*first published July 13th 2017
For this tablescape I wanted to do something graphic but also summery, and I wanted an occasion to use all my stunning florals. Over the past year I’ve accumulated quite the nice assortment of buds from Afloral. View my Fall Floral Centrepiece // 6 tips for the perfect Christmas Party // Eclectic Christmas Tablescape // Martha Stewart Inspired Easter Basket Centrepiece // & // Easter Tablescape //.
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The backyard, which we redid for the Spring One Room Challenge // here // is the perfect place to host a summer dinner party, and the pergola provides added privacy when the white curtains are drawn. They also provide a stunning backdrop against which all the colours and pattern can shine.
You just can’t get better than this. I shared a quick video of the scene on my Instagram stories and many of you reacted with awe and wonderment at the scene, which tells me I’m doing something good. You really had to be there to take it all in, but I think the photos have done a lovely job.
The place setting is simple. I added a contrasting blue patterned placemat, a pink chargers and cutlery, and blue linens and plates to provided contrast and balance. I think the scene was sheer perfection – or dare I say “pear-faction” 😉
My DIY colouring page dinner invite postcard // here //
Don’t forget to circle back tomorrow to catch the recipe for this week’s TGIF cocktail! Hint: it involves peaches. Although my Blackberry Mint Julep would // here // or cocktail freezies // here // would go beautifully as well.
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What a fearless use of color, Ariel! Those colors just explode all over your table setting and bar cart (love!). Who wouldn’t smile sitting at that table?!
Thanks Rita <3 That's exactly what it feels like inside my head, so I'm glad I was able to translate that to reality !
Ariel, I feel like I’m inside a rainbow. The bright colors against the white white background is fantastic. Love your tablescloth and all the flowers. Happy to be sharing the Summer Tablescape bog hop with you.
Oh my goodness I had never thought of it like that! We sure are in inside the rainbow with this tablescape. I’m glad you liked it! <3
What a beautiful explosion of color! Lovely, lovely! I especially like the contrast for all of the color with the black and white striped cushions! What a lovely outdoor space you have created for dining, it really feels like that special outdoor room! Your menu cards are the perfect complement to your colorful tablescape! Thank you so much for joining the tablescape blog hop!
Thanks for having me Chloe! This was a fun pretext for me to flex my muscles and really push the outdoor dining experience in my yard to its full potential!
Ariel, I have always loved color, so your Tablescape makes my heart beat faster! You have played color and patterns together perfectly! What a fun and festive table…I would love to place my feet under this table and just take it all in!
Pam, what a nice way to put it! I’d invite you all over to come tuck your feet under the table if I could 😉
Ariel, this is absolutely magical! such a pretty tablescape! I’ll be right over for some limoncello sorbet. 😉
Thank you so much Emmy <3 I am exceptionally pleased with this tablescape, I'm glad it comes through in the photos
The photography is amazing!
thank you! I pride myself on taking a nice photo 😉
Such a beautiful summer party, full of Joy and colors! Very happy to discover your blog!
thank you so much Bianca <3
This is freakin brilliant, Ariel. I was on dwelling gawker and your post stopped me dead in my tracks. I am so incredibly in love with everything about this. Amazing work, girl!
Thanks Erica <3 I love hearing that, and it's high praise coming from you!
Ariel…I just love your tablescape. IT just screams ‘fun’ with all of the eclectic elements and patterns. SO pretty and inspiring. Great job.
thank you so much Shelly!
The crazy burst of colors in this set-up are so incredible! I love the splash of color. crushing so hard right now. Thanks for sharing, it’s giving me so many ideas!
Amazing place settings, and so beautifully pulled together. I love the citrus themed tablecloth, so refreshing for summer!