Amalfi Tablescape

Have you ever been to a place that so moved you, that you wanted to bring it home with you or re-create it every chance you got?
Ask me where my favorite place on earth is and I’ll answer without skipping a beat. Hands down it’s the Amalfi Coast. So I decided to do a late summer tablescape inspired by my beloved Positano.
One of the most notable aspects of the region is the vibrant colors, mimicked in this floral arrangement via blue hydrangea and yellow sunflowers.
The tone of the setting was influenced by the ubiquitous Italian ceramics found in tiling and pottery throughout the coast. Placemats are from an old Ralph Lauren cottage home collection and the napkins are from Pottery Barn.
Patterns are mixed, both for a layer of complexity and to best communicate the feeling of the area.
This hand painted ceramic urn was purchased in Positano from a wonderful artisan.
A view from the side reveals the layered napkins, tucked into a festive napkin ring.
Lemons are placed in an antique Dresden bowl, a nod to the citrus ever-present along the coast, that flavors everything from pasta to gelato.
Any Amalfi setting would not be complete without Limoncello and fresh Italian bread. The mixed plates are from Arte Italica, with Pier 1 salad plates laced between dinner plate and mug. Rattan chargers from Pier 1.
Looped through the handle of the white Pottery Barn vase is a scarf from Dolce and Gabbana‘s Maiolica Limoni collection.
The vibrant mix sweeps you away to the wonderful coast.
The cheery floral arrangement would make anyone smile.
Lory @ Designthusiasm
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  • Deb Mishler Deb Mishler on Aug 29, 2014
    Amazingly beautiful
  • Kim Saghy Kim Saghy on Aug 29, 2014
    Miss the Amalfi Coast as well. Love your tablescape. Have incorporated as much of Capri and Positano as possible in my kitchen. Would go back there in a heartbeat. I wonder if those who live there appreciate it as much as we do?
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