Instead of being my usual chatty self, I think I will let the pictures tell the story and give my resources at the end. This is very unlike me and I may never do this again (even if you would like me to!) I hope you enjoy my 50 shells of gray and unusual take on a "beach" theme. I didn't bother to count but 50 sounds about right!
I like to think of this table representing a late afternoon thunder storm at the beach. I love a good thunderstorm, don't you?
And by candlelight (oops, I wasn't supposed to talk!)
Now for the credits...
Table runner.....Villeroy and Boch Outlet
Flower Vase.....Ross
Flowers...Publix and my yard
Candleholders.....Ross, Marshall's and thrift store
Candles.....Ross and Marshall's
Chargers.....Target
Dinner Plate.....Old Time Pottery
Salad Plate.....Beall's Outlet
Shell Plate.....Goodwill
Sand...grits topped with a little crystal sugar
Flatware.....Ross
Glasses.....Ross and a wedding gift
Shells around tapers.....Pottery Barn (napkin rings)
Napkins.....Target
Be sure to see what my landlocked sister has done for a beach table at Creating Wonderful Spaces.
This tablescape is blowing over to the following parties...
Let's Dish at Cuisine Kathleen
Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps on the Porch
What's It Wednesday at Ivy and Elephants
Transformation Thursday at Shabby Creek Cottage
Thursday Favorite Things at Katherine's Corner
Thrfty Things Friday at Thrifty Groove
Inspiration Friday at The Picket Fence
Home Sweet Home at The Charm of Home
Robin, what a cute 'coastal' table! I love all of your plates! How lucky to have the beach so close!
ReplyDeleteThis is really pretty and I agree that it gives that cloudy beach feel. I love all the grays and silver with white. This should be a fun party with all the beach tablescapes! Hugs, Linda
ReplyDeleteThis is probably the most elegant beach table I have seen. Whatever the opposite of tacky is, that is how I would describe it! The grays look wonderful with your wall color!
ReplyDeleteSuch an elegant table! I love it!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. Love the grays.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. Love the the plates.
ReplyDeleteRobin~ Love your 50 shells and yes I'm acquainted with the other version :) Love your square plates and your dish stack!
ReplyDeleteOooooohhhhh....I know EXACTLY what you're talking about with that title!!! You are SO bad! I love it! I haven't read it, but I have heard about it. Oh boy, have I ever heard about it!!! It's the talk of the cul-de-sac! Your table is sexy in its own less alarming way. :-) I LOVE what you did on the appetizer plate!!! That's just plain cool!!! Those chargers are downright delicious, too!!! Very pretty!!! Have a good weekend, and stop being so bad! ;-)
ReplyDeleteOh my, the shiny accents are just fabulous.. totally and I love your dishes. The feel of the table is certainly one of the beach on a cloudy day.. you captured it perfectly. xo marlis
ReplyDeleteYou are oh so clever with the title harking back to the book everyone is talking about now! I love your tablescape...ooodles of prettiness and good ideas...napkin rings as candle adornments, grits and sugar as sand...I could go on. I saw your post over at the blog party at Ivy and Elephants.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful table. You are quite talented. I'm a a fan of coastal themes done tastefully and you have definitely achieved that. I just found you through Shabby Creek Cottage. I'm your newest follower and a fellow newbie.
ReplyDeleteThis is super elegant! I love the coolness and the quietly beautiful aspect of the whole table.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read that book yet, have you?
So beautiful. Beachy without being too casual. I love grays.... You did a beautiful job.
ReplyDeleteCynthia
Robin, this is beautiful. I especially like the creative use of the grits! So pretty in the candlelight!
ReplyDeleteHi Robin,
ReplyDeleteWelcome to Florida.....I am from Florida too, and live in the central Florida area. Hope you are enjoying it here.
Love your table, very elegant yet,
definitely Coastal, not beachy, even
tho you have sand and shells. Those chargers are gorgeous, and really think your grey idea was great, as your runner goes so well with everything, and love the touch of blue. Very nice.
Blessings, Nellie
Oh yea, you and I have the same motto!! lol
Me Again,
ReplyDeleteForgot to say thanks so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments on my tablescape.
Blessings, Nellie
Oh, how pretty, Robin. I love the photos with the candlelight.
ReplyDeleteHi Robin, I am your newest follower.
ReplyDeleteYour seascape table is gorgeous. Such pretty plates....good idea using grits. love your post title...
What a stunning tablescape. It's both casual and elegant.
ReplyDeleteClever title - got me to take a peek! Your tablescape is lovely and so is your blog.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant idea to use grits to mimic sand!! I really like the shell arrangement displayed on the "sand" in the shell plate. Very nice!
ReplyDeleteGrits? What does a New Joisey gurl know about grits! :)
ReplyDeleteLove your coastal table, the plates are lovely!
Pretty VB runner, our outlet closed, I miss it.
Very peaceful table, and no seagulls swooping down on us!
Thanks for taking the challenge at Let's Dish!
this is so beautiful! I love how you paired the cooler grays with with the warmth of the wood and walls. amazing work!
ReplyDeleteYour tablescape is just beautiful down to every last detail!
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful spin on the typical beach table! i love it!! i also enjoy the sights and sounds of a beach thunderstorm...once my 2 children and i were in a tent at assateage island in maryland and it was a vicious storm!! we had a blast!! ok, my daughter cried a little..but, she's over it now!!! the color palette you chose is perfect! thank you!
ReplyDeleteWe would welcome a thunderstorm here in Indiana. Our grass is yellow and yet we are experiencing $250 monthly water bills! Your table looks lovely with the shells and I love the lilies in the center.
ReplyDeleteWell this table is sexy enough to be in that book! LOL It is so pretty in the grays and white. Great job! Thank you for sharing with us at TTF and I hope you are having a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteLovely! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
ReplyDeleteSherry