By Evie Klopp Holzer, Photos by Sara Stewart, Designed by Megan Pittman
When springtime calls for tea time, a garden-inspired setting suits just fine. Interior designer Megan Pittman designed this dining room as well as the table setting, gracefully incorporating delectable bites from Perle Mesta and lovely floral stems from The Flower Truck.
Located inside an Edmond home, the dining room itself sets a seasonal mood with its soft color palette and botanical backdrop. Panels of a leafy Philip Jeffries mural were carefully selected and placed on grasscloth wallpaper within the room. The antique crystal chandelier, burlwood buffet and playful table lamps balance the mural just right. Drapes in Schumacher fabric and trim frame the window’s soft glow, while the table’s surrounding dining chairs add lively patterns and colors to the room.
Pittman pulled in family heirlooms and collections to set the table. She purchased the Italian toile placemats during recent travels in Rome, but all of the other items represent decades of family history — all sourced from her parents’ cupboard. The silver dates back to her parents’ wedding day; they’ve been collecting and adding service pieces ever since. The china plates are a beautiful blend of two of her mother’s favorite patterns from the Rosenthal Collection by Versace: Le Jardin De Versace and Russian Dream. A matching tea set featuring the signature Versace wing design rounds out the table. Meanwhile, the tea cups and saucers on the table are a more subdued Lennox Blue Ridge, and the scalloped-edge linen napkins once belonged to Pittman’s grandmother. Light blue candles celebrate meaningful treasures coming together.
This table also brings the High Tea experience — offered at Perle Mesta restaurant — to a more intimate and residential setting. Perle Mesta Chef Andrew Black came to the house to personally prepare the salmon canapes and finger sandwiches. His famous egg salad sandwich is elevated with caviar, while the chicken salad sandwiches boast crispy fried chicken skins and fresh dill on top. Macaroons, chocolate mice and creamy cheesecake squares satisfy on a silver tray of sweets.
The Flower Truck generously provided the florals. A large bouquet designed by the shop brings many spring colors and textures into the room; a perfect complement to the curved dining room buffet. Meanwhile, the table is adorned with select pink and white stems, including ranunculus, stock, roses and anemones. A soft white ceramic vessel elevates the centerpiece.
With food and flowers in place and thoughtful touches sprinkled throughout, this tea time party table beckons family and friends to take a chair. Won’t you sit for a spot of tea?
