Summertime Blues on a Carefree Table

Summer is coming! Temperatures are rising and I'm planning ways to stay cool during the long, lazy days of summer. One carefree way to enjoy simmering days and leisurely evenings is to surround myself in the cool blues of summer. 

 

    

Ideas for Father's Day Table Settings

Fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, husbands, uncles — all types of father figures are celebrated each June on Father's Day! While they should be celebrated throughout the year, having a designated day to do so encourages us to reflect perhaps just a bit more about the impact they've had on our lives.

You can celebrate with gifts, fun activities, special experiences, just about anything! One way of course, is to serve a wonderful meal and linger long after to talk and enjoy their company.

 

I've not posted a table strictly for Father's Day, but I have set a number for my husband which may appeal to the fathers in your life. So if you're wondering what kind of table to style for Father's Day, my suggestion is to set one that reflects his interests or your shared experiences. Here are a few ideas to inspire you.

 

 

For the water-loving guy . . . 

there's the beach get-away recreated in Where Palms Beckon with natural textures and the colors of the sea — and plenty of palm trees.   

  

 

A Table Blooms in Blue and Lavender

Where do you get inspiration for setting tables? While you can get ideas from all sorts of things, even unusual ones, today my tablescape began with a beautiful arrangement of flowers that my daughter sent me!

Let me walk you through all the table details, starting with the lovely centerpiece.

A Profusion of Flowers for a Stylish Mother's Day

Flowers have long been associated with celebrations and remembrances of all kinds, so they are a natural choice for setting a table for Mother's Day. Today I'm sharing a table with a profusion of flowers that is a stylish way to celebrate all the mothers in your life.

 

Flowers fill my memories — my grandmother's kitchen full of African violets and lily of the valley nosegays; my mom's deep red rosebushes mingled with bridal wreath spirea; and my MIL's desire for colorful bloomers in her garden (see her on-going saga on A Landscape Renovation, From the Beginning).     

    

A Colorful Easter Table in Blue and Turquoise

Hello and welcome! We are celebrating the arrival of spring with its vibrant bursts of color and large doses of sunshine. All in time for Easter! I'm taking those cues to set a colorful Easter table in blue and turquoise, accented by a kaleidoscope of vibrant shades.

 

Let's start with bold turquoise napkins held by bunny rings in sand-cast aluminum.