Its Canada Day on July 1st

I seem to be running short on time these days so am resorting to last year's version of my Canada Day tablescape.  Hope you enjoy seeing it again!

In honour of Canada Day on July 1st, I've created a patriotic tablescape in our little cabana.
Rather than state the obvious as I usually do when narrating, I'll leave it all to the words of our national anthem to take you through the pictures.
(I'll post a few details at the end)

O Canada!

Our home and native land,

True patriot love in all thy sons command

With glowing hearts, we see thee rise

The True North strong and free

From far and wide,

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

God keep our land glorious and free

O Canada! We stand on guard for thee.

O Canada! We stand on guard for thee.

Happy Canada Day!

Although we Canadians tend to be a little bit "laid back" in our patriotism I, for one am very thankful to be a Canadian and am happy to celebrate the fact that I live in this magnificent country!

Thanks for looking!  

Of course, I will be joining Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps on the Porch. Thanks to Susan for hosting this fun time each week! Be sure to head over and check out all the other patriotic tablescapes!

The details...
Centerpiece - glass vase (from long ago) with flags wrapped in red napkin
"Canada" vases - created with the use of vinyl cling-ons from the Dollar Store, faux red/white roses inside with tall glass votive holder
Hurricane shades over Partylite pillar candle holders (from long ago)
White plates - "Maria" by Pier 1
Red plates - ? no name set of four (from long ago)
Stemware - created with the use of vinyl cling-on from Dollar Store
Napkins & Centerpiece tablecloth - Bandanas from Dollar Store
Gold-en flatware (from long ago)

Happy Birthday Mr. Delight!

Mr. Delight had a birthday last month and to celebrate, rather than going out to a noisy restaurant, I made him his favourite meal and set up a romantic table for two by our fireplace.

I wanted to use this new light teal tablecloth our daughter gave me for my birthday and so used that as my starting point.  It is too long for a round table but I tied it with a ribbon on each side. Fortunately, we have two wingback chairs the same colour so I could coordinate things. 

I used two pewter candlesticks that hubby gave me years ago and added acrylic "crystal" napkin rings to give them some sparkle.

 The hydrangeas are a faux arrangement I created.

 I kept things fairly simple with my Pier 1 "Maria" plates and floral bowls also from Pier 1.

 A bottle of wine is chilled and the fire lit...

Seafood lasagna, asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower along with a tossed salad and garlic toast are served.

 Mr. Delight is delighted whenever I make Seafood Lasagna!

 

And for dessert...a frozen chocolate cream pie (made by my Mom) for the birthday boy!

 He loves ice cream and this is like super-delish ice cream!

We had a lovely time in our own private "restaurant" and I'm so glad he chose to celebrate his birthday at home.  

We find ourselves doing this more and more as you can never get quite the same ambiance in a restaurant with many other people nearby (and lack-luster tablescapes!) as you can create in your own home.

 

 Do you agree?

 Pop on over to Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday and check out others who love to entertain at home!

Three Tiered Tray

For Marty's Tabletop Tuesday this week, I thought I'd share a new three tiered tray I got recently at a local kitchen store (Chantilly Kitchen & Bath).  It has turned out to be perfect for buffets or times when I want to take up less tabletop/counter space.

When it was my week to make the "coffee snacks" at work recently, I put it to the test and filled up all the trays with goodies for the staff to enjoy on their break.

(The trays are actually acrylic and the metal stand comes apart for easy storage)

On the top tray, I placed veggies and dip.

 

On the middle tray, I made bruschetta on baguettes.

 

The bottom tray held Mars Bar Squares.

I also made a pitcher of ice tea and brought special glasses/wicker tray from home for it.

 With the addition of some pink carnations in yellow pots placed on bright pink placemats on a green tablecloth, the scene was set for a very special "coffee break" in the staff room.

 All the staff were most appreciative of the extra efforts I put into our break time although it sure was hard to get back to work afterward!

 (and no, not everyone brings this much when its their turn 

to make coffee! We'd need to schedule a work-out time as well if they did!)

Please join us over at A Stroll Thru Life - Tabletop Tuesdays for more tabletop ideas/creations.