Celebrating America's Favorite Pastime

 Welcome to our Summer Tablescape Blog Hop!  I am celebrating this summer with a fun ode to America's favorite pastime.  

This baseball-themed table is my contribution to our Summer Tablescape Hop organised by our wonderful leader, Rita from Panolply.  

We have 16  tables with a variety of summer themes for you to check out!  All of the links are near the bottom of my post.  I hope you can take some time to sit back and enjoy what my friends have created for some summer dining fun.

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I chose the baseball theme because the sport has always been a favorite pastime for me; it goes way back to when I was a little girl, we used to go to Cleveland Indians games when they had bleacher seats for $2.

 I have been busy attending my grandsons'  T-ball and Baseball games, and following my favorite team, the Cleveland Guardians, so far this summer.  We even attended a spring training game in Arizona this year, which has always been on my bucket list!

                                

I set this table on a bright sunny morning; unfortunately, I did not account for all the shadows and reflections from the glass that would be cast upon the table and deck.  They actually make the whole table look more crowded and busier than it did in person.

I started with the cute baseball tablecloth that I purchased from Amazon.

I chose faux-leather placemats to give it a baseball-glove kind of feel, and wooden-handled flatware for baseball bats.

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For the All-American look, I used a red, white, and blue plate stack with a mix of checks, stripes, and stars!

A bag of peanuts seemed like the appropriate snack of choice!  I added a fabulous patriotic bow made with The Greetery's Stars and Stripes Bow Die.

And top it all off with a refreshing drink, although I like lots of ice, and my choice would be Diet Coke!

I used a striped napkin that kind of reminded me of pinstripe uniforms.  When I saw these napkin rings at Target they hit the lacing on the baseball glove vibe for me!

Sources:

Tablecloth - Amazon

Placemats - HomeSense (2024)

Red check charger and Blue rimmed rustic plate - Ragon House Warehouse Sales

Blue striped edge plate -actually has a hydrangea flower in the middle - Kirklands on sale last year

Star plate and star bowls - Kirklands on clearance last year

Flatware - Ikea, many years ago

Red rim glasses - I want to say Pier 1 - I have had them for quite a while

The two  red, white, and blue candle holders - Ragon House Warehouse Sale 

Napkins - Homegoods

Napkin Rings - Target last week

I borrowed my grandson's bucket of practice balls for my centerpiece! He got them back the next day for a little practice session in the backyard.

Cracker Jack, sunflower seeds, and bubble gum are just a few more baseball staples.

Of course, the main course would be hot dogs!!

I hope you enjoyed my take on a fun summer table.  My friends have been busy setting some beautiful summer tables as well.  I hope you can gain some inspiration from them.  Here are the links to all of the blog hop participants:

Panoply - Happy 250th Birthday, America!

Home is Where the Boat Is - Oh My Stars & Stripes

Hyacinths for the Soul - Celebrate With a Patriotic Heart

Olla-Podrida - Night of the Iguana Tablescape

Everyday Living - America is 250: Let's Celebrate!

Me and My Captain - Belmont Stakes, The Last Race of Triple Crown

The Cats Whiskerz - A Gardener's Tablescape

Pandora's Box - Summer Patriotic Tablescape and Kitchen Cart

Life and Linda - A Whimsical Elegant Pastel Summer Table

The Bookish Dilettante - Tablescape for America 250

My Thrift Store Addiction - Summer Serenity in the Garden: Elegant Breakfast For One

Corner of Plaid and Paisley - Celebrating America's Favorite Pastime

Thrifting Wonderland - Searching for Summer: A Thrifted Tablescape

Red Cottage Chronicles - From Antiquing to Dinner: A Simple Summer Gathering with Friends

Dinner at Eight - A Casual Summer Table Inspired by Island Daydreams

Mantel and Table - Blue and White Tablescape - How to Enjoy a Beautiful Summer

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May you have many beautiful summer days filled with blue skies and lots of fun. 

Easter in the Garden Tablescape

Easter is just around the corner, right along with Spring! Join me at my table, where we take a peek into a spring garden with the Easter Bunny himself!!

My dapper bunny welcomes you to enjoy this wonderful time of new growth and Easter joy.

My tablescaping group is here as well, to share all of their inspiration for Spring.  Rita, from Panoply, is hosting this gathering of table enthusiasts.  She does such a fabulous job of rounding us up to put on a fun hop for you all to be entertained by!  All links to the participating blogs will be at the end of my post. 

