I love pretty table settings, and includes pretty napkin rings and place card holders! They inspire me to create wonderful table scapes!
Today I thought I'd share with you some of my favorites that I have collected over the years. Most of them I have had for fifteen years or more. They never go out of style, and that's why they're such a good thing to have on hand.
I have plain white ceramic vase style napkin rings that can be dolled up with ivy, or flowers, or holly, or even glittery faux poinsettia's, depending on the season and the formality I am after...
Think of all you can do with these....I have antique silverware handles that have been crafted into dressy rings...
I have these darling ceramic carrots (I've had them for about 20 years now!) that are perfect for any garden theme tablescape, and for a cheery Easter time meal too....oh, I am inspired for spring to hurry up and get here now!
For breakfasts, or lunch, or when it's just me (yes! I set the table for myself, don't you? If you don't you should.)I have these sweet little tea pots...
OK, I cheated on this last one. It's a WalMart Christmas ornament.
I changed out the ribbon and I tie it on the napkin...still one of my favorites...and oh, so inspiring.
Simply Gorgeous Tracey! Makes me want to start my own collection!
Posted by: Kathleen Grace | January 18, 2008 at 05:26 AM
Hey, gotta LOVE that Walmart. I find all kinds of cool, inexpensive things there too.
Blessings,
Sher
Posted by: sherscreativeexpressions | January 18, 2008 at 05:39 AM
Love them all....you are an inspiration :-) My favorite is the Walmart one, too!
Posted by: Rosie | January 18, 2008 at 05:43 AM
Those are great napkin rings! I like the carrots. You've inspired me to get out my napkin rings and USE them. ~Adrienne~
Posted by: Adrienne | January 18, 2008 at 05:52 AM
They are all soooo wonderful but the ones made of antique silverware are to die for! When I was in middle school a long, looooong time ago, it was fashionable to wear rings made from silverware. So beautiful and timeless!
Posted by: Shari | January 18, 2008 at 06:05 AM
I love them all,The next time I see some of them on sale I will not pass them up. Sharon * crafty* Nesty* Thrifty
Posted by: sharon | January 18, 2008 at 06:46 AM
As usual, Tracey, just beautiful! I like the carrots and the Wal-Mart one, and I like the vase and the old silverware...did I miss anything? Although it's very seldom just me, I do set the table every night for my hubby and boys. We do cloth napkins and the whole bit. I used plastic glittered snowflakes for napkin rings for a winter brunch, just tied them onto sheer white ribbon. It was pretty!
Posted by: Cathymac | January 18, 2008 at 07:30 AM
Oooh! I just love visiting you! But WHY did you wait til AFTER Christmas to show us that one beautiful napkin ring?!! Oh, well. I bet I can make one by shopping for some old chandelier baubles, huh? I visit you several times a day because I love your ideas and can't wait to see what you have written next. If you EVER write a book, I want a copy!!!!! Have a GREAT day!
September Lady
Posted by: September Lady | January 18, 2008 at 07:56 AM
Oh, those are so inspirational! I especially love the one made from ribbon & the ornament (very creative!)>
Posted by: Kim | January 18, 2008 at 08:20 AM
How lovely! Thanks for the tip on the ornaments. I have so many extra prisms, now I know what to do with some of them :)
Theresa
Posted by: Theresa | January 18, 2008 at 08:24 AM
Tracey,
I am a huge table linen freak and of course that includes napkin rings. Love them all! Did the Sewing Queen make the napkin that is with the teapot? I bought all the fabric like that that my Wal-Mart had.
You are my hero by the way! Loved your top 2007 projects post.
Elise
Posted by: Elise | January 18, 2008 at 11:55 AM
How pretty all of your napkin rings are.
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | January 18, 2008 at 12:18 PM
Tracey, I went to Michaels Craft Store today and I found the cutest little glass heart ornaments. I plan to make them into little napkin rigns for a special Valentines dinner for the family. Thanks again for the idea.
Theresa
Posted by: Theresa | January 18, 2008 at 12:35 PM
Love all of the ideas for napkin rings. Every Thanksgiving I come up with a new one.
My favorite are your silver ones.
Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend.
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | January 18, 2008 at 01:45 PM
I just found your site recently and love it!
Your napkin rings are so pretty and your table settings are so lovely!
This is an area I need to work on...making the table setting nice for each meal.
Have a blessed weedend!
Posted by: Sharon | January 18, 2008 at 02:04 PM
Hi Tracey Your collection of napkin rings is great. You have an interesting variety of different ones. Your table must lok very pretty when it's all set. Hope you have a good weekend. Rhondi
Posted by: rhondi | January 18, 2008 at 05:27 PM
Beautiful! I love your collection.
Teresa
Posted by: Teresa ~ French Poppy | January 18, 2008 at 07:41 PM
I love the Walmart ornament turned into napkin ring! I'm a huge fan of crystals & anything sparkly. I'm also a fan of creating my own napkin rings, so I like how you think!
Posted by: Courtney - Nesting Instincts | January 18, 2008 at 10:40 PM
Wow, these are great!~ I also love the compostion book form your earlier post. Great odeas and very creative!
Jen R
Posted by: Jen R | January 19, 2008 at 06:23 AM
My goal this year is to reduce paper consumption and start using cloth napkins. I think I need to head out and find some beautiful napkin rings. Maybe that will keep me inspired. :)
PS- The silver handles are my favorites. I may have to head out to the thrift store for supplies and make some.
Posted by: Karin | January 19, 2008 at 07:27 AM
Tracey, Truly inspiring! I love your photos. Such an eye for detail. For Sunday Dinner I'm inspired to bring out the linens.
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Teemie
Posted by: Teemie | January 19, 2008 at 09:05 AM
What a lovely collection of napkin rings:) Rachael
Posted by: Rachael | January 19, 2008 at 11:47 AM
I love them all they are so pretty. I love to make a beautiful table as well. I think I like the Walmart one the best and the teapot, oh and the spoon ring ( I think that's what it is) never mind I can't make up my mind they are all my favorits.
ginger
Posted by: Ginger | January 19, 2008 at 07:04 PM
Luxurious! I like the idea!!
Posted by: Talent Search Engine | September 24, 2008 at 07:43 PM
I love the first napkin ring.
I'm from Spain and I'm organizing my wedding and I'm looking for somethings like your napking ring. Could you help me and tell me where can I fiand it? Above all, Im interest in the scone because I can find the ribbon here.
Thanks so much. Regards!
Posted by: aida | March 09, 2009 at 10:24 AM
Yes i agree of all the commenter this it is truly inspiring! very innovative rings.
by: rhianne
Posted by: tungsten wedding ring | May 25, 2009 at 01:01 AM
Hi. I am looking to buy the ceramic vase type napkin rings featured in this article. Could you please tell me where and how I can get them?
thanks
Posted by: anita | October 19, 2009 at 01:13 PM