Tablescaping

Nautical Theme Tablescape

March 17, 2011 / 15 Comments

We were having company for dinner and I was serving fish.  I started wondering what I could do to make the table look “fishy”.  Now, I never used to think about how I would dress up my tables but Susan at Between Naps on the Front Porch has made me start to think.  Many times I don’t have a clue what to do or I don’t have anything that seems appropriate but this time I managed to scrape up a few props to go along with my

Nautical Theme 

 

I always have so much fun doing this, especially when things seem to come together.  The shells and fish net were all things I had left from Serenity’s Tropical Tea Party. 

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An unused…??? (I’m sorry but I cannot think of what this candle holder would be called.  Can you help me out?) 

So I took this unused candleholder, filled it with a few shells and a candle.  Very simple but cute, don’t you think?P1510107

 

As always, my simple place settings using my versatile white dishes.P1510108

A view of the table set for 10.P1510112

 

Thanks for stopping by and if you want to see some really lovely table settings go visit Between Naps on the Front Porch for at least 100 different ideas.  Be sure to comment on those you view.  It encourages and motivates.

15 Comments

  • Carolyn

    March 17, 2011 at 1:44 pm Reply

    What a great tablescape! I always enjoy anything with a nautical theme!

    You have a beautiful family! I am impressed that you homeschool. I have one daughter and my hubby wanted to homeschool her but at the time, there were not many people in our area who did. So off to public she went. She’s 19 now and a freshman in college. Now, many families at my church do homeschool and I think it’s wonderful. I would do it differently if I could do it over!

  • Melissa

    March 17, 2011 at 5:51 pm Reply

    I really like the tablescape! Do you have a view of the ocean from the dining room? 🙂
    I especially liked the candle holder with shells in. Good job!

  • Joane Dominguez

    March 22, 2011 at 9:56 am Reply

    Ok… THIS gets a FIVE STAR rating!!!!!!!! I may have to adopt this. PS>>>> Don’t get rid of your net without consulting Joane first 😉

    • Elisabeth

      March 22, 2011 at 10:31 am Reply

      Thank, Joane. It was quite enjoyable to put together and don’t worry, I’m not planning on getting rid of the nets. I’ve found it quite useful to have all kinds of props. You never know when you’re going to use them. This tablescape is a case in point.

  • Phil

    November 26, 2012 at 7:54 am Reply

    Decorating with nautical scheme

    If you love the sea and boating, why not bring your passion into your home with a nautical decor scheme? However, nautical decor isn’t just for sailors. It’s an ideal choice for apartments and dorm rooms with white walls. White is the perfect background color for nautical decor and so many rental units are white with no color changes allowed. So incorporating a nautical decor theme into a rental unit provides glamour on a low budget. For those who do have a choice, sand beige, pale blue and pale green are also appropriate background colors for nautical decor theme.

    Nautical decor is also a great choice for kids’ rooms as they have an inherent love for the beach and the sea and are attracted to the bright colors. And what toddler doesn’t love building castles in the sand and sailing ships in rain puddles?

    A nautical decor scheme is easy to achieve as well as inexpensive. It can all be done with accessories so if you change your residence, you can pack up your decorating scheme and take it with you. Ships’ wheels provide a dramatic center of interest that changes any room from boring to chic. Add nautical clocks in your kitchen, living room and bedrooms. And you can enhance the appearance of a nautical clock by trimming it with sea shells. You can also add a nautical touch to mirrors and picture frame by trimming them with sea shells. However, ships’ wheels and nautical clocks don’t need to be confined to the house. They’re also perfect for a patio or deck.

    Then complete your nautical decor with ships’ models.. Ships’ models are also versatile. Not only do they complement nautical decor but they add a touch of tradition to practically any decorating scheme. You can find early sailing ships’ models and civil war ships’ models that are beautiful displayed on a mantle or on top of an armoire. In a child’s room you can display a collection of ships’ models on a wall shelf that is mounted above the windows. Ships’ models come in different sizes and styles. If historical models don’t appeal, sleek modern ships’ models are also available to add a little pizzazz to modern minimalist decor.

    Once you have chosen your accessories, you can complete your nautical decor scheme with the addition of brightly colored cotton pillows and a throw rug or two.

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  • Maria

    April 3, 2013 at 5:20 pm Reply

    Lovely ideas! I love using shells and sand dollars from my trips to the beach in decorating moments around the house…so calming and chic at the same time!

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