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3 Looks You’ll FALL For!

Sep 5, 2023 | Tablescapes

Fall Table Settings You Can Set in Minutes

Autumn means back to school. No real vacations until December (sigh), so time is of the essence! That’s why Von Gern Home is serving up 3 different styles you can set in mere minutes. From stealth elegance to bold and bright, these looks offer something for everyone, just like the season itself.

Stripes and solids lacquer placemat white turquoise

Simply Marvelous!

‘Tis the season of warmer hues, heavier fabrics, and earthier textures… or is it? Why not mix it up with a refreshing change of pace? Instead of the typical harvest palette, surprise guests with this nod to quiet luxury. Use uncommon colors like cool blue and silver (seen here in our Split Reversible Placemats and Rope Napkin Rings) as a base.

Set against a tonally similar tablecloth. Then sprinkle in accents in the vibrant hues of fall: shiny gold or green fruit, the warm browns of challah and herbs, or the rich reds, magentas, and purples of wild flowers. This creative take on Autumn is chic, unique, and utterly charming!

Weather Forecast: Fabulous!

The start of Fall is a delightful combination of sweet warm days and crisp, cool nights. Let’s celebrate that perfect contrast on the table as well! Start with your neutral. Focus on faded blues, for example, with gray and brown undertones to keep it from feeling summery. Then garnish your tablescape with foods, flowers, and glassware in the bold tones we love about this season: green, magenta, pumpkin, ochre.

The final touch? Our Pearl Placemats and Coasters. Crafted from layers of cracked shell, they offer a bold texture and multifaceted color, bringing the cool and warm tones together in perfect harmony.

Easy Autumn Elegance

Who says looking great has to take forever? Here’s how to turn the glam up to ten, in under five minutes! Choose pieces that perform a function and elevate your décor simultaneously; like our Celestial Placemats and Coasters. These stunners slay at double duty. Named for the luminous wonder of the heavens, they reflect brilliant color as the light hits them.

With one exquisite statement piece for your table, your prep time is slashed! Style with dark, sturdy plates, to ground the look in Autum. Then sprinkle in flowers and accents in deep reds, dark purples, and rich earth tones. Take it from us: your fall décor will be divine!

Your Best Trip Yet? Summer to Fall!

Aug 14, 2023 | Tablescapes

As the season transitions from summer to fall, so do our table settings.

Summer might be ending, but that’s no reason to stop celebrating! Bring new adventures to your table by mixing colors and fabrics in new ways. Choose looks that blend the sunny fun of summer, with the darker sensuality of autumn. At Von Gern Home, we offer an array of accessories to transition your tablescape in style.

Mix it Up!

Our Woven Rattan Placemats make any summer sing. But here, shown in black, they effortlessly bridge the gap from casual beach day, to upscale luncheon. Styled here with vibrant autumn flowers and sturdy glassware, they balance the darker hues the new season inspires. Want to keep the earthier tones feeling casual? Choose a light, eclectic tablecloth print, seen here.

Sparkle And Shine!

When traveling the bridge between two seasons, a touch of sparkle is just the thing! Our Graphic Sparkle placemats feature petite glass beads, mixed with gold or silver. Styled here with neutral and metallic accents, they take your tablescape from the sizzling allure of Summer to the robust glamour of Fall. Our Horn Napkin Rings use texture to achieve this blend with grace and ease. Carefree pops of color offset the solid feel of horn. With pieces like this, saying so long to summer, isn’t so sad.

Life’s a Beach, With Our Destination-Inspired Tablescapes!

Jul 13, 2023 | Tablescapes

Create Easy Destination-Inspired Tablescapes

Summer Vacation is here! Yours may be an elegant jaunt to an exotic island, a quick day trip to the closest ocean, or a casual stroll to your toddler’s favorite sandbox. Whatever your summer looks like, you can travel from home, with Von Gern Home. With our Ibiza and Capri Placemats and Coasters, you can bring the beach right to your table. Without all that sand to clean up.

A Toast To The Spanish Coast!