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It seems that my bunny is strolling through a garden that is showing signs of spring.

I purchased this ink block, garden print tablecloth from Amazon as the base of my table.  It is hard to see, but this tablecloth has a beautiful border.  

Each place setting has a mixture of cabbage plates, blue gingham plates, and a variety of gingham bowls.

All of the plates, the charger, and the placemats were from my stash.

I used a simple white with a green scalloped-edge napkin.  The greenery napkin rings looked just a little too plain, so I got out my glue gun and added a few of the tiny blue flowers.  You will see these same flowers tucked into the greenery down the middle as well.

It would not be spring without a nesting bird and a few eggs, right?  So, I tucked a few into the centerpiece!

Some small potted tulips and cabbage plants are among the plants Mr. Bunny is eyeing!

So I offered him some Blueberry Cream Cheese Bread!

Hopefully, this will lure him away from any plants. 

Now that the whole kitchen smells of yummy blueberry bread, here is a peek at my hutch set for spring.

 

                   

You can see the latest addition to my dish collection on my hutch, the pink cabbage plates and bowls.

Thank you to Hobby Lobby for offering an affordable pink cabbage line of dishware this Spring.  You will see this on my table soon!!

Let's hop on over to the other blogs participating in this Spring event. If you are following along, The Little Yellow Corner Store is up next.  If you just started, then kick back and enjoy all the inspiration!

Panoply - Feeling Spring with Pink and Green Tablescape

Home is Where the Boat Is - Tulips and Bunnies for Easter

Hyacinths for the Soul - Hop, Hop, Hop into Spring!

Me and My Captain - Spring Is In The Air...In Florida Anyway

The Cat's Whiskerz - Bunny Ears and Easter Wishes

Everyday Living - The Splendor of Spring

Pandora's Box - Breakfast with the Bunnies

My Thrift Store Addiction - Whimsical Sweet Treats Easter Bar

Life and Linda - Welcome Spring With Bunnies

Mantel and Table - A Fresh Blue and Pink Tablescape For a Beautiful Spring

Olla-Podrida - Blossoming into Easter: My Floral Tablescape Makeover

Corner of Plaid and Paisley - Easter in the Garden

The Little Yellow Corner Store - Easter Bonnet Bunny Tablescape

Red Cottage Chronicles - Easter Tablescape Ideas: A Charming Pink and Green Table for Spring

Dinner at Eight - Springing into View - A Blossoming Table

Thrifting Wonderland - Simple Spring Tablescape Ideas

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May the warmth of family and friends, the beauty of spring, and the blessings of faith bring peace and happiness to your home.

St. Patrick's Day Table - Wearin' of the Green

 I hope you all have your green ready for the 17th!  Whether you are Irish or not, this is a good day to have a little fun!!

I like to set a St. Patrick's Day table every year. 

A Cottage Rose Valentine's Table

 Welcome to my Valentine Tablescape!  I have a cottage rose theme to celebrate the wonderful ladies in my neighborhood!

I am joining my dear tablescaping friends for a Valentine's Tablescape Hop.  We were all brought together by the wonderful Rita, of Panoply, to show off a table to celebrate the ones we love.

There will be links to 17 other tables at the end of my post! So grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy some loveliness!

Winter Snow Tablescape

 When winter gives you inspiration, run with it! 

We had about 3 inches of new snow, which prompted a day home with the fireplace on. 

Oh, Come All Ye Plaid Lovers - a Christmas Tablescape

 Christmas is just around the corner.  I have hauled out some of my favorite plaids to set the table.

We are celebrating with our Christmas Tablescape Hop!  Once again, Rita from Panoply has gathered a special group of table stylists together to share our enthusiasm for a pretty holiday table with all of you. 

 All the links to the other blogs will be listed at the end of this post.  So grab a cup of hot cocoa, kick back, and enjoy some Christmas cheer.

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Christmas plaids are always a favorite of mine. You can tell what type of pattern you like by the wrapping paper you pick out!  I always gravitate toward plaids.  

Waffle Flower Thanksgiving Cards

 I am going to sneak in one more Thanksgiving post before everyone has their Christmas decorations up! These cards were a lot of fun to make, especially for someone who is into dishes, like me!!

This is just so up my alley!!