Tuesday, May 7, 2013

A Rustic & Elegant Tablescape

If I had to pick one of my favorite meals, it would consist of a variety of good cheeses, crusty bread, buttery olive oil and a mixture of olives, perhaps it is the side of me that so badly wishes I was Tuscan.  I came across this delectable tablescape created by prop stylist Kim Ficaro (of Domino Magazine fame) for Athena Calderone - a fabulous interior designer that has a serious penchant for delicious food.  This table setting is rustic, yet incredibly elegant at the same time.  Continue for my take on creating the same type of meal!





Extra Sharp Vermont Cheddar Cheese / Drunken Goat Cheese
Branches Wild Blackberry Honey
Lungarotti Umbria Collimartani Olive Oil
Harvest Song Apricot Preserves / Vintage Olive Board

Antonini Olive Wood Cheese Knives Set



*Images via Eye-Swoon




13 comments:

  1. ElleMay 7, 2013 at 5:34 AM

    I could eat bread and cheese for pretty much every meal!! Throw in olive oil, truffle butter, fig preserves, honey... I'm in heaven. I love this rustic inspiration and that drunken goat cheese sounds amazing!! xx

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  2. vivMay 7, 2013 at 5:50 AM

    How gorgeous! I love a table with country bread, a good cheese assortment and some good fig jam :) xx

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  3. Julie, from prosecco to plaidMay 7, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    Oh such a beautiful table! Love all those rustic elements. xo, Julie

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  4. Holly Foxen Wells of Glamour MashMay 7, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    Oh yeah - I was in complete heaven when I went to Italy. There was no excuse NOT to eat all the bread and cheese and olives I could get my paws on! LOVING this gorg tablescape!

    xo
    Holly Foxen Wells

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  5. Albertina M. CisnerosMay 7, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    Yes! This is me. I always say I could live off of bread, cheese and chocolate!! Love these inspiration photos.

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  6. jackie jadeMay 7, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    this tabelscape is so pretty! it looks casual but so inviting. i love having a good meal of delicious cheeses, breads and olives. now i'm hungry! :)
    -- jackiejade.blogspot.com

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  7. Holly MMay 7, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    Lovely! xoxo

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  8. ChelseaMay 7, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    Love these photos...and I am not totally ready for a picnic and some cheese and wine. Or just cheese and wine anywhere. :) xo

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  9. KathleenMay 7, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    I like the idea of putting a spring of leaves atop the napkins. Beautiful!

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  10. AnonymousMay 7, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    I love the menu...............thoughts

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  11. Sam (Savvy City Chic)May 7, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    Gorgeous table top. I love any table that has cheese on it. Seriously, I could make a whole meal out of cheese and bread.

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  12. UnknownMay 7, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    these photos are amazing - love how rustic it is - totally my style!

    xxx
    Lady à la Mode

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  13. Eleonor RigbyMay 12, 2013 at 5:32 AM

    Wow!
    The perfect meal!
    xo
    Eleonor

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