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A Thrifted Boho Summer Porch Tablescape

June 22, 2016 by Cassie 36 Comments

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Hi friends!  I am happy to once again be joining forces with my friends Brenda, Susan, and Cristina for our monthly Creative DIY Team installation.  This month the theme was outdoor entertaining and I chose to bring you a thrifted boho summer porch tablescape.  Or perhaps I should say the tablescape chose me… you see I don’t really do a lot of entertaining these days.  Life is pretty busy so when I do have time at home, I most often prefer to spend it with my family- Chris, Sawyer, and Emmy.  We don’t exactly dress the table, I don’t make fancy drinks, and we just don’t serve on any fancy dishes.  So with the theme of outdoor entertaining I was a bit stumped at first. However, because of the nature of my job, owning a vintage store, I am always on the hunt and I came across some pieces which inspired a thrifty table.Thrifty Boho Blue and Green Porch TablescapePinShop the look:

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You might recall from my porch tour that I already had thrifted milk glass vessels and plants as well as an old tapestry I acquired about 12 years ago while working at J. Crew.  So this table was rather easy to put together drawing color inspiration as from that in blues and greens. I was out a couple Fridays ago at a yard sale and came across some funky bamboo rings and knew I could use them.  (Similar here). Emmy was happy to help me create the table and rolled the napkins and placed them in the rings.Emmy rolling napkin ringsPinWhile setting up my shop for this month’s sale, I also recalled the green glass goblets I had there.  I took them home so I could add them to the mix.  I brought them back to the shop, but now I am thinking they should just come back home. 😉 If you’re looking for something similar, I found these on etsy– or these– there are actually tons of options.Thrifty Boho Tablescape in Blues and GreensPin I already own blue and white everyday dishes from Ikea, and had some blue napkins on hand as well. Blue and White dishes, green glass goblets, thrifty boho tablescape PinThe final touch came in some fern clusters from Dollar Tree.  I showed Emmy how to pop the individual ferns off cluster and used them for the table setting.  The stems each had several as you can see here.  Emmy is holding a total of three.Emmy with Dollar Tree FermsPinEmmy was anxious to help and I love having her involved in my projects when possible.  I laid out the plates and goblets, and she placed a fern on the top plate, rolled all of the napkins and placed those on top of the ferns.Emmy helping with tablescapePinThis table was so simple and inexpensive to put together, but has the perfect vibe for our porch.Thrifty Boho Tablescape in blues and greensPinShop the look:

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Everything on the table just fits in perfectly with all of the tropical plants currently residing on the porch.Thrifty Boho Tablescape in blue and greenPinThe colors on this table make me so happy… What is it about blues and greens?Thrifty Boho Blue & Green TablescapePin

Thrifty Blue & Green Boho TablescalePinWe’ve lived in this house for almost 5 years and I finally have the look I want on this porch- it’s eclectic, fun, and a little funky.Thrifty Boho Tablescape in blues and greensPinShop the look:

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And check out that messy hammock in the background…. obviously it gets a lot of use!Boho Porch with Blues & Greens on TablescapePinThank you so much for visiting today to see our thrifty boho blue & green tablescape.  Thrifty Boho Blue & Green TablescapePin

Now be sure to check out Brenda, Susan, and Cristina to see their outdoor entertaining ideas this month.

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Comments

  1. susan says

    June 22, 2016 at 7:35 am

    I love your blue and gree table, it’s lovely!

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    • Cassie says

      June 28, 2016 at 1:33 pm

      thank you, susan!

      Reply
  2. [email protected] says

    June 22, 2016 at 8:13 am

    gosh, I love this so!

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    • Cassie says

      June 28, 2016 at 1:32 pm

      thank you so much, ashley!

      Reply
  3. [email protected] says

    June 22, 2016 at 8:37 am

    oh, it’s just lovely–all those plants! so summer! I’m all about blues and greens together lately, too. I keep meaning to try to pull together a fancy lookin’ table before the lovely flowers our housesitters left for us die.

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    • Cassie says

      June 28, 2016 at 1:31 pm

      thank you so much, gretchen! and boom- you did it!

      Reply
  4. [email protected] says

    June 22, 2016 at 9:29 am

    So pretty! Love the blues and greens and the plants in milk glass!

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    • Cassie says

      June 28, 2016 at 1:31 pm

      thank you, julia!

