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May 11, 2011 by Lindsay

Meet your Mat

I love changing our tablescape for the seasons or my changing mood {whichever comes first}!

We don’t have a formal dining room in this house; we have just kitchen bar with 2 stools and a fun modern table with room for only 4. It doesn’t give me a whole lot of space to play with, but I make do with what I have.

Awhile back, on one of my many Target stops with my mom, she spotted some fun placemats that were marked down to $1.38 each. They were ideal for our table and I bought them. I think they are quite perfect for spring/summer for a casual look. I bought 4 because I figured we can use 2 for our everyday dinners on at the table and use all 2 for dinners or dessert on the upstairs porch {we spruced up our porches last spring}.

Here’s what they look like on the porch…

Cute right? Inexpensive place mats are a quick way to pretty up a dining space- and a perfect reason to make a yummy dinner…

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I scoured the internet and discovered there are tons of fabulous place mats ready for the picking…

I am loving this fun and flirty round place mat… the edges have a cute ruffle to them! {By Pier 1}

This place mat is has a bold pattern and color scheme… cute for indoors and outdoors. {By World Market}

Garden & Floral schemes are a hit for spring & summer… this one is cheerful and crisp! {By Crate & Barrel}

Searsucker… Perfect for summer! {By West Elm}

Think Green! This fun and earthy place mat would look great paired with straw baskets and crisp white napkins! {By CB2}

Super colorful and fun… These place mats are reversible and have a playful pattern to each side! {By Target}

LOVE, Love, love thisburlap starfish place mat!! Pair it with navy napkins and it’s perfect for summer! {By Bed Bath & Beyond}

Wood block patterns are popping up everywhere and are a fun way to introduce a modern pattern to a space. {By Cherry & East}

We all know I am obsessed with Chevron patterns, this place mat can be monogrammed and customized!! {By Luxury Monograms}

Ikat is also all the rage these days, this cheerful version would look great paired with a sunflower centerpiece! {By Aphro Chic}

Ready to get classy? Mirrored furniture is in so why not some mirrored place mats to go with?? These are easy to clean too!! {By Z Gallerie}

Last, we have squared dinnerware and I love the idea of square place mats they fit right in!! {Also by Z Gallerie}

What place mats are you loving these days? Have you met your match mat? Dish it…

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  1. Comeca Jones says

    May 11, 2011 at 6:48 pm

    Cute little out door area!

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    • Lindsay says

      May 11, 2011 at 7:02 pm

      Thanks Comeca!!! It’s cozy and it’s always fun to change up throughout the season! Since we live in Fla, we can eat all year out there!!

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