The soft, pearly, coral-and-mint setup I played on all spring and summer, and every piece that went into it.
Every season I settle into one setup that I just can't stop playing on. For spring and summer, it was Oh My Mahjong's Pearlescent tiles on the Heron mat. It's light and fresh, a little bit coastal, and it makes you want to set up a game on the porch with something cold to drink.
The tiles: Oh My Mahjong Pearlescent
Pearlescent tiles have pearly, iridescent backs with soft pastel layers, and the faces are painted in pinks, corals and greens. They glow a little in natural light, which is exactly why they shine on a bright spring table. They're also one of the most versatile tile sets I own, so if you're looking for a set that works with lots of mats, these are a great pick.
See every mat and rack I've paired with them in my Pearlescent tile matches album.
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Shop Pearlescent TilesThe mat: Oh My Mahjong Heron
The Heron mat is coral and blush with white herons, cherry blossoms and a mint border. That coral and mint is an almost perfect echo of the layers on the Pearlescent tiles, so the whole table feels like it was designed together.
The racks: Miss Mahjong scalloped acrylic
Any of Miss Mahjong's colored scalloped racks work here, but Cornflower and Opal are my favorites, and I like mixing a few colors so each player gets a different one. The scallops add a sweet, vintage touch, and the colors pull straight from the tiles and mat:
- Iridescent Opal Scalloped Racks to match the pearly tile backs
- Peach Sorbet Scalloped Racks for the coral
- Cornflower Blue Scalloped Racks for a pop of blue
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Shop Miss Mahjong RacksThe finishing touches
A tablescape is more than the tiles and mat. I always pick five things: the tablecloth, the mat, the racks, a lamp and a dice dish. Here's what finished this table:
- Tablecloth: a coral block-print tablecloth under the mat to carry the coral out to the edges of the table
- Lamp: a little cordless lamp with a pale blue shade that echoes the cornflower racks
- Dice dish: a small dish for the dice so they don't wander off the mat
Want more ideas for styling your own table? Browse the real tables in my tile match albums.
Other mats that work with Pearlescent
If Heron isn't your style, Pearlescent plays well with a lot of mats. Current Oh My Mahjong mats from the album include Jade, Radiance, Lorelei, Astor, Vivara and Goldie. Browse them all in the Pearlescent album, and see my other picks in My Favorite Mahjong Racks.
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