Delight your family and friends this weekend with a magazine-worthy al fresco tablescape that’s both doable and an investment that is yours to keep for life. Durable and timeless, these versatile items work perfectly with almost any stuff you intend to add to your current collection in the future.
Entertaining family and friends at home over lunch or dinner led chemist Pinky Pe Tobiano to one of her lifestyle ventures—tablescaping. Her hobby soon turned into a passion, which, in turn, resulted in TableLove by Pinky. Like an artist she styles herself to be, Pinky’s medium has continued to evolve over the years, resulting in collaborations with such global and iconic names as Pottery Barn.
This time, dazzling outdoor-themed tablescapes are delivered indoors by Pinky through her artistic partnership with Pottery Barn. That makes dining at whatever time of the day a joy to the senses.
Starting with the base, Pinky used the modern farmhouse extending dining table crafted from solid meranti wood that is ideal for a group of six or eight people, whether family members or friends.
The table can go with Pottery Barn’s Fenton dining chairs made with an acacia wood frame and intricately wrapped in fine, woven buffalo hide, undoubtedly an eye-catcher and definitely comfortable.
In Pinky’s years of doing tablescaping, having diverse choices undeniably spark interesting conversation with guests on the dining table. Monstera leaves adorned by white roses don’t normally come together.
Yet, Pinky highlights them with wooden vines and bundles of baby’s breath in sea green frosted glass vases to harmonize all the elements together. Pottery Barn’s bestselling flameless candles on top of broker bronze pillar holders give added light and dimension.
Interestingly, Pinky combines a touch of citrus to the tablescape with fresh oranges sliced and whole that adorn the entire look, evoking bright colors on the table.
For the dinnerware, the chambray tile melamine dinnerware, ideal for both indoor and outdoor dining, can be used for any party. The layered dinnerware can be blended with neat, linen hemstitch table napkins and Mori Coll jute placemats made of 100-percent jute material, adding organic texture to the setting.
To complete the setting, Pinky’s favorite drinkware collection, the Happy Hour acrylic glasses, made of molded tritan. Both short and tall versions are durable, crack- and warp-resistant.
