This post, Coastal Tablescape for Two, is part of a summer tablescape blog hop. Be sure and visit the other blogs listed at the end of the post for more inspiration.Â
Spending time along the seashore is my favorite place to be during the summer. The sound of the waves crashing on the shore always lures me to the beach. I have no problems getting my daily steps in when I’m spending time by the sea. I could walk on the sandy shores for hours. The warm breeze and that distinct smell of the ocean always keep me coming back for more.
Even the food is better at the beach! Sure, eating out at the beach is fun, but sometimes I like to set up a  coastal tablescape for two. The balcony is the place to be and it’s just the right size for a romantic dinner.
Coastal Tablescape For Two
A while back, after eating breakfast at Cracker Barrel (beach location), I began to wander around the store (not a good thing) and I found the most adorable coastal plates. I had to have them because seahorses are a favorite of mine. They’re perfect for salad or dessert.
At one time, I had quite the collection of shells and sand dollars. I used them to decorate a Coastal Christmas party for 70. I knew I wanted sea glass and starfish for the centerpiece and found these at Amazon for a really good price.
Grab a vase, fish bowl, or lantern, and add a little sand, a candle, a few shells and a starfish or two and you’ve got a centerpiece that’s not too fussy and fits right in with the coastal tablescape for two.
A small sailboat adds another coastal vibe to my centerpiece.
The white table and chairs are just the right size for our balcony. I scored these at Amazon at an amazing price. The table folds up so they’re easy to put away when the weather is bad. They have a nautical look and the white is fresh and inviting. This table actually looks like wood but it’s heavy-duty plastic and it has a center hole for an umbrella. It’s hidden under the centerpiece!
If you’re hosting a dinner party or an intimate coastal tablescape for two, my tablescape is easy to re-create. You don’t need the ocean as a backdrop to complement your coastal tablescape, but it sure does help.
What’s your favorite summertime tablescape?
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Nautical Assortment Starfish/Sea Glass
The lantern, napkins, and sailboat are from T.J. Maxx. Actually, the napkins are washcloths. Shh!
Be sure and click the links below for more summer tablescapes!
Summer Tablescape Blog Hop
If you’re planning a summertime party, you may also like:
Patriotic Party and Flourless Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies
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Oh Alli! I was so excited to see your tablescape-because I knew it would be beautiful and creative. Of course, I was right. The dishes are stunning! And, I am in love with the sailboat! Once again, as lovely as can be.
Thanks for sharing and pushing me to stretch my creativity even further.
Have a lovely week, sweetie.
You are too kind! Everything you do is beautiful and I always love your photos on Instagram!
This table is so fun!!! That boat is such a great focal point and holy cow… what a view! Those plates were also a huge score and I doubt I would’ve been able to walk away from buying them as well.
Cheers.
Very pretty looking ideas you have there!
I think that is gorgeous. I live on the coast, so almost everyone I know has some sort of beachy themed SOMETHING in their house 🙂
That is just so pretty! Those are my favorite colors. I love anything that makes me feel like I am at the beach! Wandering around any store is usually a bad idea unless it is Bass Pro Shop lol.
This is so pretty Alli. I love the centerpiece and the starfish set is so pretty. The little table set is perfect for two!. Amazon & TJ Maxx are great places to find all the cute things!
I meant, seahorse plate set, not starfish:)
The Cracker Barrel store is so dangerous to wander through. I love this tablescape for two that you have made.
The beach is my happy place. This tablescape has such relaxing colors! I totally love your choices.
Oh how gorgeous does your tablescape look, I would definitely love to be down by the sea!
I love coastal decor. I always go with a nautical theme in my home decor, especially during the summer. Your table looks fabulous.
These are my favorite colors. I am in love with these Sea Horse plates. They would be perfect for my next dinner party.
I love coastal decor. The shells and seahorses are gorgeous. We have a bath decorated like this
Now that’s what I call tablescaping! You have wonderful items there. I love the small sailboat.
So beautiful! Perfect style for the summer! Love the blue color too!
I love Cracker Barrel, I always see the most interesting things in there. That’s a lovely pattern, it’s perfect for summer.
All these patterns and tables capes are cool (and blue!) but it won’t help me much as I’m a terrible cook. ?
I love this coastal tablescape look. It has a calming and very relaxing look to it. The Summer Fiesta Party tablescape I also like for a big party. Thanks for sharing the tips and the tablescapes.
Oh my goodness, those plates are just adorbale – what a great find! Your tablescape nailed the coastal vibe – it’s just lovely! Thank you for joining in on this blog hop!
Best,
Kelly
What a whimsical and fun setting, my husband would love this theme. You make great setting for every occasion!
this nautical tablsescape looks amazing. This will give me coastal beach vibes all the time!
Amazon is so cool like that. You never know what you’ll find on there and I enjoy just browsing sometimes. Adorable table setup!
What a perfect summer tables cape! I am all about eating outdoors and having a nautical theme for all summer parties. Thanks for the inspiration!
Anytime we go to Cracker Barrel I always check out their clearanced section. I always seem to find something.
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Those plates came from Cracker Barrel?! Wow! They’re SO pretty! I love the elegant simplicity of your tablescape. Now off to peek at the others!
It all looks so pretty and perfect for a romantic evening meal. I really love those plates they are gorgeous, I would have had to have bought them too
What a nice and even romantic idea to set a nice tablescape on the balcony at the beach! Next time we go, I’m doing this!! Love those dishes from Cracker Barrell. I always wonder around their store and usually leave with something too. Their seasonal decor is always beautiful.
I love a pretty tablescape and yours is perfect for the beach! I can almost hear the waves rolling up.