the weekend kids table and more

The kids’ table is ready, and here’s a little peek at it.

As I said, I‘m using paper goods this weekend for their table,

and, I found the cutest square plates with

chevron stripes at Oriental Trading.

And look at how cute the star shaped paper plates are…

They’re so perfect together!

The plastic utensils have been wrapped

in cute napkins and tied off with

 red and white baker’s twine. 

Polka dotted patriotic paper lanterns

will be swaying in the breeze!

Some of our friends are bringing beverages,

so I thought I’d brighten up these plain water bottles

with a little red, white and blue washi tape.

I’ve never used washi tape before,

but I’ve seen lots of fun projects on pinterest.

It’s really easy to use,

and it’s kind of similar to masking tape.

I just created a flag design on the bottles

with 3 rows of the washi tape...

so easy!

I planted up this wooden flower box a few weeks ago with

white alyssum, blue lobelia and red geraniums,

and now they’re in full bloom and ready for the weekend.

They’ll sit on the beverage table nearby.  

I couldn’t resist a few bunches of these cute daisies

when I spotted them at Trader Joe’s.

They’re soooo cheery and look so cute with this festive décor.

The grown-ups will have their utensils

and napkins ready to go too!

These recycled glasses are

so practical, cute and affordable,

I now have a few different 

sets in different shades of blue and green.

I love mixing patterns and textures!

“Don’t you think daisies are the friendliest flower?”

Do you remember that quote from

the movie  “You’ve got Mail”?

Meg Ryan says it to Tom Hanks when

she’s sick and he brings her daisies.

These daisies are actually chamomile

and they smell so soothing.

I also painted these little white clay pots.

All I needed were a few red ones and 

a few blue ones to scatter around the yard and tables!

Memorial Day is a sacred holiday.

It’s a day to remember and honor all

those who lost their lives fighting for our country.

And even though Monday’s a “holiday”,

it’s somewhat of a bittersweet day.

It’s a day to celebrate the freedom

we all enjoy,

while remembering the sacrifices so many

soldiers have made for us.

Let’s hope all the

pretty red, white and blue décor

that we see this weekend,

will remind us of how

lucky we are to be Americans!

ciao! fabiana

Here are some of the items used in these looks…

Paper Plates: Oriental Trading

Paper Lanterns: Oriental Trading

Washi Tape: Oriental Trading

Raffia Water Glasses: Serena & Lily

Red Checked Napkins: vintage

Clay Pots: Oriental Trading

Wood Flower Box: Oriental Trading

Wooden Tray: Oriental Trading

Flatware:  World Market

Red Bandana Napkins:  ebay

Melamine Plates:  Tommy Hilfiger

Recycled Glass Water Glasses:  Home Goods

Small Stoneware Pitcher: vintage