Summer Tablescape with Lemons and FREE Lemon Printables
Join me in creating a stunning summer lemon tablescape! With just a few simple items and my free printables, you’ll have a refreshingly beautiful setup that will impress your friends and family.
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Why Style a Summer Tablescape?
Styling a beautiful tablescape for summer is a simple way to bring a touch of the season into your home.
Whether you’re planning a casual backyard barbecue, a patriotic celebration for Memorial Day or the Fourth of July, or an elegant garden party, a beautifully styled dinner table can make any occasion feel special.
This season, transform your dining room our outdoor entertaining area into a beautiful and inviting dinner party, with my FREE lemon printables and tips for styling a fun summer tablescape with lemons.
Pinterest Challenge
Today is the Pinterest Challenge dedicated to summer tablescapes. If you are not familiar with this challenge. Several of us bloggers get together and are given an image from our friend Cindy @countyroad407 to inspire us, and we are to recreate our version to share with you all.
This month, our image is from Haley @hello haley. She has created a simple and beautiful outdoor tablescape.
If you have come over from my friend Marty’s @astrollthrulife, Welcome. I am sure you adored her beautiful outdoor dining table.
Setting the Scene: Why Lemons are Perfect for Summer Tablescapes
If you didn’t already know, I have a bit of a love affair with lemons. Whether they’re real or faux lemons, I adore them both and use them often in my home decor and craft projects.
Here in Southern California, we’re lucky to enjoy easy access to fresh lemons whenever we want. And thanks to our mild weather, we can entertain outdoors year-round, making it easy to incorporate lemon decor into our celebrations.
The bright yellow color of lemons is so cheerful and perfect for this time of year. They add a wonderful pop of color and remind me of the warm sun, making them a great choice for creating a summery table setting!
How to Create a Summer Lemon Themed Tablescape
When setting a simple tablescape, the first thing I usually do is lay down a white tablecloth. But for this lemon-inspired tablescape, I let the wood from our rustic farmhouse dining table shine through.
Instead of a tablecloth, I laid down a white puckered table runner that extends the full length of the table. I love how it adds a fun layer of texture to my summer lemon tablescape.
Since I like to use affordable decor in my tablescapes, I created some beautiful blue plaid paper placemats that are part of my FREE dinner party printables. (More on those in just a bit.)
Not only are they perfect for summer time, but these placemats would work well for a variety of other tablescape ideas.
Round rattan chargers and large white stoneware plates build on the layered look of the place setting.
Next, I added some classic white dishes featuring a beautiful lemon motif. I bought the whole set, including salad plates and bowls. They are so much fun and perfectly complete the rest of the summer lemon tablescape decor.
To finish the place settings, I set out beautiful dark blue drinking glasses along with some unique rustic copper handled silverware.
Then I then placed linen napkins with a pretty blue block print pattern on top of each plate.
I wrapped the napkins with my DIY printable lemon napkin rings. They are so adorable and simple to print your own at home!
All my printables are conveniently located in my resource library. They are completely free for subscribers!
If you haven’t joined our amazing community yet, simply click the form above to become a member and gain access to these printables and more!
Beautiful DIY Lemon Centerpiece
Pretty centerpieces can be budget-friendly and a breeze to create! This DIY lemon centerpiece is so easy to make and only took me a few minutes to put together.
I used real lemons, some greenery and a vintage silver urn to create a one-of-a-kind arrangement for my summer lemon tablescape.
I also grabbed some cheerful daisy plants from the grocery store. After I got home, I planted them in a few of my DIY aged terra cotta pots and placed one on each side of the urn.
The bright yellow centers of the daisies really tie in with the whole table, don’t you think? They are the perfect accent for my lemon-themed place setting.
To add extra pops of color, I sprinkled more lemons and lemon slices down the center of the table. And, to finish the look, I tucked in some seeded eucalyptus to match the greenery in my centerpiece.
Free Blue & White Lemon Summer Party Printables
Remember those free printables I mentioned? Here is your chance to get some for your own party!
Save money on pricey store-bought party decor with these simple blue and white lemon-theme printables.
