a little something new for the table

I don’t know what it is,

but when the weekend hits,

I always try to come up with a fun way

to set the breakfast room table.

That's where we eat most of our meals.

And the table becomes a nice focal point when 
we're gathered in the kitchen and family room.

I'm always scouting stores and 
flea markets for tablescaping supplies and 
I was so happy to find these adorable placemats

that are edged with tiny seashells at

Tuvalu Home this week.

They fit in perfectly on the table

and I love how they look with all

the blue and white table accessories. 

They add the perfect coastal quality 
to the table and to the room. 

Bamboo is another great way to add more

 texture and these utensils give the table

a more casual quality.

 I got this bamboo flatware on ebay,

and it’s quite reasonable!

Actually, I found two different sets.
This one's made out of real bamboo and 
the other set is made out of resin. 

I've seen similar faux sets for sale 
at Neiman-Marcus,
and believe it or not,
their price is reasonable too.

Do you have a favorite set of plates,

 mats or napkins that are a favorite go-to

when you set the table?

I think these placemats are mine!

They’re so easy to style.

Check out how they were styled at

Tuvalu Home, here.

What makes this look easy

to maintain is that after we eat,

I just wash the dishes, glasses,

forks and knives, and quickly 

add them back to the table.

By Monday, I'm ready to change things up a bit...

I think the one thing that’ll stay on my table

all summer long is this arrangement of succulents,

and I don’t even have to water them!

Real succulents are easy to grow and take

care of, but these are even easier,

and don’t they look like the real thing?

ciao! fabiana

It all came together like this...

Blue Gingham Napkins: vintage

Blue Glasses: vintage

Clear Glasses:  La Rochère

Striped Blue Runner: Home Goods

 White Plates: Home Goods

Blue and White Bread Plates:

Place Mats: Tuvalu Home

Flatware: vintage from ebay

Faux Succulent Arrangement: Tuvalu Home

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While I’m here today, I wanted to share some of my "Tablescaping Essentials" with you. I have a whole page on the Amazon website with my favorite picks for setting a beautiful table.

Quite often time is of the essence, and I have last minute projects or events to work on, so I turn to Amazon for one or two day delivery. You’d be surprised at how many amazing items they have to offer! And I'm constantly updating this page with my new favorites. 

You can check it out here, at “Tablescaping Essentials”.