Summer Tablescape With Glass Bottle Vases
Creating a summer tablescape with glass bottle vases and flowers is such a simple process. Last year I started a small collection of bottles to keep on hand for occasions just like this one and even painted a few.
Pinterest Challenge
Once again it’s time for our monthly Pinterest challenge. If you’re new here, each month our host Cindy of County Road 407 selects an inspiration photo for us to recreate. Each participant puts their own spin on the photo according to our individual style of decorating.
The best part is seeing how everyone interprets the image, and we always have an interesting variety. Be sure to click through all the links at the end of the post. If you’re stopping by from my friend Lora of Create And Ponder, welcome! Are you loving her outdoor table setting?
To see last month’s Pinterest challenge click on Summer Bedroom Updates And A Quilt Basket.
Our June Pinterest challenge photo comes from Karen at Sanctuary Home Décor. As you can see her summer table is a real show stopper with so much to admire and study.
Here’s my takeaway of Karen’s gorgeous table setting.
- pink and white peonies
- glass bottles in various sizes
- candle sticks
- rustic table
- natural finish chairs
- pink and white dishes
- yellow napkins and white ruffle placemats
- loaf of bread and bread board
- lush green outdoor setting
Summer Tablescape With Glass Bottle Vases
We have a beautiful green backdrop on our patio with a towering holly hedge, but our round metal patio table was not inspiring me at all. So I’m creating my summer tablescape indoors. My table and chairs have a natural finish and will offer a similar feel as the inspiration photo.
Centerpiece With Glass Bottle Vases
Using glass bottles for vases is such an easy way to arrange flowers. The only hard part is deciding on what type of flower to use. If only I could grow peonies like Karen. (Big sigh)
Pink Gerber daisies caught my eye at the grocery store, but then I spotted the pink and green hydrangeas and that was it. What can I say, I have a weak spot for hydrangeas no matter what color or variety.
To create a centerpiece on a round table the bottles and flowers, group them in the middle of the table. I like the idea of varying the heights of the flowers which creates a more pleasing arrangement.
As you can see the hydrangea blooms take up a lot of space, so I’m using only five bottle vases. If I were using smaller flowers I could use more than one stem per bottle or use more bottles.
To make my centerpiece a bit more exciting, I’m also scattering some glass fishing floats minus the rope netting around the bottles. The glass spheres look so delicate in the mix and I love the way they catch the light.
For more glass bottle vase arrangements see the following posts, Entry Table With Flowers or Summer To Fall Entry Table With Sunflowers.
Candle Light
For each PC I make a point of using what I already have on hand, which is half the fun of course. For ambiance, votive candles will work, but I want the dramatic glam of tall candles as in our inspiration photo.
So what do you do if you don’t have candle stick holders? You make them using yogurt jars and a hot glue gun to secure the candle inside the jar. Not very fancy, but I love the soft glow on the flowers.
For your safety: Don’t ever leave candles unattended.
Place Settings
I actually looked for pink or yellow napkins, but I couldn’t find exactly what I wanted. Sometimes it’s best not to force things, and I know I can always use my classic white linen napkins.
Instead of folding the napkins they are casually arranged at each place on everyday white dishes. Funny how I used to be so picky about ironing linen napkins. It must have been the influence of my mother’s and grandmother’s generations. Now I love the wrinkled look. LOL!
The last little touches to the table are the wine glasses and fresh bread on a bread board.
This is really my kind of summer tablescape. It’s a casual setting with the glass bottles but the flowers give it the elegance we appreciate when entertaining.
For tips on what types of bottles make the best vases check out my post, How To Create Bottle Vases With Chalk Paint.
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Up next on our Pinterest challenge tour is Carol of BlueSky at Home sharing her pink patio table setting. Don’t forget to click through all the links below and pin away!
Cheers!
Michelle, those are the most beautiful hydrangeas. They look gorgeous on you glass bottles. I love the idea of using yogurt bottles. I have several and they usually just sit in a drawer. The little glass fishing weights are so sweet. Source? I also love your kitchen chairs. Beautiful table, my friend.
Thank you for the sweet comments Carol! I bought the fishing floats from Pottery Barn a few years ago and used them as a vase filler but they no longer have them.
HI Michelle, This looks perfect! It’s a cozy corner and I love it! Love the fresh cut flowers!
Thank you Laura! Fresh flowers are always such a treat.
AWESOME!
Thank you Rebecca!
Michelle, you’ve decorated such a pretty summer table! Good call on those pink hydrangeas, they are perfect! I also like how you DIYed your own candle holders! Your table feels so elegant and inviting! What time’s dinner? 😉
Thank you so much Cindy! I don’t usually use this much pink but I love how it looks in here!
What a perfectly lovely tablescape! I love the pink flowers in the bottles and the other glass touches in the centerpiece, which sets off and compliments the white dishes and napkins creating a look that is both elegant and cozy.
Thank you Michelle! Creating a new tablescape for summer was such a fun challenge for me!
Michelle,
I loved the vases of hydrangeas! Beautiful table.
Thank you Rachel!
I have a weak spot for hydrangeas, too, Michelle, and these are gorgeous! Those floats are so cool; they look like giant bubbles:) Such a serene and pretty table; beautiful!
Haha the floats do look like bubbles! Thank you for the sweet comments!
Those are the most beautiful hydrangeas I have ever seen Michelle! The color is just breathtaking. I can’t tell you how inspired I am by your table. It really is so beautiful.
Soft pink is normally not my go to color, but I just couldn’t resist these hydrangeas. Thank you for the sweet comments Kim!
First, your table is gorgeous! Second, how have I never thought to use my water bottles (with the little cap) as a vase?! Oh yeah, because you are way more elegant and creative than I’ll ever be! Third, such a cute idea to use the fishing balls without the rope! Fourth, I want to use tapered candles in little jars like you did too! Just remember if you see that idea one day on the blog that imitating is a form of flattery. LOL! I’ll try and make sure to give you the credit sweet friend. Anyway, it’s all so pretty and I think your table is just as much a show stopper as Karen’s. Thank you for joining us. Pinned!
Thank you so much Cindy! I’m just so happy to be joining in the challenge this month, and as always, blown away with the inspiration from everyone else’s posts. So glad you like the jar and candle trick. 😉
So elegantly simple, Michelle! Always love your tablescapes and how light and airy they are! Pinned!
Thank you friend for the sweet comment and for pinning! 😊
Michelle, your table is so elegant! I love that you’ve added a paint border around some of the glasses. Aren’t the hydrangeas lovely this year?
Enjoy your pretty table and happy summer to you,
Hugs,
Barb 🙂
Michelle, this looks so elegant yet cozy/casual. It’s a beautiful setting for summer. I wouldn’t have passed up those pretty hydrangeas either! The fishing weights are such a great touch and something I never would’ve thought of! I love wrinkled linen look too!
Thank you for the sweet comments Crissy! The flowers are always my favorite part of any tablescape!
Your classic style is so pretty Michelle! Single blooms in containers are one of my favorites – and the glass is perfect! Pinned!
We seem to focus on each bloom a little bit more don’t we! Thank you for pinning Cindy!
The pink and white of your tablescape is so lovely. Your hydrangeas are the perfect touch!
Niky @ The House on Silverado
Thank you Niky! Welcome back! 😊