Celebrating Tablescape Thursday's 100th Anniversary

Last week while on vacation and the week before I left, I scored a few deals that I just couldn't walk away from!  Lucky for me, I did so just in time to be able to participate in the 100th Anniversary of Tablescape Thursday @ http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/.  Be sure and visit this link for more beautiful tablescapes as I'm sure this weeks party will be one you won't want to miss.


I heard through the blogvine, that our settings were to be outdoors, and I'm thrilled to have gotten a new table for my deck just in time!  If you follow my blog you may remember my old table blew over and crashed.  It had a glass top and I said I wasn't going to have another glass top again!  Well, never say never!  I found a new glass top table at Target on clearance and just could not pass up this deal!  I am convinced this one is much more sturdier than our old one was, even the Mr. agrees.  At $30.00 I am willing to take the chance!  I walked into Target the very day they had put most of their summer furniture on clearance.  I wasn't there early in the morning and so much was already gone, but there were still a few tables left so I snatched one up too!  Now I would prefer to have a totally different style altogether but let's be real here, I have one son in college, one soon to be on the way and NO job!  Everything I really want is over $800.00 and it is just not in the cards right now.

  However, I have always lived and believed there is no reason one cannot live happily within their budget.  It only takes a little creativity!  This is where the real creativity comes in now, stay with me here okay?   I also lost my big blue umbrella in that storm..now that was really disheartening!  Do you remember it was actually a BIG beach umbrella that I had also gotten a great deal on years ago?  Of course you do, well, I've done it again!  I got another deal on a beach umbrella from Sam's again while we were at the beach.  It was only $18.99!  It's heavy duty like the old one, but, OH! so colorful this year!   I am still keeping my eyes open for a great deal on a real patio umbrella but meanwhile I am enjoying my deck again at my new table.  Boy, is it extremely hot out here still, and this beauty is such a blessing right now! 

Okay, now that you are over the initial shock of my outdoor choices let's move on. It's time for a little outdoor dining! I set the table for two this evening, as it is quite a bit lately! That's what happens when the kids get older. Even the one that still lives with you dines out much more in the summer time. No problem, I can adjust and so does the patio! Let's take a look!

For this setting I mixed several of my old outdoor pieces with some of my new pieces!

I found these wonderful votives at Old Time Pottery at the beach!

This is isn't the only color I got in these but you'll have to wait to see the others.

These butterfly napkin rings were a clearance deal from Hobby Lobby!

Check out the reflection from my umbrella in the flatware.  Wow!

 Hmm..wonder if they make tye-died flatware?

Better Homes & Garden plate from Walmart

Palm glasses from Tomlinson's Warehouse purchased years ago!

 Also bought the two Palm trays at the same time from Tomlinson's Warehouse.  I love that store!

Since it's just the two of us I thought it would be nice to set up for a little wine and cheese too!

I bought this shutter box from Ole Time Pottery at the beach this year too.  It is going to be great finding all the uses for this piece.  I really like the way I'm using it tonight though!

Wine glasses from TJ Maxx

Sweet duck basket and tray from Hobby Lobby clearance sale.

Looks like the sun is setting now, time to light the candles.

Wow!  That really set's the mood!  It's the blue hour!

If you'll excuse me now, I'd better get started, it's getting late!

Thanks for coming by!  I do hope you enjoyed my setting and will come again, Okay?

Happy Anniversary Tablescape Thursday!

Leave me a comment if you stop by!  Now, go out there and beat the heat and dine in style!

Mary