Bee Inspired

Join me out on the porch today for a bee inspired table.

I named my store and my blog Beeutiful by Design

for two reasons: one because I love the inspiration the symbol

of the bee stands for achieving the impossible~bees are not supposed to be able to fly because

their body exceeds the weight their wings can lift; and two because

I try to live my life beautifully, which to me means with intention by surrounding myself 

with things I find pleasing, 

celebrating the blessings of family and friends, 

and hopefully passing along some of my joy and inspiration

to others as well.  I love collecting bee themed items.

 When I started planning this table it was pretty bare and flat.

I started with the woven handled circle chargers, which are quite large.

 Then I added the white bee chargers from One Kings Lane

and a set of four white and gold mid-century glasses.

 Next comes my inspiration for the table, these green

bee plates from Anthropologie.  I was pleased

how well the gold and white of the plates are almost

an exact match to the glasses!

Classic patterns never go out of style do they?

 Next I added coral linen napkins (also from One Kings Lane-on sale 77% off)

with brass bee napkin rings ~ a gift from 

my husband last see on the Burlap & Bees table.

Then I filled in the table with these vintage light green glass goblets

I think they look like depression glass, but I am not certain,

then these little bee votives from One Kings Lane

which are sold out but I linked you to similar selection,

were set on each side of the flower centerpiece.

This arrangement is a nice mix of summer fun!

I frequently shop at One Kings Lane, 

because you pay once per month shipping

and they have awesome tabletop.

I am not compensated by any of these retailers

just sharing the love of bees with you guys!

Thanks for coming by to visit~

Make it a great week!

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