Tory Burch tablescape puts together different patterns and mixes blues for a gorgeous table

Tory Burch offers advice to create a beautiful tablescape:

"Just try different things. Patterns you wouldn't think to put together can surprise you, and look great."
"The kitchen is perfect for lunch. I like casual dining, though it should still be elegant."
"I love to mix blues. Turquoise is my favorite, but it's more interesting next to other blues."
"Potted herbs are a great way to introduce plants to the table. They're beautiful, and functional, too."

Salt Cellar: Don't use traditional salt and pepper shakers. "Small shell dishes are great for rough sea salt." Cabebe Shell Footed Dish ($36 at Room Service Home)

Fluted Dinner Plates: Hand-pressed china, in the prettiest shade of robin's egg blue ($60 at Frances Palmer Pottery)

Tory Burch tablescape fluted dinner plate

Flatware: Even with the natural bamboo handles, this flatware is stainless steel and dishwasher-safe ($145 for 5-piece setting at Neiman Marcus)

Aegean Collection Antique Aqua Urn: This handmade, richly glazed vase makes an instant centerpiece ($81 at American Country Collection) (505-984-2029)