Ants are Welcome at this Table

I did not think I was going to get the heavy metal ants I ordered last month. Two weeks ago I got an email that said they were out of stock for the season. Then last week I got an email that said they had shipped!

We are grilling steak tonight. I thought I'd set a quick picnic-type table. I went out to my gardens and picked some flowers


and put them inside a picnic basket. Then scattered the ants around.





Dessert was homemade chocolate chip cookies--it looks like the ants like them, too.




Here is the complete table setting for just the two of us.


I can't wait to use these ants for a summer dinner party. I think they will be quite the conversation starters!


Comments

Marlene Brady said…
What a fun tablescape! Your centerpiece (including the ants) is so perfectly coordinated with the place setting and tablecloth. And I really appreciate your crisp, clear photos, varied angles and distance shots. Made me smile this morning.....thanks, Marlene
Dani said…
So adorable! It's been forever, sorry I've been gone- but I love your tables!
Diana LaMarre said…
Hi Marlene & Dani,
Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting.
Deb said…
Zoey that is just too cute...what a fun summer table...
Sarah said…
Your metal ants are so cute. I saw these in a local store. At $5 a piece I didn't let any crawl into my shopping bag. Do you mind telling me where you found yours?
Suzy said…
I saw these on line somewhere...they they sold as tablecloth weights!
Online RSA said…
I want your garden :) those flowers are great!
Those ants are table cloth weights? How clever and cute! And definite conservation starters, as you said.