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Southern Vintage Table Event – Winter-Themed Styled Shoot

Photo by Tugba Tuncer

Collaborating with vendors to create gorgeousness is one of our favorite parts of working in the event and wedding industry. Most of the time we are focused on bringing our client’s dream event to fruition, but when we work together on a styled shoot, creativity is wide open. From inception to finality, the cadre of professionals bring their skills and products to the themed shoot. Sometimes the theme may be like a fairy tale such as a wedding in the style of The Game of Thrones, or it may be a more authentic setting like a fall-themed wedding and reception. Both styles are designed to showcase wares and talents of the professional team and very rewarding to all.

For this photo shoot, winter’s rich hues amid elegance was the theme. Melrose Knitting Mill provided the backdrop for a bridal portrait styled shoot as well as a coordinating tablescape. To see the bridal portrait photos, please visit photographer Tugba Tuncer’s gallery on her website. The series of photos featured here, also taken by Tugba, perfectly fit the look of a sophisticated winter season tablescape. Twig and Tendril along with Fallon Flowers created beautiful florals to accompany our vintage place settings. 

Many thanks to Tugba for inviting us to provide the table settings for this shoot!  Other vendors for this segment of the shoot included:
Venue – Melrose Knitting Mill
Photographer – Tugba Tuncer
Florals – Twig and Tendril and Fallons Flowers
Planner – A Day Soiree
Rental – Homemade Bride and Southern Vintage Table

Photo by Tugba Tuncer
Winter Photoshoot 2018
Velvet Chair & Lace Runner

And, finally, to all in NC, enjoy our beautiful snow today! 


Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC
Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Vintage Feature – New Vintage Patterns from Europe and the US

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

We are always on the hunt for new vintage patterns to add to our collections and we’d like to introduce you to some of our newcomers! Most of them we found at local thrift stores but we also had a few gifted to us. How sweet is that? These new patterns hail from England, Austria, France, Bavaria, and the US.

The patterns above are rich with colors and we love each one of them. From the top left, the makers are Salem China from USA, Royal Bayreuth from Bavaria, Mason’s from England, and Trischenreuth, also from Bavaria.

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Now, who doesn’t love vintage patterns with delicate florals? These four beauties are from several different countries. Starting at the top left, we have Knowles China from the US, Union Ceramique from France, Haviland from France, and Karlsbad from Austria.

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These colorful four patterns look so nice together! The two on the right are from England, Johnson Brothers and Royal Dalton. The two on the left are from potteries in the US, Vernon Kilns and Knowles China, both of which are no longer in business.

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

This last set of four are a bit atypical of china patterns with their hues of brown. We love how they look together – add a brown and amber goblet to the table, and you have a terrific look! All of these ironstone patterns are from England – the top two are Mason’s, the bottom left is Johnson Brothers, and the bottom right is Staffordshire.

Mixing and matching china patterns presents a beautiful, interesting table for your guests whether it’s a wedding reception, bridal shower, a holiday meal, or a dinner party.  Give us a call or send an email through our Contact page. We’d love to hear from you!


Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Southern Vintage Table Event – It’s A Grandmother Shower!

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Springtime is here, and right on nature’s schedule, the dogwood and redbud trees, the tulips, daffodils, and azaleas are bursting into bloom across the green landscape, making the whole world a bit more lovable!  And, it is with great love for the sweetest of friends, the perfect time to celebrate her life-changing role as grandmother.

Nothing much is as exciting as the birth of a grandchild, and naturally, Mary, the quintessential Southern belle, is tickled pink that her first grandchild will be arriving this summer. Her friends, pleased as punch for Mary, couldn’t help themselves and threw her a surprise grandmother shower this past week.

Any time spent together is a precious time for this group; however, party decorations, games, gifts and a delicious dinner definitely made the evening more memorable. A vintage tablecloth with a floral pattern in pinks and blues laid the foundation for the table setting. Creamy white dinner plates were topped with salad plates in pinks and blues. Vintage linen napkins, candlesticks, porcelain baskets filled with Easter treats, and Fernrock Farm‘s spring flowers added to the festive atmosphere.

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Fernrock Farm Flowers

Since the gender of the baby is still a mystery, the guests placed bets on whether Mary’s grandchild will be a boy or a girl, the date and time of birth, and the birthweight. Their guesses were sealed away in envelopes to be opened after the birth this summer. Gifts of books, blankets, and soft cuddly toys gave everyone a chance to “ooh” and “ahh” and anticipate the joy of passing this new bundle of joy from lap to lap.

Hosting a grandmother shower is a wonderful way for friends to celebrate old friendships and a new baby, sure to bring love and wonder. We now await the day when the baby arrives, when we find out who wins the baby lottery, and when we learn what Mary’s new name will be. One thing is for certain; he or she will be adored by all!

Thank you, Jami, for your help with today’s post!


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Southern Vintage Table Event – We’ve Got Big News!

Yep, this is big. Really big. Hugely big. This month Southern Vintage Table is moving to a studio space in Hillsborough!  Yay!!

This is incredibly exciting for both SVT and our studio partner, Amy Wurster of Knots ‘n Such. We both are eager to take this step in building our businesses and it just feels so right!

Behind this door will be Knots ‘n Such and STV’s shared studio!

