Tablescapes

A Summer Tablescape to Inspire You

I love to entertain outdoors in the summer. When I received these gorgeous yellow and white napkins from Jayne the owner of Tablet top shop I was thrilled to be able to create a fresh new summer tablescape to inspire you. Table top shop has so many vibrant patterned table linens to choose from. Napkins, tablecloths and placemats. Plus they also have some beautiful melamine plates to choose from.

I love the fact that you can find any color combination to fit your look. There are 8, 10 and 12 seater tablecloths, round tablecloths and loads of pretty napkins. You can find Jayne on Instagram sharing lots of great ideas on setting a pretty table here.

Table Top Shop Napkins

I chose these bright yellow and white napkins with a hint of purple in them. My purple goblets look amazing set against the bright yellow. 

These napkins are 100% cotton and block printed linens with lively fun patterns. 

You know how much I love cloth napkins I use them every time I set the table. Napkins are like curtains in a room. They bring in color, texture and set the tone for the room. 

Summer Tablescape Centerpiece

Once l have chosen the napkins I decide on a centerpiece that reflects the napkin or tablecloth theme. These napkins made me think of a Bohemian theme.

Kind of a natural look. I scouted out my yard for some flowers.

Lots of things are growing right now so it’s fun to pick and choose.

I wanted a simplistic wiry kind of flower. Not fluffy roses or hydrangeas even though those are usually my go to flowers.

These red pinkish tall skinny flowers growing right by our house were perfect! So I snipped a bunch of long stems with lots of greenery on them. Placing them down the center of the table brought in that perfect Bohemian look I was going for. 

Sprinkling in some votive candles and a couple of taller glass votives add a flicker of light when the sun starts to set. 

The addition of one large lantern at one end of the table adds to the look and feel. 

Summer Tablescape Place Settings

Of course my all time favorite bamboo placemats were a must! As are my simple white dinner plates. Because I was keeping it simple I did not need a salad plate. 

Then to finish off each place setting I used my regular everyday silver flatware, my purple pioneer woman goblets and another clear water glass beside it. 

Color, texture, sparkle are the three things I focus on for each place setting. 

Adding the Table top shop napkin with a fun green and purple berry napkin ring on top of the white dinner plate was the perfect touch! 

Summer Table Serveware

While we were traveling in Casoli, Italy we went to the open air market. One vendor was selling these small wooden cutting boards along with little wooden bowls. They are.perfect for serving things like chips and salsa or veggies with a dip.

Adding these to the summer tablescape brings in more of that natural Bohemian look I desired. 

To serve some appetizers I brought out my wooden cake stand. There is something about adding a different height on your table to bring in some more interest.

An appetizer does not need to be something that takes a lot time or preparation. I just used, grapes, crackers, nuts and some prosciutto ham.

By elevating these foods on a pretty cake stand it feels a little more elegant and your guests will love it!

These purple goblets from Pioneer woman are my favorites! I love the cut glass, the color and the sturdiness of them. They look great next to the simple clear glasses.

Entertaining outdoors does not need to be a big project. Using simple white dinner plates, inexpensive goblets, a fun placemat and some pretty cloth napkins makes for a nice summer tablescape.

I hope my summer tablescape inspires you to create one in your own backyard.

More outdoor tablescapes

Here are some of my favorite outdoor tablescapes. 

Outdoor romantic table

Coastal grandmother tablescape 

Pink outdoor tablescape 

Garden party for 20 

Bohemian Dinner party by the lake

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Karins Kottage

Welcome to Karins Kottage! There is always something fun going on! You would think after becoming an empty nester couple that our nest would be very quiet and empty but our Kottage nest is usually more full than what we started out with! You might find me hosting a birthday party or graduation party and a baby shower on the same weekend or a big outdoor get together with 25 of our friends and family in the backyard or maybe I might be in the kitchen trying out a new recipe for my hubby and I to grill on the BBQ for a quiet night for the two of us. I am passionate about entertaining and setting a beautiful table! I may or may not have an addiction to cloth napkins and fun salad plates oh and goblets too! I think I will always have a home decorating DIY project in the works as long as my hubby is on board with me haha. We have painted A LOT in the 6 homes we have owned in the 35 years that we have been married as well as re-done multiple pieces of furniture, added wall and ceiling treatments, replaced lights, bathroom fixtures and even tiled floors! I have sewn what seems like a million window treatments for our home as well as for family, made slipcovers, and duvets and even a formal dress or two!

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    • Diane, Thank you so very much! I am thrilled to be highlighted on your linky party!

      Hugs,
      Karin

  • Hey Girlfriend,
    I'm so excited to feature your beautiful tablescape on The Fabulous Friday Link Party. Hugs to you.

  • Lovely table and the napkins are so fun! You're right, perfect with the goblets. XO- MaryJo

    • Thank you Mary Jo! I just love those goblets! I wish I had room to buy them in every color! They come in a turquoise blue color that I LOVE!
      Thank you for your sweet comment :)

    • Thank you Mary Jo! I just love those goblets! I wish I had room to buy them in every color! They come in a turquoise blue color that I LOVE!
      Thank you for your sweet comment :)

  • The napkins remind me of the dress that you bought in Italy: ochre must be your power color!

    • Sandy....they do really look similar in color! I think I need more of that color in my life for sure :) It is so bright and cheerful.
      Thanks for stopping by!

      Hugs, Karin

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