How To Create A Blueberry Themed Table For Summer

I created the sweetest blueberry table and I want to show you how to create a blueberry themed table for Summer using DIY blueberry projects, blue and white transferware or blue willow plates, and cobalt blue glassware.

Blueberry Themed Centerpiece

In the center of the table I used a variety of bottles, blueberry themed pieces, books, and terra cotta pots.

The blueberry garland is an easy project, using just sting and a needle and thread!

Adding height and different levels to your centerpiece adds interest. This is done with a white cake stand, my favorite cake stands are listed here, books and terra cotta pots. I use books in all of my decorating, I just love how the colors of these play so nicely with this blue and white blueberry themed table. The terra cotta pots are aged using this simple method.

Vintage bottles are a favorite thing of mine to collect! I added a few to this centerpiece – this large blue one is such a gorgeous color! I wonder what it held when it was “new”.

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How To Create A Blueberry Themed Place Setting For Summer

At each place setting shades of blue, green and white creates an inviting feeling for each guest. It also compliments the centerpiece colors -green bunny, green and blue books, white cake stand. This makes everything appealing to the eye. The food you serve can’t be the only pretty thing on the table, right?!

How To Create A Blueberry Themed Table For Summer With Blue And White Transferware

Blue and White Transferware

Transferware is the term given to pottery that has had a pattern applied by transferring the print from a copper plate to a specially sized paper and finally to the pottery body. At first, the transfer patterns were copied from blue and white Chinese designs. Then after a time, producers began to incorporate European features into these designs. After the American Revolutionary War, dishes and serving pieces with patterns with important buildings, landscapes and war heroes honoring the new American nation were introducedto the American market.

How To Create A Blueberry Themed Table For Summer With Blue Willow China

Blue Willow China

The Blue Willow pattern has a Chinese look and story, but it was actually created in England in 1780 by engraver Thomas Minton. 

To be a true Blue Willow pattern it must include:

• willow trees
• Chinese pine trees (commonly confused as apple or orange trees)
• a bridge with three men on it
• a fence
• a boat
• a teahouse (or pagoda)
• two birds in flight

How To Create A Blueberry Themed Table For Summer With Cobalt Blue Glassware

Cobalt Blue Glassware

Cobalt blue glass is normally a deep rich blue. It is made by incorporating cobalt oxide in the molten glass mixture.

Most blue glass is given its color either from cobalt oxide or from copper oxide added to the molten glass. Copper is a more delicate colorant than cobalt. It only requires a small amount of cobalt oxide to produce a deep rich blue.

You can find these vintage pieces in thrift stores, resale shops and antique stores. Newer reproductions pieces are widely available too.

An Easy Formula For The Blueberry Place Settings

In the Easy 1-2-3 Formulas to A Beautiful Table I used the table setting formula – elevate the plate, mate and create.

Elevate the Plate

A blue and white gingham placemat and a white charger to elevate the plate.

Mate

I added my mate to the place setting – a green napkin folded under the charger.

Create

I added blue and white transferware and cobalt blue plates to dress up the place setting and continue the blueberry theme.

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I’m Kristin, CEO aka Creative & Energetic Owner of The Fifth Sparrow No More. I’m so happy that you’re here! I want you to be able to find the beautiful in yourself and in your home. We will do that through learning what God says about us and decorating and DIYing in thrifty and purposeful ways.

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