Tablescape: Where's the Beach?

We finally have a day in the 60's!  Yahoo!!  Warmer weather greatly increases our dining options.  We have two outdoor tables;  one table is on our upstairs deck and the other is on our downstairs patio.  We tend to use the upstairs deck more because it is more convenient to the kitchen.  This week I have set the table on our upstairs deck in a beachy theme.

I placed a shell on each plate.





















My girls share a room and after going to the Oregon Coast last year, they have wanted to change their room decor to beach decor.  My little one (nine years old) recently spent all her allowance money at T.J. Maxx on beach decor.  The crab, white ceramic shell, and sand dollar you see in this tablescape I borrowed from her!  About two weeks ago, our T. J. Maxx had the cutest beach decor!

Mr. Crabby that my daughter bought.

I just threw some sand and shells in the glass container.

I found the placemats on clearance at Wal-Mart this week.  I love the colors blue and green.

We may not have green grass or flowering bushes yet, but I think this tablecape really lights up the deck!

         I am participating with Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday.  You can click on the logo below to view inspiring tablescapes. 

Tablescape Information:

Green Plates:  Dollar Store a few months ago

Green Salad Plates:  Smith's grocery store a couple of weeks ago

Green Stemware:  Dollare Store a couple of months ago

Placemats:  Wal-Mart on clearance this week

Silverware:  Wal-Mart

Napkins:  Ross a couple of weeks ago

Fish Plates:  From my sister Jackie

Glass Candle Holder:  From my son's wedding

Crab, White Ceramic Shell:  T.J. Maxx a few weeks ago