Interior Design Ideas for Your Modern Home: Orchids

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjg8OcUBPKgWcC_Zh96_bKmpBAnUWR6ZV8aNc2czXVUbJPi9xZG3o0defgq7YPOdndWxS5nKmtg8qdlcyb4J1hz351clidAHey60_eIYiVmG0aOAZ2Av_tT7X5xcSruk-1qnz14kzT6s/s1600/Title+Page~+China+Orchids.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjg8OcUBPKgWcC_Zh96_bKmpBAnUWR6ZV8aNc2czXVUbJPi9xZG3o0defgq7YPOdndWxS5nKmtg8qdlcyb4J1hz351clidAHey60_eIYiVmG0aOAZ2Av_tT7X5xcSruk-1qnz14kzT6s/s640/Title+Page~+China+Orchids.png" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Before "table talk" I want to tell you about my friend Sherry's fabulous linky party <span style="font-size: x-large;">OPEN HOUSE PARTY</span>. She so kindly featured StoneGable  home and blog this week at Open HOUSE PARTY. What a wonderful "welcome back"!!!! Please go visit Sherry at <a href="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/2012/03/open-house-party.html"><span style="font-size: x-large;">NO MINIMALIST HERE</span></a><span style="color: #999999; font-size: x-large;"> </span>and tell her I sent you. You just might want to join in the fun!!!!! Thank you so much, Sherry!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now let's talk about the China Orchid Tablescape...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Simple styling, fine accouterments and exotic orchids make up this classically formal table.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It just whispers elegance. Nothing flashy or frilly... understated and  refined pieces are invited </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to the China Orchid Table...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVku2LPPV76f6o4G4I6cDTsUaOLcMo1Varv1GeZ3zJrmzo7lBufy-xwlI8Xg2BXBLUmH7_9jyOVYQsOW6llWe1eEK1MvlXIqNJ4QRFSAPp6gJRbM18wIbWGfor0D8eRYhORN3NIOxEEAY/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_3900.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVku2LPPV76f6o4G4I6cDTsUaOLcMo1Varv1GeZ3zJrmzo7lBufy-xwlI8Xg2BXBLUmH7_9jyOVYQsOW6llWe1eEK1MvlXIqNJ4QRFSAPp6gJRbM18wIbWGfor0D8eRYhORN3NIOxEEAY/s640/Copy+of+IMG_3900.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>                        <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The inspiration for this tablescape are these stunning Phalaenopsis Orchids. They are also known as moth orchids.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Two plants were repotted in a footed silver serving dish to become a centerpiece.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFhEA6wefq7gesXaUOGefx8n1wTKfTzWjxxfwv-6nFK2JVoRzKtJAEHtXyPv9SAZr9NSdOx9lpmAz5RZy2WSrUrkhGrsL1PBcf3VxFjlA-vaEAc38BX55MzW-O3rKiKhCOW1WYKjhzwjc/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_3882.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFhEA6wefq7gesXaUOGefx8n1wTKfTzWjxxfwv-6nFK2JVoRzKtJAEHtXyPv9SAZr9NSdOx9lpmAz5RZy2WSrUrkhGrsL1PBcf3VxFjlA-vaEAc38BX55MzW-O3rKiKhCOW1WYKjhzwjc/s640/Copy+of+IMG_3882.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My Royal Doulton White Nile wedding china was put into service for this table.  A white tablecloth provides an achromatic background for the china.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO0MNGBuyiRjIJYbc5Tik7p-5wUCDMvowFEN2jlU9bXCQgZLlaoRHkmh7OSlpviy5Wsdd4zpRrDm0q52ecMuXBCVyIRfJLwOle7fbdc6D1iGQFbkd-muQJWUA1IxZPChjv9nBIWCcuZtw/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_3876.