How to "Dress" Your Coffee Table

No doubt it's late in the week, but I am glad to be back on here with a chance to share some design tips with you. I have been pondering that we'd like to share with you some great "tips" on how to dress up (yes, meaning decorate) your coffee table.  Many time I find that  our clients just don't have any idea what to put on it (unless it's just ONE thing right in the middle of it which doesn't really complete the look most times). I already had some ideas and photos put together for you, but then...along came this great article from Southern Living.  Who can say it better than...Phoebe Howard herself.  So, I ditched my article/blog post for a better one!  This is her "fool proof formula" for it...

The Formula: Using these elements, you can apply Phoebe’s chic and simple method to any space or tabletop.

1. Something Tall
Hurricane vases or candlesticks are great because when you light candles, they add sparkle and make everything festive.

2. One Oddball Object
Choose something that’s sculptural and quirky to express your personality. Some ideas: a piece of coral, a glass orb, or a small ginger jar.

3. Something Fresh
A nice pot of ivy, a fern, or some fresh-cut flowers add life and easy-to-change color to the room.

4. A Stack of Books
Use a few large, pretty art books to make a stack, and top it off with something decorative.

There...you now have a simple formula that will work for most any tabletop space.  Funny thing is that it is almost exactly the same ideas we were going to share!!  It's the same "formula" we use many times too. Imagine that! So, there must be some truth to it, right?  I love her work and Southern style...and I knew YOU would too.  Thanks Phoebe!!

Enjoy "Dressing" Your Coffee Table

and

Have a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

Photo Credit:  Southern Living, Phoebe Howard

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