter's tape and accurate measurements. The tiny sparkling chandelier adds a touch of elegance.
Fun black and white accents adorn the space.. note most of the accessories are portable -- towels, rugs, and a bench -- making for an easy way to transform space.
Soft blue walls and furnishings provide a backdrop for the elegant touches of black and white accents.
Black and white and a tones of pale aqua adds class to this space. The large black-and-white photos bring character and personality to the intimate setting.
A black-and-white tiled floor reflects glamourously in the mirrored furnishings.
Black accessories shine against the creamy white mantel and mirrored sconces.
The black and white colour scheme is accented with patterned pillows, a crystal chandelier, and beautiful china.
The classic table setting can be punctuated with a few pink linens to make a colourful statement.
A stricking black-and-white toile shade adds a classic touch to the neutral workspace.
Ruffled shade arch elegantly in the kitchen and the toile pattern adds pizazz to this black and white kitchen.
More toile and black-and-white fabrics and antique furniture all combine to give this breakfast banquette a charming look.
Showcase black-and-white dishes and accessories in a painted hutch to make them pop.
Elegance is found in the toile print wallpaper, vintage furnishings, and the striking black and white table setting. A splash of lime in the vase and serving table adds a touch of contrasting colour.
A classic black-and-creamy white upholstered armchair with a soft pink throw complement the minimalist artwork.
Black-and-white photos above a white mantel make for an artistic, graphic statement. Thin black frames let the images stand out.
Twin black canopoy beds and other dark elements blend elegantly in the cream, white, and gray space.
Black-and-gold pictures and an aqua sign over the window provides a playful touch in a tiny space.
A comfortable and whimsy space with the black and white accents paired with pale pink and soft blue.
Graphic black and white patterns pop against the unexpected lime and mellow blue. Create your own patterned black-and-white mosaic on a narrow magnetic board or bulletin board.
~(images from BHG)
I adore these images from a wonderful little store in Vancouver called Drinkwater for the Home. There is something warm and rustic about the texture of bamboo mats, and a few twigs of richly hued berries at a table setting. Bright and cheerful tableware and linens (hues de Noël) complement the look beautifully. Très inviting indeed...
This plate setting is part of the Nutri-Plate collection and educational project by Materious.
These standard ceramic plates are not ordained with your traditional floral design or striped trim. No.... these plates are decorated with something much different..... try nutritional and health information! Yesssirreee... swallow that last bit of food and listen up, kids...
The plates come in a variety of patterns and they range from outlining the caloric content of food (such as meat, dairy, fruit, and grains), to the type of exercises needed to burn off those calories. Yikes! Talk about a dinnertime conversation piece...
Now.... look closely....
That might be enough to turn me off that extra helping of Grandma's famous deep-dish apple pie... dammit!
Educating: yes... Motivating: heck, ya... Shock factor: for sure... Leftovers: guaranteed!
A seasonal delight to indulge in the traditional colours of Christmas, and Canada... hmmm... (:
Pure Red Place Setting from Mikasa and Company
Red Velvet Collection from designhome
A veritable smorgasbord of special holiday place settings from CityLine....
And the Gucci of all settings... Oh, Bon Appetit!
