As you may know, we have been buried in over a foo As you may know, we have been buried in over a foot of snow here in Denver so there are ZERO signs of spring around here! I wanted to put together a table setting that would work for St. Patrick's Day and Spring for the time that it actually shows up. So, I decided to create a woodsy themed table setting with moss. It will be easy to transition this to a "springy-er" table or an Easter table by only changing out a few elements. The details are linked in my bio. What do you think??!
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So much for Spring!! They said we were only going So much for Spring!! They said we were only going to get 4" or so! I put several other shots of our winter Wonderland in my stories. It's a jammie day for sure!!
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I rarely share any pictures of my family on my blo I rarely share any pictures of my family on my blog IG...BUT, my daughter has this unique skill of getting some epic images of herself doing the things she loves. I couldn't resist sharing this one (with her permission, of course!). This was her doing "college" today in between classes in Montana!
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So, ya'll know I love serving nuts for guests in o So, ya'll know I love serving nuts for guests in our home with a beautiful presentation. This gorgeous @arthurcourtdesigns wood bowl is no exception! AND, speaking of nuts, my human "peanuts" are both home back in the nest this weekend! I am one happy momma and may be a little absentee this weekend! 
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New on the blog!! My Creamy Chocolate and Strawber New on the blog!! My Creamy Chocolate and Strawberry Martini just in time for Valentine's Day!! I used a combination of Mozart Chocolate Cream Liqueur and Mozart White Chocolate Strawberry Cream Liqueur #ad and a few other ingredients to create this cocktail that tastes like a chocolate dipped strawberries! You gotta come check it out (linked in my bio)!!
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You guys!! I am so excited to share my new firesid You guys!! I am so excited to share my new fireside Romantic Red and Gold Valentine's Day Table for Two! I went a little crazy with the roses but a perfect time to do so. And, yes, they are real! I used 9 DOZEN Freedom Roses to create the arrangements. The new blog post is LIVE today (linked in my bio). I am headed home to Dallas for the week next week and arrive back the day before Valentine's Day so everything is ready to go!! 
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Hi friends! Here is a little close-up of an arrang Hi friends! Here is a little close-up of an arrangement I made for Christmas with the plan that I would continue to use it for my winter decor. It was so easy to make. You can see all the details linked in my bio. We have a big snow storm coming so I will be busy tomorrow getting ready for it so I can stay home in my jammies!! ;-)
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Hi friends! I feel like it is totally appropriate Hi friends! I feel like it is totally appropriate to celebrate the New Year throughout January which is why I keep this table set. Do you feel like New Year's celebrations should be limited to New Year's Eve and New Year's day or carry on throught the month?? 
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Hi friends! Showing you a peek of some of the deco Hi friends! Showing you a peek of some of the decor I just shared in a new post with lots of tips to transition your decor from Christmas to winter (linked in my bio). I would love for you to come check out the new post! I also have a fun magazine feature to share with you soon! 
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Entertain, Summer, Table Settings · July 15, 2020

Simple and Bright Summer Tablescape

Today, I am sharing a very simple and bright summer tablescape that is so easy and inexpensive to create.  I actually created it with leftovers from our daughter’s graduation that we hosted the weekend before last. 

In this day and time, simple and easy are what many crave. It doesn’t have to be expensive to create a bright and beautiful tablescape. Mix up colors that you already have and add touches of brightness to create a simple and stunning look.

Green, Blue and Yellow Bright Summer Tablescape

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Even in these crazy times, we opted to host a graduation party for our daughter.  Most of the last semester of her senior year of high school was taken from her, so it was important for us to still throw her a party…with maximum social distancing, of course, not to mention other precautions. 

For the entrance to the party, I made 15 of these hydrangea arrangements to feature on shepherd’s hooks lining our driveway and other areas in our backyard.  She wanted a rustic theme while still using her blue school colors. 

Hydrangea Arrangement in a hanging vase

Creating this Simple and Bright Summer Tablescape

Once the party was over, I needed to figure out something to do with the lovely hobnail vases with hydrangeas.  I had tied light blue bandanas to coordinate with her blue, rustic theme so I decided to use them as a centerpiece for this summer tablescape. 

Simple and Bright Summer Tablescape with Hydrandea Centerpiece

And, if you knew how inexpensive these arrangements were, you might be inspired to copy this idea for your own dramatic centerpiece. Our Trader Joe’s sells a set of three hydrangeas for $4.99, so each arrangement cost $1.66 each. 

