“Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised”
Proverbs 31:30
A lot of you ask me where I keep my “stuff” that I use for my tablescapes. The answer is simple: anywhere I can find a place! Most of the time, it stays tucked away until needed, but a few days ago, I decided to look through my table linens, just because. And don’t you just love when you run across something you forgot about, that has so many memories attached? In my looking, I came across tablecloths that I had made 14 years ago for an alfresco dinner party…and not just any dinner party…for my Mother’s 70th birthday party that I gave her! So I pulled them out, feminine and pretty, and in mint condition having been used only once, for that most special occasion! My sweet discovery took me back in time for a moment and became the inspiration for today’s tablescape!
The colors in the floral tablecloth are ideal for our garden setting.
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A reproduction majolica pitcher was perfect for limelights cut from the garden.
Pink napkins were gathered between two white organza ones.
Quilted placemats highlight the yellow found in the tablecloth…
…along with the ruffled candle stands!
The plate stack is a pink and white toile dinner plate, a Noritake “reverie” large dessert plate, a green cabbage salad plate, and a small “reverie” dessert plate. Stemware is also “reverie” by Noritake.
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As the summer sun was setting, the candles were lit.
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“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver”
Proverbs 25:11
I am so glad I made my sweet discovery!
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So happy you ran across your tablecloths! What sweet memories. Very pretty tablescapes!
Thanks so much, Karen! It was a sweet discovery for sure! Have a wonderful Tuesday!
How sweet to have your fun memory of your dear mother! I know it was a great party. The cloth and napkins are so cheerful and happy.
The more I see organza napkins the more I want some. Do you remember where you got them?
Love all the colors and embellishments on your table. Limelights still look great and of course, your setting is awesome. We have had rain everyday so an outdoor table would have to be quickly done here!
Have a good week.
Bonnie, thanks so much for your sweet comments! I bought the organza napkins in Fairhope last year, but I know you can buy them over the Internet! They had so many different colors available and I wish that I had bought more! Wishing you a wonderful Tuesday!
Your “garden parties” are always so beautiful….Happy Birthday to your mom! Love your limelights..they are huge…mine are rather small…must be the variety and a fairly new shrub. Have a great day!
Shirley, I have an older limelight in my front landscaping and the blooms are pretty but always small! The limelights in my garden were planted last year and the blooms are really large, I don’t know the difference unless it is a different variety!
Everything is beautiful! I would love to see your gardens!!!!!!
Thanks so much, Jenny! Hot weather is making it a little wilted and spent! Hope you are enjoying your retirement!
Everything looks perfectly beautiful on your tablescape! The tablecloth is gorgeous. I hope that you have a wonderful Tuesday!!!
Shannon, you are so sweet and I appreciate your kind words! Blessings~
Absolutely beautiful. What a setting for a sweet, special dinner. I LOVE the tablecloth that you “found” once again and your organza napkins. Perfect!! Rosie @ The Magic Hutch
Thanks so much, sweet Rosie! It was a wonderful discovery!
I’m glad you found this beautiful table cloth! I know you are, too. Such a special memory of wonderful times with your mom. And, the cloth is so happy, and colorful – just like your garden. Your plate stack is so pretty!
Thanks so much, Kim! The discovery brought back a wonderful memory!
How lovely, Pam! Don’t you just love when you find things like that? You setting is gorgeous; and I am so glad that you were able to associate with such a happy memory. It’s beautiful, as always!
Shenita, thank you for your sweet words! It brought back beautiful memories!
I feel as though I just attended this pretty and peaceful garden party. I always enjoy your gentle, gracious and thoughtful styling.
Jemma
Thanks so much, Jemma! This was such a sweet memory!
The cloth is beautiful Pam, and full of sweet memories- I can’t believe how lush and beautiful your garden is! I guess because we have been blessed with so much rain this summer. Your table is so romantic and pretty!
Jenna
Thanks so much, Jenna. Actually, we have had very little rain…it seems to rain all around us. Sprinklers have saved the garden! Rain is always the best!
Pam, I love your table but I haven’t seen one that you’ve done that I haven’t loved! Beautiful! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
I love all your table settings. They are so inspiring. I especially loved the candle holders in this one. You inspire me to collect more napkin rings too.
Another lovely tablescape! Always enjoy stopping by.
Thanks so much, Lea!
So pretty and frilly and perfect for a lady’s birthday! I love linens ( or anything for that matter) with a story!
Thanks, Leslie Anne, memories are the best!
I’m often, too, asked about where I keep all the stuff. Quite honestly, I’m running out of places but that doesn’t keep me from getting that something new I find irresistible. Your garden has served you all these last weeks.
Linda, I am also running out of room, but still have trouble walking away from that special something new!
I love this table setting because of the memories attached.
Thanks for sharing with SYC.
Memories are so sweet…thanks Carol!
It always makes me smile to see “Reverie” in someone else’s blog, since it was my “wedding china” and I still love it. That tablecloth was made for it, and I really like the way you layered the other plates with it. Those ruffled candlesticks are wonderful! A beautiful garden table.
Joy, it was also my wedding china and remains a favorite! Thanks so much and have a wonderful Thursday!
This tablescape is stunning. I love how you incorporated various patterns and colours. The garden setting is breathtaking, being from northern Canada I am just a little bit jealous of your lush greenery. So pretty. Leanna
Thanks so much, Leanna. Gardening has been difficult this year due to rain shortage! Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
Your table is lovely.
Thanks so much and happy weekend!
Your outdoor tablescapes are always so lovely and this one is no exception. You did a terrific job matching the colours in the special tablecloth into all the dishware and accessories you chose to use. I especially love the stemware, such a pretty shape and colour. I know I would so enjoy dining in your beautiful yard at this inviting table.
Lori, thanks for your sweet comments! Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
Your table is lovely!
Pam, I love the napkin rings with a spray of flowers in them. They look like they have a good foot and silver will do for many occasions. Great table. Sylvia D.
Thanks so much, Sylvia…I have enjoyed those napkin rings!
Gorgeous tablescape, Pam! Hope you have a wonderful rest-of-the-summer.
Thanks so much, Jean! Wishing you a beautiful Sunday!
Beautiful tablescape. I am so glad you found those table linens and they were still perfect. Isn’t it like Christmas when that happens! Thanks so much for sharing these at the DI & DI Link Party. Have a great week!
Thanks so much, Christine! I was beyond excited to find and use the linens! Happy Tuesday!
Beautiful and fresh!
Thanks so much, Cindy!
Gorgeous Pam! Your tablecloth you made for your mom is perfect for a walk down memory lane and a tablesetting in the garden!
That is what I love about tablescaping are the memories that are often placed on the table’
Beautiful table and memory.
Thank you, Angie!