Green & White Farmhouse Tablescape
Yesterday I put together a green and white farmhouse tablescape using the clearance salad plates I bought from Hobby Lobby.
It goes well with the shades of green items on the sideboard just beyond the table.
The salad plates are sort of muted and have a more subtle farmhouse vibe.
You know I use white dishes on an every day basis. Being a neutral, white will work with any other color.
And then I just pick up various themed salad plates here and there to layer them with. It’s certainly better for the budget, since salad plates are generally cheaper than dinner plates.
It’s a much cheaper way to collect dinnerware. If you have white plates, you can mix and match them with the salad plates. Or with any neutral colored plates really.
I tend to buy two unless it’s a big sale. But with the big discount on the farmhouse salad plates, I bought four.
The salad plates play well with my table and chairs.
On your table, you could dress these plates up or dress them down, depending on what you layer them with. You could design a table that is elegant or whimsical.
To photograph my green and white tablescape, I had to practically stand on my head to get good view of them. So the photos were sometimes taken at an odd angle.
Green & White Farmhouse Tablescape Decor:
I still like the more subtle style of farmhouse decor.
Green has become my dominant color to decorate with this past year. The various shades of green are just so relaxing.
I paired the salad plates with white plates I ordered from Target last week. My original white dishware is a set I ordered from Target about 5 years ago.
I use these plates every day, and a few of them are starting to show light streaks. Maybe it’s from using them in the microwave or the dishwasher. They weren’t expensive to begin with. Less than $50 for four place settings.
As soon as I saw the new white plates online, for the price of $5 each, I knew I had to order them. So I ordered four dinner plates.
New White Plates In The Green & White Farmhouse Tablescape:
The raised white dots are the only embellishment on the plates. They remind me of those really expensive plates that are quite similar at Pottery Barn. I love those, but they’re way over priced in my book.
I have various styles of white dishes in my open kitchen cabinets and I use them all.
Wood Handled Dish Brush:
I also ordered this wood-handled dish brush to clean dishes from Target. It was $4.99.
Stoneware Salt Cellar:
And I also ordered this stoneware salt cellar to put next to my stove to use when I’m cooking. It was $5.99.
It’s just the right size to put on the wood cutting board by my stove next to my kitchen utensil holder.
To my green and white farmhouse tablescape, I only added a few bits of decor. White hydrangeas and a candle on a cutting board.
I like simple best these days.
Wood Tones:
I find that I’m attracted to all kinds of wood tones for decorating right now. .
Not long ago I ordered this beautiful set of teak wood utensils to use when cooking.
In the back of my mind, I must be thinking that I’m going to be cooking quite a bit. Because everything I’ve wanted lately has been for the kitchen. Maybe it’s a nesting instinct for winter.
I just decided I no longer wanted to use the plastic utensils I’ve had forever. No telling what all went into the making of those. I’ve been thinking more and more about the various plastic things I use.
In case you decide to order the teak utensils, it says to wash and dry them by hand. One of the reviewers said she made the mistake of putting one of her teak utensils in the dishwasher, and it came out damaged.
I only use my dishwasher once or twice a month. Mostly I just wash things in the sink and let them dry. Too bad I don’t have a window to gaze out of while I’m doing this daily task.
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Simple but sweet! The salad plates are so pretty. Sorry I haven’t been visiting lately, but…..life happens.
The green salad plates are so pretty, they remind me of being out in the countryside when I visited my paternal grandparents and would stay with them many weeks over summer. Happy memories. I think the design can be used just about any time of year other than (maybe) Christmas. The color is beautiful, not to dark, not to bright – just right. And the white plates with the raised “dots” on them can go with just about anything. I love it when people find and do “get the look for less.” That’s the wonder of the internet, it has given all of us the ability to turn into shopping sleuths, LOL! We can find some high priced version of something we really like but don’t want to pay the price for, and then hunt online for something very similar or nearly identical for much less.
