To say I have a little crush on dishes is quite an understatement!
I love love love them!
And one of my favorite ways to use them is to stack them! Using stacks of dishes in a tablescape gives them an alluring and dimensional quality and a steal-the-show way to be displayed!
One of the biggest benefits of stacking dishes is that I can use the same dishes over and over again and get a new look every time!
Here's a few tips for creating beautiful stacks of dishes...
A STACK IS 3 DISHES OR MORE
A stack of dishes does not have to be tall. Start with 3 pretty dishes that work well together and... TA-DA a pretty stack is born!
How easy is that?
To see ARTICHOKE AND WHITE HYDRANGEAS click HERE
IT'S ALL ABOUT THE EDGES
What makes a stack of dishes soooooo appealing are all the pretty edges that peek out from underneath each other.
Choose dishes of that have interesting edges or rims.
ALTERNATE DISH COLOR
Using different colored dishes work just as well as dishes with interesting edges for making a fetching stack!
When you can mix color and great edges... it's a real winner!
To see HARBINGER OF SPRING TABLESCAPE click HERE
ANCHOR THE STACK
Add a pretty placemat or runner or even a napkin under a stack of dishes to anchor them to the table.
See how the blue straw placemats sets the stack of dishes! LOVE blues and whites together!
To see BLUE AND WHITE SUMMER TABLE click HERE
ADD SOMETHING SPECIAL TO THE TOP OF THE STACK
Add a special bowl or fancy napkin or a little object that goes with the theme of the table to the top off the dish stack.
It makes the stack more important!
Isn't this pink flower bowl beautiful? Perfect for a delicate pink and white table! I got it years ago at HomeGood's for under $5.00. Great pieces don't have to be expensive!
To see PINK PEONY TABLESCAPE click HERE
USE NAPKINS AND NAPKIN RINGS ON TOP OF DISHES
If you have pretty napkins and napkin rings use them on the top of dish stacks!
I made these sassy flower napkin rings out of old book pages for our book club dinner.
Click HERE to see BOOK CLUB TABLESCAPE
STACK MORE THAN DISHES
Stack bowls and dessert plates and forks... or even cups.
Experiment! They make such great stacks too!
I stacked my favorite cabbage leaf tea cups and topped them off with hydrangeas and tea bags.
To see QUILT AND ROSES TEA ON THE PORCH click HERE
Stacking dishes may be an art... but it is an easy art to master!
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So lovely!
ReplyDeleteLOVE all of your exquisite tablescapes!
ReplyDeleteYvonne you always created the most gorgeous table settings and you are definitely a master dish stacker! :-) That all white tablescape was definitely my favorite but all of them are exquisite!
ReplyDeleteVanessa
Everything you touch is golden, Yvonne! I was so inspired by your post about kitchen table vignettes that I spent yesterday working on one in my kitchen. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Nici
How pretty... each and everyone is breathtaking Yvonne. Luv... LUV those white dishes with the pretty edges.
ReplyDeleteI showed this post to my hubby (he affectionately calls me "dish crazy") I adore dishes! Vintage, antique, new, floral, solid, gold or silver and preferably all mixed together. I love the reminder of days when families "dined" together and I'm thankful ours does almost every night. Now I have some new inspiration...off to the china (hoard) cabinet!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! I love reading your posts and seeing the beauty you create in your home! =)
ReplyDeleteI love the art of setting a beautiful table! Thank you for your inspiration, I'm dish crazy as well! If I had more room to store them I'd buy more and more! My dream house would include a huge walk in butler's pantry with shelves just for dishes and serving pieces.
ReplyDeleteA book: The Artful Table by Yvonne! Magnificent inspiration Yvonne!..Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI'd write that book in a heartbeat! Thanks for the title Shirley!
DeleteAnd I would buy that book in a heartbeat! You go girl!
DeleteSuch lovely displays of your dishes! I remember my family using "Fire King" dishes when I was growing up and recently was given a variety of them that my mother-in-law found. I had no place to store them at the time and decided to just display them on the counter, thanks to seeing a recent post of yours. I must say, it brings me so much delight and memories at the dinner table growing up with my family. Thanks so much Yyvonne for all you do and bringing inspiration to all of us!
ReplyDeleteJudy
Yvonne I would say you are a MASTER at stacking dishes! Lovely combinations!
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday,
Kathysue
Beautiful lesson. I don't have the number of dishes you do but you've shown ways to work with less. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteThanks Yvonne, wonderful ideas~why do I want to run out and go plate shopping :)
ReplyDeleteJenna
Oh my goodness, the artichoke and the peony are my favorites! Simply gorgeous! When I saw the title of your post, all I could think of was my skill at loading the dishwasher and getting the maximum number of dishes in it!. :-)
ReplyDeleteI couldn't which one is my favorite - every one of these is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful artistry. Love every one of these tables!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are the Queen of Beautiful Tables. I so miss your weekly tablescapes. Every minute detail...and believe me, I studied each of them! Thanks for the reminders. Lori Lucas
ReplyDeleteFabulous stocks of gorgeous dishes! Thans for shgaring. FABBY
ReplyDeleteBeautiful combinations of dishes Yvonne. You always make me want to go buy more dishes and I'm trying so hard to be content with what I have. Just lovely.
