Today it's precipitating again, but at least it's not snow! While the weather is a touch warmer, it's still far from the sunny days of summer, and we've definitely all got warm beaches, blue lakes, and boating adventures on the mind. That's what inspired Alex this week, and helped her to create this beautiful table setting. A few words on how it all came together...

This week I was inspired to create something summery in hopes of bringing myself out of the winter doldrums. I pictured myself near Lake Sebago, soaking in the sunshine and breathing in the fresh air. Maybe I would be choosing between appetizers presented on the Heath Plaza collection or reaching for Sabre's bottle opener with the intent to enjoy an ice cold beer.

Photo 1: A view of the entire Lake Sebago inspired table setting.

Photo 2: Individual place setting, featuring Simon Pearce Woodbury Round Dinner Plate in Birch and a Simon Pearce Woodbury Round Side Plate in Birch, with a Iittala Sarjaton Bowl in Letti/Red Clay on top.

Photo 3: Another shot of an individual place setting, with a clear view of the placemats: Chilewich Bamboo Square Placemat in Oat layered on top of a Chilewich Kono Rectangular Placemat in Iron with a Libeco Home Napoli Vintage Napkins in Flax.

Photo 4: Close-up of the Iittala Sarjaton Bowl in Letti/Red Clay.

Photo 5: Flatware: Sabre Nature Flatware in Natural.

Photo 6: Glassware: Iittala Kartio Large Tumbler in Sea Blue and a Simon Pearce Tall Norwich Beaker.

Photo 7: Centerpiece items: Heath Ceramics Plaza Plate 6x6 in Redwood with a Jars Ceramics Hors D oeuvre Dish in Grey Silex, flanked by two Heath Ceramics Plaza 4x4 Condiment Trays in Redwood, a Heath Ceramics Plaza Cup in Redwood and a Sabre Nature Bottle Opener in Natural.