Cool Off with Courtly Check

The Dog Days of Summer

Or as the French say,

"Canicule"

In any language, this time of year is

HOT ~ HOT ~ HOT

But I know a place with cool temps and cool things.

Come along with me to . . .

Neiman Marcus' Gift Gallery

And my favorite MacKenzie-Childs' look

~ Courtly Check~

Ottomans, Pillows, and Poofs

Courtly Checks and Courtly Stripes . . .

With a punch of red.

Whimsical Fun!

A fashionable mix for the table.

Delicate porcelain from

Mustardseed and Moonshine, South Africa . . .

Absolutely adore these

fabulous chargers in poppy red . . .

And the Courtly Check covered cake plate

ready to head out to a picnic.

Bowl Full of Sparkly Courtly Check Balls

Organically Styled

Metal Accent Pieces From Donna Karan

A Bit of Asian Influence

Bamboo Chargers by Juliska,

topped with MacKenzie-Childs Courtly Check dinner plate,

Mustardseed and Moonshine salad plate in poppy red,

and porcelain noodle bowl with chopsticks by Donna Karan.

Such a clever presentation with the

chopsticks an integral part of the noodle bowl design.

Interesting Layers of 

Color, Pattern, Texture

Beaded Coral Napkin Ring,

Kim Seybert, NYC

Eclectic fashion makes me smile!

I find it all

~ Pretty COOL and Inspiring ~

Tell me, what do you think?

Table styled by the talented Mr. Glenn!

Joining

Masterpiece Monday @ Boogieboard Cottage

Tabletop Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life

Rednesday @ It's A Very Cherry World!

Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style

Open House Party @ No Minimalist Here

Tablescape Thursday @ BNOTP

Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home

Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage

Tea with Two Patriots

Meet Mary Kate

and

Lucy

They've been busy preparing for all the July 4th festivities

and are eager to relax with a cup of tea on the porch.

They've set the tea table with Richard Ginori China

and their favorite red polka dot tea service.

Look at the star spangled 
details of this beautiful china.

Lucy chose a chocolate 
cupcake for her teatime treat.

Mary Kate has her eye on a cherry cupcake.

What flavor would you like?

It's very hot here this summer,

but they've picked a shady spot on the front porch.

Shall we join them?

All ready for the neighborhood 4th of July Parade,

Mary Kate has on her special star spangled dress.

She is very patriotic and most proud to be an American.

Lucy's mom made her dress 
with both stars and stripes.

See that big lone star?

This girl is proud to be both American and a Texan!

Looks like these proud little 
patriots found the perfect spot.

With the red, white, and blue flying in the breeze and

fireworks shooting across the tea table . . .

These two are all set 
to enjoy a patriotic tea time.

Lucy wishes you a Happy 4th of July

and

Mary Kate says,

"Don't forget to fly the red, white, and blue."

"Y'all Come Back Now!"

The dolls and everything on the table were

thrifty finds as well as the table and chairs.

You can read about the make-over here.

Memorial Day All American Cookout

~ Memorial Day ~

Honoring Those Who Bravely Serve Our Country

Many Americans will perhaps

celebrate this holiday with a picnic.

Or set a table in 

red, white, and blue.

Perhaps something 

with stars and stripes, too.

Patriotic colors to 

show our pride in America.

An All Star Menu

Hamburgers and hot dogs 

cooked on the grill.

Mustards and Mayonaise

Compliment that juicy 

burger right off the grill.

Homemade Potato Fries

Pinto Beans

Healthy Slaw

Fresh Corn on the Cob

The All American Cookout

Ending with a sweet treat.

Happy Memorial Day to all Americans!

Joining

Seasonal Sunday @ The Tablescaper

Masterpiece Monday @ Boogieboard Cottage

Blue Monday @ Smiling Sally

Tabletop Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life

Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style

Rednesday @ It's a Very Cherry World

Tablescape Thursday

@ Between Naps on the Porch

Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home

Foodie Friday @ Designs By Gollum

Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage

Show & Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home