Remember the song "Down by the Sea"? I loved the music and rhythm of the song and this came to mind with the vision of this tablescape. Don't you love the feel of walking barefoot along the shore with the song on the radio or I-pod and viewing the waves covering and uncovering shells as you pick a few from the sand!
The shell wreath encircles this cobalt candle.
The centerpiece is simulating the hues of the sea and sand!
The shell planter contains a green plant appearing replicating beach side greenery.
A classic blue striped teapot creates the stripes of ocean-side tents.
The lid of the teapot is viewed as a bird would fly over the top of your tent.
More blue stripes in the placemat anchor the white bone china dinner plate.
(These are Richard Ginori.'s white plates.)
Rim soup bowl is the same shape as the dinner plate.
(This pattern is "Conchiglie" by Richard Ginori.)
The close-up of seashells, seahorses, and waves imprinted in the bowl add the movement of the ocean.
Treat yourself and sit and wait to be served a bowl of gumbo!
The sandy sea napkin holds the blue wave handled flatware.
Blue hues of rough and shiny texture gives more design.
A cup of tea will be served with dessert!
Water and sparkling lemonade served with the soup and entrée!
Listen to the sounds of the sea
from the shells of the sea!
A delicious and delectable dessert will be served on the salad/dessert plates! Picture the choclatey Mississippi pie!
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36 comments:
Oh yes, I remember the song and your post does a great job of making me feel like I am there by the sea.
Hi Pam,
Seashells, blue accessories and flatware are so pretty in this summery tablescape you've created! Love the teapot, so unique!
Have a great week!
Poppy
Hi There,
I just love your royal blue table setting....you are so talented! I just retired from teaching kindergarten and was wondering if the song was similar to Down by the Bay? Where the watermelons grow, Back to my home, etc.
I am adding you to my favourites. I just love your previous post too.
Thanks for visiting me.
Have a wonderful week.
Take care,
Karen
What a stunning - truly elegant and gorgeous tablescape!
That teapot is amazing, too!
I love the blue...and the shells are so pretty
Very elegant, a rich blue and white combo.
Very pretty seaside themed teascsape, Pam. I love your teapot! We were at the beach today and yes, I love walking along the shore and watching the waves flow in and out. It is so peaceful! Thank you for coming to tea with me.
Blessings,
Sandi
What a lovely blue table - looks wonderful with all those shells!!!
Your teapot is really beautiful as well.
Hi: I love that tea pot. It looks like a Sadler. So beautiful. All the post was lovely for that matter. Take care of yourself. Blessings, Martha
OK, I now want to hop on a plane and go to the nearest ocean! "Down by the Sea" is a great idea for a tablescape. I love the candle wreath made from seashells. The blue striped tea pot is a stunner.
Have a great week!
Michelle
Oh, so nice and beachy! Teapot is so sweet. And the whole tablescape is Just Amazing!!
Blessings and hugs,
Vesna - HOME CHIC CLUB
Hi Pam,
What a beautiful ocean themed tablescape! So many pretty seashells combined with lovely blue.
Greetings from Houston!
Yes, yes! I remember this song very well!
I really like your table and the blue hues as well. Your teapot does resemble a beachy umbrella and all the seashells, wow! I love all things sea related! Your dishes and stemware compliment each other so well.
Thanks for sharing!
Sharlotte
PS...I forgot to mention that I saw Multnomah Falls on your sidebar! Isn't it a beautiful place!!! We've been twice while my son was living in Portland.
It's very nice to meet you!
I never ever see a table with cobalt accents that I don't want some myself. I love that color. It just pops right off the table. It's particularly beautiful in a seashore theme. I love it with the shells and dishware. Just flat lovely!
Love that song, your table is perfect! The dishes and the centerpiece really feel like a beautiful book, chapter and verse telling a story that sucks you into its every fold and turn of events. The seashells are fabulous! The dishes are beautiful. xo marlis
Gorgeous table. Just love all the shells, and your blue stemware, drool worthy!
Beautifully designed sea scape. I love the thought of the blue and white striped bathing tents...reminded me of our time on the Amalfi coast. The shell wreath is spectacular. Thanks for inviting us for a peak. Cherry Kay
Mmmmm, I love MS mud pie! Your tablescape is fabulous, love the shell items and the cobalt blue...Christine
Terrific table. Always love the cobalt blue and with shells just right for summer.
Cathy's Cupboard Calamity <;)
Terrific table. Always love the cobalt blue and with shells just right for summer.
Cathy's Cupboard Calamity <;)
Oh how I love the blue and white, everything is so lovely, the flatware is so striking and as lovely as everything is I think I would trade it in for your beautiful dogs...wow are they something to see...thanks for sharing it all...Phyllis
I am vacationing in Florida right now and this table really speaks to me! Love that shell wreath and those lovely plates! That teapot is really an "attention grabber" and I wish I had some of that blue flatware - it is perfect for a table, about the ocean. Great job on this one!!
This is beautiful...and gives me some ideas about using cobalt blue stemware.. and now you have me humming that song. :-)
Love, Mona
I live in Texas too and not far from Lake Tyler. I live in Longview. I love your gorgeous teapot. Please do not invite me to afternoon tea with you because I will just HAVE to take that teapot home with me!! lol Your tablescapes are beautiful. Linda
That was a lovely song and your table is just as lovely! Great centerpiece with all those cute shells and blue dishes, along with the flatware are beautiful!
Big hugs,
FABBY
I do, indeed, remember this little song....:)
Love the seashells...such a pretty table.
Oh my, I want some of that Mississippi Mud Pie.
Your tablescape is so lovely. I love the cobalt touches and the shells and reminders of the sea are so beautifully calming. I think everyone love the sea.
Your china is awesome, loving that rimmed soup.
xo Ginger
I love your blue and shells table! Lovely, lovely lovely!
A beautiful table! I wasn't familiar with that china pattern. It's gorgeous. How clever to give the tent feel with the tea pot. laurie
Oooh! I love all of your pretty shells. Lovely table.
The tablescape is gorgeous! Love the blue - thanks! I think I'll be thinking of that song all day long! I do appreciate you sharing with A Return to Loveliness,
Kathy
Love that fish tureen and the plates, fabulous table. Thanks for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
How pretty, and now I can't get the song out of my head. I love the flatware, :), and all your shades of blue, so summery!
I am so happy to have found your blog! I love the Royal Blue China and teapot! Have a lovely week :)
Your posts makes me want to go to the shore. Such pretty seashells. I truly enjoyed this summer table. Thanks for visiting me at rosemary-thyme.blogspot.com. I truly appreciate your lovely comments.
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