Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Summer On The Rocks!


Today will be the 53rd day at or above 90 for the Denver area. It's been the hottest June and July on record, and since we aren't getting a break in the weather, I need to create my own cold front.

I went back into the Creating Wonderful Spaces archives, and I am featuring the coolest of my past tablescapes.


I hope it gives you a chill!



































Now, at this point, I lit the candles. But, in today's post, I am keeping it cool. If you want to see the whole post, including the candlelight photos, you will find it here.

All dishes, the bowls, napkins, and candlesticks are from thrift stores
Waterford crystal belongs to Mr. Wonderful
Chargers from Bed Bath & Beyond
I've had the flatware for years
Placemats from Z Galleries
I made the napkin rings

I decided to add a few more ways to cool off your table! 












Thanks for visiting and stay cool!

 I will be joining:

Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps On The Porch
Open House Party Thursday at No Minimalist Here
Let's Dish at Cuisine Kathleen
Table Top Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life
Your Cozy Home Party at Cozy Home Scenes
You're Gonna Love It at Kathe with an E
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm
The Bunny Hop Party at Bunny Jeans Decor
Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
What's It Wednesday at Ivy & Elephants
Primp Your Stuff Wednesday at Primp
Centerpiece Wednesday at The Style Sisters
Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper
Thrifty Things Friday at The Thrifty Groove
Home Sweet Home Friday at The Charm of Home
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
Sunday Blog Love at Cherished Treasures
Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House


25 comments:

kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchen said...

Wow, I feel cooler already!! Thanks for sharing that beautiful table with all the icy elements.

Olive said...

You got the rocks covered. Lots of pretty glass on that table.

Tammy @ A Walk in the Countryside said...

How did I miss this? I love it!

Aledia said...

Beautiful!! I really LOVE those place mats and all of your dishes look so well together. Definitely cool and refreshing on such a hot day, thanks for sharing and have a wonderful night!

Aledia

Susan said...

I LOVE it!! This table is really, really nice! I love the crystal salad plates, placemats, napkin rings...heck, everything!!
Thanks for helping me cool off...where I live in Alabama we've had storms, muggy 75-90% humidity and 98+ degree days. I needed this tablescape to help me escape!
Have a great day!!

Mary said...

Summer on the rocks indeed! It is so hot and humid here I'm surprised your tablescape isn't melting as I look at it :) I love all your icy elements! Stay cool!

Marlis said...

Omg.. I've cooled off for sure.. I love that icy landscape of a table!!! It's absolutely magical. Loving the ice cycles hanging from the centerpiece. The china is really pretty and is perfect for this setting.. Love the ice sculptures too. xo marlis

Patti @ Pandoras Box said...

What a "cool" table setting! Love your layered dishes

The Tablescaper said...

Love your table and your concept! Great way to cool off!

- The Tablescaper

Tea in Texas said...

Love the cool escape with your tablescape! We had rain and so off to shop for antiques since it was cool and rainy! In June and July, we went to Oregon and came back through Denver where I shopped the Antique Row on Broadway. Golden is my favorite town to visit in the Denver area. We always enjoy visiting your area! Pam

Jewel Sauls said...

Beautiful table and it DID cool me down!

sweet violets said...

That was delightful, thank you!!! This has been the hottest summer on record for us, and I can't wait for Fall to roll in!!!

Diann said...

Well, this definitely cooled me down! what a pretty icy table! And all the acessories are just wonderful. Thank you for joining TTF and have a terrific day!

Unknown said...

lovely and yes defiantly a lil chilly lol

xinex said...

Hi Elaine! This is stunning, pretty cool, icy and so elegant. Love it!...Christine

Dawna (Stitches from the Tub) said...

Very refreshing. It helped take down the temp here in the desert. It was 108 here today. Looking forward to fall with you.

Marigene said...

Your table does give the feeling of nice cold ice...in a good way, too! love the place mats.

Linda said...

YOur table is sooo cool.
Linda

All The Pretty Dishes said...

Very pretty, I love the mood you've created.

FABBY'S LIVING said...

A stunning icy tablescape. Everything in glass, white and clear sure is very cool!! Great placemats too. Glad you reposted this terrific tablescape.
FABBY

Sarah said...

This is definitely a "cool" tablescape. ;-)
Love the ice sculptures!

Yellow Rose Arbor said...

This is soooo cool!! Really beautiful! Nice job!

Katherine

Elaine said...
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Kathleen said...

Ice is nice! Beautiful! Love those placemats!
Thanks for linking to Let's Dish!

Entertaining Women said...

I remember this one, and I still like it a lot! Gotta run...I need to go get a sweater. Thanks for inviting us for a peak. Cherry Kay