Yesterday I posted about a fabulous dinnerware giveaway, and when it came to putting away my Villa della Luna , I just couldn’t do it! It was too pretty to stash away in a cupboard~
I often create vignettes on the kitchen island with dishware and produce, especially at the beach where storage is at a premium
I often have a big bowl of potatoes, onions and garlic~
It’s kind of nice to have things so handy!
Garlic is a great thing to tuck about, it’s quirky shape will really pop out against darker colors~
It’s fun to find things that can stay out of the fridge, such as coconut and sweet potatoes
You can keep a stalk of brussels sprouts on display for several days
Red apples and bright tomatoes happily shared seats on the “flag ship” during last summer’s holidays
I just used a simple little trick for this centerpiece
I got this gorgeous bromeliad at the grocery store, but I didn’t have anything decorative to cover the black plastic pot
Find a pretty napkin or guest towel and cover the ugly plastic pot with saran so it doesn’t get the cloth dirty
Bring napkin up around the pot and secure it with a ribbon,string, or rubber band and poof it out, fluff and tuck…
I put the plant into a glass compote bowl for height
And a large round basket tray for a base keeps everything contained
Added interest comes with tucking in fruits and vegetables~vibrantly colored oranges, pears, cherry tomatoes
all there for the picking when needed
So grab a cup and have some coffee
It’s okay to play with your food!
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