Farmhouse Style Summer Tablescape
What a treat I have for you today! I'm so excited to have partnered with 8 other lovely bloggers to bring you a bright collection of creative summer ideas. Use the lazy days of summer to exercise your creative energy and try one of these projects... or just get inspired.
I'm sharing a farmhouse style table setting. It's casual, rustic and simple, perfect for outdoor meals on cool, summer evenings.
I grabbed the vase of hydrangeas from our breakfast nook to use as a centerpiece and set it atop a rustic wooden tray. This tray was previously a shadow box designed to be hung on the wall. I added oil-rubbed bronze handles, gave it a coat of protective Minwax, and turned it into a serving tray.
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We don't have much space to spare on this patio table, so the tray provides form and function. It feels like a centerpiece but corrals several items including the flower vase, a water pitcher, candle, and fruit.
Now, that pitcher, isn't it adorable? I found him at a flea market and he provides a definite farmhouse feel.
A casual cotton tablecloth plus woven placemats make for a casual base. I rolled up cloth napkins and tied them with twine, then placed the utensils in mason jars on a serving bar nearby.
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For the appetizers, I used transparent blue plates from a yard sale. I don't buy many dishes anymore, but these were an affordable set that adds a little color to my white dinner plates. If you don't have full sets of dinnerware, or if you like a variety of styles -- don't be afraid to mix and match. It makes a table interesting and unique. I'm so glad that we chose a neutral china set for our wedding registry because it makes it easy to mix in other colors depending on the season or holiday .
The small turquoise coasters below the glasses were a yard sale find, as well. They aren't needed outdoors, on this type of table; but I like the pop of color -- which also ties into the color of our outdoor pillows.
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My mom is in town this week -- and she can sew -- which means we'll be working on more cushion covers for the patio. Our outdoor space is really coming along, and I'm looking forward to sharing more over the next few weeks.
In the meantime, take a visit to each of the other blogs featured in the Creative Summer Ideas Blog Hop. After getting a peek at their project images last week, I've been excited to check out the full posts this morning. I hope you'll spend time visiting each of them and saying "Hello!"
9 Creative Summer Ideas
{from left to right, top to bottom}
Summer Matching Game - Free Printable // Wellies and Lemonade
Simple Summer Farmhouse Centerpiece // Making Joy and Pretty Things
Summer Mantle Inspiration // Sunshine and Munchkins
Summer Coffee Table Styling // Flourishing at Home
DIY Summer Wreath // Checking in with Chelsea
Front Porch Summer Decor // Restyle It Wright
Farmhouse Style Summer Tablescape // Craftivity Designs
Summer Tray Makeover // North Country Nest
Summer Entertaining Tablescape // W. Collective
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I love the farmhouse style you brought to the table. I grew up with lots of farm inspiring styles and my mind always goes back to the farmhouse pots and pans and cups etc that we had. About your dinnerware, I agree that neutral makes it so much better for changing up during the season. I too, do not buy much dinnerware anymore. I am sticking to whites mainly. My husband and I invested in a simple white set from Ikea a few years ago, and they are still going strong. They are definitely one of our best investments.
BTW: I love that pitcher - so much fun for holding liquids!
He's so cute, right?! 🙂
White makes things so easy. Sometimes I wonder if it's boring... but then I get so much versatility from white. Same with using whites for wall colors!
Looks great Lora! I love mixing and matching staples and fresh finds from yard sales and antiques. The blue hydrangea's looked so beautiful in that vase! Can't wait to see what kind of cushions you sew 🙂
I'm so excited to share the cushions and pillows! They are looking great!
Love the shadowbox turned serving tray - it's such a great idea! The flowers add such a beautiful touch, too!
Best,
Kelly
Thanks! It has worked out great as a try for our patio 🙂
That cow!!! <3 I also adore blue mason jars! Great share!
Thanks Rachel! 🙂 If I find a good price on a blue mason jar, I pretty much always snatch them up.
Love the blue hydrangeas! They are my favorite flower and favorite to use for any tables etting. So pretty!
They are such a gorgeous flower!
Love the tablescape, Lora! You know I have a soft spot for anything farmhouse style, and this is no exception! It's simple and beautiful but also warm and inviting. Love it!
Thanks, Sarah! I've loved getting to know your blog and seeing the farmhouse style in your home.
That is GORGEOUS! Pinning for later! Thanks for bringing all these awesome ideas.
Thanks, Helen!
How cute! I am going towards a more farmstyle look in my home so I am always on the lookout for cute DIY things. This is perfect, thank you! Going on my farmhouse Pinterest board now 🙂
Thanks for pinning! I just loved the relaxed feel of farmhouse style.
You will make me want to eat outside everyday with this setup.I agree with the coasters the pop of color is nice.
Outdoor eating is so nice -- I wish the weather could just cooperate for it all the time! 🙂
Beautiful table! I love those blue mason jars!
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Thanks, Nellwyn!
Beautiful shots! I'm absolutely in LOVE with that pitcher --- how cute 😀
I'm in love, too! Pretty much did a farmhouse table just so I could use him 😉
I love everything about this - especially the cute pitcher and the vase of flowers! This is all so rustic and it just makes me happy looking at it! 🙂
Thanks, Samantha!
Those colours look so well together! I love farmhouse style and blues and brown are my favourite colour combination
Thanks, Alina! Blues and browns are a great combo -- relaxed and earthy.
I must be the millionth person to say this but that little piggy pitcher is to the pièce de résistance of your farm-inspired table setting. What an adorable find!
Thanks!! 🙂
I adore the transparent blue plate and jars. That is exactly the color palette I'm going for right now!
I love those plates! They were a great yard sale find.