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO0MNGBuyiRjIJYbc5Tik7p-5wUCDMvowFEN2jlU9bXCQgZLlaoRHkmh7OSlpviy5Wsdd4zpRrDm0q52ecMuXBCVyIRfJLwOle7fbdc6D1iGQFbkd-muQJWUA1IxZPChjv9nBIWCcuZtw/s640/Copy+of+IMG_3876.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">White Nile's geometric border in quiet colors and stylized flower made me love this very unusual porcelain oh-so-many years ago. It still makes my heart flutter every time I use it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO-gCVVJUrffIFVK_hO5OnzcNSyJLZS8arPQjEUV1_Y1kIh4qbljO_Flw0MnT6__3A3_Z5ejp4Tr4TYk6-4SKAkwO1xouuL4dgSNxHbUdmYpTDUCUDGO0Y_2TwuWlIjmEVrF76F7AP2ic/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_3901.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO-gCVVJUrffIFVK_hO5OnzcNSyJLZS8arPQjEUV1_Y1kIh4qbljO_Flw0MnT6__3A3_Z5ejp4Tr4TYk6-4SKAkwO1xouuL4dgSNxHbUdmYpTDUCUDGO0Y_2TwuWlIjmEVrF76F7AP2ic/s640/Copy+of+IMG_3901.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUJwuVmIHMFgQdadjzJO9ijriz8NyvcxQTD0Ag_Bg3HQLjY8GkeWkuoD8OxCpyH5ZoHlUEJDMTI44MTjPL17MR041RYDydLXqtL3XkMK03fkYhoFgxXJo1dmHhE4AXe419tu4hYR16IyY/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_3885.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUJwuVmIHMFgQdadjzJO9ijriz8NyvcxQTD0Ag_Bg3HQLjY8GkeWkuoD8OxCpyH5ZoHlUEJDMTI44MTjPL17MR041RYDydLXqtL3XkMK03fkYhoFgxXJo1dmHhE4AXe419tu4hYR16IyY/s640/Copy+of+IMG_3885.JPG" width="468" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Waterford Lizmore crystal, another wedding pattern, brings its lovely design and sparkle to the dinner party.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7paZJ-duc_CHsD3xQFNFVxfedCRA4RvoTpm6oi3P5Acg1nahvLNWDlKBThpXrCeTnNEVXZL3r-O2gEuMQaLvs7XDM_uPk2DZT8NnyS9p-N91K_8f1mF1aEFRb-eoooJlOhe5v3XPMKW8/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_3872.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7paZJ-duc_CHsD3xQFNFVxfedCRA4RvoTpm6oi3P5Acg1nahvLNWDlKBThpXrCeTnNEVXZL3r-O2gEuMQaLvs7XDM_uPk2DZT8NnyS9p-N91K_8f1mF1aEFRb-eoooJlOhe5v3XPMKW8/s640/Copy+of+IMG_3872.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Snowy starched dinner napkins are fanned and held in place by an orchid napkin ring.  </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcLh7X5qBF3ig369NSAdg4KYz0mZNfmcpc4gsELBuSU0DXo7o54WltTtXfUdwd7WgUvIfM2RwTlyNInKW1ABw-f7aHKcKmQQOiDqAmtQiOsrGULAOIDnGuQw80Yvclo0fqxgvAOOAZpGo/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_3861.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcLh7X5qBF3ig369NSAdg4KYz0mZNfmcpc4gsELBuSU0DXo7o54WltTtXfUdwd7WgUvIfM2RwTlyNInKW1ABw-f7aHKcKmQQOiDqAmtQiOsrGULAOIDnGuQw80Yvclo0fqxgvAOOAZpGo/s640/Copy+of+IMG_3861.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>                                              <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made the napkin ring from faux orchids glued to Lucite clear shower curtain rings.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-JOdEbScAfsOm-l2NeC0FYNJPQzZs63XQR0SYN_BPjbttcDgT2m1gf6qpDtoSPUyEcecErVipYCRn02qk2qM7-uMASll1Vz3Zur6pF5L9TslCT_uUqMuMPxmIOgfFHEXN1YIMreUHOKc/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_3922.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-JOdEbScAfsOm-l2NeC0FYNJPQzZs63XQR0SYN_BPjbttcDgT2m1gf6qpDtoSPUyEcecErVipYCRn02qk2qM7-uMASll1Vz3Zur6pF5L9TslCT_uUqMuMPxmIOgfFHEXN1YIMreUHOKc/s640/Copy+of+IMG_3922.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="" style="clear: both;">Even though the silverplate flatware came from a flea market, its lovely detail is welcomed at the table.