When it's too hot or you are too busy to fuss the best thing to add to a simple table is a little touch of sass!
The dictionary defines sassy as: lively, bold, spirited, cheeky.
Today's table is simply set with great, yet inexpensive dishes in a brilliant aqua and white. A little bit of black and white is added for a sassy fresh look!
I wanted to set a quick and simple table using everyday things that would still be fun, inviting and have a little WOW factor even though it was "fuss free".
Easy breezy straw mats (Bed, Bath And Beyond) in a deep aqua define each place. They are topped by a white chargers (HomeGoods) aqua and white floral dishes (HomeGoods) and a black and white checked plates. These dishes were sooooo inexpensive! The dinner plates were $3.00 a piece and the small dishes were $5.00 for all 4!
The aqua and white plates have a raised design that give it such textural interest! So pretty!
White ric-rac edged cotton napkins (Pier I) and black and white checked napkins work wonderfully together. They are gathered up in white woven napkin rings.
Now this is SASS! Cute aqua daisies become part of the napkin ring!!!! The stems are pushed through the weaving in the napkin ring. Without water they will still last for hours.
Aqua bubble glasses (Bed Bath & Beyond) continue the "punch of color" theme!
My everyday coffee mugs (HomeGoods) sit on top of a small black and white floral accent plate.
Now that little plate has sass appeal!
The centerpiece is a white ironstone pitcher with 2 bunches of grocery store blooms in white, aqua and yellow. The pitcher sits on an iron base (Candle Barn). I have several of these bases. They come in handy as risers.
I would usually pass these flowers up as tacky... but these brilliant aqua dyed daisies look great with this table. They go from tacky to sassy with the right elements!
This easy-to-set table is ready for an easy menu too!
The "No Fuss " Lunch Menu
Deli Pasta Salad With Add-Ins
Open Faced Tuna Melts On English Muffins
Assorted Deli Olives
Chocolate Brownie Parfaits
StoneGable Iced Tea
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Pretty, pretty! I love the aqua and it is a nice "splash" and different with the black and white!
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ReplyDeleteLove the SASS! Perfect for summer.
ReplyDelete- The Tablescaper
Oh, I love me some SASS!!! I LOVE the aqua/B&W combo!
ReplyDeleteHugs/blessings,
Lana In Italy
But I've got admit that it wasn't some fantastic table with a great view from your home in Maine. Do hope you'll be sharing some of those.
ReplyDelete- The Tablescaper
What a fun table! I love the different patterns on the plates. I would love to have those black checkered ones. They are so very versatile! Great job!
ReplyDeletelove the fresh bold look, fabulous as always!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful x ten, Yvonne. Love the color combo, the menu is perfect, and thank you for choosing to feature my mac & cheese Lorraine recipe from Rachael Ray! I am very honored. xo
ReplyDeleteYvonne, the table looks great. I really like the aqua, black and white. The flowers are perfect for this setting.
ReplyDeleteShannon
You've outdone yourself Yvonne and thats no easy feat.. That table setting is absolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSonny ~ 155 Dream Lane
What a fun and happy tablescape! I would love to dine at your table. I'll be right over... guess I'll need directions.
ReplyDeleteBeckie in Brentwood, TN
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteJust about the sassiest tablescape I have ever seen. I just adore it. I am amazed at your collection of dishes. I would love to come over and "play" with you one day. LOL
ReplyDeleteLovin' the SASS! These color combinations are just beautiful. What great buys you got on those aqua dishes, too. Fantastic tablescape and the menu sounds good, too.
ReplyDeleteSass with a lot of class!! When can I come over for lunch? Between your gorgeous table settings and fabulous menus, you are the ultimate hostess and have every detail covered!! This is so beautiful, so fresh and crisp and colorful...Mckenzie childs ish but like this better!!
ReplyDeleteWow, this looks great. I too pass on those flowers but now that I have seen what you do I may have to purchase some.
ReplyDeleteI'd NEVER have thought of adding the black Yvonne, super sassy! Looking great :o)
ReplyDeleteYou SASSY girl... that looks like a table with an attitude!
ReplyDeleteI love tha aqua and black checks. It's just kind of...sassy.
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Love the color combo! It is sassy for sure!
ReplyDeleteYvonne I would say you do Sassy oh so well!!! What a fun table and I am sure your guest will oooh and aaaah!! Kathysue
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your sassy tablescape! Very very pretty.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great idea to add the b & w check to the aqua - just beautiful as always. Your tablescapes are the best of the best!
ReplyDeleteSuzyq
How pretty! Love your black and blue sassy table. Those dishes are just wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI love it. I wish I had a room in the house to do in those colors. Beautiful..
ReplyDeleteTalk about no-fuss! This tablescape took some planning on your part to coordinate all these colors! It's beautiful, a feast for the eyes! It's fresh and sassy like you said. You are truly gifted and talented..Are you a stylist? If not, you should be! Love everything you write about. LIke someone said, the best of the best!
