Are you enjoying this gorgeous, sunny heat wave?

We are, and summer is inspiring us to create some new tablescapes.

This setting was built around delicate floral china, which ties in bright colors on a clean white background, with a patterned border, to compliment the linear pattern of our table runner.   Lemon yellow was the accent color for our placemats and linen napkins.  We took the color literally, filling a silver bowl with lemons.  Lemon and silver go fabulously with crisp white porcelain accent pieces and shiny crystal water glasses.  One of our favorite details?  The wide silver rims on the water glasses.

Now we’re dreaming up what to serve on this table.  Boiled Lobster with Scallion Pepper Butter, for a killer summer party?  Maybe iced tea with a Vanilla Coffee Hazelnut Cake for a small get together?  What about you?