As in most parts of the country, we are having a warmer and dryer summer than usual. The lawns are brown, and the gardens need water. But nothing stops my yellow daisies. They even bloomed a few weeks early for me this year!
My daughters found an awesome pair of old wooden shutters when they were driving around during a free-cycle weekend in our community last summer. When I saw this table runner idea on Pinterest, I knew it would be perfect for a summertime tablescape.
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Table runners do not always have to be fabric. Think outside of the box. Last fall I used a small wooden ladder in THIS tablescape.
Flowers and little floater candles in a jar carrier
give this centerpiece a simple, carefree feeling.
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Gift tags from Michael's dollar bins make a sweet place card tucked into the fork.
I bought these bumble bee plates and napkin rings last year on an after season clearance. I actually found them at two different stores, but they were both 50% off!!
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To elevate these dessert plates I sat them on top of a thrift store candle holder. 
The cutest little S & P's!
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Don't you love the burlap place mats. I made these several years ago by cutting up a roll of tree and shrub wrap from my favorite Home Hardware store. I have used them over and over and over again!
I'm so glad you stopped by the back deck on this warm summer day. I hope you try using one of these easy tips today on a table at your home. Simple little accessories can make any meal time extra special!
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Love this bright yellow tablescape. Those plates are adorable!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful, yellow and happy tablescape! I love the bumble bee theme and the dishes are so pretty, along with the bumble bee napkin holder, how cute! Loving the centerpiece and glasses too. Very pretty!
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Gorgeous table. Love the dishes, glasses and bee napkin rings. xo
ReplyDeleteLove this table! And the idea of the gift tag in the fork is genius!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this theme!
ReplyDeleteLove all of it! You have excellent taste and an eye for design!
ReplyDeleteTanya, I see you have been a busy bee! I am buzzing over your bee table! I LOVE all things bees, and you did such a beautiful job with your bee themed tablescape!
ReplyDeleteI hope you don't mind... but I feel a copy cat table buzzing inside me! This is so inspiring!
I hope you will stop by TUTORIAL TIPS AND TIDBITS and share your great tip about elevating desserts plates!!!! Link goes live at 8:00 tonight!
Great tips and a lovely tablescape.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great great table. All the pieces just really go together so well. I love the idea of a shutter as a runner. Love the plates and napkin rings. be blessed xo marlis
ReplyDeleteHi Tanya,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful table setting! I love the theme perfect for a summer table. The shutter as the focal point is fantastic twist! Love it!
All the Best,
Christine
Hi Tanya,
ReplyDeleteYour table is so cheerful and totally charming. I love the yellow...such high energy and the bee napkin rings are to die for.
The shutter is genius. I love it all!
xoBarb
Sweet, sweet, sweet!!!
ReplyDeleteLove it, I love everything about it.
How come I missed out on that design gene?!?!??
Your tablescape is so beautiful. I love the theme and the cheerful color!
ReplyDeleteStopping by from Inspiration Friday.
This is a wonderful tablescape...I adore the dessert plates sitting on top of the candle pillar, and the bumble bee napkin rings are really special. Thanks for inviting us for a peak. Cherry Kay
ReplyDeleteAdorable! I love the dinner plates too! What a cute idea for the center!
ReplyDeleteI like the plates stacked on the candle holder too! Very cute!
What a clever idea and the perfect runner for a summer outdoor table. The bee plates and napkin rings are a great motif with the addition of the yellow flowers. The jar carrier tops the shutter for a beautiful centerpiece!
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This table is so me! :) I just love everything about it. The colors are wonderful. I love your placemat idea, stacking the plates on a candle holder, the bee napkin rings and the idea of using a shutter as a table runner. Just love this! You have inspired me!
ReplyDeleteThis is so lovely! Love the use of the shutter and those napkin rings are so sweet!
ReplyDeleteThanks for buzzing over to Let's Dish!
This is such a happy summer table. I love your plates and napkins rings. 50% off makes everything better! I love you use of the candleholder to elevate the plates. Dianne
ReplyDeleteI am loving this table! The bees are so cute, and you have come up with so many creative elements! Your flowers are beautiful and make a perfect centerpiece! Love the shutter runner! I need to start thinking outside the box!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! What a fun summer table! My favorites are your bee napkin rings and your carefree centerpiece!
ReplyDeleteGreat table setting. I love the bee napkin rings. So cute.
ReplyDeleteWhat a ray of sunshine...gorgeous table. I ♥ the cute s/p's!
ReplyDeleteHallelujah for pretty yellow daisies!!! They really brighten up your table and give it a fabulous "Summer's Last Hurrah" feeling. I think we're all just about ready to see summer come to an end! While we were able to salvage our grass, the flowers I planted this year didn't fare very well at all. I'm so over it! I love the shutter runner! I love that kind of stuff so much!!! Thinking outside the box is what tablescaping is all about!!! Beautiful job!
ReplyDeleteOh this is wonderful! LOVE, Love, love the shutter, bees, adorable S&P's and yellow daisies! Your caddy is the perfect functional centerpiece too :)
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