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Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Backyard Buffet

I never tire of natural elements for table decoration. And outdoor settings seem to demand them.

And this nautical themed china MADE me succumb to the marketing genius of Pottery Barn!

Shells are turning up everywhere and my table is no exception.

But these nature inspired plates ARE exceptional all mixed up with script and postal elements.

They got me coming AND going!

Here they are paired up with vintage flatware and crisp white linens.

My customary plain vanilla 100% linen napkins.

And my vintage pewter mugs.

I especially love the map and compass plates.

So naturally coral is part of my centerpiece corralled in more wicker to "anchor" everything. Wink, wink.

I'm going to let the rest just speak for itself! Enjoy!








I hope you're just lovin' the outdoors!
Ciao! for now! and Thanks for stopping by!

Jacqueline

I'm joining Between Naps On the Porch for Tablescape Thursday.
Be sure to check it out for more great tables!

23 comments:

  1. I really, really wanted those plates! I even have a wicker bottle and pewter mugs. You have me drooling. It looks fantastic! Love this table. How nicely you put it together.:)
    Have a great week!
    Sherry

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  2. Pottery Barn IS seductive, isn't it? Love those plates paired with your pewter mugs and natural elements! Just lovely!

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  3. Love those PB plates and I love the shells and coral piece with the wicker. Such great textures.

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  4. This is one of the best table scapes I have seen. Just love the plates and you put it all together so well.

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  5. love every single piece, my kinda stuff!

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  6. Hi Jacqueline, Gorgeous table you have set! Such wonderful textures, Loving that big coral:-)
    Bella

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  7. From one Jacqueline to another! Nice to meet you. I love your tablescape, such fun elements, especially the shell plates. Your pictures of the shells are so fun.

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  8. Very nice! I love the map plate and your pewter mugs are amazing!

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  9. Just lovely...what time shall I stop by!

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  10. I love all your nautical touches, esp. the shells and coral. Very pretty, T

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  11. What a fun tablescape! Just right for outside!
    And your WW post...now that's my cup of tea...you are right the pottery just all plays together so nicely!
    Rene'

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  12. Those are the makings of a beautiful table. I want to see it all done. What time is dinner?

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  13. So lovely. I love the colors and the accessories. You have a perfect touch.

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  14. Oh, this is so restful and relaxing. I have been trying to resist those plates. I think I must go get them today.

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  15. I wish I had a set of those plates too for the beach house. It looks so calming.
    Joyce

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  16. This is such a beautiful table! I love everything about it...seriously! Thanks for sharing your talent.
    ~Holly

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  17. It's a terrible thing to succumb to beautiful plates. wink, wink Thanks for sharing and have a great day!

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  18. It's gorgeous! This post made me think of Jules Verne and his books about sea adventures, which I loved to read as a kid.

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  19. Love those plates, and well the whole thing, the mugs, very cool and very different.

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  20. What a beautiful table setting. I'm so drawn to all the natural elements and colors. Very inspiring!

    Kathleen

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  21. Very pretty table. I like all the shades of white, soft grey and natural sandy colors. That makes it somehow calming and fresh. Beautifull plates with so much nich natural decorative elements, I love it.
    Greetings, Johanna

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  22. This is so pretty and peaceful -- and I love those vintage pewter mugs! Love pewter.

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