Summer Seaside Scenes Tablescape

Welcome to Panoply! Summertime entertaining is intended to be relaxed and easygoing. With thoughts of vacations or even staycations, whichever the case may be, one thing's certain - just getting together again is one of the surest signs of a return to normalcy! I've set a summer table just for the occasion, and hope you'll catch a wave of inspiration among the details.

I am happy to be hosting the talented group of bloggers you will see listed near the bottom of this post, each one sharing their summer tablescapes. I have taken the torch from Chloe Crabtree, who was our host for five years prior to this. Be sure to take some time to visit each one for their individual style in summertime tabletop entertaining. You're certain to get inspired!

Juliska offered this new line of Country Estate party plates earlier this year, and my first thought was "summer"! I really love all the seaside scenes: fishing pier, beach umbrella, lifeguard stand, and sailboat.

I knew I had the accessories to make a complementary place setting, so I got in my closet of tabletop and other household decor and started putting things together. 

The jute placemats, woven galvanized chargers, and blue & white striped dinner plates were easy choices. The sailor knot napkin rings and the tie-dyed navy cotton napkins felt just right for these party plates. The tablecloth is new, and lends a masculine vibe with the herringbone, while the navy & white weave keeps the hue of blue I was going for, like a nice pair of slightly faded blue jeans.

With just a few more things I already had, I created a centerpiece. Cobalt blue glass stemware and Blenko pitchers with small American flags, along with Uncle Sam flying his kite in the background, all tie in with the summer scene. This is an easy look for any and all the summer holidays from Memorial through Labor Day. It could just as easily be edited for an all blue & white look sans the Americana flair. 

Last year, I added a couple pieces of Royal Check to my collection of MacKenzie-Childs enamelware - the mini pedestal and round serving tray. My local boutique which sells M-C (only authorized dealer in my state of WV) had a sale in May so I added the small salt and pepper shakers.

I assembled some simple summer appetizers, and served them on the Royal Check enameled tray, perfect with its lip edge to catch food items that potentially roll off flat edges. I used a couple of Pampered Chef (white) and Fiesta (lapis blue) servers to separate other items on the tray such as dips, nuts, and fruits. A very small seagrass tray holds crackers in the center.

For guests who enjoy a festive drink with appetizers, Smirnoff offers a seasonal Red, White & Berry 'Ice', which is a light alcoholic drink blend of tart cherry, citrus, and blue raspberry.  With only a 4.5% alcohol content, it makes a refreshing drink, especially when served ice cold. 

The salad pictured above is a 5-star family favorite - Greek orzo salad. I've made the linked recipe my own by increasing the feta to 1 cup, the dressing ingredients by 50% (more moist), and also by using Kalamata olives. Trust me, it's a winner. I made it at least a dozen times last year, twice already this year. If you know Mr. P., you've probably guessed he won't eat it. But, that's okay - leaves more for me. I like it so much it can actually serve as a meal for me!

 

I hope you've enjoyed this jump start to summer entertaining. I like to share my source list for those who may want to look for similar items, although I have no affiliation with any of these products (other than buying them for my personal use).

Summer Seaside Scenes Tablescape Source List

Tablecloth (Open Kitchen) - Williams Sonoma 

Placemat pair as center runner overlay - estate find

Centerpiece Glass Vase/Pitchers - Blenko Glass Company

Napkins - Sundance Outlet

Chargers - Pier 1

Napkin Rings, Dinner Plates (Laura Ashley), paper cocktail napkins - HomeGoods

Salad Plates (Country Estate Seaside) - Juliska

Flatware - Horchow

Jute Placemats - Kohl's

Stemware - Wayfair

Salt/Pepper, small pedestal, tray (Royal Check) - MacKenzie-Childs and Rosegate Design

Little lights - Michael's

Hydrangeas - Afloral

Uncle Sam - (from gift shop in SC several years ago)

Below is the list of bloggers participating in this summer tablescape hop, with links to each one. All links are scheduled to go live no later than 7am Eastern time (June 15). If you click on one not yet live, do check back!

Home is Where the Boat Is - Dockside Nautical Table

Life and Linda - Mermaid Kisses and Starfish Wishes

Red Cottage Chronicles - How to Plan the Perfect Summer Dinner Party Tablescape

Hyacinths for the Soul - Summertime, and the Livins Easy!

My Thrift Store Addiction - Lemons and Jadeite Summer Garden Tea for Two

Bluesky at Home - Summer Blue and White Table for a Dinner Party

Celebrate and Decorate - Nautical Tablescape for the Fourth of July

Corner of Plaid and Paisley - Sweet Peach Summer Table

My Hubbard Home - Cottagecore Citrus Tablescape Ideas for Summer Entertaining

Belle Bleu Interiors - Welcoming Summer With an Outdoor Tablescape

The Painted Apron - Shells on the Beach

Living With Thanksgiving - Patriotic Table by the Pond

Debbee's Buzz - Fun Flamingo Tropical Table

Everyday Living - A Welcome to Summer

Zucchini Sisters - Lobster Table Setting for Two on the Dock

The Little Yellow Corner Store - A Bold, Striking Summer Magnolia Tablescape Inspired by Nature

Panoply - Summer Seaside Scenes Tablescape (you are here!)

Thank you so much for joining me at the table today! Tablescaping is one of my favorite ways to mix and match my decor and vintage finds to share with family and friends. Leave a comment and let me know if you plan to gather this year with family and/or friends. 

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Rita C. at Panoply

(A special thank you to Carol of Bluesky at Home TTA Link Party #105, Rachelle at My Hubbard Home Friday with Friends #28  and Linda at Life and Linda Love Your Creativity #103 for featuring this post!)

Parties I Share With: Pieced Pastimes, Love Your Creativity, BNOTP, All About Home Common Ground, All About Home Follow the Yellow Brick Home, A Stroll Thru Life, Thistle Key Lane, Zucchini Sisters, French Ethereal SYS, Grace at Home, My Thrift Store Addiction, Our Hopeful Home, Karin's Kottage Centerpiece Wednesday, My Hubbard Home FWF, County Road 407 Farmhouse Friday