Hi everyone!

The other night Troy and I had been super busy all day. My parents had the Princess most of the day and when we picked her up and then went home, it was almost 10:00. We got the Princess to bed and I made a nice cozy late night dinner for Troy and I.

I used several recently thrifted things on my table tonight. This is definitely an “eat at the table” table. Not a big tablescape.

Yes, the themed color of the evening was blue.

I started with this denim and white blue cotton tablecloth I just bought for .50 cents. This is one of those linens that just keep looking better after many washes. The whole faded blue jean look.

I used a new set of vivid sky blue napkins that were clearanced at a local grocery store for 2/.25. And I used my silver pig napkin rings….that’s for you Lynn! LOL

I have used these dark blue and white placemats before. They were brand new with tags (Pier Imports) at a thrift store. 2 for $1.00.

Troy actually picked up the two blue and white plates for me at a thrift store.

These three awesome vintage glass creamers and sugar were given to me from my mom last week. She picked them up at a yard sale. I think I use my creamer & sugars more for condiments than cream and sugar. LOL They are just the perfect size for sauces or use for relish tray items. Tonight I had one with extra sauce, one with sweet pickles and one with dill pickles. An assortment of pickles is a main stay on most of our dinner tables. Adding pickled veggies not only adds yummy flavors to dinner but, they are almost calorie free!

I used two of these pretty blue and white floral saucers (bought at a thrift store) to hold the candles.  The candles were clearanced at CTS for .38 cents each. Love that! Even when you are just having a simple easy meal for the two of you, adding candles kind of slows you down and helps you enjoy your dinner a little bit more. Since Troy and I spent the day going a mile a minute, we needed to be forced to slow down for a  moment, enjoy the meal, enjoy each other’s company and talk about the day.

I have three of these wonderful pine branch glass mugs. They were in one of my $1.00 auction boxes.

I have had this set of vintage silver and gold white frosted highball glasses forever.  I have a set of four and bought them at a flea market.

I used this fun Asian feel teapot in the center of the table. I actually used it to hold rice for our meal. Like the creamer and sugar, I like to use things in a different way.

I was excited to find this smaller tureen at Salvation Army store. It was marked $4.99 but, it was half off day!

That was our little late night dinner table. It takes little to no extra effort to add just a few little fun items on your table. You don’t have to go all out and create a masterpiece tablescape or anything like that. Just take a few extra minutes and grab a few fun/pretty items around your home and use them. Remember, nothing fancy schmancy, nothing expensive. That’s not important. Spending a little bit of relaxing time together is what it is all about.

Oh, did you want to know what we had for dinner?

Sweet and Sour Chicken. Yum! This is one of my quick fix meals. Do you keep items on hand for those nights that you just want something fast? I have about 6 regular “quick fix’ dinners that I rely on for nights like this.

Here is how easy it is:

Frozen chicken tenders

Jar of sweet and sour sauce

Red bell peppers (chopped)

Onion (chopped)

Pineapple chunks.

Cooked Rice

Just cook your rice. While that is cooking preheat oven to 475 degrees. Spread out chicken tenders (I chop up to bite size pieces) on a cookie sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes, pull tray out and add your veggies and fruit to the tray. Back in the oven for another 10-15 minutes (depends on how cooked you want the veggies). Remove from oven and pour the chicken and veggies/fruit into a oven proof bowl and stir in sweet and sour sauce. Once completely mixed put the bowl in the oven for 7 minutes.

Serve over rice. Super easy and very yummy!

That was our late night dinner. I hope you enjoyed your visit! Have a great day! Pssst… this coming Friday I will be having another giveaway for another $25.00 gift card to a different store!

I’m joining:

Metamorphosis Monday

Show Off Your Cottage Monday

Mosaic Monday

Blue Monday

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday

Table Top Tuesday