Simple Beachy Decorating For Entertaining
{Hello}
Hope you're enjoying your summer!
Can you believe it's the end of July already?
What have you been up to this month?
I've been spending time at the beach soaking up the sunshine!
Plus
Entertaining Family and Friends.
As you know I like to keep things simple around here.
That includes setting the table for entertaining.
I used flowers and lemons and kept the arrangements low.
sunny yellows and ocean blues give the table a beachy feel.
The delicate flowers are from our garden. Does anyone know what they are called?
To keep the table setting light and airy I placed the flowers in clear glass containers.
While three ceramic seashell candle holders hold the lemons.
IN THE KITCHEN
I added extra lighting by placing antique crystal lamps next to the sink.
They were my grandmothers and they bring back happy childhood memories.
My daughter and her friends baked brownies.
Little did they know I was going to use them as props to take this picture.
On the window sill, I placed beach glass in mason jars and added seashells found on the beach.
Kitchen towels & napkins are stored in the picnic basket.
The basket also serves as a catch-all for quick clean ups when guests come over.
I toss any clutter that's sitting on the kitchen counter right in the basket.
(Bye Bye Clutter)
A framed picture of my daughter leans against the backsplash.
The frame was gold when I bought it.
I gave it a small makeover using white paint & a light sanding.
Beach Glass in Mason Jars
Shiny Crystals That Reflect The Sunlight
Fresh Flowers
Good Food, Friends & Family
If you follow my blog you might remember the scale I scored at an estate sale for $7.00.
If you like you can read about it here
For me, gathering friends & family at home in the summer is all about keeping it
Simple, Relaxed and Fun.
Comments
Jenna
xo Kathleen
I read about you on Junk Chic Cottage blog and I wanted to stop by:-)
Greetings:-)
Anita
Love the blue and yellow. Thank you again for doing Spotlight. It was fun to feature you this week. Make sure you stop by to see all the comments left for you.
Kris
Congrats on being featured at Kris's blog today! I'm also being featured at Susan's blog Must Love Junk today. I have a similar life as you as I grew up on Long Island met my husband at my job in the city and I had my daughter at 42 years old! Our daughters are like the same age. I love the beach and my sister and Mom have beach houses on the east end of LI. I would love to get to know you and you blog and be a new follower of yours. Have a nice weekend and wasn't this fun being featured and we both share to same first name?
Julie at Julie's Lifestyle
It sounds like your layoff was the best thing that happened to you. Enjoy the month of August with many beach days.
I'm a new follower! :)
Jane xx