“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it”
Psalms 118:24
The humidity and the hot temps that we’ve had lately here in the Appalachian Foothills have announced that summer is here…but the new season doesn’t technically begin until 11:24pm tonight for those of us living in the Central Time Zone! Last week, Butch and I enjoyed eating dinner on the patio four different nights…the mosquitoes weren’t too bad, and the scenery was perfect! Several mornings I sat in the cool morning breeze with my cup of coffee just enjoying the birds and wind chimes sing, the smell of lavender and magnolia, and the colors popping up all over the garden! Join me today as I am welcoming summer here at Everyday Living!
I hope y’all don’t tire of seeing hydrangeas on my tablescapes…limelights are now beginning to bloom!
I used a favorite linen tablecloth with sweet floral placemats.
A mirrored tray holds flowers cut from my garden: hydrangeas, angelonia, and a single zinnia!
“Baroque” chargers and saucers by American Atelier…toile dinner plates and cups by Churchill.
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver”
Proverbs 25:11
Thanks for your visits and your comments always make my day!
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Donna Bianca says
Pam, your tablescape is lovely and the garden view is amazing! Love the pink touch ?
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much, Donna!
Rita C. (Panoply) says
Happy Summer Solstice, Pam! It will be 6/21 in our Eastern time zone. We have welcoming, cooler temps here this morning (not for long, though) after another 1.5″ rain yesterday.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Rita, yesterday it poured rain within five miles of our house, and we never got a drop. Our humidity has been very high and sticky!
shirley@housepitalitydesigns says
It must be so wonderful to sit under the pergola at a beautiful table overlooking a gorgeous garden! Feels like dining at a 5 star resort! Love to book a room Pam!!! 🙂
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Aw, you are welcome anytime, reservations are not needed!
Belle Bleu Interiors says
Pam, this is just beautiful as always! The gorgeous flowers from your garden make the most perfect and stunning centerpiece. I am swooning over the pretty toile china. This table welcomes Summer perfectly. Happy Summer, sweet friend!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much, Shannon! Happy Summer to you!
Sandra @ Maison De Jardin says
Pam: Beautiful setting and a beautiful table. I do love the pink – pink is such a happy color. One would feel like a princess in your beautiful garden area !
Have a lovely week!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Sandra, thanks so much…it is a lot of work!
Alice says
Coffee early in the morning in your garden, mosquitoes and all, would taste extra special as your garden is so beautiful. When I see what you and Butch Have done with what God gave you I think how we are to keep his garden weed free and beautiful. Keep posting pictures of your garden. I love it!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Alice, your comments made my day…I shared them with Butch. We appreciate your very encouraging words. We are experiencing some cooler temps and rain from the tropical storm!
lulu says
Summer is trying to come to Maine, but it isn’t quite here. Your table is lovely, and I’m in awe of your garden.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much, Linda! Maine sounds delightful when our temps soar in July and August!
Carole @ From My Carolina Home says
Lovely, Pam, and no I never get tired of seeing hydrangeas!!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much, Carole!
the Painted Apron says
I don’t think there is such a thing as hydrangea tire Pam, who can get tired of hydrangeas! Your table is perfectly lovely, gorgeous colors and china mix~ looks like dining will be inside this week ☔️
Jenna
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Jenna, I hope you all are surviving the storm! It really looks rough on the coast!
bonnie morgan says
We have a tropical storm headed our way.
I never tire of hydrangeas at all. Pretty zinnia. I planted some and they came up quickly but a ways away from blooms. They are lanky because there hasn’t been much sun. Rainy all last week and cloudy when it wasn’t raining.
Your table is pretty. I like angelonia and it looks pretty on the mirrored tray.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Wow, I didn’t know there was a tropical storm brewing. It rained really hard a few miles from us yesterday, but we didn’t get a drop. We actually need rain at our house. Have a wonderful Tuesday, Bonnie!
Noreen says
Pam and Butch, I always love seeing your garden-it is magnificent! Your table setting is beautiful as well, especially with your Hydrangeas. I have three plants, but none have bloomed yet-I can’t wait. My Peonies just finished and I miss them already. Thanks for sharing the beauty of your world.
Hugs,
Noreen
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Noreen, thanks so much for your lovely visit and sweet comments! The garden is a labor of love! Hugs ~
dolores says
Relajantes imágenes de tan bonito jardín. La imagen de la mesa con vistas a la fuente es sencillamente hermosa, ha mejorado todo su entorno y las hortensias son espectaculares.
