The scene for this tablescape is below my kitchen window. As I was setting up, the deer were meandering around and watching what I was doing Or, were they waiting for me to move so they could have a treat of the sweet smelling and tasty roses... They have no fear of me!
I have about 50 feet on each of the side yards of my house. I love the East side, which this tablescape is on. In the morning you see the beautiful sun rising and it is not too hot.. In the evening it is so peaceful and shady. Very calming.
If you click on the photo's they will enlarge for a closer view of the details.
Plate stack details.
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I love the French fry or vegetable sticks holder. From World Market.
Do you see my Alice in wonderland and Queen of Hearts hiding under the Mock Orange? You can see my water faucet handle on the bottom left. You probably can't tell but the handle is Mickey Mouse's head. The handle is solid brass and for one year several year's ago they were sold at Disneyland. I saved it for our future new house, we were building.
Ah, to enjoy all of the finer things in life.
ReplyDeleteValerie, you have done it again. Cuteness everywhere. Love this table...perfect for summer entertaining.
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard from you in awhile, regarding a new blog look. Let me know if you are still interest. Your post area needs to be wider to accommodate your lovely wide photos....
So cute! I love your picnic ant theme for this summer tablescape, this would be so much fun to surprise friends with (as long as no real ants show up). I would love it if you would stop by and share this over at my very first Link Party! Hugs! Chloe http://celebrateanddecorate.com/celebrate-it-sunday-link-party-1/
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun picnic in the garden! I love, love, love the placecard holders! So cute!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun table! I actually laughed out loud when I saw it! You've coordinated things so well: love your dish stack. Your guests will definitely have smiles on their faces when they sit down. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteRosie @ The Magic Hutch
I love your ant theme cookout table!! It is so cute!! I love the way you layered the stack in reds and whites. Mixing squares and round shapes can sometimes look awkward but you created a perfect foil with the red ruffled place mat to transition to the round plates. Did you make the red jingle bell ant placecard holders? I still have hot glue scars from the ants I made last year!
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ReplyDeleteHi Valerie....Love your out door table. The color is perfect and all the dishes are lovely. The flowers in the garden looks pretty. crawling of the ants looks real and funny. Hope you enjoyed your day. Please do visit my 150th post at crystal grandeur. It's a out door setting as well. I am happy to see you back at blog land. Love and hugs Sujatha:)
Love this colorful, whimsical table! The ant place card holders are wonderful...
ReplyDeleteI remember this fun tablescape from last year! Thanks so much for sharing it at Celebrate Your Story! now that it has warmed up enough for folks to dine outside! I love all of the little elements you pulled together for this tablescape! This is the ONLY way to have ants at your picnic!
ReplyDeleteSo so cute!! Love the geraniums with the ant cloth!
ReplyDeleteJenna
Valerie anothe fab table I have to tell you My next weeks table is going to be a watermelon table also covered in ants I don't want to think I copied you but I love the ant pattern too.Love Susie
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