Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Outdoor tablescape....Indoors.

It's time for Tablescape Thursday again and tables are being set all across blogland. Sometimes its funny how well things come together even when they weren't purchased at the same time or planned that way. This week I've set my table in a way that would be really cute for an outdoor poolside table.....except I don't have a pool and our backyard is a work in progress with a new carport being built and driveway paved. So I've set my outdoor tablescape....inside.



Welcome to my colorful summer table.



You know I always set a place just for you.



I found a set of these plastic plates and bowls at BJs this spring and thought they would be perfect for the grandgirls.



Here's an overview of the indoor/outdoor table. Let's see how things came together.



The green cloth napkins came from Target last fall and the metal flower napkin rings came from Pier I this spring (around Easter).



I got some pink ones and some yellow ones.



The colorful paper napkins were a hostess gift from a friend a couple of years ago. The fun plastic straw glasses came from Target....all four of the grandgirls love these.



Two pink and two aqua blue. They had lots of colors -- when my sister was here with her grandson he liked the glass too---so I got one for him (he's 10) and two more for him to take back for his younger sister and brother.



For my birthday, my son and DIL brought me this cute runner and two tiered server from Target.



I added two of these green bamboo placemats that I found at Ross about three years ago in Atlanta.



Love the colors in this server.


I thought it would be cute with some little sandwiches for the grandgirls.....



.....and of course cookies! (The twins started calling me Nana Cookie awhile back)





Don't you love it when an odd assortment of things come together to make a bright and cheerful tablescape? How fun is that!

Be sure to check out all the tables this week at "Between Naps on the Porch", it's always fun to peek at all the tables each week!

See ya!

25 comments:

  1. I love summer and your tablescape wants me to dip in the pool! Love the butterfly server.

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  2. Lovely, Martha! So festive and summery! It's hot here so indoors is good! lol Come on over! I'm having a giveaway...8 place settings of Pfaltzgraff's Lido Beach dinnerware! Happy week!...hugs...Debbie

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  3. So very pretty! I love your runner and the napkin rings are just adorable! Those pretty plates match just perfectly!

    Have a wonderful night!
    Aledia~

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  4. What a happy table! I wish I could have lunch with you! I think most of my tables just happen when a bunch of things that aren't bought together just happen to work together. It is really more fun that way, don't you think? I love those napkin rings.

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  5. How pretty!! You always do this so wonderfully!! You must have a room filled with lovely things that you can use for your table settings! I am in awe! xxoo

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  6. I love the colors of this tablescape. You must have the most beautiful dining room all the time. Some day I going to meet you and sit at your table and have coffee/tea and conversation. The tables you do always make me feel like you have just invited me into your house for some girl time.

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  7. What wonderful colors and patterns in this tablescape! The runner makes a great backdrop for these cheerful colors. My grandchildren would adore those straw glasses, too -- must look for some at Target ASAP! They are coming for Camp Grandmama soon.

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  8. Hi lovely lady.
    Your tablescape is so pretty ~~ I also love the Beautiful colors on your table so sweet.I would love to have your Butterly Server !!
    I hope you can come over and see may new Tablescape for two. I also hope you have a Great Week.
    XXOO Diane

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  9. PARTY - that's what came to mind when I laid eyes on this tablesetting. What fun it would be to be poolside sitting at that lovely, FUN, table.

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  10. This is nothing but fun! Love the colors! It's a kick when it all comes together!

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  11. I so love love love this colors. I totally do, they are bright and happy and wonderful. I love your gifts.. so pretty. what a great runner and tiered tray. Your plates are wonderful. Many blessings, marlis

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  12. Hi lovely lady. Did I miss your Birthday ~~~In June so sorry !! Happy Birthday Martha sweet lady.
    xxoo Diane

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  13. You and I were both in a pink and green frame of mind this week. This is so much fun! I know that the grandkids were so impressed! Thank you for sharing your delightful design. Cherry Kay

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  14. This table is wonderful, Martha! Makes me think of Lilly Pulitzer. Love it!

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  15. Sweeeet !!!
    So perky and cheery. Love it!
    d

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  16. Hi, Martha! I'm so glad to check in and see the neat tablescape you've created for this week! I love all the colors, and I am a total butterfly freak! Very pretty!!!

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  17. Hope you & your grandgirls have a great time on your happy tablescape.

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  18. Wow. Those napkin rings are soooo perfect! Love the whole happy tablescape! This is one of the funnest ones I've seen in awhile. And...with a table that cute you don't even have to serve food, right?

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  19. wow..cheerful tablescape,cute and pretty. following you

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  20. What a fun, fun table! I can sure see why the kids loved it, and adults too! I love the colors! Thank you for stopping by Take Six!! Have a great weekend!

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  21. What a delightful table...love the plates, they are so bright and cheery. Cute tiered server with the butterflies...perfect for out of door serving.

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  22. Martha, Isn't it great to share these table settings with our grandchildren? What a memory for them. Thanks for your comment on my blog.

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  23. Your tablescape is so fun and summery! Thanks so much for dropping by L'Heure Bleue At Home.

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  24. Such a cute, fun and happy tablescape. I especially like the metal napkin rings. Thanks for visiting me. I remember you from a while back. I have not participated in BNOTP for a long time. Can't seem to fit it all in.

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  25. Hi "Nana Cookie"...how cute!
    I KNOW your grandgirls would enjoy this pretty table.

    You said "its funny how well things come together even when they weren't purchased at the same time or planned that way". I couldn't agree more! I am constantly amazed at how many of my things work with others. Serendipity!!

    Hugs,
    Rett

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