Our Ibiza Placemats bring the reds, oranges, and yellows of the island sun to you! Our Quatro Napkin Rings play these tones against warm, earthy wood peekaboo corners to create a stunning tablescape. Mix with a bright, eclectic tablecloth for a fun fusion of pattern and texture. Style with colorful vases and juicy fresh fruit, and take your table from sunny lunch to sexy supper!

Stunning While Sunning: Serving Capri!

Celebrate the warmth and elegance of the smoldering Italian Coast with our Capri Placemats in yellow. Our 3 Ring Pearl Napkin Rings shout out the jewels of the sea, bringing the feel of the island right to your table. Make the tones pop against a bright ocean blue tablecloth. Double down on delicious with tart lemons as accessories! However you style them, these gorgeous pieces are a special delivery of sunshine.

The Italian Job: Bringing The Beach To You!

Dive into the stunning Mediterranean with these Capri Placemats in blue. The azure of the water meets the white of the sand, taking your tablescape straight to the sun-kissed islands! Nail nautical chic with our 3 Ring Pearl Napkin Rings. Pair with crisp white napkins serving saucy sea creatures! Dressed up or down, your beach day – or night – is sure to sizzle.

Calling all Colors!

Jun 9, 2023 | Tablescapes

Two hot takes on Colorful Tablescapes, just in time for Summer!

THE MUST-HAVE COLOR FOR YOUR SUMMER? ALL OF THEM!

The future’s so bright, you’ll need your shades, and with our Woven Fringe Placemats, you can wear them all together! These bold, playful pieces are the perfect way to kick off a summer of fun in the sun.

With this rainbow of vibrant textures and hues, more is definitely more! Our ocean blue, key lime green, hot pink, and lemon yellow woven placemats create a festive, casual table setting that’s as exciting as a summer vacation, right in your kitchen or back yard!

And don’t stop there. Pair these vivid, rich woven placemats with equally bold dishes and Floral napkin rings. Mix and match this kaleidoscope of colors, prints, and patterns to create an eclectic, energizing summer table setting.

SUMMER IN THE SHADE… OF CITRUS!

Table setting with a twist – of lime, orange, lemon, or grapefruit! Our Citrus Placemats bring a touch of tart, a hint of sweet, and a burst of bright color to your summer tablescape!

When it comes to fun, flirty, fruity treats for your table, double down on decor! Who says flowers are the whole centerpiece? Why not cut up some of your favorite citrus as an exciting addition to your table setting? Extra points for table decor that doubles as seasoning for salads, twists for cocktails, and a fabulous scent that complements any meal!

Can’t get enough of this tasty theme? Neither can we! Try a citrus patterned tablecloth and our Citrus coasters! Once again, more is more when it comes to these splashes of flavor. Summer has never tasted so good!

3 Ways to Embrace Organic Modern Decor

May 15, 2023 | Tablescapes

Learn How to Style Natural Materials and Create an Organic Modern Table Setting for Summer Entertaining

Spring and summer entertaining is all about enjoying the beautiful weather and incorporating nature’s beauty into your table decor. We share three ways to style table accessories made from natural materials to add a modern organic twist to your summer entertaining. Enjoy our take on incorporating warm neutral tones and rich textures into contenporary spaces for a nurturing yet elegant aesthetic.

Organic and Bold

Natural decor does not have to be subdued and mellow! We believe that mixing and matching organic elements with contemporary design features can result in a bold and sophisticated tablescape that provides you with desired warmth, comfort, and visual interest. The best way to design this kind of look is to play with geometric shapes and striking colors mingled with the natural materials.

Gaia Placemat is made from organic seagrass interwoven with thin colored strips of recycled plastic to create a lush elemental pattern. We paired these chic and easy placemats with the Flow Napkin Rings in blue for an additional pop of color. The natural wood and organic shape of the Flow Napkin Rings complement the Gaia Placemats‘ rich natural texture and warming hues, while offering a twist of modernity. Neutral linen napkins complete the perfect raw yet refined look.

Organic and Elegant

Less is more. At the root of our organic modern tablescape style is a minimalist approach with simple sihouettes and warm natural tonal hues all mixing together to bring in warmth and comforrt to entertaining at home.

