Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Spring Table For Two {Budget Friendly}


TSE is a happy woman today. I had the pleasure of catching up with an old friend for a few hours and we enjoyed a fab lunch in the backyard. It was a bit cool-ish, but I managed to find a sunny spot to set everything up. We enjoyed a light lunch of mini chicken salad sandwiches on pumpernickel, our favorite mini pretzels, watermelon skewers soaked in minty simple syrup and sipped on watermelon lemonade. I probably don't need to add that there were TONS of giggles all afternoon.


I had been working on a "table on a budget" tablescape for a few weeks, with the goal of using items from thrift stores, dollar stores and things I already owned. There was one stipulation to using things I owned, they had to be less than $5, and I pulled it off. It was easy to do because I'm forever shopping for a bargain, but this time, I was shopping in my own home. A few things to note, everything doesn't have to be a part of a matched set and ribbon is your friend.

The basic table began like this:


And the end result is a simple, uncluttered table for two.


I'll do a breakdown in another post, detailing each piece. Today, I just wanted to show you that you can create a lovely table on a very small budget.


I hope you enjoyed today's post and that you'll find inspiration to spend a little time thrifting or visiting a dollar store or two as well as shopping your home for great pieces to create a pretty table. You just may be surprised by what you'll discover. Why not start with Memorial Day?

Sheila Denise

8 comments:

  1. Thanks Q! It was a fun challenge.

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  2. AnonymousMay 18, 2011

    Very nice, I love the green.

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  3. Cynthia AllisonMay 18, 2011

    You always leave me wanting more. This is classically beautiful. I believe that you could have served hog mogs in this beautiful table setting and your guest would have licked their fingers with delight.

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  4. Thank you Anon. That shade of green is my "happy" color!!

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  5. Cynthia:

    You've given me a HUGE laugh!! Thank you for your kind words.

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  6. Love the green!! One of my favorite colors and so perfect on your table! Stopping by from CG today~ I host a Friday decorating party if you would like to come join sometime- love this!

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  7. Thanks so much Courtney. I'd love to join your Friday party! Thanks for the invitation.

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