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{Hello friends}

  Hoping this finds my sister bloggers doing well on this windy Sunday afternoon. Yep, we've got a little wind howling around here and a tad cool but I am enjoying a lazy afternoon. My Sunday lunch crowd (my family) have left for the day so I am kicked back. Sunday menu today consisted of: Chicken and dressing Giblet gravy Italian green beans with ham Mac & Cheese Homemade chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting and chocolate ganache.  Yep, they are little spoiled at Nana's house. I am not a huge fan of cakes with icing but it must have been good as one of the grands had two slices.  These gals and I have been friends for more years than I remember and since we've all retired within a few months apart in retirement and age (dating back to 4th grade in school) we try to get together once every 4-6 weeks. We always do something extra for our birthdays but was a tad late celebrating mine this year together due to other appointments that was a must. We always have a gr...
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Tuesday Toots

Want to "TOOT" on my tablescape today! I realized recently that within the next month I will be changing out my tablescape and have not shared my BEACH THEME!!!


It started with this jar. I bought this years ago from a friend that had a little shop in our home town. I decided to build around this theme.


Then the fun began!Sea shells, potpourri, colored stones and candles set the tone.


 Oh yes, 40% off at the Dollar General!

 Looks pretty beachy to me!

Decided to go with the green and blue...


Cute little salt and pepper shakers from the Dollar General...yes, 40% off!


The sand dollar I found on the beach in Fernandina Fla in 1999. Made a great little covering for my dish of potpourri.


I also found this adorable picture frame at the Dollar general. My youngest daughter made the picture on a road trip she went on this summer and I added some scripture and it was perfect for my tablescape.


I've had the blue place mats but found the fish plastic plates at Walmart on clearance.


White plastic tumbles at Walmart. Four for 88 cents. Cute coasters at the Dollar Tree.



Bamboo napkin rings at Walgreen's!



I love my cloth napkins. Found them at Little Dollies in Pigeon Forge in Tn. Got me a set of white and a set of beige.



Don't ya just love it when it all comes together?



Found this at Ross! PERFECT for my chandi!







My friend Vicky made me the bunting to match my colors! LOVE IT!



Found these cuties and couldn't resist!




Then the grandbabies went to the beach and brought back Nana a pile of seashells! Perfect for a centerpiece for my breakfast bar.



I hope you have enjoyed my Beach tablescape. Come on over and we'll have a little grilled salmon, steamed veggies, garlic cheese biscuits and maybe some lemon pie!

Hugs and blessings, Cindy

Comments

  1. Mamaw's PlaceAugust 21, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    Been checking my reader all morning waiting for your Tuesday Toots. This is one of my favorites so far because I love beach themes. I adore it all, but really fell in love with the coasters. Have a great day!

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  2. AnonymousAugust 21, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    What time is dinner Miss Cindy? Love the beach theme! WOW...love the chandi idea! Thanks for sharing.
    Selena Guest

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  3. farmhouse-storyAugust 21, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    what a wonderful tablescape, cindy! i love all your beautiful beachy decor! your friend's banner is so cute, too!

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  4. xinexAugust 21, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    How pretty, Cindy! I especuilly like the hanging candle holders, so cute! I should visit our Dollar Store here, you got some really awesome buys!..Christine

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  5. Breathing In GraceAugust 21, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    Looks great!! HOPE you have a blessed day!!!

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  6. AnonymousAugust 21, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    I really like the beach theme! Love that picture in the frame with the verse! That just made it to me.
    Connie Royals

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  7. Beverly @ My Sew Sweet StudioAugust 23, 2012 at 1:28 AM

    Great Beach theme tablescape. I love anything "beach" and all your little finds put together brings the beach right in front of me.
    I'm anxious to do something for fall. Guess I'll wait until after Labor day anyway.

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So glad you stopped by to visit.
Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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