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Thursday, January 25, 2024

French Toile and Burlap Dining Room Tabletop

Hi Friends, today, I'm sharing looks in the Dining Room for late winter from the last several years here in our current home. January décor tends to be a little more subdued than Christmas, so color is usually minimal. Often there are a few pieces held over from the holidays; maybe even a little sparkle.  






Each new season in the Dining Room the table is where I start first. I like to keep a table runner with multiple layers of fabric on top. It's a big table and very "brown"; too much brown wood that I've been trying to minimize for years. So like I said, there's always some kind of fabric on top that camouflages the size of the table. Same goes for the chairs. 



A few years ago I found a sizeable remnant of heavy linen Bosporus Toile which was large enough for a table runner. When I tried it out it was just too busy and bright. I took a chance and tried washing it with a bit of bleach hopefully to tone it down, but that didn't work at all. It was just a bright as before. So I used the stenciled burlap ruffled table runner on top. That helped mute the deep color a bit and evened it out.




Mission Accomplished... then I added the Italian Metal basket filled with faux ivy and hydrangeas. This basket is my default table décor and easily makes a statement. Aside from the toile the tabletop is relatively low key. What I like was that it was "different". I try to come up with new looks... some are standouts; others are the more modest versions. 







The framed Sheep grain sack remained on the buffet along with boxwood topiaries, wrapped demijohns and bottles. My two favorite sheep are on either side of the ironstone tureen.




I love using winter faux fruit and a garland around the tureen which is on the silver tray with the winter twiggy garland.



Here's another look from last year, with a heavy ceramic vase and paperwhites. My two large alter candlesticks are on either side. A Burberry type wide wired ribbon wraps the paperwhite bundle and gives the neutrals some pattern. My two reproduction French demi john bottles are on side with the large and heavy concrete candlesticks.




Glass and crystal candlesticks, votives, and cloches cover the buffet.


The buffet is the perfect spot for my larger glass cloches, and there are usually one or two versions each season. This French Shepherdess figurine under glass with antique books and on the other side two of my little lambs.






I collect lamb and sheep figurines as you probably know, if you've read me for awhile. While they are out more at Christmas and Easter, they show up all through the year in the Dining Room.




I tend to lean toward French Country themes and styling in the Dining Room. Here's a post about French Country Design in the Dining Room.














This next January look was from a few years ago after I tweaked it a bit from Christmas. I had had a large white PB Lantern with the gold gilt pears on the garden tray.  I changed out the lantern for the paperwhite bundle and filled in with more garden elements. Instant "winter to spring" look with a vintage garden feel.







I usually keep an ironstone tureen here, but opted for my PB tureen with an ivy for this styling. The large antique tryptic mirror helps cut down on glare and keep a bit more privacy here in the dining room.



I try to repurpose and rework décor elements and themes throughout the seasons and holidays. It's easy to take the same pieces and make them work for several months throughout the year. Thanks for coming by!

Here are the links to the pics above. 






11 comments:

  1. That's lovely, Debra. I really like the rustic look of the burlap. That fits my style well (and the printing on it amps it up a bit to be slightly more formal but warm.) I especially love the boxed centerpiece with the fruit. Beautiful.

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    1. Thanks so much Jeanie. Hope you're having a great week. You know I'm always happy to see you visit!

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  2. Beautiful Debra. I love seeing your sweet lambs come out on display. Have a great week. Hugs. Kris

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    1. Thankyou Kris! Hope you're having a good week and out of the deep freeze for a few days!

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  3. Debra I look forward to your posts. I love your style and ideas. I have an oak dining room set and table from years ago so covering the table is what I do also. Thank you for inspiring me.

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    1. thanks so much for coming by and leaving a note. I soooooo appreciate you taking the time to visit!

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  4. Debra, I love the look on the buffet with the tray / tureen and sheep. The toile and burlap runners layered look awesome, and I love the other look with the paperwhites and black plaid ribbon. I know your love of sheep. I keep mine out right outside my powder room, and J loves to touch them all. She broke one (easy fix). Hope your weather's getting better. I keep watching and thinking of you. We got 8"+ snow, and those freezing temps, but now it's warmed up and melted - yay! Rain's coming, though.....

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    1. Thanks Rita, We're having a bit of warmer weather too, but it's waterlogged outside! Like walking thru the swamp to get to the bird feeder, yuk!! You're a brave Grammy to keep your sheep out. I'm totally going to have to rethink breakables very soon! Here's to Spring and warmer weather!

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  5. Debra, you table is just beautiful. Love the lighter cloth on the table. My table is long, brown and dark too and I'm going to steal your way as I think it will look much better.I also think your arrangement is stunning too..xxoJudy

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  6. I always love your January tables! The toile is a favorite print. I scored some chair covers in that fabric while thrifting and have been waiting for over a year to thrift a couple of parson chairs for them. I might end up just making pillow covers out of them.
    I am struggling with my new dining room. It looked good at Christmas because there was enough eye candy to distract. Now I am left with a brand new dining room and nothing really looks good to me as far as tablescapes go. The farm table is way too rustic so I have started using tablecloths which I really like, but finding the right runner is the trick and the perfect centerpiece. I have used the French Basket and dough bowl for years but I just want to change it up. The problem with runners or fabric remnants is that the table is way too long for most, I think it's 96 inches or something.

    While I am here commenting just want to say I miss you and hope you are well! I have been having flare ups of all the same ole, so it has kept me from really being able to blog. Plus, the house is still just creeping along as far as finishing anything enough to show rooms. I hope to feel well enough to at least do vignettes or crafts but I haven't felt like it. We were blessed with a snow week when I had the flu so at least I didn't have to miss work.

    Email me with an update of how you are! Hugs!

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  7. You always create such a beautiful look in your dining room and throughout your home. I love seeing what you do. The burlap runner is such a favorite look! Thanks for linking up to my linky party each week and sharing your talents. Karin

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