I wanted to create a romantic lovely tablescape for two poolside using these brown and tan striped napkins. This tablescape created years ago when we lived in Texas. It was a dream come true to have a pool in the backyard and I miss having one. Even if you don’t have a pool in your backyard you can still create a romantic table for two using my tips and tricks.
Setting the Stage
First things first, let’s set the scene. Find yourself a sturdy table or surface that can hold two place settings. Make sure to set it up so you can soak in the serenity of the poolside oasis or garden. I used a wicker footstool for my little romantic dinner for two. We just sat on the patio no chairs needed.
The Foundation For Poolside Tablescape for Two
Now, let’s talk layers. First I laid down earthy brown placemats that ground the entire setting in rustic elegance. They’re the perfect canvas for what’s to come.
Plate Pretty
For our plates, we’re keeping it classic with crisp white dinner plates, topped with tan salad plates. It’s a subtle contrast that’s simply delightful.
When I first was putting this tablescape together I didn’t have any salad plates that would work with this color combination so I went to the thrift store and what to my wondering eyes should appear but 4 four brand new taupe/tan colored salad plates!! $3.99 for 4!
Brown and Tan Striped Napkins
Ah, the napkins! Picture perfect in brown and tan stripes, adding just the right amount of pattern and texture. I bought these napkins at Crate and Barrel outlet in Texas years ago. Here is a similar striped napkin from Pottery Barn.
Folding the napkin into thirds and then in half created a rectangle shape. Cinching them in the middle by sliding a cute white pip berry napkin ring to the middle creates a pretty look.
Glassware Glamour
Raise a glass to simplicity with clear glass goblets that let your beverages shine. Their transparency adds an air of elegance to the table, don’t you think?
Candlelit Charm
As the sun dips below the horizon, let the magic of candlelight take center stage. Dot the table with a couple of black metal votive candle holders, each one casting a soft, flickering glow that dances on the water’s surface.
Create brown and tan tablescape for four
Using the same theme of white dishes, brown and tan striped napkins and brown woven placemats I set the outdoor table for four!
For the centerpiece I placed a white metal lantern and filled the bottom with sea shells. Plus I added a few more black metal votive candle holders. Easy and elegant!
In Conclusion
With a little creativity and a lot of love, you can create a poolside or garden affair to remember. So gather your nearest and dearest, pour a glass of something sparkling, and let the good times roll. Here’s to summer soirées and making memories that last a lifetime!
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beautiful napkin rings they would look great on my dining room table
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So soothing .. the muted taupes and browns with the bright white. Very lovely. I also like the flowers of the napkin rings against the graphic stripes — very appealing contrast. Great tablescape!
Such a very beautiful table. Very elegant and soft!!
This napking rings are very unique. I like the whole setting.
Greetings, Johanna
Love the color…I am always looking for great ideas for my lake house, which is my beach house since I moved to central Texas. I have four tables to set there and like to do each one different. Thanks for sharing.
This is a really pretty tablescape. Love the taupe dishes and napkins (perfect match!). They look cute tied in a bow shape!
Nicely done. So glad I stopped by!
xoxo
Jane
Your taupe scheme is very sophisticated. I like the look. — Jane F.
Don't you just love Tai Pan Trading. I love both of your tablescapes you have posted. Your table napkins you sewed…the fabric is so cute! I like your bold style of tablescaping. Joni
I love the lantern on the table! Your table would be so inviting on a warm summer night. __I hope I win the napkin rings 🙂
Beautiful table.
Beautiful napkin rings!
I'd love to be entered in your give-away. I'm blessed that I found your blog.
Blessings to you!
What a lovely, serene color scheme! The bow-tie napkins look wonderful atop your salad plates — so elegant!
Love the beach feel of your table setting! The napkin rings look great with it! I love to have them too.
What a lovely giveaway! The table is really lovely too, I love those black candle holders and your dishes and napkins look so good with this tablescape. I need to check our dollar store for the candle holders!….Christien
I LOVE taupe! Love those plates too. Love how you did the napkins and the napkin rings are fabulous!
Those are so cute, perfect for spring.
These napkin rings are awsome. They reminde me of spring you know real spring not the snowey spring I am haveing.
SO BEAUTIFUL! Love how crafty, thrifty and talented you are! Hopefully I can win one of your beautiful napkin rings! 🙂
Love your lantern!! I have two but they are much smaller. Yes, please enter me for the lovely napkin rings!!!!
A very lovely "beachy" tablescape! I love it!
The taupe colors and the brown remind me of a sandy beach and striped umbrellas and really make the white pop!
I have those same black candle holders…from the Dollar Tree! LOL!
Your table is really looking like summer time! I love all the seashells (and of course the napkin rings) and would love to win some napkin rings.
Luv those napkin rings…I should…I have some just like them! PRETTY tablescape:)
Blessings,
Linda
I’m having a GIVEAWAY…come by and enter…I think you will like it!
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and I put it on my facebook profile….I really want those napkin rings and I really want everyone to know about you!!
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Beautiful table! Next time I'm in SLC I'm heading to Tai Pan!!!
Wahoo! Another give away of your cute napkin rings. Pick me!
I am from Florida living in Utah the past 17 years. Your tablescape made me so happy. I could feel the breeze and smell the ocean…thanks for the great memories!!
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How pretty! I love those colors too. Your napkin fold was lovely and I'm going to try it sometime soon.
Oh I just KNOW someday I'm going to finally be the winner of your great napkin rings.
Though being number one I doubt if it will be this time.
Hugs,
Joanne
Your tablescape is very pretty! I love the colors and the beach theme is perfect for outdoors too. The napkin rings are so pretty.