Tuesday, June 15, 2010

By the Shore

Before I write any more, I want to tell you that I am sick about the crisis in the Gulf, as I'm sure you are, too. My intent for this blog is purely for entertainment purposes, but I just couldn't post this tablescape today without acknowledging my heartbreak over the people and wildlife that are suffering. I pray that it won't get any worse and the long term effects won't be catastrophic.

Now, like I said, this is about entertainment...a little escape for us all, so please join me for dinner by the shore.
We are beach people! I'm an East Coast girl and grew up visiting the coasts of North and South Carolina. Dear Hubs frequented the Gulf shore. We are continuing the tradition with our boys and have a trip planned to the Carolinas later this summer. I'm getting a little antsy and can't wait so I had to put together a beachy scape!

Most of the things on the table came from shopping the house. I already had the place mats, dinner plates, napkins and tableware. I found the lovely salad plates earlier this year at HomeGoods. Last week, I was there and spotted the seaglass-colored goblets. I couldn't resist them for their color!

The goblets are made in Spain from recycled glass. So perfect for a beach theme!

I love the relief detail on the salad plates.

For the centerpiece, I used a glass vase with shells I already had, some starfish tea lights, a smaller bowl with shells and some ornamental maiden grass from the yard. Does anyone remember my allergy to daffodils? Well, turns out I'm evidently allergic to maiden grass, too! After I cut the blades, my arms started to itch and break out. Fortunately, it only lasted about 30 minutes. I'm really going to have to be careful with live plants from now on!

I can feel the ocean breeze, hear the gulls crying, see the waves crashing, smell the salty air and taste the fresh fish now!

Thanks for stopping by! Many thanks to Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for hosting Tablescape Thursday! Come back on Monday (I'll be linking up to BNOTP's Met Monday) for some more BIG news (to add to the big news from last week)!

16 comments:

  1. Love the beach theme. Can't wait to actually be at the beach with you guys.

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  2. I love those glasses! Very cute tablescape.

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  3. What a beautiful table. Certainly makes you wanna grab the sunblock and head out.

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  4. Love those plates! I can't wait for summer at the beach this year. Thank you for the beautiful reminder!

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  5. Your goblets are the most beautiful shade!

    Donna

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  6. This is so pretty -- I can't imagine a summer without a trip to the beach -- we're so fortunate to be close---I just want to cry over the oil spill too.

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  7. Erin, what a pretty beach table. Love your goblets, gorgeous color.

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  8. Very relaxing....makes me get excited about my trip to Mrytle Beach this August. A beach tablescape is always so much fun. Great job, the dishes are really pretty. I havent found a set for myself yet but its on my wish list (it gets longer and longer everytime I see a new tablescape). Great job, its beautiful!

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  9. Very pretty! Love the grasses, they are the perfect touch and something one doesn't think of. Hope your itching didn't last long! The blue shell plates are wonderful!

    DD

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  10. Very nice! Love your table. I love your little beach mat placemats. And your goblets are gorgeous! So very pretty. Yes, I agree on the oil spill. What a terrible shame they didn't plan for this kind of disaster.
    Sherry

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  11. This is such a fresh and original tablescape. I really like it -- especially the way the grasses are used. Jane F.

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  12. Oh, what a lovely Blue! I am in love with your glasses and this amazing color. And the relief of your plates aregorgeous. You catched the beach theme very well with all this nice details.
    Greetings, Johanna

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  13. Lovely table! No summer is complete without a trip to the beach. Thanks for sharing and have a great day!

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  14. Very pretty beachy tablescape! I'm just visiting from BNOTP! I have two of those goblets too and I am loving them also. They will go with so many settings! I also love your pretty shell plates! Very inviting setting!

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  15. What a beautiful tribute to the Gulf Coast! I love the serene colors and feel.
    The grasses remind me of the lovely sand dunes with their breezy grasses.
    Your aqua plates are lovely! So nice to visit you.
    Yvonne

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