It seems that with the warm weather (and in some cases, extra free time) of summer comes a heightened knack for creativity. Summer is a great time to embrace your creative spark. How about allowing your imaginative and original juices to flow right onto the kitchen table with some bright summer table accessories?

If you’re looking for a little inspiration, why not look to Madeline Weinrib? The New York textile designer, who was recently featured in the Style section of the New York Times, has a few great ideas for brightening up a summer table. Weinrib suggests using table cloths and place settings with unique designs, such as those with vibrant patterns or home-made details.

According to Weinrib (as stated in the New York Times), “summery linens are generally not very expensive, and a fun way to add a little beauty to your life.” Who doesn’t want that?

Weinrib found some of her favorite items at William Wayne & Company in Greenwich Village in New York and from designer, Leah A. Howe (her items can be purchased online at etsy.com).

Adding some beauty to your life and your summer table can also be fun with D.I.Y projects. Micheal’s, the well known craft store, “where creativity happens”, has a plethora of fun craft projects for creating great table accessories. If you log on to michaels.com, you will find craft ideas that are all categorized by difficulty, such as the Beach Time Drink Charms or the BBQ Place Holders. These crafts and more add originality and fun to any table.

Another great idea is using bandanas as table-runners. Get bandanas in bright, vibrant, summer colors, like yellow, blue, pink, etc. and stitch them together. Almost immediately, you have a festive, summery table runner.

For a little bit more sophistication, and no less creativity or charm, Country Living suggests flowers, flowers, and more flowers. From posies to hydrangeas and every gorgeous petal in between, arranging flowers in unconventional settings- cans decorated in beaded bracelets and used as vases, or flowers placed in Chinese lanterns- makes for gorgeous and original center pieces that your family, friends, and other guests are sure to never forget.

Some other great table accessory ideas include oilcloth cut-out coasters, leaf-covered candleholders, sand candles, and so much more. Keep in mind that summer is the time to add as much color and embellishment as you want. It’s almost impossible to go wrong with any of these or other ideas.

Summer may be coming to an end, but you still have time to adorn your table with all of the trimmings of the season, and with so many ideas- traditional and unconventional; original or from the mind of an ingenious designer- you’ll have so much to look forward to for next summer.

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