My heart is breaking when I see the destruction caused by the oil leak in the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. It makes me want to return to a better time, gathering seashells along the beach and using them in a tablescape. The shells used in this tablescape were gathered by my friend Darlene.
A lighthouse, seaglass and a few other gems from Darlene’s collection take center stage on this table.
It turns out, I don’t have a tablecloth in the shade of blue I would have liked to use, so, I used this green.
White plates with seashell pink napkins and Darlene’s collection of seashells at each plate.
How about this guy and his delicious load?
A seagull on the rocks, some fish netting and sea glass bouy near the light house.
The top of the lighthouse holds a tea light.
Even the bird feeder got in on the nautical act!
Love the little boat going by. It is actually a napkin holder.
This menu definitely calls for seafood!
Meet you at the dock!
Today’s Lagniappe (lagniappe – pronounced lan-yap=something extra) Crab Dip
1 lb. lump crabmeat
1 package of cream cheese
Approximately 8 Tbsp. seafood cocktail sauce
Crackers (nice ones that won’t crumble easily)
Put the cream cheese block on a serving dish, Let it soften for a few minutes, flatten a bit. Pour the crabmeat over the cream cheese. Pour the cocktail sauce over the crabmeat. Provide crackers and knives for people to scoop the crabmeat, cream cheese & sauce onto crackers.
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Love your table! The shells look cute with your tablecloth, dishes, and centerpiece. I like that sea glass – that is special. Praying for a solution in the gulf crisis. Take care and be blessed.
Beth
The recipe sounds delicious, if only I could have the cream cheese! I’ll take the man and the bottle!
I love the wine bottle guy and the theme is so creative…
I love your beach tablescape!
Wonderful seascape. I love all your tiny details that really pull the table together.
I know we are all praying for a solution in the Gulf.
Wow, what a fabulous beachy tablescape! The shells and accessories are great.
Best wishes,
Natasha.
I feel like I’m at the ocean! Great setting! LOVE all the shells!
Debbie@houseatthelake
I am so sad about the oil spill, what a terrible situation…
love the shells
enjoy tablescape thurs
Sarah
I am so sorry for the oil spill. Such a sad result. May some miracle disperse the oil soon. Love your nautical table. The shells are so perfect! Win a $50 CSN gift certificate at my blog.
Sherry