PRETTY IN PINK TABLESCAPE

Sometimes its nice to just have a quiet summer lunch indoors, not a lot of plate stacking or dish shuffling...simple simple is the word of the day....

 
I love these pretty little pink bubble goblets...1.99 each then half off at the GW...what a bargain...their soft pink color just says summer ...These cute little napkin rings are a heavy wrought iron I think, they have a small basket you will see on the table...they were a gift from my daughter Michelle...Love the way they sit on the table...
 
There were no new purchases in the making of this  pretty pink table scape...
 
I think the pink napkins are from Home Goods....
 
After doing this little lunch table I realized I wish I had more Pink dinnerware, it always looks so soft and you could even use it at Easter...Am I trying to justify pink dishes....
 
These dishes are from Marshals, I loved the little bird and the pretty apple green around the edges of the plate and the cup handle...They had many other items that matched this set, like soup bowls, serving dishes and salad plates....I decided when I use them I would pair them with other pieces, so in this case simple was better and less was more....The dishes are Global Design Connections Kate Williams...You could probably find them on the internet...
 
Isn't that birdie a cutie....
 
I think it is a chickadee...
 
You can see the little chickadee on the cups as well, ...
 
The twig flatware is from West Elm, and it is so perfect for summer and spring....
 
You can see the little branch feet on the napkin ring, so unusual and kind of coordinates with the twig flatware....
 
You can see the sweet little basket that matches the bird napkin rings...so cute...The strawberry cake is faux and is in a pie/cake container that always sits on the table...sometimes the cake changes to cupcakes and occasionally something really good to eat, for real...lol
 
The pretty pink depression glass biscuit jar was my sister Bobbys and I will use it today to put some cookies in...so sweet....
 
Those sugar cookies are almost done....yummmm

 I will be serving gazpacho soup in the cup, simple sandwiches with some raspberry ice tea and sugar cookies for dessert...yummy...

Lunch is ready and it's time to serve up....

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TASTY WATERMELON TABLESCAPE

Good afternoon, come on out, I have everything ready...You are right, it is a beautiful day...
 
You are the first guests to arrive.. I sure hope you love watermelon as much as we do...
 
Oh, the cute watermelon dishes you ask?  I got them at Michaels, who would have thought, they were on sale  1.99 and 2.99 each...you just never know where you will find such cool tablescape inspirations...
 
Yes, thats your cocktail right there...of course I will give you the recipe...It is called a
VODKA AND WATERMELON COOLER
makes 6 average drinks or 4 biggies like we have
3 lbs watermelon/rind and seeds discarded
1/2cup vodka--1/4 cup triple sec--3 tbsp fresh lime juice
puree the watermelon pieces and strain through avery fine sieve set
over a pitcher---there should be about 2 1/2 cups of juice
stir in vodka, triple sec and lime....pour in a glass of ice and garnish
with watermelon slice....yummy....
Looks like you are lovin it too.... No, we don't need any ant spray, these fellas have been around before, they think they own this place...do they?  I know, the napkins rings are so sweet, could you believe they are from the GW and were 3.99 for the four of them....I love a good deal too...
 
These glasses are some of my favorite, how nice of you to remember...I know, they are huge!   I remember finding 10 of them for 99cents each at the GW store two years ago....  They remind me of those glasses you put all the fruit in and fill with Sangria.....oh my, that does give me an idea, sombreros, mariachis and colorful dishes...Oh well, thats a tablescape for another day for sure...
 
It  seems like those ants are getting bigger, or is it just an illusion....
 
The black and white dishes are from TJ Maxx a few years ago...you can never go wrong with black and white...right...
 
You are right again, those are the wooden chargers I got last year at the GW for a dollar each, I know they were originally 12.00 each at Pier 1...but remember they had a couple of stains on them and I sanded them perfect again....Yay ... for me....


  
There is plenty of room just scoot in and we can begin....
 
  I am kind of drawn to tablescapes that are a little whimsical and fun.....or maybe just red..lol
 
Are they after my drink, oh no that's yours....