Lovely! Green and brown are my newest obsession!
Very pretty tablescape, Brenda! I also like how you wrapped the beads around the vase and candle on the table.
It’s always fun to see what you’re up to, Brenda. I’ve been very inspired by your table settings and such so I’m hoping to start doing something similar! I have a very bad habit of sitting on the couch to eat my meals and I’d love to change. We’ll see how it goes.
Busy days around here with life. My daughter and her family are moving back to Texas so she’s been super busy getting her ducks in a row and I’ve helped where I can. Today is my birthday – the final one with a six in front of it. Big Sigh!
Enjoy your Wednesday.
Happy birthday Darlene! I hope you had a wonderful day! 🍰🍦🎁🎈💐🥳
So lovely…I adore those plates…my Grandpa’s barn looked very similar!! Thanks for sharing your ideas!!
I love the new colors! So relaxing but not boring! I also use white dishes…my children got me two boxes of 4 place setting of the Winter White from Corelle about 15 years ago. One box had the coffee mugs and the other clear drinking glasses. I have added to it over the years by shopping at the local thrift store. I am up to 20 place setting and have also found the pasta bowls. (don’t need paper plates with all those dishes) It doesn’t go out of style and now you shown us how to add color without going crazy! Thank you…I always learn something new on your blog!
Green and white just happens to be my favorite color combo. My second favorite is green and pale butter yellow. They’re both so clean and refreshing.
Those green farmhouse plates are beautiful! I love them! I’m glad you got a set of 4. You can use them the next time you have both of your daughters over for lunch, or if you have a couple of your neighbors over at the same time for a fun, friendly get together. They will be perfect! They really are lovely dishes. I hadn’t thought about layering them with the white dinner plates, and that saving on the cost. That’s so smart!
Hi Brenda – I really like the green napkins and those pretty salad plates. Just have a dumb question – do you just have them on to look pretty or do you use them for a meal?
Keep cool, and like your other readers, am so happy to see you enjoying your garden and activities.
Everything looks beatiful Brenda. Love the dishes and those green napkins.
Those plates are so adorable…everything looks so good together…you did a great job as usual…the teak utensils are beautiful…and love the salt cellar.. we are supposed to get the heat here in Wi. today…guess it is our turn. It is so nice you are feeling better and getting to do some of the things you love💕
Very cute and calm….Green is my go to color also, mostly in the sage tones. White dinnerware goes with everything…I have a similar set of white from Martha Stewart , probably purchased 15years ago, so I’m getting my money’s worth. I do pair them with salad plates I splurged on from William Sonoma in a grape leaf pattern, again from years ago…..enjoying reading about your journey in decorating, and love your outdoor area…….stay cool…can’t wait for fall…..
Everything looks beautiful, so calm and simple! I did a big declutter and it feels so good. I am adding to my houseplant collection as decor. I love my Corelle white dishes and like you I add small plates to the mix. Peg, they are lightweight and stand up well to everyday wear. September can’t come soon enough for me! Fall is such a glorious season and I am ready to get decorating ideas!
PS. Brenda, I have been using Mason jars and loving them. Make sure you get the wide mouth lids. Love the utensils and the salt cellar. Thanks for sharing your cozy home with us.Stay in and stay cool.
Hello Brenda
I don’t know how you are handling the heat this summer. You just stay inside where it’s cool. That’s what we did when we lived in Florida for years. I now live in the mountains of Virginia. We’ve been spared so far the heat but it’s on the way.
I love your tablescape! Nicely done! Thank you for sharing your home and life with us.
Are you pleased with the white dishes from target? I need to switch to something lighter weight for my husband. I’ve had Fiestaware for almost 25 years (15 place settings in different colors). Why 15? Because it was an easy gift when family didn’t know what to give me. I love Fiestaware but it just doesn’t work well for us any longer.
They are not lightweight. I love them, but they are just as heavy as my first plates from there.