Christine's Home and Travel Adventures: beach theme

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Wednesday, August 2, 2017

It's Time for a Beachy Table!

It is terribly hot and humid here in Florida which prompted me to create a beachy tablescape. I think the pool makes a perfect back drop, don't you think?

I was too lazy to go to the garage to pull out my plates that are embellished with shells so I just used my turquoise plates that are being stored in one of the kitchen cabinets.

I borrowed the ceramic shells and a vase with grassy leaves and clam shells from the bathroom. They usually adorn our jacuzzi tub.

These beaded napkin rings are really old, from Pier One. I bought them before we even moved to Mississippi from Florida and now, we are back in FL. The aqua flatware set was a find from Homegoods, many years ago.

I cannot remember where I bought these plate chargers with sand dollars, starfish and shells on them.

Goblets from Horchow, also from many years ago. I have slowed down from acquiring more dinner and table wares because of storage problem. Besides, I am supposed to be downsizing, lol.

And there you are! I am already feeling a little cool from just looking at my table. Thanks for stopping by and thanks to the hostesses who are holding these parties. You are always appreciated.

Anything Goes" Pink Saturday

http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/pink-saturday/

Christine's Dishing It and Digging It

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Kathryn's Make it Pretty Monday

http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/

Chloe's Celebrate it Monday

http://celebrateanddecorate.com

Julie's Talk of the Town Tuesday

https://lovemysimplehome.blogspot.com

Marty's Inspire Me Tuesday

http://www.astrollthrulife.net/

Show and Share

http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/

Tablescape Thursday

http://betweennapsontheporch.net/

Home Matters

http://lifewithlorelai.com/

Kathy's Home and Garden Thursday

http://www.adelightsomelife.com/

Tablescape Thursday

http://betweennapsontheporch.net/

Share your Style Thursday

http://www.thevintagenestblog.com/

Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop

http://peoniesandorangeblossoms.blogspot.com/

Kate's Flaunt it Friday

http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/

Foodie Fri and Everything Else

http://designsbygollum.blogspot.com/

Sunday, June 12, 2016

It's Summertime!....Shells!

It's been summer for quite some time in Florida. It's time to go to the beach! Somehow, when you live here, the beach is taken for granted. But we should go more often. I thought I would set up a table with a beachy theme so I can get excited about going.

I could not find some of my clear aqua plates so I mixed them up with some shell plates Yes, I am still organizing my boxes in the garage but I have made lots of progress.

I started with my blue and coral tablecloth with shells, sand dollars and starfish.

I borrowed this grassy pot with shells from the bathroom.

Actually, most of the pieces I used in my centerpiece are from our master bath surrounding the jacuzzi, except for the coral candelabra. I just got it out of the box in the garage and it broke but I was able to glue it together.

The plate chargers are capiz I bought from Pier 1 many years ago. I think this is the first time I ever used them.

I have so many different beach themed napkin rings but I chose these 2 alternatively, coral made out of pearls and a fan shaped ceramic with shells. I also used 2 types of goblets because I could not find one of the aqua fleur de lis stems. Only 7 would fit in the box when I packed so one was packed with others. Who knows when I will ever get to it. Notice how I used a fishing net for a runner? I think I bought it from the Key West. You will also find some fish S & P shakers in the mosaic below.

I have a pair of shell shaped French Serves with ormolu compotes. I thought I'd show them since they go with my theme. They are on the buffet near the window.

Shell flatware

We have several French Serves pieces in this celeste blue color around the house. John used to collect them.

I pulled this "Amourette" collection of Tracy Porter for the tea set.

Thank you so much for stopping by. It's always a pleasure to read comments from you.

Thank you to the ever gracious hostesses too. It's always fun to join their parties.