In this tablescape with our black and white natural seagrass Terra Placemats , we brought in multiple tones to inject depth but kept them all in the same color scheme to ensure visual flow. To add unmistakable sophistication to these eco chic placemats, we offset a natural linen tablecloth with black matte plates and black napkins. Once that groundwork has been laid, we dressed the napkins with our Flow Napkin Rings in an organic shape with soft curved lines to warm things up and add visual interest.

Organic and Colorful

We love to introduce pops of vivid colors in creative ways for a fun and festive tablescape, inviting atmospehere brimming with character and soul while keeping its elegance intact.

The Woven Rattan Placemats and coordinating Woven Rattan Coasters are made with natural rattan and eye-catching colorful fringe in recycled plastic twine. We used the Woven Rattan Placemats in pink to start off our colorful table setting. From there, we played with color by combining multihued plates, cups, and flowers. Our only rule was to use bright and joyful shades. For an utterly delightful finishing touch, we turned to our favorite unexpected styling trick: using fresh fruits as table decor! Fresh lemons and limes create a naturally gorgeous, practical, and long lasting centerpiece.

Gorgeous Mother’s Day Decoration Ideas

Apr 20, 2023 | Tablescapes

Being a mother is often referred to as the hardest job in the world, so Mother’s Day is a time to thank mom for all the years of unconditional love and sacrifice. Celebrate Mom with a gorgeous meal to make her feel special. Since Mother’s Day is on a Sunday, you have the option of either a festive brunch or a fancy dinner. Whether your mother is a fun and colorful daytime type or a sophisticated and elegant evening type, we have a step-by-step guide for how to create the most exquisitely stylish tablescape for this special occasion.

A Bustling Brunch

If you decide to celebrate by putting together a Mother’s Day brunch, the aesthetic of the table decor should be bright and festive. A brunch tablescape should include many vivid colors and shades. Don’t be afraid to mix and match contrasting colors. Experiment with fun patterns and even try overlaying different patterns for an eclectic look.

The first step to designing a fabulous Mother’s Day brunch table setting is to pick out a tablecloth that is decorated with a colorful springtime pattern. Next, find a lively placemat. The Kenya Placemat is ideal for a brunch tablescape because of its multiple striking hues and unique design. This beautiful hand-beaded placemat also adds texture to the table. Pair with napkins that match the pattern of the tablecloth and fun modern napkin rings, such as the Twist Napkin Rings. You can even stack different colored napkin rings for extra flair. Enhance the festive look with metallics by using gold flatware. Don’t forget the quintessential Mother’s Day flowers! We recommend a bouquet of vibrant roses as the perfect finishing touch.

A Decadent Dinner

Hosting a Mother’s Day dinner calls for an elegant tablescape. This tablescape should utilize neutral colors and delicate patterns. We advise to stick with either a monochromatic theme or, at most, a classic two-color combination such as black and white or navy and white. For this look, think simple and elegant.

Once again, the first step is to pick out a tablecloth. You cannot go wrong with a white tablecloth for this occasion, opting for a cream or eggshell hue rather than a bright white. After you have found a tablecloth, select a festive placemat. The Dewdrop Placemat is sophisticated and graceful, the perfect table accessory for a Mother’s Day dinner. This hand-beaded placemat features a refined pearl-lined border, unique shape, and gentle swirl design. Use this elegant placemat to create a monochromatic look in shades of pearly whites.

The Three Ring Pearl Napkin Rings perfectly complement the Dewdrop Placemat and look stunning on a crisp white napkin. The tableware should match the monochromatic motif, ideally with white plates and silver utensils. No Mother’s Day tablescape is complete without the flowers, so opt for a simple white bouquet of traditional springtime flowers such as tulips.

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Mixing and Matching Patterns and Colors: Create a Bold Spring Tablescape

Mar 6, 2023 | Tablescapes

Spring is a season of renewal, rejuvenation, and new beginnings. It’s a time when everything comes to life, including our homes. One way to bring the freshness of spring into our homes is through decor. Springtime decor is all about having fun with different patterns and bright colors. In this blog, you will learn how to mix and match patterns and colors to create that bold spring look for your tablescape. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced tablescaper, there are some strategies that can help you create a beautiful and cohesive tablescape that will delight your guests.

