Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Feelin' Crabby???

Hey everyone-Happy Tablescape Thursday! I found some fun crab items on my last trip to Christmas Tree Shops. Here's a little ode to summer...

Feeling crabby and kinda blue?
Don't let the hot weather get to you.
Set a course and raise your sail,
Soon you'll have crabs in your pail.

A cocktail party when we're through,
Don't need forks, it'll be finger food.
We'll enjoy a day in the sun,
Summer's here, let's have some fun!
CTS Plates $1.29, pack of napkins $1, placemats 69¢.
Milk glass plate from Salvation Army 59¢.
Clam dishes flea market 25¢
Fish vase and star candle holder TJ Maxx. Flowers from garden.
Wine glasses Walmart, shells free on beach.

And Earl says:
Putting your feet up on an Adirondack chair isn't a bad way to spend the day either!
Have a happy day:@)
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54 comments:

  1. ShelJune 15, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    These are awesome...you have made a lovely tablescape....enjoy your hot weather....we have another cold front on the way!!!!

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  2. RitaJune 15, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    Wish I lived where we could get frsh crab; we are just starting to get a taste of eh warm weather.
    Rita

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  3. Johanna GehrleinJune 15, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    Hello Lynn,
    fabulous tablescape. Love the napkins with the plates, so perfect. And look at Earl's face - he is smiling so much. What a lucky pig!
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  4. DaphneJune 15, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    I love this placesetting with a poem, Lynn! We're getting ready to head to the beach, so I can especially relate to your tabletop today!

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  5. Thoughtfully Blended HeartsJune 15, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Lovin this "happy" place setting!!! Everything is perfect...love that milkglass plate !!!
    Have a beautiful day!!!

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  6. www.thewhitefarmhouse2.blogspot.comJune 15, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    I love those plates! I have been looking for some outdoor plates and those are cute! Ugh, now where is a Christmas tree store? I've got to find one of those. Love the dinner prose also. Earl looks really comfy chilling in that chair!

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  7. Carol at SerendipityJune 15, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Lynn,
    Neat post. I am going to CTS in North Conway next week I hope. Plan to explore whole store. Hubby will wait in car with Kindle.
    Carol

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  8. The Decorative DreamerJune 15, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Fabulous! Love the poem and your tablescape. I sure wish we had a Christmas tree store nearby they seem so chock full of goodies from all that I've seen. Those plates are so cute. Earl sure has the right attitude!

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  9. AnonymousJune 15, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    VERY cute table setting... anyone would love to pig out while sitting there.

    DI

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  10. From the KitchenJune 15, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    That Earl lives the good life--high on the hog so to speak. I'm not familiar with CTS stores. Love the tablescape.

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  11. Sissie's Shabby CottageJune 15, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Earl knows how to live it up! I really like this pretty coastal table setting. The glass fish is so cute and so is everything else.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  12. BethJune 15, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Lynn, Your tablescape is adorable! I wish we had a Christmas Tree Store in our area.
    blessings, Beth

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  13. ~Lavender Dreamer~June 15, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    How cute! I LOVE those plates! And I think I have a little chair like that! Maybe Earl would like to visit Florida! heehee! ♥

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  14. Carol @ There's Always Thyme to CookJune 15, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Great plates! Crabs? Earl's fine with that?
    He looks pretty cool in his chair!

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  15. Barbara F.June 15, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    You are a good poet. Made me smile while having breakfast. I love a good shore dinner. Cute finds at the CTS. xo,

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  16. MaggieJune 15, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Now I feel crabby because we don't have CTS or TJ's over here!
    Love what you found there, have fun in the sun.
    Maggie

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  17. Katherines CornerJune 15, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Sweet, I hope you have a happy day too. Hugs!

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  18. Flavia GalassoJune 15, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Every time I come to visit your blog I know that a big smile is going to appear on my face!!! Thanks... xoxoxo, Flavia

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  19. LVJune 15, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Good sea food is not easy to come by here. I like certain things. I would probably enjoy anything you prepared tho.

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  20. Savannah GrannyJune 15, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Awesome tablescape. It would make a "crabby" person nice. Of course with Earl as a dinner companion the day would be perfect. Gotta get me some of those shades. Hi Earl, you handsome hunk of bacon. OOPS, Sorry, not politically correct. Love ya Earl. Ginger:)

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  21. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJune 15, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    The crab on the dish looks so real! This is a fun summer design. I love eating battered sauteed soft shell crabs...yum!

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  22. Mary BergfeldJune 15, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Earl looks mighty happy! Who can blame him. It looks like you are all set for a perfect party. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  23. UnknownJune 15, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Love the ode and the table "e-scape" (escape the heat) would be sweet in Virginia where my oldest son lives and he loves crab-cakes!
    KAT

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  24. Maura @ Kisiwa Creek PhotographyJune 15, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Earl knows how to live. LOVE those crab plates! Lovely place setting...makes me want to sit down and dig into a nice plate full of seafood. Now my mouth is watering! Have a great day!
    Maura :)

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  25. Kathy WalkerJune 15, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    What fun! I would love to enjoy a meal at this table!

