“Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear”
Ephesians 4:29
Hello sweet friends…and welcome back to the garden! I hope you’re all having a great week so far. The humidity was almost unbearable here in our Appalachian Foothills this weekend, but if you’re a gardener, you’ve gotta get out there no matter what! Yesterday was a nice break in the humidity, and the gentle breeze was an added bonus! We spent most of the day in the garden Saturday, and then early evening, I set a table to showcase a lovely bouquet of peonies! Can you believe I haven’t planted peonies yet?! That will be changing for sure! This week’s tablescape is all about the pretty peonies!
Have you noticed my Renaissance Man painted the garden furniture?!!
I am loving it so much, I didn’t even use a tablecloth (it was previously painted black, in case you don’t remember)!
As you can see, I set a very simple table to allow the peonies to be the star!
After I weeded and Butch manicured the garden, I decided the garden would also starring in Tablescape Tuesday.
Rattan chargers help to add texture to the table with chevron napkins supplying color and pattern! Everyday white plates are accented with dressier floral salad plates.
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The texture of the grasses provides a pleasing backdrop!
After a delicious dinner in Birmingham on Friday, we stopped at Whole Foods and I made a bee line to the floral department where I immediately spotted these beauties!
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver”
Proverbs 25:11
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A quiet evening in the garden with the lovely fragrance of peonies!
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It would be hard to choose a favorite flower, but peonies and hydrangeas would definitely be near the top of my list! Do you have a favorite?
Thank you dear friends for each visit and taking time to comment.
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Such a beautiful setting and I love those dishes.
Thank you Marty!
The pink and green is lovely. And Butch did a great painting job; love the white!
Thank you dear friend?
Hi dear Pam!What a sweet table…It brings joy to my day…Hugs!
Thank you sweet Maristella!
Ah, that looks beautiful.
Thank you Cath. I haven’t forgotten your email?
Great!
Refreshing! Blessings
Thank you so kindly!
Oh Pam ~ you know I love this post. Your table is simply gorgeous and your beautiful peonies are truly the star of the show. They are queen of the flower world in my opinion. I do love your garden table dressed in white. The white seems to show off the lovely design in the iron work. While, I know you will be serving something wonderful, I will be happy to just sit and enjoy your beautiful table, garden and peonies!
Have a great week and thanks again so much for hosting Gardens Galore !
It would be a dream to sit and enjoy your garden with you or have you visit my garden!?
Wow! The best table setting yet and maybe it’s because of the white table. Love each and everything in every picture. Your garden is beautiful.
Thank you Alice ❤️
Love the white on the garden furniture! of course, your gorgeous table setting looks fabulous on it! I love the pink and green, those plates are wonderful!! so pretty!
Thank you Ann!
Your peonies are Just beautiful Pam…and your scripture today is exactly what I needed to hear.
How smart was Paul in spite of all his trials and tribulations to speak what we should hear…And David echo-ing the sentiment. The Captain and I went to a movie with language that made me cringe…so so not necessary….in fact, there are fewer and fewer movies that we actually want to see these days.
The apostle Paul also said, “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things and the God of peace will be with you” (Philippians 4:8).
Kari, Amen and amen. For the same reason, we rarely go to movies or even turn on the tv. I want to think on the things that are honorable and praiseworthy. I love that verse you shared with me!
I retreat to those things, but we are also called to evangelise, getting out in the midst of people like Jesus can expose us to things if we like it or not. “Be in the world but not of the world”. Who said that?
It’s a hard road, and only spiritually strong people should undertake it. You have to go out girded with faith. Unfortunately children are encountering the world among their peers, in the media . My daughter goes to a church school, but encounters current pop culture on the school bus for two hours a day. When we enrolled her, the school had a no mobile phones policy, they’ve since retracted that. I argued with the principal about it.
Pam, everything is absolutely beautiful and the salad plates are the icing on the cake!
Thank you dear Lydia!
Wow! What a great job Butch did on your patio furniture. It is lovely in white and inabsolutely love your
Garden. You really inspire me. God Bless
Thank you Audrey and blessings~
Pam, I love the freshly painted lawn furniture. It looks so pretty, and the gorgeous tablescape looks beautiful upon it! The peonies add the perfect finishing touch!
Thank you sweet friend!
Your peonies are exquisite and your choice of plates, candles and napkins compliment the flowers beautifully. Your setting is gorgeous. The table painted white shows off the pattern of the intricate iron work. It’s fun to have a new dimension of color for your table.
Have a great day!
Thank you Bonnie!
