Sunday, May 31, 2015

It's Not That Easy Being Green Tablescape

I think a course in "Kermit" should be required study for everyone before graduation from school. Arguably the most recognizable Muppet, Jim Henson's famous green amphibian can and does teach us all so much about life and the world. But his wonderful song, "It's Not That Easy Being Green" sums it up in less than two minutes. (Here). Give yourself a treat and take a listen....


For this week's table, we pay tribute to all frogs.
The table - Pat started with a Burlap tablecloth










The bottom of the frog plate matches the terracotta tile "placemat"





I fell in love with this frog - from Pier 1

One of  Pat's favorite votive holders - actually napkin rings from Bed, Bath, and Beyond

You've seen Ralph many times before. Pat wanted to "invite" him to dinner.....

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Burlap Tablecloth - From LinenTablecloth.com
Terracotta Tile Placemat - From our local building supply store
Charger and Dinner Plates - Fiesta by Homer Laughlin from Kohl's and Macy's
Bread/Butter Plate - Fiesta by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.com
Accent Plate - "Frog" by Pottery Barn from eBay
Glassware - from the Dollar Store
Flatware - "Bamboo" by Cambridge from Ross
Votive Holders - Napkin Rings from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Tea Light Candles and Greenery - from Michael's
Large Centerpiece Frog - from Pier 1


We will be joining Christine's "Table It!" Blog Party Monday at Rustic & Refined: http://www.rustic-refined.com/
We will also be joining Susan for "Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch: http://betweennapsontheporch.net/


Some interesting "Kermit" trivia:
He holds an honorary Doctorate from South Hampton College in New York
He has been in dozens of movies and on dozens of TV shows in his career and even hosted "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson" and "Larry King Live"
He has a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
He has been Grand Marshall of the Tournament of Roses
He has addressed Colleges and even has a statue of himself and creator Jim Henson at the University of Maryland


Quite a few accolades for a green frog......

1 comment:

  1. LOL!!! I had to keep looking for the centerpiece frog! Love him! Such a cute table ! I love the frog plates too! It's all so darling!
    Blessings My Friend,

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