Tablescapes, Dinner with an Octopus

Posted by the Painted Apron on June 4, 2020 · 37 Comments 

  Today is all about stress relief… Sit back, relax and feel the sea breeze         We’re going to have dinner with an octopus if you please! He’s not on the menu, just on the plates Let’s have some fun, and dinner awaits!         He’s very friendly, all jiggles … Continue reading →

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Tablescapes, Beach Bummin’

Posted by the Painted Apron on June 3, 2015 · 11 Comments 

Beach Bummin’ Flip flop wearin’ Chair sittin’ Drink sippin’ Lazy dinin’ Sun shinin’ Breeze blowin’ Wave surfin’ Pool dippin’ Grillin’ & chillin’ Good ole Summertime! Juicy Details Some of the chairs in the centerpiece are picture frames Surfer Dude nutcracker, pink chair, beach chair candle holder/gifts from BFFs goblets/Anthropologie Seashell fork tutorial Fancy Flatware here … Continue reading →

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Tablescapes, Washed Ashore

Posted by the Painted Apron on July 9, 2014 · 38 Comments 

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 →

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Creations, Fancy Flatware

Posted by the Painted Apron on June 5, 2013 · 31 Comments 

Setting fun and unique tables, “tablescaping” is one of my very favorite pastimes.  I don’t have warehouses full of china, linens and glassware to draw from and I have limited flatware choices so I have to get creative to keep things interesting.  The idea of embellishing plain flatware has been rattling around in my head … Continue reading →

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