Thursday, June 18, 2015

I've Got Time to Play!

So I played with dishes in the backyard!

I saw on Instagram there was a #summerdesignchallenge for a garden party and I thought it would be fun to play along.  Of course, I missed the deadline, but oh well, I had fun and I took enough pics to share with you!

I started with this table runner I picked up at Home Goods earlier in the spring.  It's perfect for where I'm heading with my sunroom/dining room.  

We have my parents old chippy picnic table and I love the way it looks.  However, Worker Bee is fed up with it.  He is worried about ingesting paint chips.  I told him it's good for the digestion, but he disagrees.  I just might have to repaint it this summer.  

Then I used my thrifted vintage Wedgewood Hedge Rose plates.

I added my vintage, probably antique, silver-plate flatware and napkins I bought at World Market.

I used the sweet aqua glasses I got from Pottery Barn and wine glasses my mom picked up for me at the pharmacy she used to work at.  They are made by Tag.

Finally, I used these aqua bowls from World Market.

Who knew?  My wine bottle even goes with the beachy colors!

And I am such a rotten friend.  I texted pictures of my little imaginary garden party to my friends teaching summer school.  Don't worry, I promised to have them over for a nice garden luncheon.

Now, can I serve you a lovely gazpacho soup?  Or perhaps a cold berry soup?

Thanks for buzzing' along!

9 comments:

  1. If I didn't know better, I would think I was at the beach. All so cute. Enjoy the summer.

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  2. I vote for the cold berry soup! Your entire table looks refreshing and so summery! Wish I could come for a visit! Oh, and our picnic table is very chippy, too!

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  3. How pretty! I love all the colors on that table. :)

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  4. Beautiful colors. Like the sea. Going to Cayucos soon?

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    1. Yes, in just a few weeks. I can't wait! Looking forward to visiting Cambria too. I just love the Central Coast! How about you?

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  5. I'm loving it, especially the little blue lace on the napkin!
    Gayle from Behind the Garden Gate

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  6. I love this tablescape. It's so tranquil and looks like the perfect place for a summer get-together. I'm hosting a link party on my blog www.inthenewhouse.com on Thursday and I'd love for you to stop by and share one of your posts. I hope to see you there! --Lela @ In The New House Designs

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  7. Love your tables cape and the color is so serene looking/feeling. What a tease you are sending the photos to your friends who are working :-} It's cute your wine bottle matching the theme. thanks for letting me know you like my cottage garden from bring friends on IG.

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  8. it looks cool and beachy and inviting. Beautiful colors and textures :)

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