My Summertime Tablescape

Happy Summer!

I have been delayed doing everything right now. I know I sound like a broken record, but my ear is just slowing me down. It’s been eye-opening to experience this. I have been praying for complete resolution so I’ll be able to hear 100% again. It’s mostly affecting my ability to multi-task, which is usually my superpower.

Here are the promised sources for my current tablescape. Be sure to check it out on my recent Instagram reel, if you haven’t already (and thank you so much for doing so).

Our shared dining room/kitchen wall recently got a coastal upgrade with this framed Crane Bird Panel Trio. We needed something large to make a statement on this wall and these 30 x 50 “ prints were the perfect addition. We are so pleased with how it turned out! Check them out here.

Looped placemat from Amazon- I wanted the trendy looped placemat look but didn’t want to pay a premium, so I checked Amazon. The loops are not perfectly symmetrical and they are only 11” diameter, so they’re better suited for a layered look or for luncheon-sized dishes. My dinner plates covered the whole placemat, unfortunately. But the price was so good that I still recommend these if you want this look for a one-time or short-term use. I only plan to use these until fall, but if they last longer, then that’s great. If you want the high quality version for long term use, try THESE FROM Crate & Barrel or THIS affordable option at Target.

Champagne flatware from Amazon- This was another good price relative to most on gold/champagne flatware. I wasn’t sure how much I’d use these so I’m glad I went with a budget option. So far, the color has lasted through a few dinners and dishwasher trips.

Large and Small Natural candleholders- The outdoor seagrass lanterns are part of the Studio McGee collab at Target. They’re just a great touch for any summer table.

Of course, I embroidered my own personalized dinner napkins. If you like the starchy polyester feel, I grabbed THESE from Amazon, but I’m already looking for softer, linen-blend options to replace them with.

Hope you are enjoying the outdoors and getting lots of vitamin D!

Love + Sunshine,

Al Fresco Dreamin' with Polywood

Spring has sprung 🌷 and for us that means lots of al fresco family dinners. If you have followed my insta stories much in the last few weeks you might have noticed a trend: we love dining outdoors 🌿 Spring in North Florida is typically very nice and warm with regular sunshine-y days so thankfully we get lots of opportunities to enjoy meals on our porch and I recently partnered with Polywood to make ALL our “al fresco dreams” come true!

I wanted to give you a little background into who Polywood is and what they are all about. Polywood has been a leader in outdoor furniture for 30 years and was the first company to use recycled plastic in production of outdoor furniture. Sustainability is truly at the heart of the company, as their mission is to recover and transform landfill + ocean-bound plastic into durable furniture. They recycle up to 400k plastic-filled containers per day and as of 2021, one million pounds of plastic has been transformed into beautiful Polywood outdoor living pieces. Each piece is made up of genuine Polywood lumber which includes a 20 year warranty. Making memories outdoors is so important to Polywood and their outdoor pieces can be found in various styles including classic, transitional, and modern so there is truly something for everyone 🙌🏼Polywood is part of the #stopoceanplastic movement, of which you can follow and be a part on social media as well.

For our back porch family mealtimes, Matt and I chose the 7-piece Chippendale Dining Set and we are absolutely thrilled with it. First, the table and chairs required very minimal assembly (which is honestly SO NICE 👏🏼). Second, the pieces are all sturdy and wipe down easily (read: kid/toddler friendly)🙌🏼🙌🏼 It has been such a dream to eat our meals outside as a family and not worry about kid messes or destruction of furniture (IYKYK)😅 I highly, highly recommend Polywood outdoor living pieces if you’re in the market for beautiful and durable outdoor living pieces.

You can find and follow Polywood on all your favorite socials:

Instagram @polywood

Facebook @polywoodoutdoor

Pinterest @polywood

Twitter @polywood

Tiktok @polywoodoutdoor

Youtube @polywood

Be sure to also follow their company hashtags for regular updates: #polywood #loveyouroutdoors

As always, please feel free to comment, email, DM, or comments on my Instagram post with any questions and let me know if you have purchased Polywood for your outdoor spaces! I’d love to hear from you!

Happy spring 💐🪺🐥y’all,

Online Shopping Hacks

Don’t ya just hate when you’re scrolling Instagram (or Houzz or Pinterest or while seeing any other inspiration) and you see a product that you love but have no idea where they got it. Well, fear not, because now you can find any product you want ANDDDD search to make sure you’re getting the best pricing on the web! YAAAASSSSS!

Using the Google Search App:

1. Screenshot or take a photo of the product that you’re looking for

2. Open the google search app and press the camera function

3. Upload that image into the search bar

4. Scroll through the image options

5. Don’t forget to compare pricing while you’re scrolling so that you get the best price available

Another really cool function is using the Pinterest image search to find a product vendor and pricing options also.

1. In your Pinterest app, search any item that you’re looking for.
   

2. Open the image that captures the product you want, then tap the price tag in the bottom right corner.

3. Choose the item type by tapping and a new window will open up below with similar product links and pricing

4. Voila! Makes searching and shopping so much easier!

I hope these easy tips help you to quickly locate the exact home products you want AND help you to save money while doing it!

CLICK HERE to see my newest quick video about these shopping hacks on my Instagram :) or see above for a link to the longer form video…

happy shopping y’all,