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Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Bridal Birdcage


Tis the season...for weddings.
 
With the recent warm weather, I decided to play around with a few table items outside in our cabana. I ended up creating a tablescape that could be used for some type of bridal event such as an intimate engagement party, small bridal shower or other type of wedding celebration.
 
My inspiration pieces included this birdcage recently painted white from a very dark brown

 
 and I also wanted to use my "wedding china" (Dimity Rose by Royal Albert) as its been quite awhile since I've brought it out to play.




These two elements along with the season combined to make my tablescape take on a  bridal theme.
 
 
 
The bride-to-be has a special placecard and  a candle holder that is reminiscent of a large diamond - as in perhaps, an engagement ring.
 
 
 
With a bit of tulle and a ribbon, the guest of honour's chair is decorated to mimic a bridal veil.
 
 
The birdcage was filled with pieces of tulle and
 
 
 
 two votive candle holders surrounded by small hurricane shades placed atop pillar pedestals.
 
 
A couple of "lovebirds" are placed near the cage. 
 
 
 
Pink placemats and napkins arranged in "bows" add a feminine touch.
 
Candlelight, even in the sunshine, creates a romantic vibe.
 
 
For when the sun shines a bit too harshly, a side curtain provides some shade for the bridal gathering.
 
 
 
 
This curtain is attached to the side of the cabana.

 This tablescape could work equally well for a bridal breakfast, lunch or late afternoon tea.
 
 
 
 As the sun starts to set, the "candlelier" and white mini-lights help create a festive atmosphere.
 
 
 
 
I hope this "Bridal Birdcage" tablescape has given you some inspiration for any upcoming bridal/wedding events you may have.
 My cousin is getting married Aug 10/13 and we are looking forward to attending that celebration!
 
 
Click HERE if you'd like to see a more rustic bridal themed tablescape I did awhile back.


 
I'll be linking this post to these fantastic blog parties:
 
Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps on the Porch
Show & Tell Friday at My Romantic Home
Be Inspired Friday at Common Ground
Feather Your Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
Grace at Home at Imparting Grace
Seasonal Sunday at The Tablescaper
Sunday Showcase at Under the Table and Dreaming
Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings
Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life
Wow us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
Let's Dish at Cuisine Kathleen
 


Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Summer Centerpiece for the Coffee Table

 
I wanted to share with you the centerpiece I've had on my coffee table for awhile now. In keeping with the bit of "coastal vibe" I have going on, on my mantel, I created a similar look here.
 
I gathered up the items seen below which included:
 
two glass cylinder vases with inserts, a round basket, some shells, woven balls and faux grasses.
 
Starting with the glass vases, I placed faux grass balls inside the vases and sand, bits of greenery and tealights inside the inserts.
 
 
 
Placing the vases inside the basket, I laid the faux grasses in between them.
 
Taking the other items,
I gradually filled the spaces around the vases until I got a look I liked.


 
 
 
As seen below, you will notice I've used the same basic items of the basket and vases that I used in my winter coffee table centerpiece and...
 
...my Easter/Spring coffee table centerpiece.
 
I like using existing décor and just changing it up a bit for each season.  It saves money and time!
 
 
We might as well check out what's on my end tables as well...
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
To see my "coastal look mantel" click here.


 I've added some green accents to the living room for spring/summer.
 
 


 
(Still dreaming of hardwood in here someday...)
 
 
 Thanks for visiting!

I'll be linking this post to the following terrific blog parties:
Tutorials, Tips & Tidbits at Stone Gable
Show & Tell Friday at My Romantic Home
Sunday Showcase at Under the Table and Dreaming
Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper
Be Inspired at Common Ground
Amaze Me Mondays at Dwellings
Inspire Me Tuesdays at A Stroll Thru Life
Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style
 


Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Bonding with Boxwood

Along with so many others out there, I've recently jumped on the "boxwood bandwagon" and am loving both the faux versions as well as the real preserved varieties. 

I recently bought this lovely preserved boxwood wreath at Target (new to Canada and this was my first purchase there!)  It became the starting point for decorating my dining room in "boxwood beauty".
 
