Indoor Summer Get-Together

I recently came across the pics from this little get-together I had for my aunt, mom and grandmother last summer and realized I never posted them.  Probably because it wasn't my best efforts in tablescaping (short notice!) but now, I'm thinking maybe there is some sort of inspiration you could glean from it.

By now, you know these glass hurricanes with the inserts are my "GO-TO" centerpiece especially when pressed for time.

I placed some pebbles in the bottom with one of my grass orbs.  In the top insert, I poured in some sand and added a votive in a glass votive cup.  A simple but effective summertime centerpiece in minutes!

 I added two round glass vases with more grass balls and pebbles on each side.  A couple of froggies complete the summer-time theme!

The weather, though sunny wasn't really warm enough for sitting outside so I had set this up in the dining room.  I'm not a big fan of melamine/plastic dishware but these have such a pretty pattern so I've used them lots.

What's a get-together without a few goodies?  Fortunately, I had these squares in my freezer and was able to thaw and plate them before the guests arrived. (Chocolate Brownies, Coconut Cake and Granola Bars)

 And voila, a summer indoor gathering ensued!  

I like centerpieces that run the length of the table!

To me, the green grass and the sunny yellow colour give this table a summery feel even if it is indoors.

 

 It was an enjoyable afternoon and I was so glad I invited my relatives over for this last minute get-together!

 Thanks for stopping by!  I'll be linking this post to Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps on the Porch. You'll want to head over there too!

Sunday Favorites - A Reprise of My First TT

I have been unable to get organized enough to create, capture and post a new tablescape lately so am going to join in with Chari's Sunday Favorites at Happy to Design with this repeat of my very first Tablescape Thursday a couple years ago.

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Recently, I was asked to help decorate for a bridal shower in a beach theme and when I brought the items home again, I decided to use some of them in a Beach Tablescape.

I borrowed this large shell from my mom who found it in a Thrift Store recently. I placed it in a large shallow glass bowl with some sand, faux grass and shells.


On the other side of the large shell, I placed a pillar candle in a hurricane shade and wrapped the bottom with netting that was actually a "bag" that was on the starfish I bought.

I used a bamboo runner I had down the center of the table. It coordinated perfectly as the blue string running through it was the same colour as the tablecloth.

On each side of the centerpiece, I placed a black lantern which are usually outside on our deck.

I put two of my glass cylinder vases with inserts beside the black lantern and filled the inserts with blue beads and a floating candle. In the bottom part, I layered sand and shells. A trio of starfish/urchin candle holders by Partylite flanked the vases on one side.

Each place setting consisted of a bamboo placemat, silver charger, coral-coloured dinner plate, blue flower-shaped salad plate and a clear shell-shaped appetizer plate. A placecard attached to shell, individual salt & peppers, candle holder, stemware and scattered shells adorn each place setting.

A closer look at the blue salad plate.

Originally, I had folded the napkins in a "fan" manner to simulate a shell look and tucked the fork inside. I wasn't happy with it though and went back to putting the napkins under the shell plates.

These two shells (next pic too) that I got at HomeSense were put on tables in the corners flanking my china cabinet.

Now the table is set, I just have to convince my husband to cook us up some crab and prawns,which he always makes to perfection, call up some friends and a dinner party will ensue!

Thanks for looking! Head over to Happy to Design and see some more ole time favorites!