Christine's Dishing It and Diggingi It

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Cindy's Amaze me Monday

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Jeanne's Blue Monday

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Sandi's No Place Like Home

http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/

Kathryn's Make it Pretty Monday

http://www.thededicatedhouse.com

Chloe's Celebrate it Monday

http://celebrateanddecorate.com/

Bernideen's Tea Time, Cottage and Garden Blog Party!

http://blog.bernideens.com/

Ruth's Tuesday Cuppa Tea

http://www.antiquesandteacups.info

Tweak it Tuesday

http://www.cozylittlehouse.com

Julie's Talk of the Town Tuesday

https://lovemysimplehome.blogspot.com/

Tuesday's The Scoop

http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/

Show and Share

http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com

Sarah's Classical Homemaking party

http://www.hopeineveryseason.com/

Tablescape Thursday

http://betweennapsontheporch.net/

Home Matters

http://lifewithlorelai.com/

Thoughts of Home Thursday

http://www.athomewithjemma.com/

Kathy's Home and Garden Thursday

http://adelightsomelife.com

Tablescape Thursday

http://betweennapsontheporch.net/

Share your Style Thursday

http://www.thevintagenestblog.com

Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop

http://peoniesandorangeblossoms.blogspot.com/

Kate's Flaunt it Friday

http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/

Courtney's Feathered Nest Friday

http://www.frenchcountrycottage.net/

Foodie Fri and Everything Else

http://designsbygollum.blogspot.com/

Kathryn's Anything Blue Friday

http://www.thededicatedhouse.com

Share it One More Time

http://designthusiasm.com/

Anything Goes" Pink Saturday

http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/pink-saturday/

Friday, August 28, 2015

A Seaside Tablescape after a River Cruise

We just came from a 2 week Viking River cruise visiting the countries of Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia and Hungary. We had a lot of fun in spite of hassles in the airports but I am ready to go again, lol. Anyway, the water prompted me to create a seaside or beachy tablescape, even though we were sailing on a river, the River Danube to be exact. Besides, summer is going fast and I am afraid I won't be able to create a beachy table anymore until next summer.

I could not find my dinnerware with shells anywhere in the garage, probably still in Natchez with the other half of our belongings, so I decided to use these plates. The color works!

After placing a quilted blue table runner, I started my place setting with these placemats, which I love using for anything to do with water. I bought them from an antique/resale shop in Natchez when we still lived there. I miss those shops.

I could not find my shell napkin rings either so I used these 2 beaded ones, alternating them. The colors work, again.

The white wooden plate chargers are from Pier One and the plates are either from Zullily or Joss &Main.

Luckily, I have these aqua goblets already moved to Florida.

I had these shell canisters displayed around the jacuzzi tub in our master bathroom and I just borrowed them.

I bought these vases (2 of them) with dried grass and shells at 70% off from Jo Ann Fabrics and the teal shells on clearance from Marshall's before we left for the cruise. I really don't need any more table accessories but they must have been trying to get rid of summer items and the low prices were just irresistible.

Searching through my stuff in the garage, I found this set of shell place card holders. Yay!

I was already done with the table when I decided to look for a tea set to use and found this fish S & P set in the drawer, so I added it.

A close up of the napkin rings

Most of my flatware sets are still in Natchez but I have this pewter set here. I thought the color is like sand so I decided to use them.

Oh uh! I forgot to add a salad fork on the right place setting. I hope you don't mind cause I did not want to retake the picture since it is already loaded. Probably you did not even notice until I mentioned it.

I picked this tea set for it's color since most plants by the beach are dry and brownish. Besides, I have limited sets here cause most of them are still in Natchez too.

Thank you for stopping by. It's been awhile since I blogged as I have been away and before going away, I was busy preparing for the trip and packing. I hope you enjoy this come back.

Thanks also to the hostesses for the parties I am linking with.

Pink Saturday or Anything Goes
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Natasha's Weekly Sundays Down

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Sally's Blue Monday

http://smilingsally.blogspot.com

Show and Share

http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com

Christine's Table it Monday

http://www.rustic-refined.com/

Cindy's Amaze me Monday

http://www.dwellings-theheartofyourhome.com/