ULTIMATE GUIDE TO TABLESCAPES

By Kayce Hughes

I love having people over and sitting around my table sharing a meal. Setting a pretty table is something I love doing, and I think it sets the tone for a special evening.

I am also lucky to have a Mom who loves entertaining and sets the most beautiful table. So I am constantly learning from her.

Over the years, I have collected lots of treasures that I use to set the table. Most of my favorite things were curated in thrift stores and cost a few dollars or less. I have also found pretty candle holders at World Market. And inexpensive bud vases online at places like Jamali Garden. I always incorporate flowers and candles but keep them low enough to see the person across from you.

When time allows, I try to start to set the table the night before. I love buying flowers at Trader Joe's, and the flowers are usually the jumping-off point. Next, I typically pick a tablecloth. Many of mine are from India Amory, and others I have made. And then, I grab the other elements that seem to work best. I love the process of putting it all together. I like a table that looks interesting and a bit eclectic but not too fancy.

Kayce enjoys spending her days in her Nashville studio painting everything from small paper pieces to large-scale canvas work. Many of today's celebrated interior designers, as well as individual collectors, are frequently scooping up her artwork. Her influence and art has garnered the attention of beautiful stores like Bunny Williams Home NYC, Draper James TN, and Rivers Spencer LA, as well as several talented designers including Mark D. Sikes, Sara Bartholomew, Pencil & Paper Co., and Jonathan Savage.

You can find her daily offerings and more on Instagram @kaycehughes.