Tuesday, July 29, 2014

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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19 comments:

  1. Love those chargers and the bee plates. Your table looks pretty, cheerful and fun!
    FABBY

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  2. Your table looks beautiful. I love the green bee plates and the pretty flowers!

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  3. What a wonderful decoration and table. Gorgeous !
    Best regards, Synnöve

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  4. Lovely! It really is beeutiful!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  5. I love the round handled chargers!!
    Jenna

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  6. Such a pretty color combination! My name is Debra and I think it means busy as a bee or something to do with bees in Hebrew : )

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  7. This is such a pretty table! I love your bee chargers and bee plates. Perfect! Thanks for sharing........Rosie @ The Magic Hutch

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  8. A very beeutiful table! Love all your cute little bees on your plates and chargers! Thanks for inspiring!
    Blessings My Friend,

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  9. Bees always make me smile! Lovely table setting!

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  10. Oh Gosh! I wish I would have gotten those plates! I love them on your table. :)
    Thanks for stopping and saying hi.
    ~Liz

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  11. I love those bee plates! And those green goblets are the perfect match!! I guess I need to look at One King's Lane...you have gorgeous finds! Thanks so much for sharing.

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  12. I have some of those pretty plates too! Like you, I've loon been attracted to bee themed items. Do you have a Pinterest board with a bee theme. I have one and invite you to take a look.
    Your table is bee-tiful! Thanks for sharing.

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  13. A pretty table setting, accented by complementary colours that are echoed in your lovely bouquet centerpiece! Thanks for sharing, and for the amazing tidbit on the bee's flying powers!!

    Poppy

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  14. Beautiful tablescape...and just love those bee chargers from OKL and truly HEART those green bee plates from Anthro...just love the symbol/meaning of the bee!

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  15. Hi there! I hopped over from Style Sisters--LOVE those bee plates! Blessings, Cecilia

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