Tablescapes, Sea of Glass

These “place mats” are waterproof    ☔️    and won’t blow away   💨 Tiles are great for outdoor settings   I used square tiles {leftover from the kitchen back splash} The centerpiece base is a square of leftover bathroom tiles, small subway glass tiles still on the backing If you don’t have any leftover tiles, … Continue reading

Tablescapes, I’m Hooked!

I know I’ve got a serious thing for fish I was so excited when I found the fish plates from Anthropologie and then found a pitcher to paint to match…you can see them at Trattoria Sardina here So excited… Then I went to Home Goods… and I saw this and I saw this and this … Continue reading

Tablescapes, Trattoria Sardina

Welcome to Trattoria Sardina This ristorante is private and quiet, far from the noisy summer crowds Here the sky is always blue, the sun is shining, and the fish are colorful As you sit and relax Sipping and Dining Your eyes will be feasting on the sky and the sea Your mind will be dreaming … Continue reading

Tablescapes, Poolside

Table for one please… This little corner of the porch is my favorite place to be From here you can see the pool, the sky Parasails… Shades of blue are everywhere~ Just beyond the road and the waterway in front of the house is the Gulf of Mexico You can sip a Pineapple Cocktail or … Continue reading

Tablescapes, Washed Ashore

A perfect day starts with a walk on the beach         and ends with dinner by candlelight~ It is easy to create this Washed Ashore centerpiece…use a shallow basket, bowl or tray as a base and fill it full of anything that might have washed ashore.  I used a ceramic boat planter, … Continue reading

Tablescapes, Burgers and Blue Moons

Things got back to normal quickly after the flooding on the coast last week. What a difference a day makes! In 24 hours most of the water had receded and things were drying out, thank goodness!! Crazy Mother Nature! Unfortunately so many people did have damage and a mess but in some places it was … Continue reading

Tablescapes, Dining with Mermaids

a sunny day by the sea and a lunch with mermaids was meant to be a cold soup perhaps to begin the repast served of course in a margarita glass and more to come on these sea shell plates with extra silverware standing by in a jar,  just in case it’s needed when we begin … Continue reading

Tablescapes, Fall at the Beach & Tempura Onion Rings

Hungry Husband and I were able to sneak away to the beach this weekend and it is still summer like here, highs still in the low 80’s, and last night we had no guests, plans or children…sometimes a little down time is needed!  We generally don’t go to a lot of trouble with meals when … Continue reading