Catch of the Day

• 12" Lighthouse w/ Lobster
• 7.25" Seagull on Pier Piling
• 8" Sea Captain in Blue Coat
• 8" Fisherman in Yellow Slicker
• Lobster-in-Pot Ornament
• 12" Lobster Trawler
• 36" Buoy Floats on Rope
• 8" Pastel Wood Buoy - Blue
• Gray Stripe Wood Crates (2)
• Fisherman's Net Rope - 10 Ft
• 6.5" Wood Slat Lobster Trap
• 3" Treasure Box w/ Lobster
• Red Lobster Wood Cutout
• 5.75" Whimsical Sea Gull - 2 styles
• 6" Fishing Trawler - White
• 6" Fishing Trawler - Azure Blue
• Glossy Blue Crab Ornament
• Bobber/Buoy Ornament
• 4" Wood Slat Lobster Trap
• Heavy Gauge Fish Net - 3 x 5 Feet
• 3-4" Birch Wood Disc Slice

• Fluffy Cloud

• Black paint
• Gray & white paint (optional)
• Red, orange, & yellow tissue paper
• Small river rocks
• 1" diameter dowel (optional)
• Assorted risers
• Blue panne fabric table cover

• Craft foam
• Poly Fiber Fill
• 24" acrylic or metal rod support

Here’s how this waterfront story comes together:

• Authentic fishnets drape across the center, gathering a fleet of bright red, white, and blue buoys that inject instant coastal charm.

• A fluffy white cloud is suspended high above the scene on a clear rod, promising perfect, whimsical weather for this party scene.

• A sleek white trawler and a detailed fishing boat anchor the ends of the display, ready to sail right into a good conversation.

• Two carved sailors are holding down the fort, looking sharp in their classic rain gear and uniform.
• Between the sailors, a tiny campfire is roaring under a pot, teasing a fresh lobster feast adding humor, warmth, and a healthy dose of coastal character to the scene.

• A weathered lighthouse stands tall, keeping a watchful eye over the entire spread alongside an equally vigilant seagull perched nearby.

• Anchoring the left side is a weathered wooden lobster trap complete with tiny mesh netting, miniature buoys, and a sculpted red lobster plotting its escape.
• Nearby, a rustic little treasure chest sits packed with coastal personality.

• And let's clear the air right now, this shorefront celebration is definitely not just about the lobsters. The crabs are out here making a major shell-fish statement of their own!

Here is a step-by-step guide to prep & stage this lobster fest:

1. The Cloud
   • Assemble cloud using the DIY Build Guide:
   • Fluffy Cloud DIY Guide
   • Drill a hole into a 3–4" birch disc to anchor an acrylic or metal cloud support.


2. The Campfire
   • Paint the top of a 3–4" birch disc black.
   • Optionally, sand and paint the side gray.
   • Glue a circle of small river rocks near the edge to hold the lobster pot.
   • Use red, orange, and yellow tissue paper for the fire.


3. The Pier Pilings (Optional)
   • Cut a 1" diameter wood dowel into 4-inch sections.
   • Sand the top corners.
   • Paint or stain gray, and finish with a light whitewash.


4. Launching the Display
   • Spread out blue panne fabric as your water surface.
   • Position your risers in the center to create dynamic elevation.
   • Drape two 3 x 5-foot authentic fishing nets over the risers and table center.
   • Arrange characters, boats, traps, cloud, campfire, pilings, and shellfish across the scene.

The fun starts before the first bite. Guests follow the boats into harbor, spot the fishermen tending a tiny lobster boil, and discover dockside details tucked among the nets and traps.

Whether you're hosting a lobster bake, crab boil, or seafood feast, this centerpiece sets the mood, builds anticipation, and turns the table into part of the experience. By the time dinner is served, conversations are already flowing from one coastal discovery to the next.

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Let your table start the conversation.