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A Simple Summer Tablescape

A Simple Summer Tablescape

I like to keep our breakfast table set because it looks pretty and its an easy thing to do.

For my simple summer tablescape, I used dishes, flatware and accessories  I already had. 
These little votive holders are my favorite. I found them at Target a couple of years ago.  Add an electric candle inside, especially if you have little children or curious pets. That way, they dont pose a fire hazard, but still look pretty.






I made this sign several years ago out of some scrap wood, some paint and a Sharpie marker.
I repainted the tall candle holders a couple of weeks ago. You can see what they looked like before HERE. 

I used my vintage Boopie glasses, some white china and some inexpensive green salad plates I found  awhile back at HomeGoods.



Your kids can help set the table. My girls set the table when they were very young. Im talking 5 or 6. I took a few photos like this of a couple of table settings and let them choose how they wanted to set the table. The photo showed them what to put at each place setting.
 When our girls were little our kitchen table only sat 2, so we ate at our formal dining table every night. 


An older child can put together a simple centerpiece if the items are breakable.





Make sure the tablecloth or placemats are washable -- there will be spills!






A Simple Summer Tablescape