Tablescapes, Dinner with an Octopus

  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

Tablescapes, Seafood Feast

    I set this table on Sunday for our Seafood Feast         A bright sunny day, everyone was enjoying the sea and sun         Anticipating a delicious spread of fresh seafood for dinner I just had to have some fishy fun!         It was quite … Continue reading

Tablescapes, Dishes, Fishes & Wishes

    Playing with fishes and dishes today         And wishing the Corona Virus would go away…         Nothing beats a little color therapy to brighten the mood         Make your spaces colorful, try not to worry and brood…         Bright place settings … Continue reading

Tablescapes, Tropical Table with Pescado & Hunky Monkey

A tropical table with pescado     Pescado is Spanish for fish,  just so you know…     A beautiful day for lunch in the sparkling sunshine       The table was set with fish plates and bubbly glasses for wine     Chunky fish boards anchor the plate stack     Topped with … Continue reading

Tablescapes, Fishing for Tulips

If you’re like me, you would love a Mother’s Day trip to the Sea…     A scented candle dressed up in blue     Will be at your place on the table, just waiting for you!     Fresh tulips and fishware swim everywhere!     We don’t have to go fishing, they’re here … Continue reading

Tablescapes, Seaside September

September by the seashore The sun seems brighter than before The skies sparkle blue The water is a different hue The colors of summer quiet down Pastels, textures and very soft browns faded colors and pale tones surround We’re dining inside at a table top for 2 Chocolate truffles wait chair side for when we … Continue reading

Tablescapes, Off Duty

Last weekend we were off duty for a couple of days, a rare treat for us No swimmers to watch, no muss and no fuss No crowds to feed, just a table for 2 Relaxing with not much to do Free as the fishes Swimming on the dishes Life is better at the beach When … Continue reading

Tablescapes, Chasing Winter Blues

I am chasing away the winter blues today With a cheery little table top Cabo melamine plates came out to play It can be warm if the wind does stop Wind off the water can make it seem cold But when the sun comes out things turn liquid gold We’re so grateful we don’t have … Continue reading

Tablescapes, Beach Dreamin’…

Are you dreaming of the day when you can kick off your flip flops and curl your toes in the sand? Me too! It’s not quite swimming weather here in Alabama but Spring Break is in full swing on the Gulf Coast and we get such a kick out of all the shorts and bikinis … Continue reading