Romantic Cottage Strawberry Girl Summer Tablescape
Create a dreamy, romantic strawberry girl summer tablescape with vintage plates, cozy linens, and fresh berries. Perfect for garden parties, birthdays, or sweet summer afternoons. This easy setup captures all the nostalgic beauty of slow summer living.
Yield: 1 Tablescape
Cost: $0-$100
Equipment
- 1 Pair of scissors To cut your ribbon with
Materials
- 6 pieces Crocheted placemats soft neutral color like cream or white
- 6 pieces Vintage pink floral dinner plates dinner plates and optional salad plates
- 6 pieces Pink linen napkins or soft cotton napkins
- 1 roll Strawberry-printed ribbon strips to tie around the napkins
- 6 pieces Vintage crystal goblets or any clear, simple glassware
- 6 sets Antique silverware Mismatched silver or gold-toned is perfect
- 2 cups Fresh strawberries Washed and dried, plus a few extra for garnish
- 1 stand Vintage two-tiered stand Metal, wood, or ceramic works great
- 1 pitcher Vintage glass pitcher Fill with lemonade or water
- 1 teapot Vintage teapot or vase Any low vase also works for flowers
- 1 bunch Pink carnations Fresh or faux flowers are fine
- 1 bunch Yellow daisies Adds a sunny cottage touch
- 1 bunch Baby’s breath Delicate filler flower
- 3 holders Tall brass candle holders Use vintage or vintage-inspired styles
- 3 candles Soft pink tapered candles Standard height or extra-tall for drama
- 5-6 pieces Fresh lemons Scatter across the table for cheerful color
Instructions
- Lay the foundation – Start by placing crocheted placemats directly on your table, letting the wood grain peek through.
- Set the plates – Layer vintage pink floral dinner plates at each place setting. Stack an optional matching salad plate on top.
- Add napkins – Fold pink linen napkins and tie them with strawberry-printed ribbon. Place them neatly on or beside each plate.
- Arrange glassware and silverware – Set vintage crystal goblets above each plate and arrange antique silverware beside them.
- Build the centerpiece – Layer fresh strawberries into a two-tiered stand and set it at the center of your table.
- Add lemonade and florals – Fill a vintage glass pitcher with lemonade. Arrange pink carnations, yellow daisies, and baby’s breath in an old teapot or vase.
- Place candles – Set tall brass candle holders with soft pink candles along the center of the table between flowers and strawberries.
- Scatter finishing touches – Tuck a few fresh lemons here and there across the table for a bright pop of summer color.
- Final styling – Step back and adjust placements to balance textures and colors, creating a soft, inviting layout.
- Enjoy your cozy gathering – Light the candles, pour the lemonade, and gather around your sweet, romantic strawberry girl summer table!
Notes
- Don’t stress if all your vintage pieces don’t match — that’s part of the charm!
- You can swap pink floral plates for plain pastel plates if needed.
- If you don’t have crocheted placemats, soft linen runners or tea towels work beautifully too.
- For a budget-friendly centerpiece, use a simple bowl filled with strawberries instead of a two-tiered stand.
- Keep flower arrangements low and relaxed so guests can see across the table.
- No vintage goblets? Mason jars or clear drinking glasses also give a charming cottage feel.
- Dip some strawberries in white or dark chocolate for a dual-purpose decor and dessert idea!
- Use different shades of pink (soft pinks, blush, rose) for a layered, feminine look.
- Scatter a few strawberry-themed accessories like mini baskets or vintage jars for extra sweetness.
- Most of all, enjoy the process — a lovingly set table is always beautiful, even if it’s simple!