Table Setting for One By The Fire

Table Setting for One ~ white, silver, and peach table setting by the fire

On a cold day, don’t you just want to have a fire – and maybe a table setting for one? I love dressing up a table for a meal by myself! It’s so indulgent. And a great excuse to have all my favorite foods!

Table Setting for One ~ table setting by the fire

Table Setting for One ~ White

This particular day, I was longing for something crisp and fresh, so white it was.

Table Setting for One ~ tabletop view

Since it was a cold day, I had in mind some warm creamy wild rice soup. (With a little glass of something sparkling too, of course!)

Table Setting for One ~ closeup of soup bowl

I got these lovely simple soup bowls and saucers from my mother years ago. They’re the perfect size – not too big, not too small.

Table Setting for One ~ view of tabletop

Then on the glass plate, a crisp green salad with candied walnuts, cranberries, and blue cheese. I love a clear plate in the stack when I don’t want to detract from my main color theme. It gives an extra layer of texture without competing.

Table Setting for One ~ closeup of plate stack

And how beautiful is a white plate with raised detail? I got these when one of my dear friends’ daughters got married several years ago. At her wedding dinner, every place setting had different vintage plates and silver. It was really charming and beautiful, and I got to choose a couple to bring home! As you probably guessed, I chose two of these gorgeous embossed white plates. LOVE them!

And they’re perfect for my table setting for one. My main dish was chicken and pesto wrapped in puff pastry. This puff pastry dish is one of my favorites of all time, and so easy to do ahead. I wrote about it in this post, and you can get a printable recipe from the Members Library.

Table Setting for One ~ Silver

Table Setting for One ~ closeup of place setting

Silver is always a great accompaniment when you want to keep it bright.

Table Setting for One ~ closeup of silverware and charger

Plus, there’s nothing like sterling flatware to elevate a tablescape. This is my favorite Rose Point silver – I just love the beautiful design.

Table Setting for One ~ white and pale peach

And the white plate stack sits on a lovely silver charger. It’s really a serving tray that I got at Good Will for like ten dollars, but it works perfectly as a charger for my table setting for one. I actually got two of them and use them all the time for intimate meals!

Table Setting for One ~ flowers with fire and crystal

Of course, we have to have flowers for our table setting for one! A simple silver bud vase was just the thing. Which leads us to our next item – the flowers.

Beautiful Flowers

Table Setting for One ~ closeup of flowers

Since I was all about the white for this table, I went my local grocery for several different kinds. They had dahlias, hydrangea, and baby’s breath, and these peach roses were too gorgeous to pass up!

Table Setting for One ~ Full view

I might have gotten a little carried away – the vase wasn’t really meant to hold this many flowers! However, I was happy with the end result, and they looked beautiful on my table setting for one.

Crisp Linens

Table Setting for One ~ closeup of tablecloth

This lovely tablecloth is the same one I used for my Silver Birch teacup post. It was a beautiful and thoughtful gift, and I love it to death. It’s perfect for my solo lunch table!

Table Setting for One ~ closeup of tablecloth cutwork

I love the cut work, especially with the fire gleaming through it!

Table Setting for One ~ partial tabletop view with fire

With all my white, the delicate blush linen napkin was the only color in the setting, aside from the roses. It was just the right amount of soft color, and enhanced my crisp bright theme.

Time for Lunch at my Table Setting for One

Table Setting for One ~ Tabletop view with fire

And now – time to eat! And relax by the fire on this cold day. I hope you get to treat yourself to an indulgent lunch for one sometime soon!

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  3. Barbara, you table is lovely! I really like the round vintage table and the flowers. You were the most clicked at last week’s FWF party! Looking forward to seeing more of your creations.
    hugs,
    Rachelle

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  5. What a lovely table. I couldn’t resist the title of this post. Table for one sounds so good sometimes, and by the fire is even better. Always a treat.

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  6. Barbara, your setting is just beautiful. I hope you enjoy dining to some of your fabulous tablescapes – for one or many, they are always gorgeous.

    Hope you are staying well. Take care, sweet lady.

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  9. Hi Barbara wonderful inspiring post. I love the adorable soup bowls. Stunning vase of flowers you arranged -like I said inspiring!!

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  10. Barbara, what a lovely table and how nice to indulge. Everything is beautiful and I love love love the table cloth. The menu sounds delicious! Enjoy!!!

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    1. Thanks so much Kim – I’m so glad you stopped by! I’ve been enjoying your blog too, especially those unruly birds’ nests! 🙂 Hope you have a lovely weekend! ????

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  12. Barbara, what a lovely table that you have set for yourself. The menu sounds perfect and I love your floral arrangement. What a wonderful idea to pamper yourself. Happy Thursday!

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    1. Thanks Denise! Yes the reasonable price is the hard part! That’s why I haunt my local Good Will. I’m keeping my eyes open though, and you can be sure I’ll link to a less expensive one the second I find it! 🙂 ????

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  14. So pretty Barbara! I love Battenburg lace, don’t you? And the flowers are beautiful. And I love a pretty place setting for one, such an indulgence! Thanks for another great post. : )

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    1. Hi! I knew you’d appreciate the indulgence part – I couldn’t take a whole day like you do, but heck, a few hours works for me until I can! 🙂 Hope you’re having a lovely winter. Take care and thanks so much for stopping over! ????

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    1. Thanks so much Shannon! I’m so in the mood for crisp and white – a typical after-Christmas reaction! 🙂 Hope you’re doing well over there. It’s so nice of you to stop by! Happy Wednesday to you too! ????

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