INW Homes contest: create a tablescape

Inland Northwest Homes & Lifestyles magazine, a bi-monthly publication put out by the Spokane Journal of Business, announced today a clever contest it’s hosting this spring.

Readers are invited to design a tablescape—either for indoor or outdoor eating—and photograph it. A team of judges will choose a winner based on creativity, presentation and design.

The first-place winner will receive a free custom cooking class from the Kitchen Engine at the Flour Mill and the top picks will be featured in an upcoming issue of the magazine.

Editor Sandra Hosking urges readers to use their imaginations. Pull out your best china, display your heirloom pieces or borrow dinnerware from friends to create your look, she says.

To enter, send up to three phtoos, a brief description of your tablescape, your name, address, phone number and e-mail to inwhomes@spokanejournal.com. Or snail mail it to: Attn Tablescape Contest, Inland NW Homes & Lifestyles, 429 E. Third Ave., Spokane, WA 99202.

The deadline is June 12.

Questions? Call (509) 344-1267 or e-mail inwhomes@spokanejournal.com.

Need some inspiration? Here are some links to get your creative juices flowing:

-Decorate with empty tea tins (Domino magazine via The Kitchn).

- Coral sets the tone (Madame Figaro magazine via The Kitchn).

-Decorating with items found in the yard (The Kitchn).

-OK, this one doesn’t even have a single plate on the table, but it’s so lovely I had to share. (Amy and David Butler design found via Annesage.com).

-This nutty Thanksgiving table setting was found on Flickr.

-A simply elegant breakfast setting (Flickr). Mmm … bacon.

-A bright, blue Christmas tablescape (Flickr).

Photo credit: Domino magazine, found via The Kitchn