What better way to celebrate the season than with a BBQ and Seafood party? We took this party outdoors, keeping the focus on the feast: a simple table setting with a few DIY elements created a inviting and relaxing ambiance for the guests. The nautical design was inspired by the Vernazza plates from Anthropologie, which led to covering the table with a cotton fabric in cool blue and aqua shades. Fig.2 Design dip-dyed monogram cards to make placecards in aqua and cobalt which were stuck onto navy striped place mats before a starfish was added to finish. Using clear glass dinner plates allowing the patterns and colours to be visible, making the most of these DIY elements. Continuing the DIY theme, napkins were quickly transformed by stamping basic white linen napkins with an anchor stamp and fabric paint. For the centerpiece, we wrapped jute rope around tin paint buckets and place fragrant herbs like lemon thyme and basil inside them. This brought an invigorating, summertime fragrance to the table. Cobalt tumblers made from recycled materials added a punch of solid colour, whilst paper boats, coral and sailing knots added playful seaside decor elements to the table. Happy grilling! - Manvi
// Photography & styling by Manvi-Drona-Hidalgo | Stationery by Fig. 2 Design Studio | Market Picks: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6
9 hours ago
so much fun!! this nautical tablescape is perfect for a midsummer evening dinner party! Love the anchor on those napkin and the personal touches on the place cards! Rope on the vases and blue/white checker table cloth, I have done something similar too!
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Great job, Tom. Love the shells in the glass fishbowl!
DeleteI love the rustic beach look. My kitchen is being extended so Iv moved our dining table outside and if anything it makes me go even more overboard on the decor. Candles and vases look gorgeous on the table, even if its just for a bbq, you can never have enough ambient candlelight and pretty things :)
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on this, Michelle. When it come to al fresco dining it's all about the atmosphere - the more candles and soft lighting, the better!
DeleteThe setting smells of sea! Love the idea, it is a great fit for a summer gathering 'round the table!
ReplyDeleteI agree! Beachside living and entertaining at this time of year feels so good for the soul!
DeleteI love this theme. This is perfect for an outdoor midsummer party - it reeks of adventure, fun, and fresh seafood! The plates with the blue fish in the centre is just cracking.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty-glad to have discovered your blog! I am all about the beach and enjoying all of the treats of summer on the coast. Nice to meet you.
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WOW, super cool idea for party at the beaches or at cruise. The fish looks so cute. Thanks for sharing this pretty interesting idea. :)
ReplyDeleteI adore them! Can you tell me where's the seven pic from? I don't see the number with the link. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love this! And are those anchors stamped on the napkins? I love how faint they are. Those Anthropologie dishes and the invitations with the fabric bunting are wonderful. This is great inspiration - thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou really put a lot of work into this table setting! I've been seeing a lot of DIYS with rope lately so I am looking at it in a whole different way now. Such nice ideas.
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How fabulous are those invites? They are so fun!
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