May Day Tablescapes
The arrival of warmer weather invites gathering for an alfresco fête to herald the first day of May. Let imagination take flight by pairing softly tinted table linens with place settings that celebrate natural texture and delight the senses with their interplay of patterns. Basketweave flatware, alongside plates that bear a bamboo pattern, add a pastoral touch to the May Day tabletop, while fragrant bouquets of pastel-hued posies tucked into woven containers, such as rattan hot air balloon baskets from Juliska, add a whimsical touch and offer a nod to the sentimental custom of delivering May baskets to the door of friends and neighbors.
Text Audra Shalles
Photography Stephanie Welbourne Steele
Styling Sidney Bragiel
To find recipes and more inspiration for celebrating May Day, see “Abloom with Glee” in the May/June 2024 issue, available on newsstands and at victoriamag.com.
