I’m excited to join the Pinterest challenge this month with a Summer Lemon Tablescape And A Free Printable. Lemons have such a sunny disposition, there’s no wonder why people love them so much. All I have to do is think of lemon desserts, and I’m all smiles. Even their fragrance energizes me.
Pinterest Challenge
A huge thank you goes to our host Cindy of County Road 407 for organizing our monthly Pinterest challenges. We have 14 bloggers participating, and I can’t wait to see how everyone interprets our inspirational centerpiece. If you are stopping over from French Ethereal, welcome to Thistle Key Lane!
To see last months PC, click on my post Create A Simple Patriotic Tray Vignette.
Our inspirational photo comes from Mary of Home Is Where The Boat Is and her post All Abuzz: Lemon And Bees Flower Arrangement and Tablescape. Mary creates amazing tablescapes and flower arrangements with the most entertaining themes. Be sure to check out her post to see the secret in creating the floating lemon slices, and her bee place settings.
Now, let’s see what inspiration I’m focusing on from Mary’s lemon themed centerpiece and tablescape.
- lemons in a centerpiece
- fresh flowers and greenery
- floating lemon slices
- platform layering for centerpiece
- additional small flower arrangement
- botanical art inspiration
Summer Lemon Tablescape And Centerpiece
As with all our Pinterest challenges my goal is to use what I already have on hand with the exception of flowers. Sadly I don’t have anything with a bee motif, but hey I can do a lot with lemons.
My centerpiece and tablescape is very casual, which fits in perfectly with our laid back summer lifestyle.
An ironstone pitcher is full of fresh green hydrangea blooms from the grocery store, and greenery that looks like lemon leaves. Grouping lemons on bamboo skewers along with the greenery, completes the simple flower arrangement.
To create a layered effect for the centerpiece, I’m using a wooden tray for contrast and a book with a ticking stripe cover for a pattern. Sitting next to the centerpiece is small hydrangea in an ironstone creamer and of course more lemons.
Each place is set with a navy and white stripe cloth napkin on white plates, a perfect Meyer lemon and a last minute addition. Everyday, I see these grapevines covering a huge section of trees on our walking path. So while my Sandy girl and I were out walking, I yanked down one of the vines and brought it home.
Wild grapes are so pretty even with their tattered leaves, and they look very handsome with the bright yellow lemons.
Oh and what about the floating lemons? Instead of using lemon slices in the flower arrangement, they are floating in water glasses. Very refreshing!
Did you notice Mary’s lemon botanical plates? They are so pretty and add an interesting pattern to the table. My spin on the inspiration is a lemon botanical watercolor resting next to the centerpiece. I’m offering it as a free printable below, along with a fun lemon dessert version for your kitchen.
Free Lemon Watercolor Botanical Printable
I hope you will enjoy this free printable prints and remember it’s for your personal use only.
Click here to download the lemon botanical print.
Be sure to follow Thistle Key Lane on Pinterest, where the boards are up to date with seasonal inspiration you’re going to love!
For more ideas on hydrangea arrangements check out my post on Brunch Tablescape Ideas. Next up in our Pinterest Challenge is Katy of Let’s Add Sprinkles. I hope you will visit and enjoy all the links below.
Cheers!
©2020 Summer Lemon Tablescape And A Free Printable post first appeared on Thistle Key Lane.
I feel 10 degrees cooler just looking at your post! The addition of the natural vine was so cute and clever. Happy summer!
Thank you so much Laura! Yes those wild grapes are so pretty, and team up nicely with the lemons.
HI michelle! You crushed it! I love a ticking stripe! And, the printable is gorgeous and the floral arrangment! Love it!
I just can’t help using ticking whenever possible. LOL! Thanks for the positive feedback on the printable Laura!
I love this. It’s so pretty. The grapevine is a nice addition. Your printables are beautiful.
Thank you Katie, sometimes those last minute additions make all the difference!
Michelle, I love your centerpiece’s summery look with those gorgeous hydrangea blooms and lemons!!! The creamware pitcher is graceful and the whole table has a nice coastal look to it. Very pretty….
