Where it began…

Set The Table was born out of a love of entertaining and of making things beautiful, even in the midst of a pandemic. While the world paused and my work as a fashion writer came to a standstill, I took what I found out was a much needed step back from what was an ultra busy life. My mother was a talented quilter and had taught me how to sew cloth napkins when I was in my 20s. She also taught me the importance of sitting down together at a meal and spending time together with our loved ones. I have set our dinner table with my hand sewn cloth napkins almost every night ever since.

Setting a table with cloth napkins, real silverware and even that china you save for “special occasions” is a perfect way to enjoy dinner any night of the week. And cloth is a much greener more earth friendly way to dine. It doesn’t matter if it is Coq au vin or burgers, setting a beautiful table and sharing a meal is the perfect way to find that connection with one another. And I swear it makes the food taste better….

A little about me…

I live on Queen Anne Hill in Seattle, Washington with my husband of 30 years and our two dogs. We raised our daughter Gracie and son Oliver, who are now in their 20s, in this great community. I love fashion and its history, pink champagne, Fench whites, gardens, dinner parties, the movies, vintage glassware and silverware, and France, amongst many other things.

All of the fabrics I choose are prints that enchant me and that I would set my own table with. Some fabrics are made to order, some are vintage, and some are just beautiful prints I love. I shop for fabric on each visit to Paris, looking for uniquely beautiful textiles that tell a story.

I hope I can inspire you to reconnect with the beauty around you and set your own lovely table for the people you love.

Cheers,

Lisa