White Hydrandea Centerpiece for a Summer Tablescape
A Simple and Bright Summer Tablescape with Hydrandea Centerpiece

Hydrangeas are such a great option for centerpieces because they are so big and are easy to keep alive for a while.  Plus, you just stick one in a vase and you have a beautiful arrangement with little to no effort but a lot of drama. 

Simple and Bright Summer Tablescape with Hydrandea Centerpiece
Hydrangea Centerpiece for a simple and bright summer tablescape

The Place Settings

To play off the blue, green, and white of the centerpieces, I used those colors for the place settings and then accented them with bright yellow floral napkin rings…super bright and cheery for a summer tablescape!!

Places Settings for a Simple and Bright Summer Tablescape

I used these blue bandanas all throughout the party, so I decided to use them as the napkins for the table setting. I cut up the bandanas to tie them around the vases to tie in the Valor High School colors (go Eagles!).

Simple and Bright Summer Tablescape Place Settings
Green, Blue and Yellow Summer Tablescape Place Settings
Blue Bandanas used as napkins on a Simple and Bright Tablescape

For the placemats, I used napkins instead (you probably know that I do that A LOT!).  I love how they provide a little draping off the table for added interest. The green salad plates (from IKEA, believe it or not!) added another soft touch of green.  I have linked similar products at the end of the post.

Green, blue, and yellow place setting on a Simple and Bright Summer Tablescape
Green, blue, and yellow place setting on a Simple and Bright Summer Tablescape

My Lenox Chelsea Muse Scalloped dinner plates added such a nice, lacy feel to the place settings. This is precisely why I didn’t add a charger so they would stand alone.

Simple and Bright Summer Tablescape Place Settings

Simple place settings…simple glassware too!

Simple glassware for a simple and bright summer tablescape
Glassware for a simple and bright summer tablescape

Since the bright color palette exudes such a feeling of summer, I kept the place settings very simple.  It was nice to come home to after our week-long annual July 4th trip.  As the hydrangeas start to fade, I can easily replace them.  It certainly helps that our Trader Joe’s is only about 45 seconds from our home!!

Hydrangea Centerpiece for a simple and bright summer tablescape

NOTE:  To keep hydrangeas lasting longer, change out the water about every 3 days. Also, check out this post from my friend, Yvonne, of StoneGable Blog, who wrote a very informative post on how to keep hydrangeas from wilting.

Hydrangea Centerpiece for a simple and bright summer tablescape

If you would like to see how I have used hydrangeas for a similar look for other table settings, click HERE and HERE.  For one of the applications, I just filled my Dollar Store vases with limes and then topped them off with the hydrangeas.  I also created a similar centerpiece for this Easy and Elegant Tablescape.

Hydrangea Centerpiece for a simple and bright summer tablescape

Hopefully, you enjoyed seeing how I put this quick, Simple and Bright Summer Tablescape together that you can easily duplicate.  This concept would work for any holiday table or event! Also, try to incorporate an element of the table in another spot in your dining area for added flair.

White Hydrangea arrangements on a dining room buffet

I hope you all had a lovely time around the July 4th holiday weekend.  We went away from Wednesday to Wednesday and had no cell service or internet so it was a perfect way to unplug!  Did you get a chance to unplug around the holiday weekend?? 

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Comments

  1. Lory Parson says

    July 16, 2020 at 4:40 pm

    Absolutely love the simplicity of this tablescape. So elegant too!

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    • Holliday Johnson says

      July 16, 2020 at 5:59 pm

      Thanks, my friend! It is so fun when something you didn’t plan comes together! XO

      Reply
  2. Rebecca Payne says

    July 16, 2020 at 5:37 pm

    This is so pretty.

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    • Holliday Johnson says

      July 16, 2020 at 6:00 pm

      Thank you so much, Rebecca! I am so glad you stopped by!

      Reply
  3. Barbara at Mantel and Table says

    July 16, 2020 at 8:22 pm

    That is beautiful Holly! I bet your daughter was happy to keep her colors around for a while longer too! So glad you got some time to get away – a perfect 4th of July present to yourself! 😉

    Reply
    • Holliday Johnson says

      July 16, 2020 at 9:58 pm

      We always love our annual trip! Being offline is certainly nice, but it is always quite a mountain to tackle when we get home. :-/

      Reply

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