Driftwood Gray Tablescape

Here's a tablescape that demonstrates that you can make a centerpiece out of just about anything.
 
This summer, Mr Delight and I have enjoyed quite a few waterside picnics.  On one such outing, I picked up a fairly ordinary piece of driftwood. Of course, my thoughts started drifting towards how I could use it for table décor.

 

By placing the driftwood on a series of mirrors and adding some seaside touches, it started to take on a more elegant look.

 

The candlelight and driftwood were reflected in the mirror which gave the centerpiece some added dimension.

 

I tucked these faux grasses underneath but they laid flat so I used a few of these shell covered balls to push some of the grasses up.

 

The grasses add a pop of colour to this otherwise neutral gray and white table.

 

Floating candles were added to multiple crackle-glass candleholders placed around the driftwood.

 

I designed the tablescape around the colour of the driftwood and chose to use a gray damask tablecloth with white placemats and napkins.

 A driftwood gray charger plate is topped with a white dinner plate and muted gray/white salad plate.

 

The top of this napkin fold is slightly reminiscent of a shell.

 

Tapered candles were set in these silver holders which were topped with a few small shells. Again, gray is the colour of choice for the table runner.

 

Love the combination of...

 

 

Let's look beyond the table to the sideboard behind.

 

I used seaside objects to create a similarly themed décor on it.

 

Faux driftwood-like branches run the length of the sideboard.

 

A hurricane vase is filled with sand, shells and grasses and set atop a glass cake platter which also gets some sand and shells around the edge.

 

Two glass pedestal candleholders on each side of the centerpiece contain votive holders placed in sand.

 

The white metal star on the mirror is a recent purchase and was meant to portray something similar to a starfish.

 

I was pleased I had this tablescape ready to go when some friends from out of town dropped by last weekend and we invited them for dinner.  Being avid hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, they liked the natural look of the décor.

 

The next time you need a quick centerpiece, head outside and see what you can find.  It doesn't take a lot to transform an ordinary piece of nature into something fit for your dining room table.

 

Thanks for visiting!

 

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