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Tablescape Tuesday: I Spy Summer!

May 26, 2015~ Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday

“Therefore you are great, O Lord God. For there is none like you, and there is no God besides you, according to all that we have heard with our ears”
2 Samuel‬ ‭7‬:‭22‬

Although summer doesn’t start for a few weeks, Memorial Day seems to usher in the season! After visiting Seaside last week and enjoying the colorful exteriors of the homes that line their little beach town (see here), I started thinking coral and turquoise for a tablescape! Hope you see how simple this setting is!

Last week while shopping in Fairhope, I purchased the burlap table runner, so I had to use it immediately! Am I the only one who does that? My oak leaf hydrangeas are in full bloom-they became the centerpiece! I love mixing colors, patterns, and textures…cotton coral and turquoise napkins were used! The napkin rings are a new purchase, also. Cream dinner plate with no charger-unusual for me! I like the ruffles on the burlap runner…softens the fabric! Blooms are large on the oak leaf hydrangeas! There are three hurricane containers of hydrangeas on the table along with four cream votives! I used two stemware patterns and alternated them as I did the napkins! This photo shows how basic the table setting is-but by simply alternating napkin colors, it gives the table some vavoom! I used a pair of cream tole florals between the hydrangeas! The china and flatware are a staple for my tablescapes! You can easily make it look fresh by adding different napkins and center pieces! The “Mr. and Mrs.” burlap chair back covers were made for Seth and Allie’s wedding…thought they added fun to the table! You can see more photos of their wedding here: The Wedding Edition “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver”
Proverbs‬ ‭25‬:‭11‬ The Details:
Table runner/napkin rings-Green Gates Fairhope, AL
American Atelier dinner plate/clear stemware-Horchow.com
Turquoise stemware-Tuesday Morning
Cream votives/Tole florals-Wisteria.com
Coral napkins-TJ Maxx
Turquoise napkins-ordered online

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The Colors of Seaside

May 25, 2015~ Travel

“When the bow is in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.”
Genesis 9:16

Memorial Day weekend usually initiates summer. We are drawn to the beach, the lake, and grilling is practically a requirement! Ice cream freezers are also placed in service. As we traveled north Friday afternoon from northwest Florida, southbound traffic was obviously well above normal. It may seem the reason for this holiday is overshadowed by our need to kick summer into high gear. But, there is significant evidence that folks here in the south do remember the real purpose for setting aside a special day. There are hundreds of events scheduled to honor all who have stood in the gap to protect freedom and also to pay tribute to many who stand today. Then there’s all those flags! The red, white, and blue is proudly on display. May we all take time to remember that freedom is very costly, and it is always under attack. We pray that all of you have a wonderful and colorful Memorial Day.

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We are so glad that you came along on our walk through the beautiful beach town of Seaside, Florida! Linking with Pieced Pastimes , Silver Pennies , Life on Lakeshore Drive , Thoughts From Alice , Mod Vintage Life , Coastal Charm , My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia , The Dedicated House , Dwellings-Heart of Your Home , Savvy Southern Style , Ivy and Elephants, French Country Cottage , From My Front Porch To Yours , Stone Gable , Confessions of a Plate Addict , Worthing Court , Between Naps on the Porch , Cedar Hill Farmhouse , A Stroll Thru Life , The Style Sisters , The Charm of Home , Cornerstone Confessions , A Delightsome Life , Imparting Grace , Posed Perfection , Katherines Corner , My Romantic Home , Chic On A Shoestring Decorating , Rooted In Thyme , Share Your Cup, The Enchanting Rose, Alabama Women Bloggers, 21 Rosemary Lane, Northern Nesting, Oh My Heartsie Girl, Cozy Little House, Rattlebridge Farm, The Turquoise Home

Simple + Southern Sunday No. 31

May 24, 2015~ Simple + Southern Sunday

“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others”
‭Philippians‬ ‭2‬:‭3-4‬ sss24 We hope everyone is enjoying their Memorial Day Weekend! This past week found Butch in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Florida! I joined him in Sandestin, but first enjoyed a couple of small towns (read here)! Here is just a little glimpse into our week. You can always find something interesting as you travel across our beautiful country! “Although no sculptured marble should rise to their memory, nor engraved stone bear record of their deeds, yet will their remembrance be as lasting as the land they honored”
-Daniel Webster Sandestin walkway to the bay!White sand…yellow umbrellas…turquoise water…blue skies! Romantic dinner with a gorgeous view! Pistachio crusted grouper with risotto, asparagus, and sweet
pistachio cream sauce! Splendid flowers on my morning run at Sandestin!

Mary Collins is ready for a weekend at the lake! This bull in Oklahoma is decked out for Memorial Day!Patriotic tractor in Magnolia Springs! Bliss on the Emerald Coast Hot buttery corn on the cob in our wonderful and historic downtown! No, this is not in Italy, but Seaside, FL!