Japanese Flowers for a Slow Morning
Some table settings begin with a celebration. This one begins with two cups of tea.
In our Japanese Flowers Pinterest post, pale cups sit beside brown and light linen, with small botanical motifs between them. It is a lovely reminder that the everyday table deserves a little attention too.
Keep the colour story small
Start with the brown Japanese Flowers napkins. Add pale crockery and leave some of the table visible. The contrast lets the little flowers and stems show without needing a vase full of blooms.
If your table or plates are dark, try the champagne napkins instead. You can also place the two colours together, as in our pin, and let the matching botanical detail connect them.
One runner, room for breakfast
A brown Japanese Flowers runner measures 40 x 150 cm. Check that against your table, then use it to frame a teapot, a small dish of butter or a basket of bread. There is no need to cover every inch.
Fold each napkin simply, keeping the motif visible. Add one small flower if you have one. The point is to make sitting down pleasant, without making breakfast another job.
Let the linen earn its place
Use it for a weekday lunch, coffee with a friend or that first quiet half-hour at the weekend. Follow the care instructions supplied with your pieces, and bring them back to the table.
For a present, a pair of napkins is an easy way to share the same idea. They are sold individually, so remember to choose two if you are making a pair.