British West Indies

Tropical breezes and Caribbean steel drums  played in my mind as I was creating the table this week.  I had planned the West Indies table prior to the hurricanes and tropical depressions that are now looming.  I'm  sitting here tonight watching updates on hurricane Florence as she approaches my home state of North Carolina.  I have several dear friends that plan on riding out the storm in their coastal homes so I'm concerned about their safety in the coming days.  One year ago today I returned from my hurricane Irma evacuation to find my in home good shape with only some minor water damage by the front door that faces the sea.   Tropical Storm Isaac is churning in the Caribbean tonight and should track due West below Cuba.  But, we all know these things can change so we must be prepared.   

I love the West Indies style.  Years ago I worked in furniture sales and interior design here in South Florida.  The British West Indies style is a very popular design.   I always enjoyed working with clients to design beautiful British Colonial & West Indies style homes.

I used my Reed & Barton bamboo flatware again this week.  It works great with the West Indies theme. 

I used Fontanini nativity palm trees in the centerpiece.  

The Tommy Bahama palm candle sticks mix well with the Fontanini trees. 

I added shells that I have collected over the years to the base of the trees and candlesticks. 

I rarely use real tapers due to fire danger.  I've had these bamboo tapers for many years so I use them sparingly in order to keep them around for future decorating. 

I found the hand painted palm tree glasses several weeks ago at a thrift store in Boca Raton.  I knew they would be perfect with this table.  

I used a wooden high gloss napkin ring on the bamboo print napkin.  The finish on the napkin ring reminds of a beautiful high polished teak boat.  

Overhead view of the table. 

The plate stack.
 

For the base I used a mossy/olive tablecloth.  I started the stack with a jute woven placemat.  The palm leaf chargers are from Michael's this Summer.   The palm tree edge dinner plates are a thrift store find. I knew they would blend well with the dessert plates.   The dessert plates are part of American Atelier Company West Indies Collection.  They were one of my first thrift store finds when I started my tablescaping hobby several years ago.  

I used one of my tall ship models inside the round lantern on the server.  

I used carnival glass iris herringbone double candle holders with moss green tapers on the server.  

Catherine

This post is linked to the following parties:
520th Tablescape Thursday - Between Naps on the Porch
Dishing It & Digging It Link Party #218 - Life and Linda
Celebrate Your Story! #146 - Celebrate & Decorate with Chloe Crabtree