Happy Monday, Friends! Today I'm excited to be joining the Welcome Summer Tablescape Blog Hop hosted by Chloe at Celebrate and Decorate! Today is the first day of the hop, and every day several bloggers will share their summer table inspiration. I know you're going to enjoy it--so grab a refreshing drink, and get comfy...
If you've dropped by after visiting Donna, from a casa di Bianca, Welcome! I love dining in the garden and wanted to celebrate the beautiful blooms before it gets too hot out--which won't be long, here in Texas! I decided to style the table with thrifted treasures from my collection. With the exception of the flatware and tablecloth, everything was either thrifted or picked from the garden, to create my blooming tablescape! I scored these beautiful Bavarian floral plates last month at the thrift store. {The pair is AVAILABLE HERE! }
This mercury glass lantern is another thrifted find.
Instead of using a candle, I tucked some battery-operated LED fairy lights inside.
To create my centerpiece, I took a stroll around the garden gathering rosemary, oregano, blue sage, and red sweetheart roses. I arranged them in a thrifted ironstone pitcher. I've had these pale green vintage glasses for ages--I found them at a yard sale.
Raspberry hibiscus iced tea is one of my summer favorites!
Last week, I shared a garden tea party near the front garden gate where the pink roses and honeysuckle are blooming. In the meantime, the red sweetheart roses near the opposite gate have started blooming! This showy bush started as a small plant, and since then, the rosemary planted in the opposite flower bed has grown so much, it extends almost to the roses. I'm a lenient gardener--I'll let the plants thrive as they will!
Thanks for stopping by! Next up, is Carol, from Bluesky at Home!
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Your table to welcome summer is so sweet and really fits in your garden so perfectly. The addition of the roses tucked on the napkins above each plate is a pretty addition. I can't believe the size of your rosemary! That is amazing, and I am sure adds a lovely fragrance to your garden. Thank you for once again sharing your talents with us!
ReplyDeleteLovely, Cecilia! I also love your self-proclaimed title of "lenient gardener".
ReplyDeleteCecilia your table is gorgeous as it sits among the beautiful flowers. I can only imagine the wonderful fragrances as you have your tea. The herbs and roses in the ironstone pitcher are so pretty. When wee move into this home almost 14 years ago now...rosemary grew much like yours...someone had been very lenient and I loved it!!! Then one day my DIL who knew nothing about herbs was helping me weed and I had an errand to run. When I returned, the rosemary was gone...she thought it was weeds and when I said "oh, no"...she said "it will grow back, this is Florida!". But Alas, it never did and I have not been successful with it since. :( It is always a pleasure to blog hop with you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful corner in your garden with your table set surrounded by blooming roses and fragrant rosemary! Nothing is sweeter that a white pitcher full of flowers, and your plates are beautiful!
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Oh my goodness! Loving that TABLE!!! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteCecilia, your garden is amazing. I can't believe how many blooms you already have. What a wonderful place to enjoy the garden table, as you said, before it gets so hot that you can't!
ReplyDeleteCecilia, I love your garden setting with pretty flowers and fragrant rosemary! I would love to sit with you and enjoy a glass of the raspberry hibiscus iced tea. Your table is perfect in its alfresco setting!
ReplyDeleteLovely al fresco table, Cecilia!
ReplyDeleteCecelia, I was admiring your centerpiece and pretty dishes and then to see the whole table and chairs was such a sweet setting. I know your rosemary is fragrant and I'll be thinking of your raspberry hibiscus iced tea all day.
ReplyDeleteCecelia, your table is charming. Nothing better than sitting in your garden and taking in Mother Nature. The florals look fabulous in your ironstone pitcher. Love the roses! The raspberry hibiscus tea sounds wonderful. A pleasure joining you.
ReplyDeleteCecelia, I just love the simple elegance of your garden tablescape. Fresh flowers always look lovely in ironstone pitchers! I adore your dainty vintage floral plates. How I would love to take a seat in your garden and sip ice tea while taking in the scent of rosemary. It's a pleasure hopping with you!
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Such a pretty garden setting for a table Cecilia! I love your petal strewn table and garden blooms in your pitcher. Your Bavarian floral plates were a beautiful find. As always it’s a treat to have a virtual seat at your table and blog hop with you. ♥
ReplyDeleteCecelia, what a lovely garden tablescape and great find in those floral vintage plates! That iced tea looks refreshing and delicious. A wonderful choice for summer.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful way to welcome summer! You have a knack for scoring the nicest thrifted pieces. Have a wonder summer and it's a pleasure to hop with you again.
ReplyDeleteYour tablescape is beautiful, but what really hit me was that glass of iced tea! Never had hibiscus; that spring of mint just looked so great! I was thirsty to start with, but now I have to get something to drink!
ReplyDeleteYour table is beautiful! I love your flatware and those plates! Hugs!
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ReplyDeleteSorry type-o in the previous comment. You set a lovely table and such pretty flowers I love using white pitchers as vases too. The plates are so cheerful, I like them they celebrate the garden!It's a pleasure to be on the tablescape hop with you. Hugs
ReplyDeleteCecilia, it is all so beautiful in your picturesque garden setting! I think you know how much I love herbs too, so I am just in awe of your rosemary. I planted a large rosemary plant earlier this spring and it it thriving. I hope it grows like yours!
ReplyDeleteYour garden flower bouquet is so lovely and I love how the little petals are used as a scatter across the table. The dishes are beautiful and I would have a hard time parting with them.
The tea looks refreshing, I think I will try that blend!
So happy to hop with you this week. Have a great summer ahead.
*it is thriving
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful corner of your garden! Your floral bouquet is gorgeous and love the little petals gracing the table. Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it lovely when it's still cool enough to dine outside? We have the same thing in Virginia! I, too, love raspberry hibiscus tea - such a yummy summer treat. Your thrifted plates are so pretty and perfect for a garden table, and your beautiful bouquet looks as though it smells as delicious as it looks! So fun hopping with you!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful garden and setting for your lovely table! Your centerpiece of fresh herbs and flowers is gorgeous and must smell amazing! The raspberry hibiscus tea sounds like a delicious and refreshing summertime treat!
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