      Reply
  5. Brenda Kula-Pruitt says

    June 22, 2016 at 9:30 am

    I think it’s that blues and greens are such “cool” colors in the warmer months. To me they depict serenity and calm. Emmy is a buddy decorator! Love that tablecloth.
    Brenda

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    • Cassie says

      June 28, 2016 at 1:30 pm

      i love blues and greens all the time because i always need a little serenity in my life!

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  6. [email protected] says

    June 22, 2016 at 11:58 am

    It looks great, Cassie! You have such a beautiful spot for dining outdoors.

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    • Cassie says

      June 28, 2016 at 1:29 pm

      thank you, paula- we love hanging out there!

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  7. Nancy Blue Moon says

    June 22, 2016 at 3:38 pm

    Hi Cassie..I’m visiting from Brenda’s..I love blue & green…Love Boho and love what you created on your porch..Great job helping Mom Emmy!

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    • Cassie says

      June 28, 2016 at 1:29 pm

      thank you, nancy! and thanks for visiting! sorry for my delayed reply- i was on vacation last week. 🙂

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  8. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    June 22, 2016 at 5:10 pm

    Well, first of all you have the cutest assistant ever!! And then… those green goblets!! You need them, trust me. 🙂 Love the fresh look, Cassie!
    xo Heidi

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    • Cassie says

      June 28, 2016 at 1:28 pm

      thank you- i love her! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Ellen says

    June 22, 2016 at 8:22 pm

    And what is better than a Hershey bar for dessert!

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    • Cassie says

      June 28, 2016 at 1:28 pm

      i agree- that was on susan’s post picture for her smores!

      Reply
  10. Cristina says

    June 22, 2016 at 8:45 pm

    Cassie, you and Emmy set such a beautiful table. All the blues and greens look so fresh! I love, LOVE the tablecloth. <3

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    • Cassie says

      June 28, 2016 at 1:28 pm

      thank you so much, cristina!

      Reply
  11. Katja - A Home For Design says

    June 23, 2016 at 12:27 am

    Wow Cassie. I just love all the blues and greens with the wicker. When should I come over? 😀

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    • Cassie says

      June 28, 2016 at 1:27 pm

      girl, any time! my table is always open to you!

      Reply
  12. laura janning says

    June 23, 2016 at 2:20 pm

    i love your mix of stuff on the table . it looks so pretty and effortless. your design assistant did very well!

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    • Cassie says

      June 28, 2016 at 1:25 pm

      thank you, laura! she’s the best assistant ever!

      Reply
  13. [email protected] says

    June 23, 2016 at 5:12 pm

    Gorgeous! The color scheme is just PERFECT for summer and I love all the greenery on the table!

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    • Cassie says

      June 28, 2016 at 1:23 pm

      thank you so much, brynne!

      Reply
  14. Lisa | Shine Your Light says

    June 25, 2016 at 7:59 am

    Cassie I love this tablescape…..blues & greens are my favorite and the colored glass…..you can’t send them back to the store!!!!! They are so pretty and I can see them being used in your dining room too, picking up on that gorgeous kitchen backsplash! Right?? I’m obsessed with colored glass which is funny because my whole house is neutral. But I love how the light hits colored glass and how they jazz up a regular meal. Your little helper there is the cutest 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      June 28, 2016 at 9:18 am

      thank you so much, lisa! i love colored glassware, too! it’s just so magical and when it’s vintage it’s even better.

      Reply
  15. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says

    June 26, 2016 at 9:10 am

    I love this table so much!!! The wicker chair seals the deal for me, it’s amazing out there. Pretty sure you need to keep those green glasses 😉 That Emmy, she is just plain adorable. I can see guys becoming a mother and daughter design team!

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    • Cassie says

      June 28, 2016 at 9:17 am

      thank you so much! yes, i think i need those glasses but i am TRYING not to hoard. it’s so hard.

      Reply
  16. [email protected] says

    June 26, 2016 at 10:09 pm

    I always love seeing your dining area on the porch. It’s just beautiful, as always – love the touch of ferns. I may have to try that.

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    • Cassie says

      June 28, 2016 at 9:17 am

      thank you so much- love me some ferns!

      Reply
  17. Anita Diaz says

    July 1, 2016 at 7:45 am

    Oh I love that table!! So put together and simply elegant. What a sweet helper, too!!

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    • Cassie says

      July 2, 2016 at 7:35 am

      thank you so much, anita! i appreciate it! happy weekend!

      Reply
  18. Haley says

    July 5, 2016 at 10:46 am

    Love this color combo! I hope you kept those green glasses, they’re perfect!

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    • Cassie says

      July 6, 2016 at 6:55 am

      i want them but i am trying to be really good!

      Reply

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