 The flatware is from Ross's and comes in a service for four and very inexpensive, just perfect for a casual luncheon...

 My geraniums are still doing well, you will remember them from the lady bug table scape...

 We will be having our lunch and then a swim if you like...ahhhhh

 Get off of there you....

 That does taste so refreshing, yummy.....

 Sometimes the tablescapes that are the funnest to do are the ones that did not cost a lot of money, just a little mix and match with some creativity and color....that just means anyone can do it no matter what your price point is...I think thats what I love about it the most...

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PARROT JUNGLE TABLESCAPE

Come on out to the Parrot Jungle...watch out for the mosquitos and jungle pests, and don't forget those parrots flying around overhead.......because they were my inspiration...This was such a fun tablescape to do...I have had these dishes for the longest time, knowing this is what I was going to do...just kind of waiting for some inspiration...

Once a year here in Fullerton, Ca. Orange County, we have visitors for about a week or two...Parrots......Huge, noisey, beautiful parrots...not just some parrots ....many parrots...They were just the right  inspiration for this tablescape....
 
I found these cute salad plates at the Goodwill last year, four for 3.00...they are sakura, jungle animals, I would love to have the dinner plates that go with them, however when I looked them up on the internet they were 41.00 each...ouch..so pretty though..each salad plate has a different animal picture and they are so vivid...

I actually made the napkin rings by breaking off the little parrots of the cheese spreaders and glueing them with gorilla glue to these plain white ceramic rings...
 
You will notice throughout the table scape four different brass monkeys sitting around and they have four different poses...so cute.they are from the old Linens and Things store maybe 4 years ago....The zebra chargers I found on line and the plates on top of those are a set of monkey dishes I purchased at Ross years ago piece by piece when I could find them...The Parrot cups and salt and pepper shakers are from Pier 1...2 years ago...I was there the other day and wow have you been there lately, their colors are just so beautiful the entire store is such a color feast for the eyes....
 
Ahhhh Mr. Elephant...
 
King Kong is keeping an eye on everything.....

ahhhhhh So sweet
 
The Candle holder was a gift from my friend Mary and the Gorilla was a gift from my sister Bobby...she knew I wanted to do a jungle tablescape someday...
 
The Margarita glasses are from the Goodwill store last year ( It sounds like I haven't shopped in years, huh)
 
Doesn't it look like King Kong is trying to pick up the parrot pepper shaker....lol
  
 
Those little monkeys are crazy...
 
The pillow covers are actually placemats I made many years ago and I have attached them to some white throw pillows...
 
   

 I like this salad plate with the sweet garaffe and Big parrot looking thing....

 I think the flatware is from Ross or Marshals not sure....

 Lots of parrots in this shot...

 Well, it is time to close the door on this tablescape, just enjoy the wonderful pictures below of my inspiration, Parrots, Parrots, Parrots....

  I took these pictures from my deck , the parrots gather on the other side of my neighbors house, quite a distance.   Thats why the pictures are so amazing to me..The Parrots are amazing...

 They are after these red things in the tree, nuts or berries or something, anyway they take the red shell off and devour the inside...This is a residential area and not in the country, I think that is why it seems so unusual...

 There are so many in some of the pictures and they are all busy having their meal...remember now they need their breakfast, lunch and dinner,...lol

 When they arrive in the am there is about 50 of them going for the trees, it is something to see...

 They are all so busy snacking and visiting....

 This one is inspecting the goods.....you can see the red falling off...

 I think he's taking a break....

 Check out this landing...

wow he has a lot of goodies to choose from...

 yummmmmmm...this one has a pretty blue head...

 Look at those wings, I wish I could get even closer and they would be still for the pictures....

What ever these things are, they sure do  love them...Yummmmmm

Thank you so much for visiting me and the incredible parrots...Hoped you liked the post as much as I enjoyed doing it...Please leave a comment, I always love hearing from you...If you are not already a follower please join me as the best is yet to come...
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