 
 
 
Here's a look at the sideboard in its boxwood glory.
 
This faux boxwood ball was from HomeSense.  I placed it on a pot I already had.
 
This is the same kind of faux BW ball from HomeSense only in a larger size.
 
My "HOME" clock (from Peoples Drug Store) makes the perfect sized centerpiece.
 
 
 
To the right of the sideboard, I've placed my newest boxwood (also from HomeSense). It is the real "preserved" variety.  Thanks to the sales clerk at HS for letting me know you need to "mist" the preserved ones every so often!
 
 
On the other side, I've kept out my branches with new leaves from my spring décor along with a birdhouse and BW ball on a black pot.
 
 
On the dining room table, a trio of boxwoods make a terrific "everyday" type centerpiece.
 
 
Faux boxwood orbs are placed on pebbles inside a round glass vase.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
So have you jumped on the
"Boxwood Bandwagon"?
 

Are you "Bonding with Boxwood"?
 
 
What room do you have your "Boxwood Beauties" in?
 
The scary part for me is...this is only part of my boxwood addiction collection!
 
I'll be linking this post to the following terrific blog parties:
 
Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life
Tutorials & Tips at Home Stories A to Z
Wow us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps on the Porch
Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home
Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper
Sunday Showcase at Under the Table and Dreaming
Be Inspired at Common Ground
Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings
 
 
 
 
 

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Canada Day 2013

On July 1st, Canada celebrated it's 146th birthday.  Being a very proud Canadian, I decided to mark the occasion with a dinner in our backyard this past weekend and decorated our cabana accordingly.
 
 
 
I wish you could have been here... let's pretend you are one of my guests...
Would you care for a pre-dinner cocktail? (Appropriate in colour, they are strawberry lemonade with a splash of vanilla vodka.)
 
 
Feel free to relax in this decorated Adirondack chair
(My dad made two of these beauties for us a few years back)
 
 
 
Or you may prefer sitting in one of these chairs with matching footstool.
(A recent purchase from Home Hardware)
 
 
The "table" in the middle of this area is actually our new gas fire-bowl. 
(Mr. Delight made a wooden top for it to keep out the rain 
which also makes it into a table.)
 
Here's a quick peek at it but I'll do a more in depth post on the fire-bowl another day.
 
 
Dinner is almost ready so please bring your drinks over to the table and have a seat.
 
 
 
Here is your place.
 
 
 
Faux boxwoods, flags and lanterns line up to create a festive centerpiece.
 
 
 
I love this round metal hurricane my SIL gave me.  I added some Canadian Flags -"Dollar Store-cling-ons" - to the glass and scattered shells inside.
 
 
 
Speaking of the "cling-on" flags...did you think I actually had Canadian Flag dishes?
 
Nope... these were created by pressing the vinyl cling-on onto the plate and putting the clear salad plate (below) on top.
 
 
 
Voila...instant themed dishes!
 
 
 
 
The table runner consists of three kerchiefs/bandannas from the Dollar Store.
 
 
All of the pillows you see here were created using the same type of kerchief/bandanna
(just pinned on existing pillows though!)
 
 
 
 
 
 
On the menu this evening:
Apple Coleslaw
Pork Cutlets Mornay
Brown Rice
Grilled Asparagus
Sauteed Garlic Mushrooms
 Strawberry Shortcake and Whipped Cream
 
 
 
 
 
We were fortunate to have lovely weather for our Canada Day dinner!
 
 
 
Happy Canada Day!
 
 
Thanks for visiting!
Hope you enjoyed your stay!
 
 
I'll be linking this post to the following terrific blog parties:
Grace at Home at Imparting Grace
                  Show & Tell Fridays at My Romantic Home
                   Be Inspired at Common Ground
Say G'Day Saturday at Natasha In Oz
Sunday Showcase at Under the Table and Dreaming
Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper
Amaze Me Mondays at Dwellings


Inspire Me Tuesdays at A Stroll Thru Life

Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style

Let's Dish at Cuisine Kathleen

Tablescape Thursdays at Between Naps on the Porch