Pretty In Purple - My Love For Lilacs Table

Purple has been my favorite color since I was little

and when we got married, the reception at the 

church was filled with purple lilacs

Last week we celebrated 

32 years

of marriage so

a post filled with lilacs is a perfect way to celebrate

our wedding anniversary.

When I was growing up my parents property had

a huge row of lilacs in different shades.  I

would cut a huge bouquet of lilacs and bring

them into my bedroom.  The heady smell of 

the lilacs would fill my bedroom.

Cutting this large bouquet reminded me of those times.

I found these beautiful plates at Home Goods and 

just had to grab them.  I love the dark purple flowers

mixed with the delicate sketched flowers.

Here's a closeup of these rich beautiful flowers.

It is almost a shame to layer these under a cream

colored textured plate and a deep purple leaf shaped

plate.  

                                                                                      

Everything is set on top of a damask purple

table cloth that was custom made.

A black textured and scalloped charger anchors

the setting and is set off with black flatware.

I love the details on this flatware from Horchow.

The beautiful deep purple flared vase was

a gift from a friend years ago.

This shot shows all of the pretty textures involved.

Purple beaded napkin holders top a dark purple

cotton napkin.

A wooden Fresh Flowers sign adds more interest 

to the table.

I had to add my last purple tulip and

a few violets to the table.

I love all of the different spring purples

on this table.

This overhead shot shows the leaf shape

of the deep amethyst plate on top.

These are my favorite goblets, their deep

amethyst color with the twisted stems are

incredible.

I paired the amethyst goblets with a black

goblet for added drama.

The black goblets go so nicely with the 

chargers and flatware.

If you still have lilacs blooming, 

gather a large bouquet and bring

them in. 

They will fill the house with their

heady aroma.

I will be posting this with

Tablescapes Thursday

Feathered Nest Friday

Seasonal Sunday

Purple goblets and leaf plates - Spiegel Catalog - years ago

Black Goblets - Pier 1 - years ago

Cream textured plates - Tai Pan

Wooden sign - Tai Pan

Cream and purple dinner plates - Home Goods

Black chargers - Tuesday Morning

Black flatware - Horchow

Purple napkins - Bed Bath & Beyond - years ago

Purple damask tablecloth - custom made