ARRRRRR MATEY!
Today's table sends us sailing to sandy shell covered beaches, and clear blue waters! So, hoist up those white sails and lets move on the salty sea breeze! A nautical themed tablescape is the Capt'n Special for today!
August is "beach" month to me. When the heat and humidity get to much to bear, heading to breezy beaches seems like the thing to do! Today's table was inspired by sailing away ... if only in our imaginations!
One of the strongest elements of this table is the minimal color palate. Keeping it cool, clean and crisp, this table evokes a calm feel. Just what we need to beat the heat!
Two white cotton table runner's (Pottery Barn) that represent crisp white sails are laid out intersecting each other. The table is not completely covered because it's rough texture is reminiscent of wood aged by the sea.
Twiggy place mats, like sand dune fences, become a textural base for each place setting.
A stack of blue and white greet each guest. Dramatic navy blue and white square plates (HomeGoods) are stacked on top of my beloved leaf and berry chargers (HomeGoods). Navy and white creates such a dramatic, yet cool look. The flourishes on the plates remind me of Naval knots!
A large white shell dish tops off the stack. It is filled with crushed shells and a pretty things collected from our imaginary beach.
Simple white flatware rests on the worn wood of the table. The contrast between the smooth white and the warm hewn wood is visually appealing.
White sailors-knotted napkin rings (Christmas Tree Shop) tie up a duo of napkins (Williams-Sonoma and home made). Stars and stripes, in the colors of the sea and beach, add a big splash of color to this table.
The striped fabric could have come from an beach chair or umbrella.
Little delicate white fan shells filled with sea salt rest on each twiggy place mat.
White bubble goblets (Reading China & Glass) are as smooth as sea glass and mirror the bubbles of the crashing waves!
Our sailboat is beached in a worn dough bowl centerpiece.
The centerpiece is filled with shells, sand dollars, starfish, willow balls and driftwood.
Tall glass candlesticks are rimmed with little pieces "del mare".
Big shell salt and pepper's add to the beachy theme.
Blue and white rowboat side dishes (Christmas Tree Hill) moor among the tableware.
Monkey knuckle knots and other organic beach elements are strewn across the table to carry on the theme.
We have sailed far away from the heat and the hustlle of day to our own private beachy tablescape.
Won't you sit a little while and relax with an island inspired meal?
THE MENU
Island Rum Runners
Endive Boats With Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Walnuts And Blood Oranges In A Balsamic Reduction
Coconut Rice
Corn And Crab Fritters
(look for recipe this Foodie Friday)
Banana's Foster With Coconut Cream
I am participating in:
~Wayfaring Wednesday at Decor To Adore
~Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps On The Porch
You amaze me with the table settings you come up with. I love this and that is the cutest sailboat and centerpiece.
ReplyDeletei love this, so fresh and clean i can smell the salt air, DARLING~
ReplyDeleteWow! That is an amazing tablescape! Gorgeous and the food sounds so yummy too! Will you come set my table, ha!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jacalyn
Since we live in a nautical area on the eastern shore I'm always looking for creative ways to set my table when we have dinner parties - thank you for sharing this lovely tablescape inspiration.
ReplyDeleteKatie from
www.westiejulep.blogspot.com
Yvonne, thanks for transporting me to the ocean today -- somewhere I will not be getting to this year. Such a beautiful table with all sorts of surprises -- love the boat bowls especially. Joni
ReplyDeleteYvonne, I am a blue and white lover so this table suits me perfectly. The crisp clean look of blue and white always looks fantastic and the beach nautical theme is just the right touch. Really nice!! Shannon
ReplyDeleteI should be packing, but I couldn't resist when I saw you had a new post up! Loving those plates. Everything goes together for a great beach tablescape! I just saw some dishes at Pier 1 that I do have to have! I can't wait to see what tablescapes I can come up with with them!
ReplyDeleteAnother GORGEOUS tablescape Yvonne!! I LOVE it all especially those tall candlesticks and how you added the shells and starfish. You think of everything and it's always perfection!! Martina
ReplyDeleteYvonne! This is so cute! I was planning a sail boat tablescape too! I have been gathering things here and there. All it takes is one inspiration piece right? I wish we lived closer... I can see that setting as a lovely luncheon! I'll bring the Green chili pork burritos!
ReplyDeleteTake care there!
Rainey @ The Project Table
Http://theprojecttable.blogspot.com
Hi Yvonne! This is the perfect Summer table. I love every single detail and the menu sounds wonderful.
ReplyDeletexo,
Sherry
Another beautiful table by Yvonne. You are a master of entertaining. How do you come up with such pretty tables?
ReplyDeleteMy daughter was married in June.. pictures are coming soon.