I have created 6 digital files that are FREE to download exclusively for my blog subscribers.
This dinner party pack features:
- Invitation
- Menu Cards
- Party Planning Checklist
- Place Mats
- Name Cards
- Napkin Rings
Want to add your own personal touch? Three of these printables come in editable PDF templates! Simply create a free account at Canva.com (a user-friendly online design tool).
Then follow the link in my instructions to access the files and customize the party printables exactly how you like for your get-together.
You can shop my Amazon storefront for supplies like paper and scissors to print them at home, or send them out to be printed at Office Max, FedEx, or Staples.
Just subscribe using the form above to gain access to my digital library and download your free lemon printables to complete your summer tablescape!
The Finishing Touches for a Summer Lemon Tablescape
Lighting is always a great way to add to ambiance to your summer party!
We created these DIY outdoor lampshades by hanging some garden baskets upside down on a strand of outdoor market lights.
You can also add tea lights, lanterns, or citronella candles to the table for extra lighting —and to help keep bugs away!
Our DIY lighted garden orbs also create a warm glow after the sun sets.
Wrapping Up
Lemons are the perfect way to create a stunning summer tablescape. Add a few simple touches from around the house, and you’ve got a beautiful and inviting table for any summer gathering.
Whether it’s a casual BBQ or a more intimate dinner party, this look is sure to make your summer entertaining unforgettable.
So Grab some lemons, download the printables, and get creative!
Now it’s time to move on to my friend Rachel’s @thepondsfarmhouse. You won’t want to miss her easy table decorations on a budget. And don’t forget to click on the links below to see my other friends’ beautiful outdoor dining tables.
Other Decorating Ideas from WM Design House
If you love this summer tablescape, you might also enjoy some of my other favorite tables:
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Love this tablescape.Wendy, but you always have amazing ideas. I want your gardens! ?
Such a gorgeous outdoor tablescape, Wendy, the setting with all the vintage garden elements is so fun and sets the mood. Your lemon topiary is amazing!
Wendy, anything lemons is a winner with me, especially when paired with blue. Your tablescape has a rich look with all the layering. What a lovely setting for any meal. Love the napkins and the lemon napkin rings.
Wendy, the placemat printables are really fun!! I love the lemon tower and the potted daisies really help bring the tablescape all together. The open lighting and the greenhouse in the background… Beautiful!!!
Super pretty Wendy. I love lemons too and yellow is such a happy color. You have the perfect setting for this table! Happy Summer. XO- MaryJo
I enjoy all things lemon but oddly enough I only have a table runner with lemons on it. Looks like I need some dishes with coordinating napkins too because this is lovely! Plus you know it smells fantastic sitting there. And your centerpiece is so pretty. Glad you could join us.
Wow, girl! That is just lovely! And the lemon printable is a great idea!
What a beautiful table, Wendy! How fun to have access to lemons like that, and to be able to eat outside all year round; can’t even imagine! I always enjoy your gorgeous outdoor table settings; what a special place to enjoy with family and friends. Great post!
Lemons and daisies and blue things, oh my!
Wendy I am a fellow lemon lover so I am crazy about your tablescape! How blessed you are to have tolerable summer weather and access to fresh lemons. It’s so hot here I haven’t been able to do any outdoor decorating since late June.
Your magazine worthy outdoor tablescape and entire garden area has me swooning! Pinning away!
Wendy
I love putting together a pretty table and you have such creative ideas. This one is stunning.
Wendy,
You are so incredibly talented. I love when one of your posts pop up in my email because it is a special treat.
Each post is like reading and looking at a magazine shoot!
There’s something about lemons that just make me smile, especially when you mix them with blue accents! Love your tablescape and your lemon topiary.
What a beautiful table Wendy, I love the lemons and the blue accents!
Gorgeous as always, Wendy! And your printables are absolutely the best!!!
Love it, Wendy!! The lemon theme along with the blue and white color scheme is so lovely for Summer!
This is beautiful Wendy – the lemons brings a bright touch!
Wendy this is beautiful and my be my favorite table using lemon