Natural Base

If you are new to mixing and matching patterns and colors, it’s important to start off with a neutral base and build up around it. This strategy will ensure that your tablescape is elegant but still allows you flexibility in having some fun.

The Blanche Placemats are a great choice for beginners, as they are all-white with a subtle gold border that makes them easy to pair with other table accessories. These placemats provide a clean and sophisticated foundation for your table setting, allowing you to experiment with different colors and patterns without going overboard.

To add some interest and personality to your table, you can layer patterns and colors with decorative plates and textured napkin rings. Mixing gold or silver metallics with linear or circular patterns can create a bold and eye-catching look. For example, you can use a tablecloth with a metallic design to match the golden outline of the Blanche Placemats. Then, you can add decorative plates with floral or geometric patterns or use textured napkin rings like our Rope Napkin Rings in gold to add some variety to your tablescape. Starting with a sophisticated clean slate like the Blanche Placemats allows you the freedom to experiment with different designs.

A Perfect Match

Matching table decor is a surefire way to create a beautiful table setting. When selecting matching patterns, it’s best to choose one or two shapes and stick to them throughout your selection of different pieces. To find the right color pairings, you can either choose two shades of the same color or consult the color wheel. Colors that are adjacent to each other on the color wheel are excellent matches.

The round Lacquer Striped Placemats in navy & white are a fantastic table accessory for creating a matching tablescape that is not boring because of the variety of colors and patterns. Plates that have a delicate circular design in a deep green shade are a perfect addition to this setting. The Cord Napkin Rings in navy & white are the ideal coordinating finishing touch to accentuate the color palette and stripes of the placemats.

A Daring Match

One of the most daring decorative strategies that pays off in stunning tablescapes is to create high contrasts. Mixing colors and patterns can create table art when done correctly. When you want to use contrasting colors, the easiest way to make a good decision about the right combination is by once again looking at a color wheel. Contrasting colors will be opposite each other.

For our contrasting table setting, we chose the round Lacquer Striped Placemat in green & white for its pop of earthy green hue and unique concentric striped pattern. Vivid red tones contrast the color of these chic placemats. As for the pattern, we decided to complement the circular pattern of the placemat with a shape created by nature. We found the perfect plates to overlay on the placemats in a deep red featuring a tomato design. To add some cohesion to the contrasting table setting, we topped the plates with the Cord Napkin Rings in green & white to match the color and striped pattern of the placemats.

Updating your table decor for spring is all about having fun with different patterns and colors. Mixing and matching patterns and colors can seem daunting, but by starting with a neutral piece and building up by gradually layering patterns and colors, you can create a beautiful and cohesive spring tablescape that will impress your guests. With these strategies, your table decor will be the talk of the season!

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Put Your Love Out on the Table

Jan 30, 2023 | Tablescapes

Using Your Valentine’s Day Tablescape to Manifest Feelings of Love

Love is in the air, and on the table, this Valentine’s Day. The traditional celebration of this holiday is sharing an intimate dinner. This special meal is not just about the food, but also about the mood.

Create the perfect ambiance this Valentine’s Day by using psychology to inspire feelings of love. It is well known that colors evoke certain emotions, but it turns out that textures do as well! Blend together color and texture psychology as you design your tablescape to make a recipe for your very own Love Potion Number Nine!

Nurture a Budding Romance

If you want to set the ideal table for a newly blossoming relationship, you want to inspire the right romantic feelings without coming on too strong. Pink is the more fitting color to avoid being too brazen, as it stimulates a nurturing and playful sense of love. Pair this softer shade of the color of love with a texture that influences positive emotions and pleasurable sensations, namely, something soft and/or smooth.

A great table accessory to achieve this is the Patent Reversible Placemat in pink & fuchsia. The patent leather texture is pleasurable to the touch and the glossy smooth surface will arouse positive emotions. The modern edginess of the patent leather is balanced by the delicate pink and fuchsia colors, and pairing with the Cord Napkin Rings in pink & white results in the perfect color and texture combination for a romance that is still new.

