TABLE TOP IDEAS: Turquoise and Green Color Scheme

Above: The table is set for four guests.

TABLE TOP IDEAS: Turquoise and Green Color Scheme

by Chef Mitch

This tablescape includes some of my personal favorite colors and elements. Check out all of the photos and details about how I put this look together, go here:

http://www.kitchenqueers.com/party/placesettingideas2015turquoisegreen/

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Below: A close-up of the place setting. 

TABLE TOP IDEAS: Red and Turquoise Color Scheme

Above: The table is set for four guests.

TABLE TOP IDEAS: Red and Turquoise Color Scheme

by Chef Mitch

I often say, "don't be afraid of color".  And I think this bold color combination shows we appreciate color around here.  Check out the step-by-step photo tutorial here:

http://www.kitchenqueers.com/party/placesettingideas2015redturquoise/

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Below: A close-up of the completed place setting. 

PLACE SETTING: Red, Black and Zebra

Above: One of four versions of the Red/Black/Zebra place settings.

PLACE SETTING: Red, Black and Zebra

by Chef Mitch

I debuted my new red, black and zebra holiday table setting. Chef Bob said, “Oh! This is lovely”. Chef Philip indicated he also liked it, especially the shiny red lacquer. My friend Carol Ann was not quite so enthusiastic. She said, “This looks like a table a hooker would have”.

All of the pictures showing several alternative looks from this series can be found on the Kitchen Queers web site: http://www.kitchenqueers.com/party/placesettingideasREDCHARGER/

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Below: An alternative version of the Red/Black?Zebra place settings. 

PLACE SETTING IDEAS: Purple Charger Plates

Above: Purple lacquer charger plates form the foundation of this place setting design.

PLACE SETTING IDEAS: Purple Charger Plates

by Chef Mitch

I recently purchased these purple charger plates online, as I thought they would serve as a great base for our white square porcelain dinner plates. As it turns out, I was right. These chargers are great. Both Chef Philip and Chef Bob had positive things to say when I set the table with these beauties. I'm going to order more colors as soon as I can!

FYI: I purchased these chargers, as well as several napkin rings and tablecloths from a popular web site that specializes in table settings for weddings and other special events. Nice selection, great prices and fast shipping. And no, they didn't pay me to say that! View the CV Linens selection here: http://www.cvlinens.com/

You can check out a place setting tutorial featuring these purple charger plates on the KQ web site, CLICK HERE.

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Below: A completed place setting featuring the purple charger plates.