A Gardener's Table on a Quiet Weekend

Welcome, friends, on a sunny, quiet weekend! I had hoped to set the table on the patio, but a spate of daily thunderstorms has driven me inside. Since the temps have also soared, it was a good decision all around! My garden has struggled this year, first with drought conditions, then a deluge of pollen, and now more rain than the poor plants know what to do with. Actually, they've hunkered down and concentrated on building more roots rather than exploding in blooms. 

 

So this gardener gathered a smattering of blooms and set a relaxing table inside.  

 

    

July is not the most colorful month in my garden. The spring bulbs, perennials and flowering shrubs are busy preparing

Celebrate the Fourth of July with a Red, White and Blue Tablesetting

Welcome! I'm so happy you're joining me today to celebrate a very special Fourth of July! It is the 250th anniversary of America's "great experiment", the phrase first used by George Washington to describe the creation of a democratic republic based on Enlightenment ideals.

 

I've set the table in bold reds and blues balanced with strong whites. I began with a vibrant table runner and matching napkins that sets a casually festive tone.

 

    

Blues are the dominant colors in the place settings,

A Casual Summer Table Inspired by Island Daydreams

Welcome to a tropical escape, powered by island daydreams and the memory of palm trees swaying in the breeze! Or at least to my summer table where all the above formed the design. I'm delighted to be joining a wonderful group of tablescape designers for a seasonal blog hop spotlighting summer style. You'll want to explore each of their tables listed near the end of this post.

 

       

I wanted to capture both the lighthearted fun of summer and memories of some unforgettable vacations.

A Charm of Finches for a Late Spring Table Setting

Welcome to the table today, friends! I'm sure you're wondering about the title I used for this table setting in late Spring, almost June. A "charm" is the delightful term for a group of various types of songbirds. I couldn't resist!

 

    

The table began with these lovely luncheon plates that I frequently use in the spring,

A Perfect Backyard Summer Picnic under the Trees

"Summertime . . . an' the livin' is easy"

                composed by George Gershwin, lyrics by DuBose Heyward    

 

And nothing says easier living than a picnic in the open air, with simple foods, good wine and great friends! 

 

 

Better yet, set up your picnic in the backyard under the trees!