ReplyDeleteI love the sass and this table has it in spades! How cute and the colored daisies are a perfect touch. So much fun!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun table, Yvonne...love the aqua, white and black...dazzling!
ReplyDeleteYvonne -
ReplyDeleteYou outdid your sassy little self! This is total inspiration. I know I can count on you for true creativity, not copy cat work or trite offerings. Please don't ever stop sending these beautiful posts our way.
Linda @ A Toile Tale
Yvonne, you can sass me anytime you want to! This is a great table, and I love that you used a not-too-common color combination. There's some really good late-Summer splash here!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty...I love it! The aqua & black are great together.
ReplyDeleteYou have out done yourself again! This is stunningly beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI don't know how you do all you do, but I am impressed as always!
I'd say, it takes a SASSY lady to make a SASSY table!!! I love this! I can't believe you actually found aqua daisies!!!! I thought for sure you sprayed them yourself!!! Love the B and W with the aqua! I love sass!!!!!!!! XO, Pinky
ReplyDeleteOh Sassafrass.. this is such a sassy table.. Love the spunk and the colors and the textures you pulled together to make this work.. Love it!
ReplyDeletexo marlis
I agree; I would normally never buy dyed flowers...but they are perfection with your tablescape. This is darling at every level. Thank you for sharing your precious design. Cherry Kay
ReplyDeleteA fabulous table and very sassy too!! I love the aqua you have used all over the table and the great elements, even the dyed flowers needed to be there, perfectly! Love the colors and all the textures in it and the BLACK! Thanks for sharing. Hugs, FABBY
ReplyDeleteI love your "sassy" table. Your colors of blue and aqua are so cool and refreshing..the pop of daisy lends a bit of fun and fantasy. hugs ~lynne~
ReplyDeleteA lovely tablescape....
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful day
Love the colors! The blues/aquas are a nice cool color...this is very cheerful and fresh! Loving the blue glasses!
ReplyDeleteVery sassy indeed Yvonne - I love how you put all the different color and designs together so beautifully. You always show us how to fun at the table!
ReplyDeleteWhat lucky guests!
Big hugs,
Mimi
I so look forward to seeing what you bring to the table! LOVE, love, love your layers of turquoise and black & white! Those dyed daisies are too fun and are the perfect definition of sass :)
ReplyDeleteOh my, one of my favorites of all time! Love the unexpected color combo.
ReplyDeleteLisa
Oh Yvonne - this is so sweet and pretty! On of my favs of yours! I snagged a couple of muggs at TJ Maxx a while back that match your dishes. I ask myself everyday - why oh why didn't I buy more of them!
ReplyDeleteSassy indeed!!! Tossing that brilliant aqua color in with the black and white makes all the difference here! I love the raised dots on the flowers of the dishes! That is so cool!!! The colorful daisies are the perfect centerpiece!
ReplyDeleteI have a dear friend who calls things "sassy" and I just love it! I'm just drooling over those aqua bubble glasses. Oh I how need those!
ReplyDeleteWe love the pops of blue. The lunch sounds delicious. We would need a nap following!
ReplyDeleteXO Angela and Renee
Oh what fun to be a guest at your "Sassy" table...love the color combos!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as always! I love the colors..
ReplyDeleteBlessings My Friend,
Oh, do I love these colors! So fresh and inviting! The black and white bring a touch of classic with the sass - a wonderful combination! I bought those placemats too but struggle every time I try to use them. I've only tried with white. You have inspired me! I love your blue and white dishes. Home Goods finally opened a store close to me. I know I am in trouble.
ReplyDeleteSo cool and refreshing for summer!
ReplyDeleteVery refreshing...love the black and white with the turquoise...just nice...Happy Thursday!
ReplyDeleteFresh and breath taking loved the setting.
ReplyDeleteDyed flowers looks great but not a mother nature thing but I till like it and it look perfect with your table.
Hugs,
Karin Şen Cankan
karinsfairytale@blogspot.com
Yvonne, you take "fuss free" to a whole new meaning, Honey! This is such a happy table full of my favorite color...turquoise! (It matches my eyes, ya' know)
ReplyDeleteI love how your bubble glasses pick up the color so beautifully. I don't have that shade...YET! ;-)
You make even the simplest table look incredibly beautiful. Thank you for sharing ALL your ideas.
fondly,
Rett
Love your little bit of sass. Now what would your momma say?
ReplyDeleteWill you check out that color!?!!?!? Wow Yvonne! Just beautiful, what time should I arrive? LOL! I love your setting, and the china is just glorious. You always do such a good job with these tablescapes - inspirational for sure!
ReplyDeleteListen, I have a new series on my blog called: "A Picture is Worth ..." I'm trying to get back to posting pictures about my house, and I'd love it if you'd come by and see the bar in the dining room! :)
xo,
A
Yvonne,
ReplyDeleteYou are one sassy lady, darling! I adore the black and white and that aqua blue definately gives is some sass!!! You have, once again, brightened my day! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Fondly,
Pat
Gorgeous - loving this color scheme! That turquoise blue pops so nicely against the black and white. You have done it again!
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