Tablescapes, a Trip to the South Pacific
I thought we’d take a little trip today,
how about joining me in the South Pacific?
The inspiration for this table and bar was the Broadway show,
South Pacific
This post was originally part of a tablescape hop 4 years ago
To celebrate New York’s reopening
and the beginning of Summer
I thought it would be fun to share it again
Our beach house is built on stilts
and we have a large downstairs area under the house and deck
We have a dining area with a picnic table
It’s nice and shady and cool,
with a beautiful view of the water
I am lucky enough to spend a lot of time
at our little island paradise in the South,
a small private residential island on the Alabama Gulf Coast
Behind the picnic table is a bar
that separates the dining area from the garage
Plenty of white sugar sand, sunshine, and sea blue views
A time weathered table on a rug mimicking the ocean waves
Hibiscus, pineapples, mangos, palms and flip flops!
This sets the stage for Some Enchanted Evening*
Or a spot for a lot of Happy Talk*
Do you have your ticket yet?
This will get you dinner and a show!
Are you In Love with a Wonderful Guy or Gal*?
Well, if it doesn’t work out
you can Wash that Man/Girl Right Outa your Hair*
at the outdoor shower behind the bar
You’ve Got to be Carefully Taught*
that Bloody Mary will fix you up
with a dangerous drink at her Bali Ha’i bar
It will make you feel Younger Than Springtime*
And indulge in too much of her
There is Nothing Like a Dame!*
Aloha!
*Popular songs from South Pacific
Some Enchanted Evening
Bali Ha’i
There is Nothing Like a Dame
I’m Gonna Wash that Man Right Outta My Hair
Happy Talk
Younger than Springtime
You’ve Got to be Carefully Taught
Juicy Details
ticket/menu made with PicMonkey
Burst of Color pillow and Blue Fish pillow/Society6 here
Click on the recipe titles below to go to the recipe
Coconut Shrimp with Orange Marmalade Dipping Sauce here
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Sundays on Silverado Love Your Creativity Over the Moon
Between Naps on the Porch, Celebrate Your Story,
All About Home/ Common Ground Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Tasty Tuesday Oh My Heartsie Girl Turn About Tuesday
Full Plate Thursday Centerpiece Wednesday Creatively Crafty
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It would thrilled for me to sit at the picnic table and enjoy some beach view, nice weather and awesome company! Life is good :-))
Thank you Angie!
I am packing my suitcase. Now, what airport should I fly into?
haha!
I remember this fantastic voyage, Jenna! I’m ready to go again!
thanks Rita 🙂
Jenna, I am stir crazy and I would love a trip to the South Pacific! Your picnic table is lovely with its tropical setting. I would love to sit at the bar and enjoy a Bloody Mary with you. What a fun idea and perfect theme for your beach house………
Thank you Emily, do you think you will travel soon?
I can feel the island breezes…
Thank you Dorothy 🌴
Jenna, I always love seeing your beach retreat. You are so blessed to have such a beautiful vacation home on Alabama’s gorgeous coast. Your table is perfect! South Pacific is one of my most favorite musicals! When I was in High School, I tried out for the part of Nellie and got the role. I know every line and song by heart. Your photos and narration brought back wonderful memories. Have a wonderful day!!!
Oh Shannon, how much fun to have a part in this wonderful musical! Always been a favorite of mine and I had so much fun recreating it. Yes, our coastal home is a blessing for my family, we bought it when my children were babies, and it has been so wonderful to watch them love it as much as we did, and now my grands all love it too, they are always asking, “when can we go to the beach house?” So sweet!
So perfect! I want to be sitting right there with you!
Thanks Martha, there’s nothing better than a beautiful day in the sea breezes!
Loved your post today! “South Pacific” is one of my favorite musicals and you honored it well!
Thanks so much Rosie, so glad you enjoyed it!
Oh my goodness, Jenna, what a cute and creative post! I love South Pacific! 😀
Is your bar and outdoor shower new? I love it! What a great space to enjoy your view of the water.
Thanks Ricki Jill, it’s probably my favorite Broadway show. The bar and shower aren’t new, I just rarely post photos of this area. The bar is more of a grilling station, it holds a Big Green Egg.
I remember this from the Broadway Tablescape blog hop. I did Mary Poppins. This is such a fun table and I am ready for some travel. Thanks for taking me to the South Pacific, Jenna!
Thank you Pam, that was such a fun hop, so many wonderful shows honored!
That’s so colorful and looks like such fun! Very happy and cheerful and oh, so exotic!
Thanks Jeanie!
I love how you are celebrating New York’s reopening!
And I always enjoy visiting your paradise at the beach.
South Pacific is a favorite of mine!
Thank you for the fun.
It’s so wonderful seeing our country come back to life! South Pacific is probably my all time favorite and it was fun using it for my theme~thanks Nancy!
I remember you fun table and Delicious Rum Pineapple Volcano Cake Jenna! I most everyone is ready to travel again. ♥
Thank you Mary, that was a fun themed hop!
I would love to go to the South Pacific. In fact, you have transported me there with your tropical tablescape, tiki bar and delicious food. The rum pineapple cake looks fabulous.. Looks like paradise to me. Enjoy Jenna.
You have your own South Pacific right in your backyard with an amazing pool, pool house, outdoor shower and Palapa! I wish we could have something like your Palapa, but due to hurricanes, we are limited to what we build on the Gulf coast.
I enjoyed my brief tour of the “South Pacific.” It’s always nice seeing your pretty tablescapes and peaceful scenery.
Thanks Allyson!