“Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.”
Proverbs 11:25
Everyone has heard the saying, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade”! The phrase is meant to encourage optimism in the face of adversity. Lemons suggest bitterness, while lemonade is a sweet drink-according to Wikipedia!
May I suggest a different attitude about lemons. I have discovered that adding a hint of lemon juice or zest to vegetable dishes brightens the taste and adds a unique freshness! So, what do I do with all the lemons? I will make lemon ice box pie, lemon poppy seed cake, lemon zest will be added to pasta, asparagus, and spring peas, and of course, I will make lemonade! Lemons certainly brought freshness to our dining room!
The new tablecloth is the inspiration for this setting! 
The centerpiece is a simple one. When we were at Blackberry Farm in February, Butch bought me this wonderful charcuterie board. It is made from old European barn wood. (You can read more about it here: It’s Not What You Think!). I placed three hurricane vases filled with lemons on the board and voila…an easy centerpiece! 
Glassware with amber base, amethyst stem, and peridot bowl complements the setting! 
The Italian tablecloth is made in a shop in Florence and is very good quality for a very reasonable price!
The charcuterie board lends a rustic feel! 
Detail of the old wood! 
Simple setting…rattan chargers, white dinner plates, and chevron cotton napkins! 
My often used resin tortoise flatware! 
A couple of things I really like about this tablescape…the texture of the rattan chargers mixed with the old wood of the board and secondly the chevron pattern of the napkins juxtaposed with the tablecloth! I love to mix it up! 
I have ten of these vases which I have used for flowers, candles, and, of course fruit! Practical and inexpensive! 
Fruit makes a great centerpiece! 
I will enjoy using this tablecloth on the patio when our outside project is completed! You can see progress here: Backyard Beginnings. 
What is your favorite way to use lemons?
The Details:
Tablecloth and napkins – TJ Maxx
Charcuterie Board-Blackberry Farm
Hurricane vases – Hobby Lobby
Rattan chargers – I don’t remember
White dinner plates – Home Goods
Stemware – Tuesday Morning
Flatware – Horchow.com
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver”
Proverbs 25:11
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Now this is a very happy and bright centerpiece, my friend. I just love the lemons! And the green is the perfect accent to the yellow.
My favorite way to use lemons….in yummy recipes 🙂 Always a joy to have you join Roses of Inspiration.
Thank you my sweet friend for the opportunity to share! Happy Tuesday, Stephanie!
Oh, Pam, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this tablescape! You can almost smell the lemons!! The tablecloth is a perfect find for such a happy, fresh, bright space. Love the textures and napkins and I’m drooling over your new barnwood board! You’ve done a wonderful job of coordinating everything. Thank you for sharing. Rosie @ The Magic Hutch
Rosie, thank you so much for such sweet words. I really think I will get a lot of use with the tablecloth. It will look great using oranges for the centerpiece! Blessings, my friend! Pam
Lemons are so pretty and cheery! Springtime always gives me cravings for all things lemon. What a pretty tablecloth!
Thank you, Judy! I always think of using lemons in spring! Blessings, Pam
When life gives you lemons… Make a Tablescape! Love this Tablescape!! It feels so fresh and summery!
Angelina, thanks for your sweet comments! Have a great rest of the week and blessings! Pam
Loving your lemon table setting Pam! It looks great.
Thanks, Pamela! Blessings, my friend!
What a beautiful summer setting!!
Thanks, Martina! Blessings, Pam
So fresh and pretty
Thanks, Connie!
What a beautiful tablescape… TJ’s and HG are the best places to find stuff!
Thank you, Jessica! Wishing you a great evening! Pam
Beautiful tablecloth…and tablescape!
Marigene, thanks sweet lady!!
I love the lemon centerpieces!
Thank you Shamene for your comment and for reading. Blessings, Pam
All those lemons must create a lovely scent…so summery! We enjoy lemonade freezer pie in the summer. Delish!
Thanks, Audra! The lemonade freezer pie sounds wonderful! Blessings, Pam
What a perfectly lovely tablescape! I love the addition of the lemons. So pretty. Thanks for sharing at my Creative Ways Link Party!
Blessings,
Nici
Thanks Nici, and for the lovely party! Pam
Pam, I love your bright and cheery table! I can almost smell the delicious aroma of the lemons through the screen. Your centerpiece board is so great too and I think you will find so many uses for it. I use my lemons in many of the same ways as you do, and when I have little leftover pieces I freeze them, then toss them in the disposal and turn it on. The kitchen is filled with the fresh scent of lemons!
Linda, thank you for the gracious comments! I love your idea of freezing leftover pieces of lemon to toss in the disposal. The scent of lemons is always fresh! Have a joy-filled day! Pam
Pam, what a delightful tablescape! I’m crazy about yellow and every detail on your table is just perfect! Those lemons…ahhhh, love them and they look just awesome!
Nancy, lemons always bring freshness to a room or to a recipe! Thank you and have a great Friday!
I love this fun tablescape Pam! The board is gorgeous and I love the simplistic style of the lemons. We used a lemon theme for my middle daughters wedding and now she decorates with lemon dishes and accessories in her kitchen. She’s added touches of pale blue and it’s really pretty. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Jann, thanks so much and I love the lemon themed wedding for your daughter! Blessings, Pam
Love this, so refreshing, especially your centrepiece. Lemon and poppy seed rolls are my favourite lemon recipe, especially when filled with homemade crab burgers! Popping over from foodie Friday, have a good week.
Lisa, it is so nice to meet you and thanks for popping over! Lemons make everything fresh and I love lemon and poppyseed together! Blessings, pam
I love how bright and cheerful this table is! Your lemons are delightful.
Thanks, Bev! Have a blessed week!
I love this cheery table setting! Your table cloth is beautiful and perfect for summer and so are the lemons.
Zenda, thanks! Lemons add that touch of summer! Blessings!
Your table looks so bright and cheery. It is gorgeous.
Thank you, Trish and for taking time to comment! Have a marvelous week! Pam
So pretty. Brings back memories of my wedding, citrus theme and colors were lemon, lime, and orange!
Christopher, sounds like a beautiful wedding! Thanks for taking time to comment! Pam
What perfection your tablescape is for the lovely tablecloth. What a fun and happy tablescape.
Thanks, Valerie!
Isn’t it amazing how an entire table can evolve from simple inspiration? I love your lemon theme and how you have, as you say, mixed it up. Being sensitive to color and texture is a wonderful gift.
Thanks, Linda! It is hard to miss with the bright lemon color!