With it being so hot, I am swimming a lot. Our private pool area looks like a tropical resort with palm trees, aqua accents, flowers and a blue pool. I set another table under the palapa with a palm tree theme.
These palm plates I have had for years. I dressed them with rattan placemats, Chris Madden chargers and American Atelier dinner plates.
I created the palm tree centerpiece with palm leaves from around our yard. I added two pineapples for the tropical feel.
Our palapa is a nice shade structure, complete with a ceiling fan and a light. Paul added LED lighting years ago for some nice ambiance. If you are interested, you can read about them at
Fun With LED Strip Lights
These submersible LED lights are a nice addition. Add them to your gardens, fish tank, and decor. You can read about them at
Color My World
The bamboo flatware is from Horchow. I bought them years ago.
This table is so handy for large dinner parties. It expands to accommodate lots of people. It was perfect for my mom's Birthday party in 2019. I do miss her very much.
How about a palm tree fruit salad?
I'll leave you with a night time shot of the table.
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I would love to shake some palms palms at your slice of paradise. Glad you have the pool to enjoy the summer.
ReplyDeleteLove the play of words and tabkescape, Linda. You have the perfect tropical setting. Love that flatware, and the fruit salad is clever. Our weather's calmed down a bit, with cooler mornings and less than 90 for about the past week. It's feeling like a true transition to fall.
ReplyDeleteOh Linda, I do believe you've outdone yourself this time! Wow, everything looks gorgeous, the centerpiece is a showstopper! And that fruit salad is the cutest! As I've told you many times, you have paradise right in your own backyard, it's just dreamy!
ReplyDeleteJenna
What beautiful and creative tables you have done in the palapa! Love that fruit salad. So clever! I especially enjoyed seeing your mother's party again. I know you miss her.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Jenna. Your backyard is paradise!
Paradise like.. are you ever approached to film movies there? Love the salad..I remember those posts !
ReplyDeleteThat centrepiece is just stunning! And I love the cute palm tree fruit salad!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!! Linda, your pool area is absolutely a tropical resort. All of your plans and work have made you a paradise to enjoy. Swimming sounds lovely and the palm centerpiece is over the top beautifully done. The palm tree fruit salad is darling! Luck family and friends who enjoy all of this with you. Hugs sweet girl.......
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful as always Linda. Your pool area is a vacation spot and you do not have to leave home. Have a great rest of the week. xoxo Kris
ReplyDeleteLove your tropical setting Linda. Your tables are always inspiring. I am going to use your banana palm tree salad for sure. It is so stinkin' cute. I remember the table for your Mom....it always hurts when we remember them but we also know that we loved them to the fullest while they were here. I have been getting in our pool but only the shallow end. The Captain is concerned I may have a problem in the deeper end. He is such a worry wort, but I'm glad he is cautious. Because our pool is enclosed in our courtyard, it is very private and I love that as I know you do yours too. thanks for sharing your lovely paradise. Kari @ Me and My Captain
ReplyDeleteA tropical paradise for sure..You really don't need to go anywhere unless you are looking for salt water !!
ReplyDeleteLinda, this is awesome. Love a tropical look, and your palm tree fruit salad is adorable!
ReplyDeleteI love that you have your beautiful pool and then these wonderful shady areas so close at hand. It's beautiful, Linda, and so is your fabulous table setting. Paradise indeed!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your outside area is like a little piece of paradise. And, then you create the loveliest tablescapes. Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh Linda, your centerpiece is absolutely stunning, and then at night all lit up, even more so! I think those LED lights are so fun. Maybe I need some for my waterfall ?? You sure do have a tropical oasis. I love it!!
ReplyDeleteAre you sure you don't live on a tropical resort? Your own private island perhaps? You've created such a gorgeous outdoor living space, you (and your guests) must love spending time out there!! Happy Weekend!!
ReplyDeleteHi Linda. Your setting is just perfect for some grand time under the palms. You must feel like you are in a far away land. I absolutely love that salad..Happy Weekend..xxoJudy
ReplyDeleteOh how I love your blog posts...and this pool post is a keeper for my Pinterest board"Pool". Your lighting is what makes it all come together so well I think...it certainly sets the mood. THis is just delightful Linda!
ReplyDeleteI can't think of a more lovely place to have a meal on a hot summer day! The centerpiece is fabulous, and the fruit salad is perfect!
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