Tablescapes, Quiet Little Beach Town
Summer weekends on the coast are wild and crazy
But Mondays are nice and quiet, and somewhat lazy
Things seem to settle down in my little beach town
After a house full of guests it’s nice to have no one around
There are still plenty of vactioners here
But I watch from afar, they’re not very near
I kick off my shoes and sit back and relax
In just a few days, my group will be back
Until then I’m a mermaid, free to swim in the sea
I can do what I want, I can just be
A good book to read and a glass of chilled wine
The summer sun shining, it’s quite divine!
The palm trees sway gently in a lovely breeze
I look out and enjoy the turquoise blue seas
Juicy Details
octopus plates, crab dish, starfish glasses/Home Goods last year
mermaid glasses/painted by me
Seashell Forks/tutorial here
Sand Dollar Beach Bottle/tutorial here
Breezy Palms pillow available here
Liquid Gold pillow available here
Thank you for visiting me by the sea!
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I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Meal Plan Monday Dishing it & Digging it, Between Naps on the Porch,
Merry Monday Make it Pretty Monday Celebrate and Decorate,
Tasty Tuesday Oh My Heartsie Girl Full Plate Thursday
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Very Nice! Have a great week Jenna:@)
Makes me miss home!!! Beautiful!
thanks Kevin, it’s funny how the atmosphere changes here between the weekdays and the weekends!
Are you in the Carolina’s? Just curious!
Orange Beach
Oh… Did I know that? We come down and stay in a friends condo every October. Back Bay… I was born and raised in Fairhope. Small world, huh?
Yes, and I adore Fairhope~ October is my favorite month here!
Lucky you! My wife and I are both from there. She actually lived in Gulf Shores for 14 years before I came and dragged her to Indiana. 8-9 years when I retire and we’ll either be back there or who knows where. I still need salt water… Ha… Have a wonderful day! I look forward to the snapper recipe…
My wife just told me that you two probably have mutual friends either there or even Birmingham. We are bringing our dear friends from here in October and will probably go to Shrimp Fest one day. Maybe me and mine can me you and yours and you and Cathi can see who you know in common. That would be neat!
Sure, I have a friend that grew up in Fairhope but I’ve got to find out her maiden name, I bet you know her!
More than likely! My mom was the dance teacher there for 30 years, so any girl who took dance knows the Parish boys, not in a bad way. We were good kids! Ha
Oh, I just love this, and I can certainly feel that vibe you describe after a week of experiencing it!
Thank you Rita, beach time is great therapy isn’t it…
It’s beautiful! And looks so relaxing. 😀
Incredibly relaxing, thanks Michelle
Oh my, it all looks so relaxing. Love it all Jenna. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
thanks Cindy! I’m expecting more fishermen tomorrow so it won’t be as relaxing, but it will be fun!
I hear ya Jenna…we love all the company, but it can be so relaxing when they leave… yet always looking forward to when they return. Hugs from one beach fan to another.
Your beach get-away is divine!
Such a creative table setting perfectly describing life at the beach. I hope to visit Gulf Shores/Orange Beach sometime in the Fall. If you are beaching we’ll definitely have to go to lunch Jeanna.
Yes!!
You started my day off nicely with your rhymes and pretty tablescape. Enjoy the respite.
thanks Bonnie, the weather has been delightful, but rainy this afternoon…
What I love most at the lake is the week — not the weekend! The weekend (which usually begins Friday noon and is in full force by dinner time) ends Sundays around 4 or 5 and after it is so quiet for a few days. Yes, vacationers, but fewer of them. I love everything in this delightful post. Especially that blue!
Thank you Jeanie, I love to watch all the weekend activity and then enjoy the peace during the week~
I am on my way! But I want the Monday traffic too!! What a lovely spot. It is so fun to have guests, but nice to have your home quiet too. I saw those plates last year. They are so darling. You have done such a cute job with the birdhouses and beach decor. I felt relaxed just looking at the table. Do you ever keep it set overnight just to enjoy?
Absolutely! Thanks Jackie!
Jenna, Alabama’s beautiful Orange Beach!!! Love all the images and rhyme, and the lovely tablescape is divine! Enjoy a quiet and peaceful respite!
thanks Pam, it’s going to be a rainy weekend I’m afraid…
Your time spent in your beach town reminds me of our time at the lake in Maine. Weekends on the water were so busy and then it quieted down a little during the week. Here in our little beach town in Florida, summer starts our quiet time as it is a seasonal town and the snowbirds have gone north. 🙂
ahh, yes, snowbirds! We get them in the winter then vacationers in the summer!
Meant to mention how talented you are, I enjoyed your tutorial on how you decorated your forks. I’m going to try and do something similar with some serving spoons. Does the glue hold up well to hand washing?
yes!
Thank you!
All so beautiful, love those colors! 💚💙☀️
Looks so relaxing 😊
thanks Patty Anne, yes it’s a no stress zone!
This is SO adorable and clever Jenna! I love the ‘beach town’ you created with your birdcage / house and chair! I know you must enjoy a quiet house after the hustle and bustle of the weekend with guests. Enjoy those blue water views with your paintbrush and a glass of wine! 🐚🌊🎨🍷
thanks Mary 💕
Love your poem and beautiful table! I would never want to leave with those views! Hugs!
so lovely!
Awesome table and what a view! It is still on my list to make those forks one day. Everytime I see them, I want them, lol. Rest Miss Jenna, the weekend will soon be here and you’ll be packing them in again for more fun at your beautiful beach house! 🐚🐟☀️🐠
Love those octopus plates! Such a cute table!
Thanks Beth, plates from HomeGoods last summer
I always enjoy your beautiful outdoor tablesettings among the gorgeous views. So fun and relaxing. It is so fun to watch others enjoy it, but it is the perfect setting to have all for yourself with a glass of wine and plenty of sunshine and breezes. I love the seashell and sea glass flatware and all the other beach decor in such beautiful blue colors. Gorgeous. Enjoy the moment.
thanks so much Marsha!
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