Un placer que permitas estar en tu jardín.
Con cariño
Dolores
Relaxing images of such a beautiful garden. The picture of the table overlooking the fountain is simply beautiful, it has improved all its surroundings and the hydrangeas are spectacular.
A pleasure to be in your garden.
Fondly
Dolores
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Dolores, nuestro jardín está creciendo, estamos recibiendo algo de lluvia y los temporales no se han disparado, todavía! Muchas gracias por sus maravillosas visitas a través del ancho océano!
Dolores, our garden is growing, we are getting some rain and the temps have not soared, yet! Thanks so much for your wonderful visits across the wide ocean!
Kim says
A collection of garden flowers makes the perfect center attraction! Everything is so pretty – from your table to beyond. And, you are right. We must enjoy the outdoors now. Soon we won’t be able to stand the heat. Happy Tuesday! 🙂
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much, Kim! We are getting rain and cooler temps from the tropical storm!
Cynthia says
What a lovely table setting, Pam. The flowers really make it special!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much, Cynthia! Happy Tuesday!
Dianne Lanier says
What a beautiful table setting in gorgeous surroundings! You are truly blessed.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much, Dianne for your sweet comments…blessings~
larr says
Gorgeous table and yard. If I had your view I would sit at that table and never move!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much, it is a lot of work to maintain!
Leslie Anne Tarabella says
When do we get to see your table AFTER dinner? hahaha! Just lovely!
marmeladegypsy says
It may be hot there but your table is as cool and fresh as a cucumber. A very pretty, charming one! I do love this particular setting, Pam.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much sweet Jeanie!
Mimi says
Dear Pam, that just looks so fresh and inviting. It’s the Winter doldrums where I live, so that is a feast for the eyes! Mimi xxx
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much for your visit!
Liz @ Infuse With Liz says
Your flowers are beautiful and make the outdoor setting look so inviting. I love the view of your gardens. Love the Churchill toile plates.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much, Liz! No gardening today…it is pouring rain from the tropical storm!
Cheryl K says
Just glorious! Looks so peaceful. Makes me want to “lie down in green pastures”… Thanks for sharing.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much, Cheryl. Our pasture is getting drenched today!
Sylvia D. says
Pam, Love your table. Never tire of hydrangeas. The mosquitoes are really bad here! I generally wear long sleeves and pants when going outside but they found the holes in my sandals. While taking photos they take advantage of my being still to feast. I love to had the windows open and I hear the birds outside. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day. Sylvia D.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks Sylvia, I think everyone is having to fight mosquitoes! Have a wonderful weekend!
Gentle Joy Homemaker says
What a beautifully set table out in the gardens. 🙂
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much! Wishing you a wonderful Sunday!
Maristella says
Exquisite tablescape!Such beautiful porcelain!Loved everything…
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Maristella, you are so sweet!
Jann Olson says
Pam, how could we ever tire of such gorgeous flowers? Your entire table is stunning!! My Limelights don’t bloom until the end of summer towards fall. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks sweet Jann!
Sarah says
Pam, I would never tire of seeing your garden or the beautiful blooms you cut to enjoy. You have a lovely space for alfresco dining, and the table is filled with gorgeous details. Thanks for sharing!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much, Sarah! I am enjoying lower humidity and temps this week!
Mary says
Just beautiful Pam! I can’t think of a better way to welcome summer! We’re cooling off some next week and the humidity is dropping too, and I’m looking forward to some alfresco dining.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Mary, I am enjoying the lower humidity while it lasts!
Leanna says
The backdrop to your tablescape is breathtaking. Your guests must think their in heaven sitting at your table. Lovely all around.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much, Leanna. I loved your visit!
Carol ("Mimi") says
What a beautiful tablescape. I love the various flowers in the individual vases, collected in the glass tray. It all creates a very pretty centerpiece. The view of your garden beyond is jaw-dropping! What a lovely place to sit and enjoy a meal. Just gorgeous!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much for your visit, Carol. Happy Tuesday!
Marilyn says
Lovely and elegant.
Marilyn
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much Marilyn…Happy 4th!??
Sandra Garth says
Summer under the pergola looks great from here!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much, Sandra! We love sitting out there!