</div><div class="" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibH5ZiBWBWHDYwZWUE6LGsMTIFsIqmWUAf666NRIsDFDUdvPTb8QQblhK_Lqvfq5bLFrAT3Pz6rv-1nfOMjY-XXCU8viCJqFxsljU7Jus75rDm_5B7m88OrHoVyEvP3_JyzNuXeANCdaM/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_3924.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibH5ZiBWBWHDYwZWUE6LGsMTIFsIqmWUAf666NRIsDFDUdvPTb8QQblhK_Lqvfq5bLFrAT3Pz6rv-1nfOMjY-XXCU8viCJqFxsljU7Jus75rDm_5B7m88OrHoVyEvP3_JyzNuXeANCdaM/s640/Copy+of+IMG_3924.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">White candles in hammered silver and glass pillars illuminate the table.  Their simple round design adds weight to the table without being fussy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb1M9grhCHOkocgfilzucfsKR_MGHcR34GHyRqcdnT5n6ObyH2yKInitlNlADClq45YSFuCv1qVZckcvsbO3b3o6Fu4wqwBk1HcuTLCrbqXjUNeN-7hsoIubulWpnRvUudqPniK4AZgZg/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_3878.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb1M9grhCHOkocgfilzucfsKR_MGHcR34GHyRqcdnT5n6ObyH2yKInitlNlADClq45YSFuCv1qVZckcvsbO3b3o6Fu4wqwBk1HcuTLCrbqXjUNeN-7hsoIubulWpnRvUudqPniK4AZgZg/s640/Copy+of+IMG_3878.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The subdued color palate of the table lets the orchid centerpiece be the star! Orchids make such a statement! They are like peals or diamonds... they go with everything!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4PjLZPbDM_W3nFvl0MU08M_mUS-Y2KpNVkXUVYRxUM4E5HAArITgdA7EjOL-JogesyZEkRa8sMzEieod-yUlOLFOrNP-nr-W7AEhamgtcpIQy4FrulbEr3KImO-IMAIOR05wOqyZH2_Q/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_3893.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4PjLZPbDM_W3nFvl0MU08M_mUS-Y2KpNVkXUVYRxUM4E5HAArITgdA7EjOL-JogesyZEkRa8sMzEieod-yUlOLFOrNP-nr-W7AEhamgtcpIQy4FrulbEr3KImO-IMAIOR05wOqyZH2_Q/s640/Copy+of+IMG_3893.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks to Loretta, Rick, Laleh and Seth for making our dinner together a wonderful and memorable time... let's do it again... soon!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-size: x-large;">THE MENU</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Arugula, Shaved Parmesan And Pine Nuts In A Lemon Vinaigrette</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/stonegableprintablerecipes/stonegable-arugula-shaved-parmesan-and-pine-nuts-in-a-lemon-vinaigrette"><span style="color: #999999;">recipe</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Braised Short Ribs</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2011/11/slow-cooker-braised-short-ribs-comfort.html"><span style="color: #999999;">recipe and culinary tutorial</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Herbed Mashed Potatoes</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Roasted Carrots</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Key Lime Mini Desserts</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cccccc; font-size: x-small;">look for upcoming post</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Coffee</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Wine</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNXlnxonA_mxSbdbY6xYRlBYmocsFH6ek6UHUxI2HGoX0A8byDFNikNw6L1r1jMJcJ6fJD_hvLZsR4_6TsD8II4wgOQ4ucnzMIQtQLa_W-4Yge-oDTIHvCu97H78HbfHxRQ-NaLYYvj0M/s1600/Collage+China+Orchid+-+Copy.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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CHINA ORCHIDS And "OPEN HOUSE"

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