Tablescapes, “Coquille” & Candlelight
I am a sucker for free shipping, are you? Even though I’m sure the cost is built in there anyway, I’m still a sucker… I found these runners at TJMaxx.com for under $14 each. They are lined and edged with a burlap fringe and look like handpainted watercolors…     I couldn’t resist   😳   These practically … Continue reading
Tablescapes, She Sells Sea Shells by the Seashore
She sells sea shells By the seashore All things coastal And sea shells galore She waits patiently with her boat of treasure Dining here is always a pleasure Shells keep things secure if the evening is breezy Sittin’ and dining and taking it easy Stars fall from the sky and wash in from the sea … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Beach Bummin’
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
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, Pears, Poms and Daisies
Everywhere you look Spring has sprung~ bright colors and flowers all over the place These bright pear towels caught my eye, reminding me of blue summer skies and cool fruit salads I had just the plates to use them with They are much too big for napkins or placemats so I laid them out as … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Watermelon Basket
This was supposed to be a sand pail And you were supposed to ohhhh and ahhhh and be so taken with how cute this was I was going to use a cute plastic sand shovel toy to serve the fruit from the “sand pail” Things were moving along just “swimmingly” Except ^^’ It didn’t look … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Villa Della Luna & Giveaway Winner!
If you are the lucky winner today, [and I so hope you are] of this beautiful Villa della Luna dinnerware by Pfaltzgraff You will be dining by the sea and “Dancing with the Moon” You will be warmed by the terra cotta and cooled by the cobalt blue and charmed by the playful patterns and … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Hot Pink Fun in the Summertime!
I am participating in a table challenge over at Cuisine Kathleen today…the theme is Summer Whimsey, she said “nothing formal, just fun!” Okay! I can do fun! In fact, I just can’t think of anything more fun than flip flops, funky flowers, fuchsia and flying adirondack chairs! And … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Artist’s Garden
It’s too hot, muggy, stormy, buggy in my outdoor garden today~ So I created an indoor garden and brought lots of flowers to the table A little bird flew out of his cage To perch on a mini “garden bench” with a bloom Colorful plate stacks are topped with whimsical “paint cans” and real artist … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Dining with the Fishes
It is finally warm enough to eat outside, and this table gets a work out in the summer months It is everyone’s favorite place to sit, and sometimes we cram 7 or 8 around this little table for 4 To celebrate the start of the season, I dedicated this table to FISH The guys in … Continue reading
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