Product Description

Sharing food is a universal expression of friendship and hospitality, and much of the enjoyment of inviting friends and family to join in a meal lies in the pleasure of preparing it as well as making the table look beautiful. Basic elements of linen, china, glass, and silverware can always be used, but each piece can be set off, complemented, or enhanced in a number of different ways. This gorgeous book is brimming with original ideas and beautiful inspirations that readers can use to create stunning individual table settings. Table Settings explores the history of eating and table settings in various cultures, and then proceeds to analyze different elemental components of a well-set table: china, glass, silverware, linen, decorations, candles, and furniture. This section is followed by a design directory that offers ideas for different theme tables, such as a traditional white-and-glass table, an African table, Citrus Shades, China Blues, Gilded Table, Jewel Brights, Beach Style, Sun-Filled Style, and much more. Each segment covers absolutely everything needed to create a complete, fabulous-looking table. The great thing about this book is that readers don't need to own tons of fine china and linen to make their table look gorgeous. Furthermore, they have the option of closely following one of the theme patterned table designs, or simply using parts of these to create their own individual designs. The book is also chock-full of color photos, making it accessible to interior designers of all levels of experience.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #771276 in Books
• Published on: 2000-03-24
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 160 pages

Customer Reviews

Ridiculous!
I wanted a book that would give me multiple ideas for beautiful table settings. So I ordered this book called "Table Settings - 100 inspirational stylings, themes and layouts". I thought I was getting a book with 100 different sample table settings, when in fact it may have 100 pictures, but very few table settings. It has pictures of a bowl or a plate. There are pictures of cookies, flowers, name cards, forks and knives, a tassel, and even a photo of some wrapped asparagas. It borders on the ridiculous to call itself a Table Settings book. There was no way to preview various pages in this book, so I relied on the title to purchase it.

I can't tell you how disappointed I am with this book. I have never returned a book before, however, I want to send this one back.

Wunderful table setting book.
Table settings from Tessa Evelegh is a perfect book who like to create a table that make youre meal a happy and fantastic one.
This book is full nice insperiationel pictures from table settings that give us the joy in making the dinner a nice and unique moment.
Surprise your husband and loveones and break the dull day by making every meal a feast with collour tablecloths, sparkling glases and seferal matching plates together. Do this not only fot birthdays or Christmas and everyone would rush every day home to see what the surprise wil by this time.
I have a lot of fun with table settings, I hope you soon to.
Pehamo.

Table Settings
It was not in as good condition as I thought it would be which is a chance when you buy used but mostly I was disappointed in the content. Did not live up to it's claims.