Whole Foods has such beautiful flowers, and you chose some great ones! Amazing how easily they fit with your plates!!! I planted a little tiny scrap of a peony bush 2 years ago that someone gave me. It had about 5 leaves on it, and I didn’t really expect it to live. It came back last year with about 8 leaves on it, but the yard man mowed over it!? This year it came back with about 25 leaves on it. I’m expecting it to take at least 3 more years before it produces any flowers, but it’s fun watching it progress from a “Charlie Brown Christmas tree” state to something that will hopefully be grand over time. Good luck with your planting!!!
Alycia, thank you! I hope your peony will survive and thrive in the coming years!
I love the table in white, so fresh and the peonies are beautiful too.
Thank you Carol!
Everything is lovely and elegant.
Marilyn
Thank you Marilyn!
Those dishes are beautiful.
Marion
Thank you Marion!
Those peonies are beautiful as is the entire table setting.
Joan
Thank you Joan!
Your tablescape in the garden is lovely!! Stunning dishes and charming furniture! Thanks so much for stopping by and for your kind words!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Thank you Debbie!
Wow those peonies are so beautiful. The newly painted table set definitely caught my eye. Loving the dishes!
Thank you Liz. I really am enjoying the table in white!
Is that Waterford Lismore? Sure looks like it and whether it is or not, your goblets are divine!
I adore peonies but I always have ant problems when I bring them in!
Thank you Jeanie! No, stemware isn’t Waterford. Happy Wednesday!
Very pretty. I love pink & green together. I am cultivating my first peony from root this year, Pam, and hope to plant it on fall. It’s a much less expensive way to test the waters and see how well it does. I believe bearded irises, though, are my favorite flower. Too bad they don’t last longer!
Thank you Rita, you have been a busy gardener. Good luck with the peony!
Your garden furniture looks fabulous painted white Pam!! And those gorgeous pink peonies against the backdrop of bright green grasses is just heaven on earth! I love that you kept every thing so simple, it couldn’t be prettier!
Jenna
Thank you Jenna!
Beautiful garden and the table and chairs look fabulous and romantic in white. Your Mr. did a great job, beats black !
The setting is lovely with the pretty salad plates plus the pretty peonies.
Hugs,
Fabby
Beautiful white background with a gorgeous splash of pink peonies! How beautiful is that!
Sight for sore eyes!
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Thank you sweet friend???
So very pretty! And peonies on the plates!
Thank you Sandra!
Pam, you have set a gorgeous table. Your gardens always look so beautiful and inviting. The plates I am swooning over. Loving those gorgeous peonies.
Thank you Linda!
Okay so the blooms are amazing but the way you sat the table and it being that metal white…LOVE.
Thanks so much Pam! Happy Weekend!
Oh, those beautiful plates with those peonies – just perfection! The white table is so pretty, and the touches of green in the napkins and candles are just enough to accent and still let the peonies be the star. What a lovely table.
Thank you for the lovely comments, Joy! Have a wonderful day!
It’s lovely:-))) I wish I could sit there and drink a cup of tea:-)))
Simply beautiful:-)))
Yes Pam, Peonies are always the star of the show. However, those gorgeous salad plates take a close second. I have been loving my Peonies. They just don’t last long enough. Love the furniture painted white. So bright and cheery! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Thanks Jann!
Very pretty! I love Peonies and Hydrangeas too and I can’t possibly pick my favorite flower. Your table and chairs look so pretty in white!
Thanks so much Ann Marie. Wishing you a wonderful week!
Your table is so pretty! I hope you enjoyed dining outside! Thanks for linking up with Thursday Favorite Things. We are so happy that you joined us. Angelina @ Petite Haus
Thank you Angelina!
I love looking at your garden and any outdoor tablescapes so much. Seriously, I am not just saying that! So if you ever see a short 5’2″ blonde lurking around your yard, please don’t have me arrested. lol
It’s dark and cloudy here and soaking wet from rains, which we needed. But I am on the hunt for an outdoor dining table! I am so excited to start making my outdoor space as welcoming and filled with wonderful blooms like yours I can’t even put it into words! Loving your wrought iron table. The texture it brings to your garden and the table is timeless and gorgeous.
ABSOLUTELY beautiful! Pinned and shared! As a matter of fact, I’m Featuring you at this week’s Thursdays Favorite Things Party on Shoestring Elegance! Thanks so much for sharing with us!
Theresa
Thank you so much for pinning and the feature, Theresa! Blessings~
This is STUNNING!! Love the elegant and peaceful feeling! Your yard is so charming as well! Would love for to come linkup at “Our Inspired Collection Link Party!” -desiree