Backyard Tablescapes: Green Apples and Navy Blue

We set up some tablescapes in our backyard this summer. One trend that is currently "in" is using fruit, particularly apples, limes, and lemons. I love the look, it is fun and fresh! Apples were used in the vases at Tyler and Andrea's wedding, and we decided to use that idea again and show another way a table can be decorated using their colors of lime green and navy blue. We used one of their centerpieces made by Pam, and changed it up slightly in this tablescape by adding branches and more flowers for fullness. We also used the lanterns used at their wedding and hung them from the trees. Paper lanterns are a hot idea for any event, indoors or outdoors! My good friend, Kristian McCarley, photographed these for us.

One way to break up the color and add more interest, is to use different shades of the same colors. We used some lighter blue and green flowers mixed in so it doesn't become so monotonous. Silver chargers were also used to separate the blue plates from the blue tablecloth, and silver candles were placed throughout to add more contrast. A pomander, shown in previous entries, was also used in this centerpiece on a candlestick.

This is a closeup of the centerpiece, designed by Pam. You can see the apples and limes used in the apothecary jar, and the different colors used in the flowers. It is important to use basic design principles such as the rule of thirds, and various height levels.

We not only do design, but floral arrangements as well! My mom, Pam, is very talented at putting together bouquets and centerpieces.

We have more backyard tablescapes to come! So check back :)

Katryce