Collectables Tablescapes: Into the Aquarium

by Amy Mayhew

Have you ever dreamed of being underwater, surrounded by beautiful coral fish? How about sharing a meal beneath the waves with friends? This CENTERPIECE features swirling glass, soaring seaweed, and colorful fish, setting the stage for a truly unique DINING EXPERIENCE with loved ones. FULL COLOR still-life photographs will inspire you to create your own centerpiece that reflects your love of fish and their environments. Get creative with what you already own, explore thrift shops and discount stores for additional treasures. Share your passion for fish with like-minded collectors and those new to the aquarium world. The vibrant colors and design elements of your pieces will serve as the perfect starting point for crafting your centerpiece. Your creation will not only CHARM YOUR GUESTS, but also spark conversations about their own experiences - whether it's STORIES about goldfish, tide pool adventures, aquarium visits or diving excursions.

COLLECTABLES TABLESCAPES encourages you to create your own dining centerpiece from the things you collect. Your collections will give you the tools to create a beautiful setting for your guests. The design elements chosen by the artists of your collectable - the colors, shapes, and textures - can be echoed in complementary linens and tableware. By mimicking these design elements, you enrich your table setting. WHATEVER YOU COLLECT, whether it be JEWELRY, SANTAS, IKEBANA, COFFEE POTS, TRAINS, CAMERAS, EGG CUPS, TEA CUPS or ANY OF 40 OTHER COLLECTABLES - you're creating a still life worthy of the great masters. The still-life artists of history used line, shape, color, texture, and light to craft stunning compositions, and you can do the same!

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Published May 8, 2025