HOW TO STYLE AN AUTHENTIC MAINE LOBSTER THEMED TABLE SETTING

There’s nothing like summer Maine lobster, am I right? Join me in the dining room of our Coastal Maine home today for a laid-back lobster feast.

Growing up on the coast of Maine, lobster was as common as hamburgers are at a summer cookout.

Lobster is messy, there’s really no way to get around this. So protecting the table is key. I layered today’s lobster-themed table with 2 recently thrifted tablecloths.

Create a centerpiece. A bouquet of blue hydrangeas found at Trader Joe’s accents this lobster-themed table splendidly.

Along with a long piece of driftwood found at our local beach, topped with collected beach stones. And the stones can be used for cracking the lobster shells too, as well as holding a stack of paper napkins.

Add nautical touches like lobster napkins and silverware pouches.

Round lobster placemats I found years back at Stonewall Kitchen doubled with old Christmas Tree Shop’s lobster plates and of course, my mother’s now vintage lobster crackers and picks.

Paper plates are also a good idea for a lobster-themed table. As you can throw them right out when your messy lobster dinner is over. Just be sure they are the durable kind!

Adding blue glassware always brightens up an authentic lobster themed table.

And I just adore these gifted Beaumont Pottery lobster butter bowls.

An authentic Maine lobster meal traditionally consists of: – 1 1/2 pound lobster – Steam Clams – Corn on the Cob – Baked Potato – Clam Chowder – Dinner Rolls – Optional, Salad

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