Hi! I wanted to share some flea market finds with you today and how I use them for simple Summer entertaining.
Currently, I have everything I need for a quick and easy Summer dinner party corralled in the French drying rack I bought from Maria a few months ago...I let that be the center piece on my dining room table as I love all of the individual items themselves.
I've placed one of my vintage burlap sacks under it for a rustic Summer table setting look...
I bought these great vintage glasses and the blue striped linen towel at the flea market over the weekend from a new favorite booth of mine, The Frenchman's Wife. These glasses are perfect for wine or water so they are very versatile.
Of course, I never pass up a good deal on ironstone plates either!
...with vintage silverware, an ironstone plate, and a versatile little glass you have the perfect elements for a simple but elegant Summer table setting!
...oh, and vintage tart tins make wonderful votive holders...
I have a large, contained spot in my garden where I just let the mint grow like crazy and that way I have bunches and bunches of it to use all Summer long. It is very long lasting in a vase, super easy to grow and the bright green color brightens up any spot I place it in around my home!
Happy week to all of you!!!
Tracey
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47 comments:
wild over your drying rack~
Gorgeous table! The drying rack does look fabulous holding vintage things. Love how you used the mint
I'm in love with that drying rack. I think I remember Maria posting a picture of it. It really is perfect for a pretty and useful summer vignette.
xo Tricia
Tracey, love the old drying rack, Your photos just make me smile,Wish you where going to be at Horton's this weekend. have a good resat of the week.
Pattie
I love your drying rack idea! Yes, I have tons of mint too! I love a sprig of it in my iced tea!
Also love reading your blog. Stop by my blog at chestercountycottagegirl.blogspotcom.
Have a great day!
So inviting on this hot and humid day. I will be over shortly!
wow, looks like you have some great flea markets over there! loving all the images on this post, theyre all so beautiful... love the blue stripped linen towels!
Easy, rustic and gorgeous!
Love those finds, Tracey.
Hope you're enjoying your summer!
- Susan
The table looks so good! I love the drying rack :)
Beautiful! I'm going to the store to get mint right this minute and plant it in my garden!
This is sooo elegant, simple and lovely! I love how it all looks together! That towel is divine! It all is actually! You are so talented!
Have a wonderful week!
Becky
YOU display EVERTHING "1st Class"!*!*!
Looks FaB...
Jeanine, ChiPPy!-SHaBBy!
So pretty Tracey! ;) Love it all~ Hugs, Rachel
The basket is perfection...I just tried to make one like it, my inspiration was the original from Dreamy Whites, not as dreamy but it works...:) have a great week !
xo
Lucy
THAT says "summer" perfectly! I adore the drying rack!! Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin
Looks like you are ready to roll.
Great idea!
Melinda
such a pretty collection!
love the idea of using the tart cups for votive holders....so sweet.
happy summer traci!
xx
a
You've collected some very pretty pieces!!
I like your styling darling...you do the most wonderful things...enjoy summer....love Ria....xxx...
Hello Tracey
I love to read your blog and you have beautiful pictures!!!!
Really pretty :-)
Elvira
Great finds!
tot
So pretty as always...loving that rack!! Hope your having a great summer...any word on your jdarc issue!!! x00x
Love your ready to go summer dinner party! You totally amaze me! You think of every beautiful detail.
Love everything, but especially love, love LOVE that tray!! Gorgeous!
Such a perfect set-up! Love all the vintage items; using the drying rack to hold everything is the piece de resistance:) You certainly have talent, dear Tracey...you turn summer entertaining into a fine art!!
I always look forward to visiting you, Tracey - because I know that I'll leave with a pocketful of inspiration! :) This setting is just beautiful!
xoxo laurie
Fabulous Tracey, all of my favorite things, I loved the way you assembled them all together, I'm off to go "fluff"
Tracey
Simply gorgeous. Jane (NZ) :)
Really lovely layout. Happy entertaining!
Perfect tablescape...pretty and unfussy, which is just the way I like entertaining!
Jenna
Oh it is all so pretty! I absolutely love that French drying rack. I am on the lookout for one of those now!!
Wonderful fle market treasures! :) Alexandra
Darn that all looks good together
Such beautiful pictures and great finds!
Such a talent you have for styling, it is so simple yet wonderful, even the water bottles are just right. Lovely! Have a great weekend, love Linda x
my mint gets so wind blown here in Kansas, but i still use it to brighten up my Mojito! ;)
Sorry we did not get to chat- saw you in the booth when I looked up for one second...but after I finished, you were gone...
Hey Tracey!
Your photography is BEAUTIFUL!
I'd love to talk to you about a couple of photos I'd like to get your permission to use in an upcoming HGTV.com article. Can you drop me a line at LaylaPalmer at aol dot com? Hope to hear from you soon!
:-)
Layla
So lovely.
- The Tablescaper
Just discovered your blog- loving it!
Great layout.
Tracey, what a pretty table setting! I love everything you have done! Have a great weekend!
hugs, Cheryl
So Gorgeous!
Have a nice weekend
So pretty I can just imagine how lovely it would be to sit and dine on a warm summer's evening! Lovely! Warmest wishes from a 500 year old farmhouse in England! Glenda xxx
so pretty tracey! i would love to join you for a yummy summer dinner! ha! and i have to say i feel pretty smart because i too use my tart tins for votive holders too! to bad i cant accessorize more like you!
I found you in Somerset Life Magazine. Congrats on being featured. I loved your article and photos.
Smiles,
Debra
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Something as simple as that little unexpected sprig of mint has me once again in awe of your talent! xoxo ~Lili
Your drying rack is fabulous! Also, love the use of mint. It's such a great versatile plant, in so many ways! :)
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