Cynthia
Once again you have come up with a fabulous tablescape and menu, accompanied by the most delightful narration that transports us to a 5 star seaside resort or a private beach cottage. Thanks for giving us all a mini beach vacation!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love it Yvonne! Well done and fun to look at! I could sit there for hours playing in the sand!lol
ReplyDeleteSherry
I can be there QUICKLY:):) What a great table! You know I love all the beachy elements and the sailboat pieces are wonderful!!!!! Love the crushed shells on the plates too. LOOOVE the crisp blue and white colors!!!! You are amazing. XO, Pinky
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteGreat table and cute centerpiece Yvonne! I'm feeling 10 degrees cooler... well, almost:@) Looking forward to the corn and crab fritters!
ReplyDeleteYou are so creative! I wish I had that talent. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWish I could sail on over to enjoy your beautiful table. Perfectly cool and calm for an August day.
ReplyDelete- The Tablescaper
I could almost smell the sea breeze as I scrolled through the pictures! Beautiful display!
ReplyDelete'hugs from afar'
Hi Yvonne! You're amazing with your wonderful tablescapes! This is just so charming and even makes me feel a little cooler! It's so hot here.
ReplyDeletebe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Lovely lovely Lovely. And so fresh and fun. Congratulations for the job well done. How wonderful it is to invest a bit of time to make a difference for our guests or "just" our family.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing,
Teresa
A cool setting for a hot day... love your napkins. This would be a great table to have when your son comes for dinner! Is this your new table?
ReplyDeletehugs,
dotsie
how is your back?
Yvonne, just last night we returned from a week on the coast of Maine, so this table is making me long for the cool breezes and salt air. We walked out of the airport at 9pm and it was 100. Why did we leave Maine? What were we thinking?
ReplyDeleteSo thank you for this table filled with ocean breezes!
I am loving this table so much! All the sweet beachy details along with the navy and white colour scheme are just perfect. I'm sorry it's still so hot and humid down south and would love to exchange our weather with you for a while. It's nice here but could be sunnier and a bit warmer. I like heat! Blessings, Pamela
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Yvonne, as always. I love the fancy work as napkin rings. Your are perfect in every detail.
ReplyDeleteBest greetings, Johanna
Yvonne,
ReplyDeleteI just love it ! The ocean is one of my favorite places to be. Would love to live there.
Outstanding tablescape !
Congrats to your son, also and also to you and your dh for raising such a fine man ! God Bless All of You !
Hugs,
Linda
Great setting and your centerpiece is amazing. Love the menu. looking forward to the recipe. xo,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! And that's my monkey fist and sailboat! I have the same things on my mantel! I know where you shop!
ReplyDeleteSusan
That table setting is gorgeous. I love it. I love the vibrant blues.
ReplyDeleteI would love to be invited to a function, and be seated at a table like that. Well done!
I have sailed away to a lovely place with you today. My surroundings are so pleasant. Thank you for a lovely journey.
ReplyDeleteYvonne, I love this table scape! The blue and white is so perfect. Those square dishes are fabulous. Another fine dish stack! Your little seashell displays throughout the setting are such a nice touch. And I really like the combination of the napkins. Totally beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYvonne, you are SO talented, seriously its like opening up a favorite magazine everytime I come here...you truly have the gift! Love this setting...AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteOh what a wonderful sea side sailing tablescape you've created -- perfect to cool off on a hot summer day.
ReplyDeleteDelightful. I wish I were there in person to view the table. I have my mother's extensive shell collection. I made up an arrangement (last week) for her assisted living suite. She was so pleased to see her shells.
ReplyDeleteBeckie in Brentwood, TN
Gorgeous! A table after my own heart, Yvonne!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning! Nothing else to say except absolutely stunning.
ReplyDeleteCindy
Love this table. the stark blue and white is so refreshing. Your accent pieces make the table pop with excitement. Great blue an white dishes! When do we set sail?
ReplyDeletexo marlis
Stunning !! Love it!
ReplyDeleteOh I love this tablescape! The navy & white are wonderful. Love your centerpiece too.
ReplyDeleteSea salt...of course! What a beautiful table, Yvonne! Sailors WISH they had it so good! :-) You thought of so many fun details!!! I really love the napkin combo. It is very fresh and totally captures the nautical look. Your dish stacks are fab, too!!! Outstanding...as always! Have a wonderful week, my friend!
ReplyDeleteYvonne, the level of detail in this tablescape is amazing! I especially love the way you embellished the candlesticks with the shells and starfish. Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Very nautical indeed. You must come visit, I used those sailboats too! LOL
ReplyDeleteLove all the elements of your beautiful scape!
Love those blue and white plates. I'm going to have to get myself down to Home Goods. Everything on the table is so perfect. Your photography is fabulous too.
