Monday, July 29, 2013

Supper with the Seahorses

The weather in the Antelope Valley has felt a little beach like in the last couple of weeks. Not to say that it hasn’t been hot, it has been in the low 100’s . But we have also have had clouds and rain so it hasn’t been as dry. Last week it poured as I was up late reading.

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So I decided that a beach themed table was in order.

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Plus I found some great pieces when we were vacationing in Boise earlier in the month.

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I was at Cost Plus and fell in love with these seahorse napkin rings and seahorse spreaders.

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My next stop was Home Goods. Some seahorses & friends on a sea of coral and visions of a tablescape danced in my head.

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I layered my ruffle edge chargers on aqua placemats.

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Striped salad plates from Tuesday Morning in Boise. 

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They were on sale for $1.99. Plus 80% off that price! 32 cents each!!! Of course, I got a dozen – in two color ways. And a dozen of the blue for my friend Peggy. 36 plates for less than $13. Major happy dance.

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Akcam Turkish glass organically shaped starfish plates for appetizers,

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with orange napkins to pop the coral of the dishes.

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There are four different bread plates designs each featuring a different scene. The spreaders were the ones I found at Cost Plus. 

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I visited a Cost Plus in California when we got home to pick up the coral spoons. Pretty funny as I am not an orange person.

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I centered my large aqua gazing ball in a sea of orange “coral “ shredding. I used the gazing ball last year for my Dreaming of Coastal Breezes tablescape.

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I floated other bubbles on the table.

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The candlesticks were in Lamplighter Candles window display down the street from Bolts.

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They are a little whimsical holding the coral candles from last years Martinique - Coral & Geraniums tablescape.

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The martini glass holds a orange cream meringue. Hopefully it will float to the top of the glass when the martini fills the glass.

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Thanks for joining me at my table as I truly enjoy setting them for you. I was honored a couple of weeks ago by Kathryn at The Dedicated House as she crowned me the Tablescape Queen for the week with my America - Est. 1776 table. Thanks Kathryn it meant a lot to me.

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Stitch at you Soon,
Dawna

Partying with :
The Dedicated House – Make it Pretty Monday
Confessions of a Plate Addict - The Scoop
 A Stroll Thru Life – Inspire Me Tuesday
Worthing Court - Home(work) Wednesday
Savvy Southern Style - Wow Us Wednesdays 
Between Naps on the Porch – Tablescape Thursday

Friday, July 5, 2013

America–Est. 1776

Happy belated 4th of July.

We actually celebrated a day late. My husbands family was finally all together to celebrate New Years. I know it doesn’t seem to make sense, but it involves the family cooking and eating special food together. 

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To make things even more confusing, I’m sharing the table I set for Memorial Day. 
Luckily, red , white and blue work perfectly for the entire summer.

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The tablecloth is Moda yardage from years ago that was in the fabric closet.

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The centerpiece floral is a silk arrangement that I picked up years ago in Dresden, Ohio: home of Longaberger baskets. I add the flags to make it more patriotic.

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The blue stemware is a recent purchase from Dollar Tree and the red based stemware is one on my antiques that I have had for eons. I love mixing vintage and dollar finds.

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Red M&M’s are in take home containers rest inside Longaberger star dishes. The napkins were really chosen for Memorial Day…

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as the Marcus Bros fabric features logos from WWII.

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No matter what the occasion, we are blessed to live in the USA. Long may our flag wave.

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Stitch at You Soon,
Dawna

Partying with:
Between Naps on the Porch - Tablescape Thursday 
The Dedicated House - Make it Pretty Monday