It’s Tablescape Thrusday and I’m going to show you a summer tablescape I set for our Father’s Day get together with the kids, but also today I thought I’d post some pictures of my little home all decked out for Summer Fun! Which brings me to A Beautiful Life Friday over at Inspired Rooms…I’m linking there because what you do matters…something as small as sprucing your home for every season can help make your life more beautiful…head over there for tips on a beautiful life. Also, Hooked on Houses has the all-skate: Hooked on Fridays where you’ll find a plethora of fun things your blog-Peeps are hooked on this week!!!
Come on in…
Now into the den…where I pimped out the coffee table with summer…Bindi says hi…tomorrow the mobile groomer is stopping by to shave the pups down to their pink skin…this is the last you’ll see of furry Bindi until October…
Mom painted the fireplace screen then changed her colors and painted another one and passed this along to me.
Come on into the dinning room where I’ve set the table for a family dinner tomorrow night…
I found these scrumptious dishes at TJ Max for cheap…they will work great with the color scheme I’m doing in the dinning room at Christmas! And a bonus…they work for summer too! I had this fabric from some other project and the colors reminded me of sand and sea…
These little birds were pretty cute when they were black but I pulled out my trusty spray paint and one spray of cream and then a bit of blue on top…I won’t hesitate to spray them again if the need arises…
I so love this sea blue bowl…
Georgia peaches have come in with a bang…
So I pick some up every time I go to the grocery store and tuck them here there and everywhere…they smell like home and they taste like heaven…
I only have a few things outside…Here’s where the birds eat…
A bloom or two here…
And here…
A few herbs there…
But there’s lots of green…told you my yard is all shade!
TTFN Peeps…Happy Summer to you and here’s another tiny idea for Keeping Summer More Fun Than Frantic… Give your kids their own window box or small space in the garden…they could research what plants would grow there and then go to the nursery and pick them out and after planting them would be responsible for watering and feeding them…Just something else that might break up lazy summer afternoons! And don’t forget to visit Susan at her lovely blog-home, Between Naps on the Porch for some beeeeautiful tablescapes!
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Oh I love how fresh and summery everything looks. The blues and greens are so cooling. Your dishes are GORGEOUS! I really love how the table looks with the tablecloth diagonal over the lace and the matching dishes. I actually did go “Oooooh”
Have a great day and a fabulous summer!
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Peaches in top of Bell jars. If that doesn’t just beat all! I love your tablecloth. My mother also sets her table ahead of time. So precious of you two.
Oh, and the fireplace cover takes me back to Bible studies in your Mom’s den. She always greeted me with a cup of coffee and a smile.
The ocean blue and seashells make me long for the beach and the peaches have my taste buds all fired up. I plan to go by the farmer’s market tomorrow and pick up some fresh peaches. A fresh pie, some Peach Bread or maybe even can some Peach Honey! Yummy. Peaches are my favorite.
Your home is beautiful! I am surprised you had enough non-rainy days to get the photos. Up here in Greenville, SC area we are having thunderstorms every day.
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Love the tablescape. All the blue and white and the sand dollars are so pretty. Your new plates are gorgeous. You have added some really pretty touches of summer to your home, love it all. Such fun and looks so inviting. Hugs, Marty
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I’m over here with Patty loving the fresh and summery looks. I have always liked shells but I can never make them look right. Mine are chunked into a basket together …maybe I will put some bright colored paint on the basket.
I was a little breathless when I saw your table with the shells and the blue glass–love it.
So good to be seeing your beautiful talent again.
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This is beautiful! I love the table and I can’t wait for the peaches to come in. It’s almost time!
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Very Nice ! Happy Summer to you too!
I love that fireplace screen!!! So Cute!!! And I love your sand dollars and birds. So summery here… I love it!
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Beautiful scenery, Robin. I love your creativity.
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Every picture is amazing! What a summer perfect table, too!
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The blue dishes are beautiful. Love the little birds.
Nice job, indoors and out. Thanks for sharing!
Have a tea-rific day!
GREAT SUMMER STUFF!! Well done…………………….
I especially like the Family heirloom, Fire Place Screen.