ReplyDeleteI'm always a sucker for almost anything nautical and your table is just fantastic! I love it!!! Everything works perfectly together. Thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful table scapes. Perfect for a summer time table! As always beautiful inspiration. Hope your having a great week.
ReplyDeleteAngela and Renee
Oh my goodness!
ReplyDeleteI love what you are making on the menu and eeeekkk your table decor is adorable!
I will be right over!!
Bless you:))
xo
Kay Ellen
Beautiful photos! I am visiting from Laura's Wayfaring Wednesday! Now I am wanting to go to the beach. I am afraid it would be cutting it to close to the start of school. We start back August 15.
ReplyDeleteI always feel transported by a beach theme! You can almost hear the ocean. What a beautiful table. I especially am in love with those little blue and white striped boat side dishes. So fun, makes me wish I was at the beach!
ReplyDeleteThe bubble glasses are such a great touch. Love the blue sailor knot too. Very nice!!
ReplyDeleteYou truly are amazing! Every detail is just perfect. I would LOVE to join you for a rum runner! Just what I need to feel better ~
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Pat
I really enjoyed this tablescape! All the accents are done to perfection! The centerpiece is my favorite! That could be a great accent on a coffee table in a nautical room! I love the candlesticks with their shell accents- especially the star fish perched up against the candle! So cute!
ReplyDeleteI've never thought about putting together a tablescape with each item representative of an inspiration place. This was a lot of fun to read and very informative too.
ReplyDelete♫♫ "Yo-Ho-Ho & a Bottle of Rum!" ♫♫ Ahoy Matey...this tablescape has *blown* me away! What a great collection of nautical themed items, Yvonne. Beautifully gathered with your wonderfully creative hands. BRAVO!
ReplyDeleteYou've inspired me to do something with all the seashells I have from FL. Thanks!
fondly,
Rett
Yvonne...this is so pretty and summer-y! I love all the details! Especially the shell bowls...I am in love!
ReplyDeletePS -- I just realized my post title today is "My heart is full" and saw your post title from Tuesday is the same thing! I'm so glad we both have full hearts and they are both full because of the family we love so dearly! Family is truly the most wonderful thing! :)
Ooohhh...I want to go sailing now!!! This is such a fun tablescape! I love the diverse elements/textures that carry the motif throughout the table! I LOVE the double napkins/napkin rings....very elegant.
ReplyDeleteYou always utilize wonderful metaphors and I appreciate that narrative element immensely!!!
Hugs/blessings,
Lana In Italy
Yvonne a blue and white delight for the eyes!! Kathysue
ReplyDeleteHi Yvonne,
ReplyDeleteAny tablescape that transports me to a cooler place definitely meets the criteria for Wayfaring Wednesday. :)
I went to go visit Christopher's blog and may I say that I m currently tipping my parenting hat off to you dear friend.
You need to write a book or be on HGTV. You really carry me away with your tablescapes.
ReplyDeleteLisa
Absolutely beauty and georgeous!! I love it!! gloria
ReplyDeleteAmazing amazing table just suitable for the summer heat, so enjoyed watching it.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully set.
Thank you for sharing
Love,
Karin Şen Cankan
karinsfairytale.blogspot.com
Beautiful tablescape! I love nautical anything...and this is done so beautifully! Now, the soup was a tad crunchy. hee, hee ;) Yvonne, it's delightful! Great napkins! Where did you find those? I love it when napkins are nice and heavy. Love the sailboat in the centerpiece...so cute!
ReplyDeleteAhhhh, this is what this desert girl needs today. I am longing for the sea and here I got just enough to calm my soul. The colors, the mood all are perfect for summer. Thank you, Yvonne.
ReplyDeleteYour table is so beautiful. I decorated our cottage in a nautical theme. I think it is a theme that is very relaxing. Blue and white is so beautiful as well. Your sailboat ties the whole table together!
ReplyDeleteEvery moment of this tablescape is incredible. I spent a summer on Nantucket when I was in college. The centerpiece reminds me of walks down the beach...you'd come upon a small boat that had been pulled up onto the sand and left with rigging and things washed in by the tide...so many wonderful memories. I adore the navy plates. They are so full of possibilities...I could see a tablescape that gives a nod to Coco Chanel using those...it would include pearls and gold chain, don't you think? Thanks for sharing your wonderful design. Cherry Kay
ReplyDeleteYour table would be perfect on our boat. Would you come do one there? Every detail is a delight.
ReplyDeleteOne of the best sea-themed tablescapes I have seen. What time's dinner :)
ReplyDeleteYvonne so many wonderful nautical elements!! I adore blue & white! Your table is beautiful!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Karena
Art by Karena