Enjoy your beautiful centerpiece,
Hugs,
Barb 🙂
Thank you so much for your sweet comments! I don’t have that many pieces of ironstone, but even if I did these would be my favorites. Happy Summer Barb!
What I like about the Pinterest challenges is that we all begin the same place, but everyone’s take is so different and perfect.
Your printouts are so cute.
Thank you Carol! I thought prints would be fun this time since everyone loves lemons!
Love the arrangement on the wood tray, Michelle, and the ticking stripe accents, too! Cute printable; pinned! Those Madelines are addicting =)
Thanks Lora, yes the Madeleines barely made it through the photo shoot.
You better believe I printed your lovely artwork! Now to find the perfect spot for it! Always love your decor, and your lemony tablescape and floral centerpiece is exquisite!
Yay thank you for printing the lemon watercolor. That makes me so happy! Hugs my friend!
This pretty and fresh feeling. Lemons say summer. Love tge new watercolor.!
Cindy
Thank you Cindy! Yes lemons really do give off a fresh vibe!
Such a beautiful arrangement. Thanks for the printable.
Thank you Terrie, I hope you will enjoy the prints!
Your artwork continues to amaze me! I love the lemon art that you created for this challenge. Your entire tablescape including your centerpiece is gorgeous! Snagging those wild grapes on your walk was such a good idea. They look so good next to the lemon on each napkin.
PS – I love the Heron watercolors in your shop. We see Heron frequently at the lake.
Thank you Paula, I’ve really enjoyed painting this year and my daughter keeps encouraging me to add more to my shop. She order the herons on canvas for new home and now wants more. LOL!
Your gorgeous table screams laid back summer just like you said! It’s all so refreshing and seriously beautiful. And that printable is darling! Pinned and followed along on Pinterest. I can’t believe I hadn’t done that earlier. Thanks so much for joining in! Love your style.
Thank you so much Cindy! It’s always a little scary sharing my art, but I’m happy hearing that positive feedback. Thanks for letting me join in and picking such a fun inspirational photo for us to work with. Hugs!
Your centerpiece is just so fresh and beautiful! You did such a wonderful job and I love the blue and white stripes with the yellow lemons!
Thank you Kristin! I feel like I can do no wrong with navy and yellow!
I love seeing how everyone takes the same view and creates something brand new. Your lemon tablescape screams summer! Love it Michelle!
Thank you Kim! Pinterest challenges help me to see styling from different perspectives, and I’ve learned a lot. Plus they’re lots of fun!
Hi Michelle! Your tablescape is so lovely! Lemons are just the very essence of summer and your printable is just the perfect touch!
Thank you so much Denise! I loved creating this lemon tablescape.
Very original! Awesome ideas. lemon yellow gives inspiration. Thanks!
Thank you Angelina!
Michelle,
Love your lemon tablescape! Very refreshing looking with beautiful photography,
Judith
Thank you so much Judith, hope you are doing well!
Michelle this is all so beautiful! I love the addition of the grapes, so perfect and impromptu. Those additions are always the best!
Your lemon printables are just gorgeous! I am so honored to have the sunflower watercolor you sent me last year, as you are so talented.
So fun hopping with you, and thanks for sharing at TFT!
Enjoy the rest of summer!
Thank you Amber, always a pleasure being in a hop with you! Hugs!
I’m with you all the way on the love of lemon desserts – they just scream summertime! And you are such an amazing watercolorist, Michelle, that lemon piece is fantastic!
Thank you for your sweet comments Janet! Lemons seem to make everyone so happy!
I LOVE The blue and white mixed with yellow…it’s so refreshing!! Those napkins are adorable and I love how you kept everything so simple and relaxed!
Thank you so much for stopping by to read the post! Hugs!
Michelle, I love the lemons paired with the hydrangeas! What a fresh and lovely tablescape!
Thank you so much for visiting today Kim!
So fresh and pretty, Michelle! You are so talented! I am so happy to feature your post at this week’s Tuesday Turn About Link Party. Thank you so much for sharing!
Thank you so much Lynne! I’ll be by to link up again!