I have been getting my two girls ready for college and haven't had much blogging time! As of Saturday, I will be an empty-nester. DH & I are going to the mountains for a vacation after we drop our younger daughter off, so I won't have much blogging time next week either.
But here are some of my summer tables-
This one is based on pink crepe myrtles and watermelons (see the watermelon napkin rings?). You may think that the green table cloth needs ironing, but I was really going for that casual summer look, really!!! HAHA!
Here are some pictures (that I have shared before) of my mother's birthday dinner in 2008. I used fruits for these tables.
I am beginning to get the "Fall Feeling" even though (or maybe because) it is hot and humid as can be, I keep thinking about pumpkins and turkeys. So keep an eye out for my fall tables coming soon!
Be sure to visit Susan at BETWEEN NAPS ON THE PORCH!
:D Jewel
I love crepe myrtles and your tablescapes are both so pretty. Both sets of dishes are stunning. Just gorgeous. Hugs, Marty
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ReplyDeleteLove the colors, so cheerful..
Happy empty nesting..before you know it they are home for the holidays!
Happy School year to your girls, good health, good grades..:)
Just think of all the time you'll have with the girls away at college. More time to play in the dishes!
ReplyDeleteIt was a real treat to visit today.
Happy Tablescape Thursday and hope to see you at my place to toast Susan on her anniversary.
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Awww some free time coming for you all in the big old house!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping in my blog, I am trying to keep up and read more, comment more ( when it allows me) and so on. I need to be twins!!
Pretty table, fresh, bright and cheery.
Enjoy your trip with hubby, always fun to get away and refresh yourselves. I hope we get one of those soon too!
Linda Q
This is so pretty. I love those plates!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, CJ. Pink is one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy your empty nester status and your vacation in the mountains.
I am thinking fall, too. I even put some scarecrow arrangements out in front of my house. :)
I just love pink and green together! So pretty, have fun on your trip too! I love the Mountains of NC! Cindy
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and I love that amazing shade of pink - enjoy the rest of the summer and your trip.
ReplyDeleteYour summer table is lovely! I can't imagine getting two girls off to college--one was hard enough! This is the perfect time for a little getaway with your husband--rest and use paper plates...better yet, eat out!
ReplyDeleteHi Darling, I love crepe myrtles, just took some pictures of mine yesterday morning before the rains hit us once again. Love your color scheme and your goblets girl.. I love, love, love them... hope you're having a super day..
ReplyDeletehugs ~lynne~
Love the crepe myrtles .. can't grow them in Southern Illinois ... so I have to adopt them from others! Great table.
ReplyDeleteI love summer and this table totally says summer! Love those darling napkin rings! Enjoy your mountain time next week! :-) Susan
ReplyDeleteThe pink and green look great together and really do make you think of watermellon! Your plates are wonderful. Nice tablescape!
ReplyDeleteDD
I enjoyed seeing your tables ... great colors! I love those silver goblets in the last picture ...
ReplyDeleteI definitely like the shiny stuff ... like jewelry for our tables!
Bill
Love this table...your colors just make it POP...Thanks for sharing...May you have a GREAT weekend my friend...Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
ReplyDeleteI love each of these tablesettings. I really love the fruit plates. I'd love to have something that would work during all of the seasons and I bet these would do it.
ReplyDeleteI really like your centerpieces~so original and creative. The crepe myrtle is always so pretty to me because we don't have it here in the Midwest and I love how you used the fruit in the 2nd tablescape.
My daughter just left for college and I feel the reality of it sinking in. You are smart to get away and have a change of view. Have a wonderful time!!
xoxo
Janie
They are all very pretty!
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy your vacation and adjust to the empty nest!
Katherine
Every time I visit you I am struck by how beautiful your diningroom is. I love the wallpaper and the formality of the overall look and feel. Your red chairs and the white doilies just look like luxury to me.
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Hope you are having a wonderful trip. These tablescapes are so pretty, and I love your justification for not ironing the cloth (may I borrow that excuse from you?) laurie
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty table setting.
ReplyDeleteJust checking in with everyone and to give an update.
I have a new party starting- Wed Sept 2. So each week I will have the Knock Off Knock Out party on Mondays and the Holiday/Seasonal party on Wed. I hope you come for a visit.
New buttons to grab as well.
Cheri
Its So Very Cheri