Inspired settings
I adore edible centerpieces and this earthy,
bread bouquet, pulled together for
a recent photo shoot at
our home, is very unique and most definitely, looks good enough to
eat…don’t you think?
I can’t wait to share more about the photo shoot, in a later
post, so much fun!
For now, I can reveal these gorgeous
images of our dining room (more to come), captured by the
incredibly talented photographer,
Howard Petrella.
What a gift, thank you Howard.
The photos, show our dining room bathed in beautiful
natural light. The table is draped in
raw linen and features a layered, mismatched
place setting…my favorite
kind! Herbal bundles bound with twine, dangle from
the chandeliers. The herbs & olive branches just
plucked from my garden and the gardens of my sisters, Carol and
Linda. (Thank you!)
The hanging herbs are a soulful and
practical throwback to our childhood. Our
grandmother and parents used to hang their
herbs from the ceiling to dry, to later be added to
winter soups, sauces and such.
Earthy * practical * beauty.
Fresh herbs also tumble out of the burlap bags Linda and I
whipped up, a while back. The savor of
rosemary and sage scents the air. So, fragrant,
especially attached to the back of the
dining room chairs…great takeaway gifts too!
Vibrant petite bouquets of flowers & herbs
dot the table…and
individual cheese boards,
laden with petite French rolls, nuts &
apricots are almost sensual
in their appeal.
But the bread bouquet, definitely anchors the table
beautifully.
The gorgeous loaves are right at home in my old French flower crate.
I searched my favorite markets for
loaves with rich and varied
colors and shapes.
Especially love the loaf, etched with the
diamond pattern…it’s almost regal.
I thought a serious herbal garnish was in order.
The loaves could be sent home with your
guests…or turned into delectable dishes.
I did both…and will share a wonderful bread
inspired recipe soon!
Off in the wings…Howard captured our
rustic sideboard, flanked by Rosemary
Topiaries. I love our old, worn wood,
Moet & Chandon Champagne riddling rack turned,
candle holder, faux…of course!
Just around the corner, off in the kitchen, a colorful
reminder, that fall,
in all its brilliance & glory….is
lapping at summer’s heel. A mass of
beautiful sunflowers and alliums in an
antique French clay pot, is all the decoration the
kitchen needs.
You can see more of Howard’s gorgeous work here!
What a day…
Ciao,
Monica
Flowers ~ Metropolitan Market
Absolutely stunning. Is it bad that reading this made me hungry?
Hope not…me too!
Oooooh………..do tell more! Love the individual bread boards!
xoxox Janice
You are so creative! Another simple idea evolving into a grand and sophisticated presentation.
Your table donned with delectable food and so beautifully presented….are you entertaining royalty?