Monday, September 5, 2011

Savoring Summer: Bistro Chairs

While our motel chairs are great for a snack, a small meal or a lounge, the bistro set is perfect for a full supper.






The April Cornell tablecloth is a souvenir from Portland, Maine. Do visit Maxwell's Pottery if you're fortunate enough to visit this great city. In addition to lovely tableware and linens, Maxwell's also has great customer service! I love how the cloth highlights the Fiesta dinnerware and the Mexican glass goblets.




The shell napkin rings and the fish plates are souvenirs from Newport, Rhode Island. I like the contrast of the bright fish plates with the wooden bead placemats and the Gibson Royal Rope flatware.




We've so enjoyed our summer dining this year...everyone except Fizz, that is!


I'll have to let the cats try a little al fresco on their cat deck!

Update: Lynne of Maxwell's Pottery writes that they have just ordered Fiesta for their shop. Yipee! I'm sharing this good news for Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps on the Porch.



11 comments:

  1. Daphne, I LOVE these photos. Your deck is the perfect summer mealtime venue. The play of light and shadow is lovely, and the tablescape is divine. A wonderful display all-around! Bravo!!

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  2. Love this! Such dynamic color.

    - The Tablescaper

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  3. Lovely color combination and shapes. Alfresco dining is the best.

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  4. Love your cats! Your table setting is beautiful! Love the fish plates and the colors.Great job!

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  5. This table is so much fun! The colors are great, and your tablecloth and fish plates are amazing! Great job!

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  6. Like your colors and theme!
    Very nice table you've set.

    Stopping by from bnotp for Tablescape Thursday.
    d

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  7. Like your colors and theme!
    Very nice table you've set.

    Stopping by from bnotp for Tablescape Thursday.
    d

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  8. Pretty table and cute cats! Love those fish plates!

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  9. I love the color combination! You did a magnificent job of pulling various colors together for a beautiful display!

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  10. Love this table - especially the stacks of plates.

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  11. A marvelous example of color-blocking! I love it. The fish plates are outstanding. Thank you for sharing your charming design. Cherry Kay

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