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Mediterranean Seaside by Nesting Newbies!

Here’s a neat site that you must check out! Nesting Newbies will be a Friday Guest Blog Interview feature this month but I couldn’t wait to share one of their brilliant tablescapes.

This decor spread is full of modern twists on the traditional beach theme: contrasting colors of a pale blue and brilliant orange, stacked plates of various shapes & sizes, modern white cut out placemats and unique vase fillers.

For a fantastic By The Sea recipe to serve, watch this Nesting Newbie webisode featuring Moroccan Seafood Stew, Saffron Risotto & Crabcakes! Oh yum.

In their own words:

“David Braddy and Jodi Murphy set a modern Mediterranean table anyone can recreate using an affordable mix of ceramic plates and beachy pieces. Start with a shimmery blue table runner layered with white placemats that look like the bubbling foam of a breaking wave. Choose plates with interesting textures or designs in bright sunny colors. Add a square blue striped plate topped with a crisp white salad plate featuring a bold starfish graphic. A collection of glassware adds interest and small rectangular dishes allow the salt to seem like a fine sandy beach.”

“Have fun with a centerpiece filling a white container with orange, white and bluish flowers mixed with fresh lemons and seashells. Let the shells spill out casually across the entire table as though they’ve been washed ashore. Add lots of beach glass and votives for just the right amount of sparkle.”

Follow the jump for more great pics and where to find!

“Don’t be afraid to make a statement. Feel free to mix and match china, pull in pieces of nature and tie everything together by choosing a consistent color scheme. In this seaside tablescape, blue and white are the base colors with a splash of orange for vibrancy. It’s fresh…fantastic…and one that will totally WOW your guests!”

Great job, Nesting Newbies!! It’s beautiful!

Resources:
David Braddy
Vine-agra, Inc – Custom Florals
www.vine-agra.com

Jodi Murphy
Gentry Magazine
www.gentrymagazine.com

Bloomingdale’s Stanford
1 Stanford Shopping Center
Palo Alto, CA 94304

You’ll find these in Tabletop:
Block Starfish Dessert Plates – $11.50 ea.
Bloomingdale’s Orange Plates – $15 ea.
Bloomingdale’s Blue Striped Plates – $12 ea.
Bloomingdale’s Fish Tumblers – $13.99 ea.
Speckled Goblet – $8 ea.
Martini Glass – $9.99 ea.
White Placemats – $8.50 ea.
Fontessa Mini White Trays (for salt) – $3.75 ea.
Cambridge Stainless – Service for Eight – $150
Napkins: Cost Plus (No longer available)
Shells: Cost Plus
Beach Glass: Target
Votives: IKEA

Tags: Blue, Decorating, Dinner Parties, Orange, Parties & Entertaining
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