Reignite the Passion

Long-term relationships can probably use a rekindling of the romance. In order to supercharge the passion, opt to design your table setting using bold colors. The classic color of passionate love is red so using table accessories that display a brightly vivid shade of red can have this emotional effect. Once again, pair with smooth and/or soft textures to increase the positive and pleasurable emotions.

The Patent Reversible Placemats in red & orange will surely spark hot and arousing sentiments. The sensual shade of red combined with the luscious texture of patent leather can provoke very excited and fiery emotions. Adding the Flow Napkin Rings in red will further enhance these feelings, with the striking hue and curvaceous design. This sultry tablescape will make the oldest of couples feel like a couple of teenagers newly in love.

Celebrate Platonic Love

Not all Valentine’s Day dinners are intended to promote romantic love. For the hostess planning a Galentine’s Day meal or a platonic Valentine’s Day celebration for family or friends, there are still a couple of psychology tricks to boost the love without stimulating feelings of romance. Don’t be afraid to use the color of love in your decor, but balance it with white to create feelings of purity and innocence. Textures that are soft and smooth are still optimal, but choose ones that are more delicate.

Style your table with the Splatter Placemats in red to get the right emotional ambiance. The delightfully exquisite hand beaded work is highly pleasant to the touch, creating a feeling of refined elegance. The splash of deep red is just enough to inspire feelings of love and is perfectly balanced with the neutral white for a sense of classiness. Complement with the Cord Napkin Rings in red & white for the perfect finishing touch for this classic Valentine’s Day motif that isn’t overly emotionally stimulating.

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Table Decor Tips to Boost Your Mood

Jan 9, 2023 | Tablescapes

How Your Table Setting Colors and Patterns Can Influence Your Mood

With the holiday season officially ending at the New Year and frosty winter weather in full swing, January can bring a feeling of the winter blues. One of the best ways to combat that depressive feeling that can come about this time of year is by using color and pattern psychology. We share two decor tips that will elevate your mood and make you feel instantly happier in even the gloomiest of weather.

Table-Escape to an Exotic Destination

January is the perfect time of year to think about taking a tropical vacation, but not everyone has the opportunity to travel. Instead, you can bring that exotic destination to your table setting and make every meal feel like you’re abroad!

To get that vacation feel that will instantly boost your mood, use tribal geometric patterns in your table decor. Complement those striking patterns with colors that remind you of natural beauty, such as deep greens of rainforests or vivid blues of ocean waters.

Try styling your table with the Aztec Placemats or Charm Placemats to turn your tablescape into a Mediterranean getaway. The bold patterns and delicate hand-woven beadwork will transport you to a native landscape that will make you want to dance barefoot in the sand. The bright blues will inspire feelings of calmness and will rid of any anxiety that might be lingering from the holidays. In fact, doctor’s offices will often paint their walls in light blue hues because this color has such a calming effect! By balancing the patterns and the colors in your styling, you will create a tablescape that is relaxing and enchanting, the ideal antidote to feeling down in the dumps.

Bonus tip – try adding bursts of bright warm colors to this table setting for an extra boost of feel-good color psychology. Warm colors inspire enthusiasm, passion, and positive energy, so little embellishments of pinks, reds, oranges, or yellows will add extra mood enhancement to your decor.

Crown Your Table as Royalty

Another way to offset that “blah” feeling that can arise this time of year is to improve your self-esteem by making yourself feel like royalty when sitting down for an intimate family dinner.

Just because the holidays are over and there is no extended family and friends to entertain doesn’t mean you can’t style your table for yourself and your immediate family in a decadent way.

You don’t need to do too much to create a magnificent and noble tablescape. All you need is the right colors and textures! Smooth silky fabrics (try satin!), brilliant and bright purples, and shiny metallics are all you need to create a table setting fit for a king and queen!

Purple is the color of royalty, so finding a simple tablecloth – no fancy patterns – in a deep violet will create the perfect base. The warm-toned color will surely inspire a positive state of mind.