Love the table…everything looks so pretty, wish I was there….I’ve been decorating hotel rooms, wish you were here to help me!
Your home is gorgeous. I love how you’re tied your summer theme into each room. Ok…..seriously. Who taught you how to do all those crafty things? Do you just have a knack for it? Is your mom the same way and she taught you? Did you take classes? What? Everything always looks so beautiful. Blessings, SusanD
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Susan…you’re so encouraging…I get my creativity from my mom…she left us in December ’05 and I probably do most of what I do as a small tribute to the legacy she left and have a strong passion to live every day the legacy that I will one day leave. I so love the idea that what you do matters…even something tiny like decorating for summer…Hugs
Oh I am eyeing that blue bowl with the shells in it at the center of your table! So pretty and love that shade of blue. I too am amazed at how you envision things and lovingly put them together in a way that all works. Very inviting and very beachy and summery. Great photos too!
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Love your blue dishes! They go perfectly with your tablecloth. The firescreen is fan-tabulous! What a hand-me-down.
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I absolutley love those dishes! May have to make a trip to look here in my area. Great Blog!!!!
I love your ideas! Especially the peaches on the jars! Great blog, I borrowed one of your buttons for my blog.
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Robin, I have so enjoyed checking in on your blog! You are a talented lady and have some fabulous ideas!!!! I’ve wanted to start a “Gigi” blog….maybe sometime in the future!! Love and Blessings!
Oh what a pretty table!
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I really do love your table and all the little touches. Very nice. The colors are so soothing and inviting!! Love it!
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Love your comment just now–”what you do matters–even something tiny like decorating for summer.”
Speaking of your mother…Besides her laughter, I remember her hands. You could look at those hands and know she could make/fix anything. She would be so proud. She is so proud.
Julie…her hands. These days I look at my hands and they are my mothers…there was a time I wished for long thin piano playing fingers…now I’m so happy I have her hands. Every day they remind me of her…
VERY summery… FAB time of year!!! The best fruit time for sure!!!
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How summery. Love the sand dollar napkin rings. And that fireplace screen is awesome!!! – The Tablescaper
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Your Mom would be so proud….beside herself….goes with out saying,
I am!
Robin I just love everything about your home. It feels so welcoming. Everything is exactly what I love, including your sweet little Bindi. The shells and sand dollars, your chair and ottoman..perfect! It’s delicious and brilliant to place the peaches on the Ball jars. You really have the knack.
Cheers,
Sue.
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Hi Robin, thank you for visiting my blog and leaving me such a nice comment. Happy Father’s Day to those you have set this beautiful table for!
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I love your front porch!! All the little architectural details are so cute! I saw those plates at TJ Maxx too, loved them, but didn’t get them
I love your beautiful summery tablescape! You have a lovely home and garden! Thanks for sharing.
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Hey– I didnt know about the PEACH trick… Im going to have to try that as i love the smell of those beauties.
Lovin your blues on your tablescape… and what a darling pup was in the one picture… is that yours??
TTFN~~Claudia
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Love it all- I’m so ready to do something like that in my home- Thanks for the inspiration.
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Summer has definitely arrived at your house. I love the fireplace screen. And your summer tablescape. I have those same dishes & haven’t used mine yet in a tablescape. I have a summer one in mind to use them for in a week or two.
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Beautiful! I love all the shells and beachy blues-looks like a great table to enjoy a great meal!
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I love how you have decorated for the summer. The blues and greens are so calming and inviting. Enjoy your weekend!
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Wow you sure did hit all the great posts today. I love all of it. Thanks for sharing.
I like the seashell theme you have going – what a great one to kick-off summer.
Have a wonderful weekend!
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I love how beach-y everything is! Perfect for summer, and now I’m craving a peach.
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I love the peaches-what a great idea! I’ll be linking to this.
i love the blue dishes. they were sold out when i went to get them. i was wondering if you would like to sell yours.
sheena
Sheena…I love them too! Keep checking back at Home Goods, Marshalls and TJMax. I’ve seen them sell out and then restocked several times since I got mine! Good Luck!!! xoxo
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