Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Monkeying Around Tablescape

It seems as though I haven't put together a tablescape in awhile. Now that I'm off work for the summer, I figured now is as good a time as any to play with my dishes. I've been busy working on lots of projects around here, but Monkeying Around with dishes proved to be a fun diversion.





Funny, I had intended to make this a "banana split" tablescape using my banana boats that I purchased at Pier 1 many years ago. However, once I got started, the little banana split tablescape turned into a full-fledged dinner scape instead!



The placemats & napkins are from Pier 1. The green plates, as well as the brown striped plates were purchased at Oneida Silver Outlet. Flatware is Cambridge bought at Marshalls/Home Goods. Green goblets from Target several years ago.





I borrowed "Douglas" the monkey from my daughter who just rolled her eyes when I told her what I needed him for. Teenagers. ;D

Barley Twist Pedestal from Southern Living at Home. Jar from Michaels last fall. Banana salt & pepper shakers borrowed from my sister.

See? I told you I was Monkeying Around with my dishes!



I'll be joining Susan at her blog, Between Naps on the Porch, for the 150th Tablescape Thursday. 150 weeks of Tablescape Thursday...can you believe it?



Have a nice day & I really do appreciate your taking the time to visit me today.

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18 comments:

  1. Nellie's Cozy PlaceJuly 6, 2011 at 10:07:00 PM EDT

    Gina,
    Your table turned out so cute!
    Love those banana salt and pepper shakers, and the sundae bowls look so cute with them. A fun tablescape for sure. Enjoyed it very much!
    Blessings, Nellie

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  2. NanaDianaJuly 6, 2011 at 10:15:00 PM EDT

    Okay- Gina- This by far the cutest "jungle themed" tablescape I have seen. Love those banana s&ps and the banana split dishes. What fun! Now give that girl her monkey back!!;>) xo Diana

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  3. KatJuly 6, 2011 at 10:44:00 PM EDT

    Gina, what a fun and cute tablescape. You did a great job. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  4. MarlisJuly 6, 2011 at 10:47:00 PM EDT

    Monkey or not this table is wonderful. Love the banana boats.. and the striped plates and the chargers.. it's all so wonderful together! many blessings, marlis

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  5. Pinky at Designs by PinkyJuly 6, 2011 at 10:50:00 PM EDT

    Your table looks SO cute! I have been wanting those green goblets from Target. I better go order them soon! Love that pedestal too! XO, Pinky

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  6. MariaJuly 6, 2011 at 10:56:00 PM EDT

    Too, too cute! Love the salt and pepper shaker!

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  7. OliviaJuly 6, 2011 at 11:08:00 PM EDT

    Oh my goodness this is adorable! My kids would love this idea! So perfect for a bunch of little monkeys!
    Hugs,
    Olivia

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  8. Ricki TreleavenJuly 6, 2011 at 11:51:00 PM EDT

    Gina, your table top is adorable. It has made me *giggle*

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  9. sweet violetsJuly 6, 2011 at 11:58:00 PM EDT

    Now, this is tooooooo cute!!! I love using those banana boats for a first course, and the green goblets are wonderful!! hugs...cleo

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  10. Lana Kim White AustinJuly 7, 2011 at 12:25:00 AM EDT

    This is beyond adorable!!!!! SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO cute!!! And I love those striped plates and the color combo is perfect....everything is awesome!

    Hugs,
    Lana In Italy

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  11. UnknownJuly 7, 2011 at 7:26:00 AM EDT

    Gina, very cute anyone care for some coconut cream pie??? and I love your table and chairs too.

    Pattie

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  12. Something Nice and PrettyJuly 7, 2011 at 9:55:00 AM EDT

    So neat, you are so good at tablescaping Gina! I love those banana S&P's!

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  13. Savannah GrannyJuly 7, 2011 at 11:43:00 PM EDT

    Adorable! Would you like to come over and "monkey around" with my dishes. This really is soooo cute. I can just see the teenager's eyes rolling. Not everyone understands this tablescaping thing. It sure is fun though. Ginger :)

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  14. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)July 8, 2011 at 8:29:00 AM EDT

    Very cute! Love those banana S&P's. Beautiful style. Thanks for sharing:)
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  15. Mid-Atlantic MarthaJuly 8, 2011 at 8:53:00 PM EDT

    What a fun Monkey Table! Love it. Great little bannana boats.

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  16. Entertaining WomenJuly 9, 2011 at 12:24:00 AM EDT

    Such a fun tablescape. The banana boats are darling! Thank you for sharing your charming design. Cherry Kay

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  17. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️July 9, 2011 at 9:56:00 PM EDT

    OMG Gina! That is the cutest tablescape I've ever seen.

    I love it!!!!!

    Dee

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  18. AnaJuly 13, 2011 at 5:25:00 PM EDT

    Too cute...I LOVE IT. Great tablescape Gina.

    Hugs and Kisses,
    ♥Ana

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