Your Tabletop Wardrobe-Anichini

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Anichini napkins on display

I went to the new Anichini store in Waterman Square of Quechee, Vermont over the weekend where I met the very lovely and gracious, Noelle.   She was wonderful enough to spend time with me as I went through shelf after shelf of wonderful textiles that the brand is known for.   Passion for fabrics is a curse that we obviously both shared- and she has the patience of a saint.

If you don’t know these beautiful and luxe products, do take the time to stop by. They have some extraordinary things (and at discounted prices) if you find something you love, it’s even harder to “just look”.

I’ve spoken about the tabletop wardrobe frequently and this is a perfect time to explain just what that is.

Ok so the tabletop wardrobe is about the textile fashion elements for your table that allows your dinnerware to keep its style as well as seasonal updates.  You’ll want to take your dinner plate around with you and see what colors you might want to pull out.  You can also pull out a design theme, like fruit or flowers as well as that of shape.  You might have details, even in an all white plate that can be brought out and magnified to resonate with a certain textile.

Also consider a contrast as well.  For instance, I have a Kim Seybert mat comprised of glass, wood and shell beads that I bought years ago at Barneys.  They remain my summer mats and I use them with a basic white set I have as well as several super formal sets of Noritake dinnerware that I mix up with Wedgwood, Tiffany , Simon Pearce handmade pottery and glass, Mikasa and Nicholas Seidner ceramics. I use shell, bone, shell, horn and glass and metal napkins rings as well (another part of the wardrobe to get into!)

The earthy neutrals of the shells with the dash of glitz from the glass beads and sequin backings in the round mats combine to give the table setting texture, interest and a very bold mixed luxe look.  It’s not for everybody but not everybody gets invited to my table anyway.  I mix this look with boldly tropical napkins, ikat patterns and a wonderful raw oversize linen one that I am hooked on right now.

Take a look above at some of these wonderful napkins for example and imagine how the colors, weaves and textures could enhance your presentation.

and dont forget the gorgeous neutrals that never seem to go out of style or season. look at these below.  The second set down is now mine- but I am sure they have back up!

Thank you Noelle and thank you Anichini for the fun that gorgeous materials bring to our tables!