Mother’s Day Tablescape & My Favorite Budget Dinnerware
This post is sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart.
My mom always says, “A girl never wants to decorate her home the way her mother did.” And if that isn’t the honest truth…
Maybe that’s why I went so hardcore modern farmhouse decorating our first house. My mom has always been the traditional decorator and growing up, I remember she had Blue Willow print chinoiserie everything all around the house. (She still does.)
So the moment I got my own place, my little rebel heart said to shiplap every wall, paint and distress any furniture in my path; if it’s elegant and traditional, I don’t want it.
And then I had a change of heart when I hit my 30s. Gosh. Why is mom always right?
When I was antique shopping the other day, I stumbled upon a Blue Willow vase and immediately knew it needed to come home with me.
It felt right to create a modern traditional Chinoiserie Mother’s Day tablescape in honor of her, so I used some of my favorite budget-friendly dinnerware and serving pieces from Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart.
I threw in a few modern rustic touches because after all, I can’t be exactly like my mom (even though I look like her twin). If you don’t believe me, see for yourself…
These white rattan chargers add great texture and make place settings feel special. I used them at Christmas and felt they needed a Mother’s Day reappearance.
The speckled exposed clay plates and bowls are hands down my favorite dinnerware pieces I’ve ever owned and look so much more expensive than they really are.
I love how this woven gray fringe runner juxtaposes the formal vase to make the table feel a little more casual.
And this matte black flatware brings in a modern vibe.
We’ve had this classic drinking glass set for a while too that have proven to be very sturdy.
We’re usually a buffet crowd and not so much a pass the dishes around the table crowd, but these servingware pieces are too pretty to hide.
This classic porcelain baking dish is my go-to for serving every casserole and dessert. This footed bowl is handy for serving salad but usually sits on our kitchen countertop 24/7 holding fruit.
And this serving platter is versatile for everything.
As soon as I was finished taking pictures, my household completely gobbled up the food. But I’ll recreate this tablescape for our actual Mother’s Day celebration when I plan to give the found Blue Willow vase to my mom.
(P.S. Do you spy a little Lola down there just waiting for table scraps to be dropped?)
Happy Mother’s Day to all you mamas! You deserve a day of no cooking, only eating. And maybe a pretty vase of flowers on a dining room table surrounded by all the ones you love after such a challenging year. Cheers to you!
You can find all of my favorite budget-friendly dinnerware and servingware from Walmart here:
Great post! Love your dining room chandelier!! Would you be able to share where you got it? (Please??😊)
Hi, Emily! Absolutely. Here is a link https://rstyle.me/+Z41zpGuOAumsFhWy5hhq0A
What a wonderful post, Lauren. Your table in honor of your twin, er – mom – is perfect.
I hope you both enjoyed the day.
I am admiring the chandelier. Are the white shade glass? I have been trying to source similar to use on my chandelier. Would you have any thoughts on sources?
Love the table and tablescape and the pic of you and your Mom.
I love the landscape artwork as well! I’ve been looking for days and then saw someone else asked the same question! These links don’t work or have expired?
HI, Kimberly. This particular piece is no longer available. However, I have several options that are similar.
https://rstyle.me/+UDnnfCpVV6jrYNUkQz7n8A
https://rstyle.me/+FqjNjiAE5EOMsTa9LwQviA
https://rstyle.me/+jfj9lgwjET4Z1NVAOD45Rw
Hello all you Bless’er House people! This is Lauren’s mom. I just want to say “thank you” for all the complements on my daughter’s blog and your sweet comments on our “look-alike-status”. Lauren definitely is the “new and improved version”. I do love the Blue Willow vase and it will hold hydrangias on my table for many years to come, God willing! Thank you and I want you all to know you are in my prayers every day. Elaine
the link for thelandscape wall art comes up pier 1 but – state not found on all 3 you have a link-would love to find .
Hi Patricia! I’m so sorry that the link no longer works. Pier 1 went out of business and then was bought out by a different company, so I’m afraid that painting isn’t available anymore. But this one is similar if that helps: https://rstyle.me/+_tH2FpVR-7edYPBzxKs1oA
Morning! Trying to see your Serena and Lily post, and when I click on the “after” it brings up your mothers day tablescape post. I did previously enjoy it, but would love to see how you refinished ? the outdoor table.
Hi Raylene! I’m so sorry about that. Here’s the link to it: https://www.blesserhouse.com/diy-faux-driftwood-outdoor-dining-table-makeover/
So lovely! Could you please share your wall colour?
Sure! It’s Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal.
I was hoping to find this in the comments, I want to use this in my dining room as well! <3
Your dining room table is a wonderful. Is it available for purchase or is it one that you created?
Oh my goodness – I second that question. I have been searching for a new table and I love it!
Hi Jan! It was a Craigslist makeover and we built the top, so I’m afraid it’s one of a kind.
I absolutely love the landscape wall art! Where can I find that or something similar?
Hi! I have linked several all in different price ranges. https://rstyle.me/+UDnnfCpVV6jrYNUkQz7n8A The most similar to ours is the one that follows here https://rstyle.me/+UDnnfCpVV6jrYNUkQz7n8A . And one last similar one is https://rstyle.me/+UDnnfCpVV6jrYNUkQz7n8A. I hope this helps. These are all three very pretty and very similar to what I have shown in our dining room. 🙂
Beautiful picture of you and your mom! Can I ask where you got the covers for your chairs in your dining room. I have these stripped chairs that I need to cover :).
Thank you!
Your table is beautiful!!! And~ so are YOU & your MOM!!!
Which size bowl are you using on top of the dinner plate? There are two different sizes available on Walmart.
I agree with Pat, you and your mom look so much alike, you could be sisters.
This post touched me. I love your love fir your mom. I could almost feel it through your sweet post. I lost my mom in 2016. Not a day go by that I don’t think of some little thing she did or said. I miss and love her so much. So, enjoy your mom as often as you can. Happy Mother’s Day to both you and your mom. Fabulous table setting
Lauren~
beautiful post!
Yes you look just like your mom!!
She will be thrilled with the vase..
I know i would!!
Happy Mother’s Day to you!!
Loui
Thank you, Lou! 🙂
You and your momma could be sisters! Thank you for ALL the lovely decorating ideas!
The blue willow vase is just the right touch. I am sure your momma is going to love it! Your table setting is beautiful! You are a mini me of your mom! Happy Mothers Day to you & all the mom’s out there. I am sure there are going to be a lot of thankful hearts around dining room tables this year 🙂
Thank you, Paula! I am sure of that, too. It warms my heart. 🙂