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Tablescape Thursday - "Just Beachy"

Okay, so I've been on this shell and beach theme lately. It must be that Spring Break trip to Florida a couple of weeks ago. Today has been very busy - hardly a minute to take a break. So I am cheating a little bit and posting one of my favorite tables from a few months ago. I hope you will enjoy it (again! :-)
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Ahoy, mates! Welcome to Tablescape Thursday hosted by Susan at Between Naps on the Porch! Today I am taking a short break from spring decorating to set an ocean inspired table. Friday is Mr. Panache's birthday and we are having a seafood feast! So in keeping with my menu I've gone a little coastal with this week's table.

Of course we couldn't have an ocean inspired table without lovely shades of blue. I am using four varying shades of Mr. Panache's favorite color. I have used two placemats layered one on top of the other. They are aqua and royal blue. The napkin is a medium blue-teal and the decorative glass candle plates are translucent turquoise.

I filled a hurricane with glass beads of clear, teal and aqua to help tie in the color scheme.

Invited some little sea creatures over to decorate my table. A cluster of Starfish and shells picked up on Clearwater Beach during the years I lived there were the perfect accents to my Ocean Breeze table.


A lovely bronze Starfish securely holds my napkins in place.

I found these blue and white clam shell coasters at Target. They add a touch of whimsy.

A silver plated shell-shaped serving dish holds more aqua glass beads and a Starfish.

I just got these two large metal lanterns from my Celebrating Home interior accents line. I love them. They are so sturdy and versatile.

I love the way Vanilla Creme candles glow and flicker. The little candle plates were a find at Everything's A Dollar store.

I picked up three styles. I like this one. It looks like a flower or if you use your imagination, a Starfish.

You may remember my Shell salad plates from my Florida Sunset post a few weeks ago. This picture also gives you a better look at the layered placemats.

This candle plate is shaped like a daisy. My Eternity silverware add shine and sparkle in the candlelight. I hope you've enjoyed the Ocean Breeze. Until I see you again,
Happy Decorating!
~Alisa













32 comments:

Unknown said...

Your table is a spray of sea air! I love your napkin rings. I have been having problems finding ones I really like now. ICurrently I am using individual silk flowers wrapped around my napkins. Thank you for sharing your lovely table.

Charla

Victoria Hayden said...

I love all the colors! I bought some of those little dishes at the dollar store as well. So cute! I hope he has a great Birthday!!

Hugs,
~Victoria~

Barb @ The Everyday Home said...

Alise - I loved this table and enjoy seeing it again. There are so many lovely elements about this table. there is nothing wrong with re-posting. It just gives us another chance to ewwww and ahhhh again. LOL

Hope you're having a great week! Blessings, Barb

Terrie's Lil' Piece of Serenity said...

I love the colors and theme of your tablescape. Very pretty!

Pinky said...

I love your beachy table! I ahve some of those candle holders too! I will be posting a beachy table soon too. Thans for sharing this! Pinky

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

What a beautiful coastal tablescape. I love the lanters and the hurricanes with the candles. Everything is just so pretty and all the colors tie in so well. Beautifully done. Hugs, Marty

Darlene - Our Creative Life said...

Love your tablescape. I hope your seving shrimp! LOL

I saw you on Homekeepers. You did great!

Casabella Cottage said...

When I saw your table I could hear the ocean and I'm way over here in the Rocky Mountains! Just Beautiful...with wonderful layers.
Liz

Chandy said...

Alisa, that is a beautiful table! I love the blues and whites!

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

Have you been to Cracker Barrel? They have some yummy shell items that would go so well with your tablescape. Not that you need anything! but they are pretty!!

Miss Janice said...

Love this beautiful tablescape! The blue is so beautiful!

Michelle @ Sweet Something Design said...

I love your tablescape! I like how the runner looks like fish netting!

Chari at Happy To Design said...

Hi Alisa...

My friend, this is one of my favorite tablescapes that you have done! (Hmmm...I may say that each time I see one of your tablescapes...wink!) I love everything about it...it's so elegant and yet so warm and inviting! I just love the color combinations that you have used...love the periwinkle blue mixed with the aqua...gorgeous!!! Your place settings...the centerpiece...all so very beautiful!!! It was this very tablescape that inspired me to attempt my own hand at doing one! I just found the dishes and now I'm planning the details! You're such an inspiration, my friend!!! Thank you for sharing this beautiful coastal tablescape with us...

Warmest wishes,
Chari

Lisa said...

Love it! Love all the little fun containers and sea shaped dishes. Just the ticket for us land locked gals!

"Blossom" said...

The layered look for tablescape and you designed! How stunning, and I am amazed at your talent for pulling like items and textures together. You have the 5 Star
award for this tablescape.
Lovely
Blossom

Kristens Creations said...

Just Beautiful Alisa! You've done it again! Kristen

Christi @ A Southern Life said...

A seafood fest? I'm there! Very creative and wonderful table.

Sandra said...

Very pretty! I love it all! You are very talented. I'm learning so much from all the bloggers. :)
Sandra

~CC Catherine said...

Alisa, how precious this tablescape is for you husbands birthday! The beach theme is always one of my fav's! From the centerpiece you've arranged down to the little starfish napkin ring...coasters, etc... It's PERFECTO! ~CC Catherine

Unknown said...

How pretty.....LOVE the colors...very soothing and tropical.

Candy said...

We are all doing the 'wave' to show our joy at your cool blue creation.
Fabulous colors...very pleasing to the eye;-)

I am glad you shared again, because the first time was before I discovered all this stuff.

A good thing is always welcome.

Bravo!
Candy

Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville said...

Ohhhh, I love the feeling your tablescpae evokes!

Linda Q said...

Really pretty, feel like I am at the beach with this table. Love shells!
Linda Q

Robin said...

Your tablescape is fabulous.....

Love the colors.....and love how you used the crocheted tablecloth.

Hope your day has been beautiful

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

This is such a pretty table. Love the blue colors with the beach accents. laurie

Kim @ Starshine Chic said...

I feel so calm & relaxed looking at your tablescape. It makes me long for a tropical escape. Fabulous as always!!

Kathleen Ellis said...

Yes! I like it just as much this time...it is so breezy and fresh...I love the colors and layers and textures!
Have a FABulous weekend, Alisa!
;-D

Yellow Rose Arbor said...

Just gorgeous! Beautiful colors and great details! Very magazine worthy!

Katherine

Mary said...

Oh what a lovely table!

Lori (All That Splatters) said...

This seriously makes me wish for summer nights by the ocean. Beautiful!

The Quintessential Magpie said...

Hi, Alisha... love this beachy tablescape! It's so pretty with its blues. Love it!

XO,

Sheila :-)

Betty said...

This tablescape is so lovely. I just love it! Hope when you were at Clearwater Beach, you went to Crabby Bill's to eat. My favorite place to eat when I am visiting in the area. Have been also to the Indian Rock Beach location.

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