A Garden of Fruit

This time of year we are enjoying the fruits and vegetables of summer changing to fall. 

 We are in the solarium to enjoy the sunny days

we are having, the table is set with the beautiful  fruit.

 The center of the table has a yellow stand with a food tureen hosting a lovely fruit design with a fruit finial.

 The precious cream and sugar have a sweet entwined handle. 

The lid of the tureen has a close-up of an apple with ceramic leaves.   

 The overhead view of the place setting will entice you to sit in.

 We are blessed with a pattern by Spode called "Reynolds"

 The bread and butter support a green leaved bowl with a faux apple.

 The yellow polka flatware and napkin add pizzazz to the moss green placemats and napkin rings.

I will serve ice tea in the green beverage goblet with our meal for it is still warm in Texas and for dessert I will provide either hot tea or coffee with lemon meringue pie.

Hope you can enjoy another fall tablescape.

I will be posting this on the following tea blogs; 

A stroll thru life,

and Bernideen's Tea Time Blog,
A delightsome life,
rustic-refined.com,
along with the blog of;

Between Naps on the Porch
and
are some of my favorites and
Antiques and Teacups
and

I will also post on them this week!

SUNFLOWER SEASON

As we transition from the heat of summer and go into the coolness of Fall, we can enjoy the beauty of the Sunflower.

 Sunflowers are everywhere along the roadways and in the fields for us to see them.

 The loveliness of the centerpiece has Sunflowers, cattails, wheat, and autumn leaves.

 Little Master scarecrow happly shares his fun with tiny crow and the sunflower bird.

 Little Miss scarecrow has sunflowers on her dress and in her hand, she shares her time with the cawing crow. Along with a bird perched on another sunflower.

 The centerpiece of flowers is in a verda colored metal pot, which not only holds the flowers but also the five creamy yellow candles.

 The sunflower bowl that accompanies the tableware by Maxcera.

 The lovely place setting called "Flowing Sunflowers".

 The flowers follow the sun from dawn till dusk.

 Holding the gold and white checked napkins is a tiny yellow beaded napkin ring. A country touch is brought by the yellow flatware.

 The elegant crystal is in balance with a ceramic mug.

 The crystal is Ralph Lauren's "Herringbone".

 While I was going through my yellow linens, I discovers this set of perfect placemats to go with the dinnerware.

This was a fun and enjoyable tablescape to design.

I will be posting this on the following tea blogs; 

A stroll thru life,

and Bernideen's Tea Time Blog,
A delightsome life,
rustic-refined.com,
along with the blog of;

Between Naps on the Porch
and
are some of my favorites and
Antiques and Teacups
and

I will also post on them this week!

Catch A Sea Breeze

Lets walk along the beach, gather sea shells, and have a ride on a sail boat. 

Other pleasures along the shore are birds skittering about the sand and grasses blowing in the breeze.

The place setting is ready for a seafood feast. 

The blue and silver dinnerware has a ocean motif.

The swaying grasses along the shore is mimicked by the blue and white reeded placemats. 

Reed and Barton sea shell pattern echoes the shells on the dinnerware.

More blue and silver on the napkin and rings add a touch of elegance.

A wonderful fish in water on the pressed glass goblet creates more drama.

The adorable fish teapot will be used for hot tea along with dessert.

Birds along the shore are characterized by the blue glittered seagull.

Lets go sailing in our sailboat along the center of the table.

A purple shell is perched on the life guard seat.

The blue glass lantern lights the charming beach chairs.

Hope you have enjoyed our time at the beach.

I will be posting this on the following tea blogs; 

Rose Chintz Cottage,

Martha's Favorites,

A stroll thru life,

and Bernideen's Tea Time Blog,
A delightsome life,
rustic-refined.com,
along with the blog of;

Between Naps on the Porch
and
are some of my favorites and

I will also post on them this week!

Patriotic Bears

 Dining on the 4th.

 Red, white, and blue on a star covered cloth begins our celebration.

 Hats full of imaginary fireworks balance the centerpiece. 

 Mr. Bear raises a flag and supports a July 4th bandana.

 The Uncle Sam hat with silver sparks shooting out.

 A most patriotic plate setting on the 4th. 

 "Celebration" by Cigma with a star ribbon.

 Shiny red glass placeplate brightens the setting.

Three color braids  circle a blue mat.

 U.S. flag napkins add interest to each of the different colored flatware handles.

A special toast to the soldiers, sailors, airmen, police and firefighters who protect our independence.

I will be posting this on the following tea blogs; 

Rose Chintz Cottage,

Martha's Favorites,

A stroll thru life,

and Bernideen's Tea Time Blog,
A delightsome life,
rustic-refined.com,
along with the blog of;

Between Naps on the Porch
and
are some of my favorites and

I will also post on them this week!

SUMMERTIME

Bright pink and yellow define this tablescape.

 Minton Cockatrice teapot claims the center of attention.

The bouquet of flowers mimic the colorful design of the china. The lovely pink candles and bright pink candle holders add another dimension.

The full place setting creates an inviting place for us to dine.

 The dinner plate shows the beauty of the china with its fanciful bird.

 The place plate from Neiman Marcus shows its intricate design with a reticulated edge.

 The simple shape of the cup and saucer highlights the  pink Cockatrice pattern.

 Showing more detail is the bright pink stemware.

 The lovely shades of pink are brighten by the yellow table runner.

The summer time bright floral hues enlivens the beginning of the season of entertaining.  

I will be posting this on the following tea blogs; 

Rose Chintz Cottage,

Martha's Favorites,

A stroll thru life,

and Bernideen's Tea Time Blog,
A delightsome life,
rustic-refined.com,
along with the blog of;

Between Naps on the Porch
and
are some of my favorites and

I will also post on them this week!