The Organized Life, Tropical Summer Finale

the Painted Apron

7 years ago

Prayers, Prayers and Prayers to all in harm’s way this week…

We will be experiencing lots of rain from hovering Hurricane Harvey and hope the sun will be back shining for Labor Day weekend

My family will be arriving for the long holiday weekend and we will be celebrating the holiday with a Tropical Summer Finale

I want to enjoy my summer dishes one more time before packing them away until next year

We always serve dinner buffet style from the kitchen island so plates, flatware and serving bowls are arranged ready for use

Pineapple napkins pop up from a Nora Fleming utensil holder with a mini beach ball

A plate stand holds an array of tropical melamine plates

Large tropical bowls are ready for fruit and salad

Cake domes are grouped together ready to be filled with goodies along with small plates, forks and a dessert server

People can help themselves to dessert without venturing too far into the kitchen

The snack station is on the end of the island too, snack jars filled with nuts, cookies and crackers, with watermelon bowls for filling

Having snacks at the end of the island keeps the congestion out of the busy part of the kitchen, away from the cooktop, refrigerator, sink, and ovens

Tropical glasses await evening cocktails

Flatware is easily accessible next to the plates

Keeping seasonal things out in a pretty arrangement is a great way to get maximum enjoyment from them, not to mention it eases up the storage situation!

I keep everyday favorites in the kitchen cabinet and have 2 other large cabinets for overflow, serving pieces, glasses and baskets keep a multitude of things neatly stored within easy reach

So, rain rain go away,

let the sun come out to play,

we want to have a sunny Labor Day!

Are you ready to bid summer goodbye?

I’m joining a great group of bloggers to kick off Fall with a tablescape hop this week!

I’ll be posting my table on Tuesday, with a fall recipe to put you in the mood, so be sure to stop by!

Psst, once again there is a Sunday 24 hour sale on Society 6, everything 20% off with free shipping. I don’t know how much longer they will be doing these weekly sales so stock up on Fall things now!

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I just bought this Sunflower pillow and I’m crazy about it!