ReplyDeleteCindy
You definitely are the master at this. They are all gorgeous. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteI love dishes as well & love how you arrange them.
ReplyDeleteForgive my ignorance though, so is stacking dishes/tables-capes for actually eating off of or just decorating? I don't mind eating off of stacked plates but prefer to have no more than two when I'm actually eating.
Great question Jenny! I stack them on the table for decoration, then remove all of them before serving and use the ones from the stack I need to serve the meal! Hope this helps!
DeleteYvonne you are so creative. I love all those dish arrangements especially the pink bowl.
ReplyDeleteWhere do you keep you selection of dishes?
Thanks for your ideas!! You've inspired me. For lack of space, I keep my dishes stacked by pattern on shelves in our den. I never thought of making some creative stacks just for show!! I have to get on that!
ReplyDeleteXO,
Jane
Yvonne, your stacks are exquisite. Thanks for the links to the tables as well. It's fun to revisit these gorgeous tables. You've been a source of inspiration to me ever since I found your blog, and that's been years ago. '-)
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! I pinned this. Thank you for the notes!!! {ChicByTab}
ReplyDeleteYou "stack" beautifully Yvonne! I love all your settings...my favorites are the blue and yellow dishes and the white and green!
ReplyDeleteFabulous! I'm really enjoying ALL your recent posts on the things you do SO WONDERFULLY! Its great to get another chance to see your gorgeous photos in groupings under a certain theme. Everything from your tips on white dishes to creating kitchen table vignettes and now stacking dishes...all so inspiring and beautiful!
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~Yvonne~
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL!
Paula
p.s looking forward to March and getting to know you better thur your newsletters. I already know you are blessed !
ReplyDeletePaula
IN.
Your stacks are lovely, I enjoyed each and every one. The all white with the intricate edges was my favorite.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed weekend, Ginger
Hey, Yvonne! I am definitely signing-up for your newsletter. How much fun! I love this post. Your plates are all darling, and the rose bowl is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
xo,
RJ
Gorgeous dishes Yvonne! This gives me an excuse to hang on to those dishes I was going to pass on to my two daughters for a little longer.I need them for stacking purposes! Looking forward to your newsletter.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Patti
Yvonne,
ReplyDeleteYour stacks of dishes are among my favorite posts in all of blogland. Since I first discovered blogging and Stone Gable in the fall of 2012, I have studied your posts and dish stacks. One of the things I notice about your beautiful table settings is your floral arrangements and the ways in which you photo dishes with just glimpses of the flowers. That is one of StoneGable's trademarks. So many beautiful things composed with such great ease that is second nature to you. Maybe I should write a book about the great bloggers and what makes them so great.
Judith
Hi Yvonne. You are definitely the master when it comes to stacking dishes and tablescapes! These are some great tips. Each and every one of these examples are gorgeous. I'll never forget when I contacted you waaaay back when and asked if that's how you really set a table and if people really do use them that way. And of course, your answer was a resounding, "Yes!". Your inspiration has certainly changed the way that I set a table!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!! Definitely an art the way you stack 'em Yvonne!! Pinning for sure. Also signed up for your newsletter. I can't get enough of you!
ReplyDeletexx
You are the queen of the stack Yvonne! I'm so happy to be able to revisit your beautiful tables. Your gorgeous hydrangeas are a cure for the winter blues! ♥
ReplyDeleteYvonne,
ReplyDeleteYOU, dear friend, inspire me each time I visit your tablescapes!!!
Gorgeous! The white stack with varying edges makes me swoon!!!
Thank you for sharing all the tips and for the 'eye candy'!
Fondly,
Pat
Gorgeous! You are a master at stacking dishes and setting a gorgeous table -- can't get enough!!
ReplyDeletewow, you are such an artist. I love this. Every time I visit your beautiful blog I smile. You have such artistry in your table setting. Thank you for the tips. Now all I need are some dishes as lovely a yours, giggle. Hugs!! P.S. I invite you to share this post at my hop on Thursday :-)
ReplyDeleteI love the stacks of white dishes. I have been visiting a near by flea marker, and homegoods and have a small collection going. So, that pink peony bowl was from Home Goods? SO pretty!!!
ReplyDeleteYou're teaching me so much! I'm so excited to find some unique dishes!!! Thank you, Yvonne!!~~Ang
ReplyDeleteI have the navy "Calico" dishes. I have some knock offs too...my favorite dishes! Thanks for the inspiration to layer!...I love Carnival Glass!
ReplyDeleteHi Yvonne.
ReplyDeleteI just came across your blog a week ago and can't seem to get enough of your posts. Its all so beautiful and so inspiring. This one in particular makes me want to go shopping for some dinnerwares/ tablewares right away!!! I wish you would do a post on things to consider and look for when buying ceramic/porcelain ware. I could so use some advices.