We caught up with Sharon Woodward this lazy Sunday afternoon to see if we could sleuth out some information about her table design for the 2009 Tableau event while indulging in La Grande Orange pizza – yum! Apparently Sharon lives by the motto of the Girls Scouts – “Be Prepared”. Not only is she prepared with her design concept. . .she graciously allowed us to follow her to Neiman’s for a little look see!
Picnics are no longer the bucket of KFC, liter bottle of Coke and the family size bag of Lays potato chips of our youth. Not even close. This designer has taken the humble picnic to a new level of elegance!
A Jan Barboglio bird’s nest might make an interesting organic texture
As Sharon explains, this fantasy table design represents what the French do best – exquisite style and culinary delights. This dreamlike story involves traveling through the French countryside via barge while indulging in the best that France has to offer.
Wine decanters are très nécessaire for a picnic
Sharon experiments with layers of chargers & plates
Her table design is the happy marriage of the delicate rococo personality of Juliska dinnerware coupled with the smartly earthy style of Jan Barboglio tabletop accessories. Even in the midst of all this picnic grandeur, she has a cheeky little surprise just waiting for all her guests – I suppose you will just have to wait and see! Suffice to say, there is no grass growing under Ms. Woodward’s feet!
Tags: barge, design competition, fantasy tables, France, IFDA Tableau, interior designers, Jan Barboglio, Juliska, Neiman Marcus, Picnic, Ryan House, Sharon Woodward, tablescaping
Can’t wait to see Sharon’s fantasy table! I’ll be there!
This is great commentary for the Tableau event and I am sure that Sharon’s design will be elegant and chic in a most refined way!
Bravo Sharon, for getting a jump on the planning.
Sounds like a beautiful design. I am sure it will be fabulous and I am looking foreward to seeing the end result!
France, and especially Paris, is a magical place and it’s no wonder that it provides inspiration for many of us. My table will feature a Paris theme entitled “The City of Lights in Blacks and Whites” and will focus on some of the famous architecture of this special city.
Please join us for a “bon voyage” on this wonderful evening to benefit a very special cause.