Summer Whimsy ~ Summer Tablescape Blog Hop

Come swim into summer with a little whimsy.Dip your toes in the ocean, walk the beach, let the sand sift between your toes, and smell the ocean air!

Welcome to our Summer Tablescape Blog Hop,

with a big shout out and thank you to our leader and hostess,

 Rita @ Panoply, the lady who keeps us organized and on track.

We have 19 tabletop stylists joining the hop today.

Links are at the bottom of this post.

Join me to "Seas the day" 

and have a little fun at the table.

We are out on the terrace for a casual table for two.

Fortunately it's not yet triple digits.

The summer of 2018, I flew to upstate NY to attend the 

MacKenzie-Childs Barn Sale.

Four of these whimsical fish mats swam into my cart.

Originally intended for a kitty's food mat, I knew immediately

that I would repurpose them as placemats for my table.

I'm all about whimsy, and the details 

on these mats stole my heart.  

Did I mention that they are perfect 

with my MKC Taylor ceramics?

They add even more whimsy 

to the whimsical Taylor patterns.

Another repurposed piece is this Neoprene Freckle Fish lunch bag.

Soft and squishy, I bought it with the idea 

of using it as a flower container.

Simply fill a jar with water and fresh blooms and place it inside. 

What do you think?  Do you repurpose items for unexpected use?

I have a collection of the MKC ceramic fish knobs that a friend gave me when she redid the bathroom cabinets at her lake house.  

They are waiting to be added to a piece of furniture here, but in the meantime, I thought they would be fun swimming on the table.

They come in several color ways, and the detail on these little fish

is totally amazing.  The artisans at MacKenzie-Childs are so talented!

Crown Linen Design anchor napkins, fish napkin rings,

and mother-of-pearl flatware bring a little formality.

Our simple blue glass stems are 

tried and true for most any occasion.

This Freckle Fish tile swam into my collection just in time for this post, and it's the perfect dish for my antique ivory S&P shakers.

Shiver me timbers, our skipper has a boat load of saltwater taffy.

Saltwater taffy is known as a seaside treat.A trip to the beach isn't complete without this chewy, sweet treat.

Coral and Tusk is one of my favorite companies.

I love the whimsy of their deigns, the anthropomorphic 

figures dressed for the seasons, all expertly embroidered 

on basic linen.  The pocket pillows are so clever. 

Every beach scene needs a lighthouse!

What's a beach without seagulls?

This friendly guy flew in to offer you a

sweet treat to send you on your way.

Louis Sherry is another favorite, known for their delicious

chocolates presented in iconic tins, this company dates back to 1881.

Today's tin is Sea Life by artist, Idoline Duke.

Louis Sherry offers a complete selection of beautiful tins

designed by renowned artists, in addition to their selection 

of tins offered in an array of bright beautiful solid colors.  

Louis Sherry chocolates make the perfect hostess gift or party favor.

Here is a close up of the Crown Linen Design anchor cocktail

napkins, and though this style is discontinued, 

you may find them somewhere.

They also came in white with blue anchors like the luncheon size.

"Sea la vie!"

Austin is miles away from the Gulf Coast,

so we'll have to settle for our beach vibe at the table.

Summer on a TrayLast year I joined a group of bloggers who shared ideas for a summer themed tray.  You can find all the details about my post here.

It's a little of this and a little of that,but definitely a touch of whimsy!

Oh, wait! I decided to add the whimsy inside on my dining room table.This time I set the table for 3 because my nieceand great niece planned a visit last week.

I moved the flowers to the buffet to join this summer's rendition of Summer on a Tray.

I changed it up somewhat, but still used many of the same seaside pieces.The ole sea captain and whimsical fish watering can joined at the opposite end.

With the fish container filled with flowers now on the buffet, I used this recent shell mirror rimmed with the fish knobs to hold my orchid.

I had seen this shell mirror and asked my niece to pick it up for me.  Considering our home is not done in beach decor, she wondered, "Where will you use such a piece?"  I quickly replied, "Oh, it's going to hold flowers when I do a seaside tablescape!"  I like to "Seas the opportunity!"

Lunch was simple and healthy!Chicken Salad in Avocado Boats

Rosemary Bread Sticks

Cauliflower ~ Cucumber ~ French Radish

Fresh Watermelon ~ Fresh Bing Cherries

Did you know that fresh cherries are full of minerals and other nutrients?  They are my standard summer snack.

~Alfresco Imaginary Table for Two ~

~ Inside Reality Table for Three~

It's always fun to set a table, but double thepleasure when this one joins the fun.This girl likes to eat healthy!

After lunch we worked on a puzzle, and Emily taught me 

how to play King's Corner, a fun card game.

The next day Emily's mom asked what she wanted for lunch.Emily said she wanted chicken salad on avocado.The ultimate complement for this Auntie!

We have 19 tabletop stylists joining the hop today.

Hope on over and visit the links below.

Panoply - Summer Meadow Bistro Tablescape

Hyacinths for the Soul - Summer Whimsy Tablescape

Home is Where the Boat Is - Stars and Stripes Alfresco Tablescape

Everyday Living - Say Hello To Summer With a Garden Tablescape

The Bookish Dilettante -  Red, White and Blue Summertime Tablescape

My Thrift Store Addiction - Flower Fairies in the Garden Summer Tablescape

Life and Linda - A Margaritaville Party

The Cat's Whiskerz - A Tropical Tablescape for Summer

The Little Yellow Corner Store - A Fourth of July Tablescape - A Star Performance

Pandora's Box - Pineapple Delight

Thrifting Wonderland - Morning Tea in the Garden

Corner of Plaid and Paisley - Summer Road Trip

The Painted Apron - Summer Sea Shells

Red Cottage Chronicles - Summer Afternoon Tea Party Ideas

Dinner at Eight - Summertime Gardens for the Table

Belle Bleu Interiors - An Early Summer Tablescape in the Garden

Celebrating Everyday Life - Simple Homespun Patriotic Table Decor

Mantel and Table - A summer Pink Tablescape - Beautiful Indulgence for One

Me and My Captain - Small Backyard Space? Come Sit By Me

Also Joining

Love Your Creativity @ Life and Linda  Sundays on Silverado @ House on Silverado 

You're the Star @ Electric Red Barn
Inspire Me Monday @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia     Over the Moon @ Marilyn's Treats 

All About Home @ Common Ground    Vintage Charm @ Our Hopeful Home 

Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop @ Electric Red Barn
Share Your Style @ French Ethereal  Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps on the Porch
Thursday Favorite Things @ Katherine's Corner      Farmhouse Friday @ Country Road 407

Saturday Sparks @ Pieced Pastimes