April and May are going to be incredibly busy for us as we pack, unpack, and organize our wares but, nonetheless, exhilarating. I can’t wait to see shelves and shelves filled with vintage plates, goblets, and other treasures for our clients to browse through. Be on the lookout for progress reports and an invitation to come visit!

PS – The “M” on the keychain is for my given name, Michele, and the Tile, well, that’s probably self-explanatory…

PPS – Amy is the cutie holding the keys and that’s me fantasizing about all those shelves. Haha!


Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Vintage Feature – A Few New Additions to our Collections

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Today we’d like to share a few additions to our vintage collections. They include a new glassware color, a new vintage china pattern, and a new batch of vintage colored candleholder votives. Here they are!

Brown is the latest color to be added to our vintage glassware collection. With hues of deep chocolate to light caramel, these goblets and tumblers present many design possibilities!  Currently we have 20+ and plan to add more patterns soon.

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I was strolling through a thrift store this week and found a stack of gorgeous vintage Homer Laughlin luncheon and salad plates. And, to top it off, they were half price! With their detailed and distinctive rim, they are the perfect layering companion to a place setting of pink, green and gold.

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Green and blue and red, oh my! These vintage colored candleholder votives are simply marvelous and their jewel-toned colors, designs, and textures complement our vintage glassware perfectly.  Embrace your love of color and include both on your tablescape!

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We are ready to share these and all of our lovely vintage items with you. Give us a call (919 428 4508) or go to our contact page and let’s talk about your next special occasion!

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

 “The purest and most thoughtful minds are those that love colour the most.” – John Ruskin


Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Vintage Feature – 13 Events, 13 Photographers, 13 Photos of our Vintage Goblets

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC
Photo by Crutchfield Photography – Wedding Reception

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC
Photo by Mabyn Ludke Photography – Wedding Reception

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Photo by Faith Teasley – Wedding Reception

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC
Photo by Ally and Bobby Photography – TSOS Workshop

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC
Photo by Theo Milo Photography – Wedding Reception

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC
Photo by AJ Dunlap Photography – Wedding Reception

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC
Photo by Live View Studios – Wedding Reception

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC
Photo by Katelyn James Photography – Photo Shoot

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC
Photo by Jackson Signature Photography – Photo Shoot

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC
Photo by Scott Faber – Wedding Shower

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC
Photo by Gents and Belles – Wedding Reception

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC
Photo by Five Copper Creative – Wedding Reception

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC
Photo by DHS Photography – Photo Shoot


Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Vintage Feature – Let Us Help You with the Holidays!

Southern Vintage Table Holiday Special

Are you already in the holiday mood and thinking about family gatherings coming up? Whether it’s a Thanksgiving reunion, a family Christmas dinner, or a holiday meal with friends, we can provide you with all the tableware basics and more. We have open dates in November and December, and when you mention the ad above, we’ll provide a quote with a 10% discount. Give us a ring or send us an email!

(PS – We can also help with other celebrations – baby and bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, birthday dinners…)

Southern Vintage Table Thanksgiving Tables

Southern Vintage Table Holiday Tables


Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Southern Vintage Table

Vintage Feature – Lovely Lace & Crocheted Tablecloths

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Photo by Live View Studios

We have long appreciated the romantic beauty of vintage lace and crocheted tablecloths. Our admiration for these delicate table coverings has been renewed this week because we have been working on sorting and photographing these lovelies for our recently published Vintage Lace & Crocheted Tablecloth Inventory page.  Hooray!

As we pulled out them out of the bins our first decision was categorizing. We thought about arranging them by color but they are slightly different hues of creams and whites. Then we considered size but few of them have the same measurement.  But, we noted three different weights – Crocheted, Medium-Weight, and Light-Weight – and that’s how they are presented to you. When mousing over the image on the Inventory page, the dimensions of each of the cloths are shown underneath.  And, to further help, below the slideshow are two table listings by size.

Right to Left: Crocheted, Medium-Weight, Light-Weight

Take a look at our beautiful and unique collection. If you have any questions, please email us!
Now, onto the napkins…

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Beautiful array of our vintage lace tablecloths and overlays at a birthday party at Snipes Farm


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Vintage Feature – More Inventory To Share!

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

~ Happy November! ~

Today’s post is short and sweet but it’s been a productive week.

Check out our two additions under the Inventory tab – Vintage Silver-Plate Inventory and Vintage Vases Inventory.  We are also revising and adding to our previously published inventory pages – for example, we added four charming teapots and our love for yellow is certainly showing up!

We are busy, busy, busy as we continue to showcase our wonderful vintage collections for you!

Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Here’s our goal for the week ahead and our wish for yours –
 “… blur the line between work and play.”  Arnold J. Toynbee

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Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Southern Vintage Table Event – Before the Guests Arrive…

The venue was wonderfully historic and rustic, the decor details created by the bride and family were perfect, and we were very pleased to be a part of this wonderful day!  After months of designing and planning, the Boondocks was ready for the celebration of Jennifer & Jesse’s wedding. Here are some of our photos – and it was so hard to pick out just a few – of the pre-celebration.  As you can see, it was going to be a beautiful, sweet affair!

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Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

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Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC

Congratulations, Jennifer & Jesse, and wishing you enduring love, happiness, and fun!

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Southern Vintage Table Vintage China Rental NC