Add some metallic embellishments, gold for that extra refined touch or silver for a slightly more subdued look. The Textured Metallic Reversible Placemat in silver & gold allows for the versatility to play with the different shades of metallics and get the look that you are most comfortable with, whether it’s the added flourish or the more subtle touch.

Get Ready to Shine This Holiday Season

Dec 8, 2022 | Tablescapes

Fabulous and Festive Table Setting Ideas this Winter

The holidays are a time to create a magical ambiance in your home. Hosting a holiday feast is a great opportunity to create a decadent and glamorous table setting to delight your guests. We share table designs to really elevate your table setting this year, no matter which winter holiday you celebrate.

Winter Wonderland

A classy and versatile tablescape that is ideal for any winter holiday is one with a white and silver color palette. Add luxury and glamor to the look by playing with festive sparkles and modern metallics.

For some dazzling glimmer and glitz, pair the Sparkle Placemats with matching Sparkle Napkin Rings in white. With just enough glittery brilliance, this sparkly set is beautifully complimented with festive little additions like a sprig of holly.

For some radiant elegant shine, pair the Knot Placemats with the Star Napkin Rings to evoke a starry night sky. The unique design of the intricately hand-beaded Knot Placemats is sure to make your tablescape stand out. The shine and shimmer added by the Star Napkin Rings is the perfect finishing touch to create a truly exquisite table decor.

Extraordinary Embellishments

The holidays are all about that little bit of extra flair. When it comes to winter holiday tablescapes, there is often no such thing as too much pizzaz. Now is the time to get super creative with adding ornaments, such as snippets of pine tree branches, holly, pine cones, tea candles, or fun shaped metallic dishes.

A great way to bring it all together and make sure that your table decorations form a centerpiece is to use decorative mats as a base. Line up our Celebration Decorative Mats or Speckle Decorative Mats across the table to form a table runner. You can also use these mats as chargers. Try one style of mat or mix and match for added flair.

The silvery and white hues of these decorative mats allows them to seamlessly blend with your other table decor pieces, while providing gorgeous shimmer to your festive tablescape. These unique mats wonderfully coordinate with other metallic table accessories, such as Constellation Napkin Rings or Star Napkin Rings.

Classic Candy Canes

A red and white motif is the perfect way to add a bold pop of color to an elegant holiday
table setting. Candy canes are the classic wintertime treat and serve as wonderful inspiration for a fun, modern, and fabulous table setting.

Instead of using extra table decorations to include bursts of color, you can try using colorful table accessories such as intensely hued placemats and coasters. The Circus Placemats, with charming stripes of deep red and neutral white, paired with the Horn Napkin Rings in red, create the perfect look that is both jovial and sophisticated.

For a more uniformed look, try styling your table with the Lacquer Stripe Placemats in red & white and adding the coordinating Lacquer Stripe Napkin Rings and Lacquer Stripe Coasters. This matching set has a graphic allure for a modern holiday table.

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Dress (Your Table) To Impress

Oct 30, 2022 | Tablescapes

Four Fabulous Looks for a Thanksgiving Feast

Thanksgiving is a time of gathering with family and friends, enjoying a succulent feast, and sharing gratitude for all the wonderful things in life. This is a time to not only show off your cooking skills, but also your decorating skills! Creating a stunning tablescape isn’t difficult with the right accessories and a touch of creative flair. We will share four different gorgeous looks that fit any hostess’ personality – whether your style is traditional, avant-garde, or something in between.

Gorgeous Garlands

When we think of autumn, we think of Thanksgiving. This holiday is the hallmark of the fall season. The Garland Placemat is autumn encapsulated in a single table setting accessory. A delicately hand-beaded design of interlacing multidimensional leaves borders a jute backdrop, creating a quintessential fall motif. For an unmistakable seasonal decor, these placemats are a perfect addition to your tablescape. Add some metallic embellishments, like the gold Constellation Napkin Rings, to really emphasize the warmth of your table decor.

