Tales from Bloggeritaville: Thrifty Thursday #78 Seaside Tablescape

Hi! It's Thrifty Thursday! I am your host, Leigh. Thank you so much for stopping by and additional thanks to those who also participate in Thrifty Thursday! I am most delighted to have you join in..for it's YOU who makes it a "show and tell party". I also participate in Tablescape Thursday the host of that fun carnival is the Hostess with the Mostess...Susan of Between Naps on the Backporch. That's no lie or exaggeration, each week I visit Susan's porch and just long to be a guest at any of her tablescapes...especially those held on the porch.

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For today's Thrifty Thursday I had visions of the Mexican sea in my head.
Why?
Big Daddy and I are taking the kids to Mexico next month to visit the ruins.
I cannot wait for my children to see the sea. The color is unlike any I have seen. It's deepest parts are turquoise blue. The shallows, like a swimming pool. So, this tablescape is an ode to my favorite color of blue, and seaside tablescapes.

The plates were found at an antique store, though I know they arent antiques.

Thanks to all of you for stopping by and participating in today's Thrifty Thursday.
I am also linking today to Linda's Coastal Charm. Because this tablescape is certainly coastal!

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Words of Wisdom

"Older and wiser voices can always help you find the right path, if you are only willing to listen."-Jimmy Buffett

Sea Joy
When I go down by the sandy shore,I can think of nothing I want moreThan to live by the booming blue seaAs the seagulls flutter round about me.
I can run around when the tide is outWith the wind and the sand and the sea all about,And the seagulls are swirling and diving for fish.Oh, to live by the sea is my only wish.
- Jacqueline Bouvier

"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream." --- Mark Twain

The cure for anything is salt water---sweat, tears, or the sea. ~Isak Dinesen

I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.Philippians 4:12,13 NIV

Live a good life and in the end it's not the years in the life, it's the life in the years.~ Abe Lincoln

Let your boat of life be light Packed with only what you need --A homely home and simple pleasures,One or two friends, worth the name,Someone to love and someone to love you,A cat, a dog, and a pipe or two,Enough to eat and enough to wear,And a little more than enough to drink...For thirst is a dangerous thing.
-- Jerome K Jeromefrom "Three Men in a Boat"

The love of God is like the ocean, you can see its beginnings but not its end.

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."
~Eleanor Roosevelt

"We can make our plans,But the LORD determinesour steps" Proverbs 16:9

"Let us not forget what is best remembered or may we not remember what is best forgotten."

"Fish and overnight guest stink after three days."
~plaque at Fish Camp Restaurant, Orange Beach, Alabama

"We are not human beings having a spiritual experience, we are spiritual beings having a human being experience."

"A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future and accepts you today just the way you are."
Proverbs 27:17

The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything they have. The richest person is not the one who has the most, but the one who needs the least.

Live simply. Love generously. Care Deeply. Speak Kindly. Leave the Rest to God.

Worry is a robber of time and energy. Take comfort within that God's power is what we truly need. He knows our needs before we can even ask for them.

If you worry, you didn't pray. If you prayed, don't worry. Faith is the ability to not panic.

Don't "find" a religion. "Find" your relationship with God.
~Bill Burgess

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great ones make you feel that you, too, can become great."-Mark Twain

25 comments:

Patti @ Pandoras Box said...: Joining TT again...Love your table setting - and enjoy the ruins and sea!; August 18, 2010 at 2:51 PM
the cape on the corner said...: LOVING the cool turquoise in your tablescape and totally jealous of you mexican vacation! hope you have a fabulous time.; August 18, 2010 at 3:15 PM
Lynn said...: A very nice setting-love the color, have a great vaca!; August 18, 2010 at 4:52 PM
Mari said...: I love that table setting - it really does have a beachy feel!; August 18, 2010 at 5:10 PM
Lisa's Creative Home said...: Love the tablescape! Have fun in Mexico. I have always wanted to see the ruins.; August 18, 2010 at 6:49 PM
Anonymous said...: Having trouble with Mr. Linky. when it comes to finishing...poof - gone!; August 18, 2010 at 7:01 PM
Anonymous said...: We appreciate you too!
While the table setting is beachy it also has a circus feel.; August 18, 2010 at 7:03 PM
Laura DogsMom said...: Sorry- it went through twice now. Please delete one Vintage Glassware.; August 18, 2010 at 7:05 PM
Diann @ The Thrifty Groove said...: Hi Leigh!

This is just such a cute tablescape! I love it! I hope you are feeling better!

Have a great day!; August 18, 2010 at 7:36 PM
Jess @ Frugal with a Flourish said...: Love these! So beachy and cute! Thanks for hosting!; August 18, 2010 at 8:10 PM
Laura Lynn said...: Joining up again, Thanks. I look forward to seeing everyone's stuff!; August 18, 2010 at 8:25 PM
Anonymous said...: I would like to participate but after I enter my blog post address and my email and I am directed to insert an image from file the thumbnails do not show up. Only the files from my computer. I have occasionally had this issue at other blogs too. I wrote to Linky but never heard back. Just thought you should know.
Pam @ Becolorful; August 18, 2010 at 11:00 PM
Boogieboard Cottage said...: Hi Leigh, What a beautiful beachy table, love the aqua! Mary :O); August 19, 2010 at 12:04 AM
Maria@BubblegumandDuctTape said...: your table is so cute, I love it!; August 19, 2010 at 12:23 AM
Fatima said...: Hi, LOVELY TABLESCAPE! Your dishes are spectacular!
Hugs,Fatima-Scrapart.; August 19, 2010 at 8:01 AM
Anonymous said...: Leigh, I am so excited. I've seen at least four projects that have peaked my interest and that was before I even posted! What a great party. Have a wonderful day and thank you for hosting. I have to go bookmark now!; August 19, 2010 at 8:47 AM
Entertaining Women said...: I'm all over this wonderful shade of blue. It's gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your charming design. Cherry Kay; August 19, 2010 at 10:44 AM
Kathleen Ellis said...: Love your fun beachy dishes and the bright blue placemats really make it pop!
Have a beautiful weekend~
;-D Kathleen; August 19, 2010 at 5:50 PM
Anonymous said...: I think I just bought those same placemats because I loved the color. May I borrow your dishes? (:; August 19, 2010 at 10:11 PM
Cass @ That Old House said...: Hi Leigh! Wow -- the trip sounds dreamy. The only bit of Mexico I've been to is Tijuana. :-)

Cute table! Love those shell dishes. I have dish envy.

Thanks for hosting... Cass; August 19, 2010 at 10:19 PM
Marigene said...: Gorgeous table, Leigh...aqua is one of my favorite colors.; August 19, 2010 at 10:28 PM
Jane said...: such pretty dishes... definitely coastal...NICE!
Have fun in Mexico...
Jane (artfully graced); August 20, 2010 at 1:27 AM
j said...: The blue and white dishes are so charming!

You trip sounds wonderful. I know that your family is very excited!; August 20, 2010 at 6:39 AM
Marlis said...: Have fun in Mexico!!! The plates are really great.; August 20, 2010 at 9:25 PM
Queen B. said...: OOOOOOOO I LOVE THOSE DISHES.; August 23, 2010 at 6:53 AM

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Thrifty Thursday #78 Seaside Tablescape

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