Around Lolly's Sideboard: Seaside

 

It's that time of summer.  The time when I start to dream of a trip to the beach.  That's going to be a few weeks from now, but in the meantime, I'm bringing the beach to my kitchen!

I've had this set for over 10 years, and I've already shared pictures of tablesettings, but I had to bring them out of their storage totes for a turn on the sideboard.

I found these at Kohl's.  Here's the pattern information.

There were two styles with this pattern:  the square plates, etc. and round plates.  While the square version has a place of honor on the sideboard, their round counterparts are being used during mealtime.  Turn about is fair play, right?

This pitcher is as heavy as it appears to be.  I love the blown glass bubbles mimicking the bubbles in the sea.

I had to display some of my favorite seafood cookbooks!  Check out the shape of that serving bowl.

Of course, the sand bucket had to be filled with beautiful seashells.

A dear friend who passed away a few years ago gave me this cookbook.  I'll always cherish it.

There are two sizes of glasses and coffee mugs as well.

I hope these photos send your thoughts to favorite trips to the beach!