Noble Knots

For a more subdued look that still maintains the warm color palette, the Knot Placemat in bronze & gold is the ideal piece. This intricately decorative placemat has a unique shape and the woven pattern is reminiscent of an intriguing optical illusion. A great way to upscale the sophistication of your Thanksgiving decor is to pair these extraordinary placemats with the Ray Napkin Rings. The warm-toned look created by this combination inspires that cozy autumn feeling, while the elegance of the bold modern shapes of these two table accessories will make your table truly majestic.

Classy Coco

Thanksgiving table decor doesn’t necessarily need to have any traditional fall elements. You can set an ultra chic Thanksgiving table for a sophisticated dinner experience with the chic and refined Coco Placemats. These fashionable placemats feature a striking bold border pattern that is offset by a charming and delicate pearl center. For a cool-toned theme, match these placemats with the dazzling Sparkle Napkin Rings in white. If your tablescape is more warm-toned, then the brilliant Constellation Napkin Rings will be a better addition.

Delicate Dewdrop

An elegant yet subtle tablescape is another wonderful option for a Thanksgiving celebration. White pearl is a classic and chic accessory, but it is not limited to only jewelry. Dress up your table with the Dewdrop Placemat, featuring hand-woven petite glass beads, a unique shape, and a beautiful pearl border. The iridescent and achromatic color palette of these placemats makes them a versatile piece to add to any home decor. The 3 Ring Pearl Napkin Rings perfectly complement this graceful table setting, creating a gorgeous classy look that will delight your guests.

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Frighteningly Fabulous and Fun: A Modern Halloween Tablescape

Sep 29, 2022 | Tablescapes

Halloween is a holiday of spooky fun and tasty treats. Celebrated on October 31st, this occasion is loved by children and adults alike. While the kids are out trick-or-treating, adults gather for evening soirees that can include inventive cocktails and a themed dinner. Halloween decor often involves creepy skeletons, wacky witches, and goofy ghosts, just to name a few of the typical characters. This year, Von Gern Home is doing something a little different by putting a modern twist on the usual spooky fun that Halloween is known for.

With the right table accessories and some imagination, you can get creative with your Halloween tablescape in a way that remains true to the spirit of the holiday without sacrificing luxurious style. Here are three fabulous ways to dress up your table for Halloween this year that will delight your guests of any age.

EXQUISITELY ELEGANT

Halloween table decor does not have to be all about ghosts, ghouls and goblins. You can create a gorgeous Halloween-inspired motif without having to add any frivolous scary characters to your decorations. You don’t even have to use the traditional bright orange! Simply adopt a neutral black, white, and gray color palette to get that Halloween look while still maintaining a chic elegance to your tablescape. The Zen Placemats and coordinating Zen Coasters paired with the Beaded Napkin Rings in black & white create the ideal look without the risk of being too campy. Scatter some neutral taupe pumpkins and gourds as a finishing touch to really emphasize the holiday theme in a classy and delicate way.

SOPHISTICATED SPOOKY

While some prefer to have a completely neutral Halloween table, others strive to maintain a balance between whimsical and graceful by sprinkling a bit of traditional Halloween decorations amongst a refined table setting. With a little bit of creativity and the right versatile table accessories, you can design a tablescape that is both playfully spooky and fashionably sophisticated. Mix and match the Woven Fringe Placemats in black & white and white & black, along with the coordinating Woven Fringe Coasters, to set the perfect tablescape that is simultaneously modern and casual. Then, have fun adding black and white Halloween decorations, such as eerie spider webs and ghostly creatures. Don’t forget the quintessential pumpkins, although keep in mind that a taupe pumpkin will complement this tablescape much nicer than a jarring orange pumpkin.

FESTIVE FUN

For those who just want to have a vivid and lively table setting for a festive Halloween celebration, there is no better color for a central theme than the classic bright pumpkin orange. This striking color allows for some extra flexibility in adding amusing Halloween decorations such as traditional orange pumpkins, prismatic flowers, and – of course – piles of colorful Halloween candy! The Woven Fringe Placemats in orange & white paired with the coordinating Woven Fringe Coasters effortlessly create this classic Halloween look. The eclectic fringe and frills of these cheerful placemats is great for a casual Halloween buffet, while the simple design allows for ultimate creativity in adding embellishments to get the right look.

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