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  26. JessaJune 15, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Oh how cute! Beautiful and fun.

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  27. Linda @ A La CarteJune 15, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Love this cute tablescape but the poem really made me smile...well that and Earl! Sorry I missed the Pillsbury party. I'm away from home helping my daughter and SIL and without my camera...can you believe I forgot it? Next time I hope.

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  28. Blondie's JournalJune 15, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    How cute!!!! I love your dishes...I wish we had a CTS here. They have such great bargains! Love the matching napkins! Earl is having too much fun! I hope he has sunscreen on!

    XO,
    Jane

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  29. BabsJune 15, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Cute "invitation" and cute tablescape. Love the cool blue crab plates and napkins. I could really enjoy crab cakes right now. Earl looks really "cool" too with his shades and glass of wine. :)
    Babs

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  30. JacquelineJune 15, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    I have been wondering what CTS was! What great finds. Everything looks so great. I love how you put it all together. Have a great day! Tell Earl he looks really good relaxing in a lawn chair.

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  31. Personalized Sketches and SentimentsJune 15, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Lovely tablescape and Earl is looking pretty relaxed!

    :o) I'm really tickled poink (haha...that was a typo...but I'm leaving it since it fits...oink) I meant to just type "pink"... to have joined in wiht your fun blog hop. Thanks for stopping by...the skillet bread is just the easiest side to add to any meal! I make it all the time...well...more so when we have our kids or company...since it is not on the "watch the carbs and calories" kind a food.

    Thanks again for a wonderful hop!

    Blessings & Aloha!

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  32. Tablescapes By DianeJune 15, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Hi lovely lady. I love your lovely Tablescape sweet lady. I would love to have your crab plates also sweet lady. I do follower your sweet Blog. I hope you have a Great Evening with your lovely family.
    XXOO Diane

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  33. LaJune 15, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    This is such a fun tablescape. Earl is definitely enjoying this warmer weather.

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  34. DonnaJune 15, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Very cute poem. I'll have what Earl is having.
    :)
    D

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  35. FABBY'S LIVINGJune 15, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    I'm loving those plates!! Sweet poem, too. Earl loves the weather and that's great right there! I also love crab, thank you...I'd love to go eat at your house sweetie. I just dropped from TT at BNOTP. Hugs, FABBY

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  36. LeontienJune 15, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Haha I hope you have a happy day too!!!

    Thanks for sharing
    and for the cute little piggy pic!
    Leontien

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  37. SarahJune 15, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Cute! Looks like Earl has the right idea. I'll pull up a chair and join him.

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  38. UnknownJune 15, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    oh my gosh did this make me smile...laugh out loud. LOVE IT!!!

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  39. Jewel SaulsJune 15, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Love your blue crab table! Everything is so cute and such a bargain!

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  40. SueJune 15, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Those are really cool plates and napkins, Lynn. It's such a fun theme and even though I'm not much of a seafood eater, I think I'd even try a taste of crab. :-) Sue

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  41. DebbieJune 15, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    I need to make a trip to the nearest CTS. That stuff is so cute. I have been known to set a crabby table, but it has more to do with being 49 than plates and napkins if you know what I mean.

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  42. no spring chickenJune 15, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    No way I'd feel crabby at that table. Love the fish vase!

    Blessings,Debbie

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  43. The TablescaperJune 15, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Wonderful crabby table! Love the pig.

    - The Tablescaper

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  44. GardenOfDaisiesJune 16, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    So perfectly summery!!! Love that little fish vase!

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  45. MarigeneJune 16, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Love your crabby plates!

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  46. JudyBugJune 16, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    I love those crabby plates!!! Take a look at my post and you'll see we were on the same track. Love your's.

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  47. DiannJune 16, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Very cute crab plates Lynn! and your poetry is just as fun as the tablesetting!

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  48. MarlisJune 16, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    A truly lovely setting. I love those fish vases.. so perfect. That is one lovely plate! Love the blue and the crabs.. so perfect.

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  49. Michelle @ Sweet Something DesignJune 16, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    What a great setting! I can't believe the plates were so inexpensive, great job!

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  50. Pattie @ Olla-PodridaJune 16, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    What great stuff! I love anything having to do with the sea and those plates would look just perfect beneath my homemade crab cakes.

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  51. Susan Nowell @ My Place to YoursJune 16, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Great colors in those plates!

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  52. Ricki TreleavenJune 16, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Your table is almost as cute as Earl!

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  53. The Single NesterJune 17, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    What a fun place setting. I have to head to CTS. I haven't been there in a while.

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  54. AnonymousJune 19, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    The treasures you find are amazing! I'm glad little piggie joined in the fun, otherwise he'd have been crabby!

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