“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.”
Psalms 19:14
Hello lovely friends! I hope your week is off to a good start. We had a very busy weekend, but we accomplished some things on our “to do list.” I started a project on Saturday that I am extremely excited about! It will take some time to complete, but I will be sharing with you in the future.
Warm weather will always find me tablescaping in the garden or on the patio! Grab a glass of sweet tea and join me at a sweet smelling table!
The fragrance of magnolia and sprigs of lavender are filling the air!
A vintage tablecloth covers the wrought iron table. I think most of you agree that the white table and chairs really add a lift to the garden.
Stemware was found at Tuesday Morning several years ago.
Placemats were added for color and texture.
The plates are a new find from TJ Maxx. Yes, they are melamine, but I really like their tropical feel!
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The centerpiece is a single magnolia bloom. Our magnolia tree was planted 39 years ago, a couple of months after we finished building our home…we were very young!?
In my opinion, a little bling is always good!
I love the glow of the sun on the hay bales in our pasture.
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.”
Proverbs 25:11
Sprigs of lavender were tucked under sterling napkin rings!
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Love, love, love. As always.
Where are the glasses bought?
Thank you Nancy. They are from Tuesday Morning several years ago.
Think it should say. Where were the glasses bought? ?
I love the colours.
Did cousin Itt like the tablescape? :p
What did he say? I never could understand him, but since you invited him I presume you do!
Did you know, in the 1960 s show, there were people smoking on set so they stopped using real hair on cousin Itt, and switched to synthetic. They must have gone organic and now they’re using grass!
Cath, you are too funny. I actually haven’t thought of Cousin It in years???
Beautiful, love this tropical atmosphere!
Thank you Donna!
Pam, you never cease to amaze me with your creativity in tablescaping. You have a great gift for using things you have and adding a few new things here and there. The magnolia bloom was the star as was your new colorful floral plates but your garden plan on every side provides a lush backdrop. I need some photography lessons from you.
Is it raining everyday at your house? It certainly is here.
Thank you Bonnie so very much. It rains all over our area, but we have not received a drop. We are having to water our garden. Maybe today we will get much needed rain.
Did I see you again in the current Southern Lady? I think I did! I get very excited and happy when that happens. This could be a contender in the future, don’t you think? So colorful and happy!
Good morning Jeanie, yes you did see me. I couldn’t believe it. Thank you sweet friend!
I can ditto everything Bonnie said about your creativity and beautiful surroundings. Everything beautiful and makes us smile. I also saw you again in Southern Lady. Congratulations..so deserving! Love the bales of hay also. Have a wonderful week my friend.
Thank you sweet friend! Have a wonderful day!
Pam, this post is fabulous! I absolutely adore every single thing and you are such a talented soul! So love the magnolia blossom ~ one blossom truly is the star of the show. Also, love the lavender sprig tucked under the napkin ring, such a lovely touch.
Hope you will see rain soon, watering a large garden can be hard work. Congratulations on another appearance in Southern Lady. That is so exciting and well deserved !
Have a beautiful day and week !
Hopefully rain today! Thank you sweet friend and have a beauty-filled day!
Pam, those gorgeous, colorful, floral plates immediately caught my eye! There are so many pretty melamine plates on the market today. I love using them when we eat outdoors. The single magnolia flower makes such I beautiful statement, and the pretty tablecloth makes the perfect underpinning. As always, everything looks just beautiful!!!
Thank you sweet friend an wishing you a wonderful day!
Very pretty and relaxing setting Pam as usual. I love your garden and I especially love your floral plates. The Captain and I eat outdoors year round and I never tire of it. 🙂 Hugs and Blessings
Kari@meandmycaptain
Thank you Kari! Hugs and blessings~
Beautiful and the garden setting is stunning
Thank you Marty!
Pam , that is a beautiful tablescape . I love your forks , where did you find them ?
Nancy, I have had the flatware for so many years, I don’t remember.
I can smell that magnolia blossom from here! The green bottle that displays it is so pretty. Southern Lady needs to do an entire story on your beautiful homeplace! Pam, thank you so much for the prayer for our church dedication. It was a powerful service I shall never forget.
Thank you so much Roxanne! I do want to hear about the dedication service.
Hi Pam! What a cheerful tablescape with beautiful colors!Pretty dishes!Hugs!
Thank you dear Maristella!
Thank You for sharing your beautiful table setting. I love the flowered plates . Quite lovely.
Marilyn
Thank you Marilyn!
Pam a very pretty post. You always have everything looking so beautiful.
Marion
Marion, thank you so much!
Pam, I love the simplicity of this tablescape. Simple, but everything on the table is exquisite. Those plates just seem to echo the surrounding flowers. You share with us your visions of beauty brought to life. Thanks for sharing, Betty
Betty, thank you so much! Wishing you a wonderful Wednesday!
Just beautiful Pam! I always love having a seat at a table in your garden! Our magnolia is blooming too but the blooms are beyond the reach of my snips and lens of my camera! I hope you’re getting some much needed rain this week. We had a wonderfully cool and overcast day yesterday so I was able to do some gardening chores without burning up. You’ve peaked my curiosity about your ‘project’ that will take some time to complete and I’m wondering if Butch is building your potting shed?! Looking forward to seeing your beautiful floral arrangement on Friday ♥
Thank you Mary, but no potting shed yet! ?
Another stunning garden table Pam! The grasses in the background always take my breath away! I love the simple magnolia blossom in the centerpiece, beautiful!! Looking forward to Floral Friday!
Jenna
So very pretty Pam. Love how you tucked a sprig of lavender in those beautiful napkin rings. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Thank you Cindy!
Wow! This is stunning! The table cloth and glassware are just perfection! Thank you so much for linking up for Our Inspired Collection!!
It is my pleasure and thank you Haley!
I love living vicariously through your beautiful garden!!!….I can just imagine how wonderful the scents are at the table…lavender, magnolia…and those place settings are stunning and fun! See you Friday!!!
Thank you Shirley. See you tomorrow!
How beautiful! I really love those melamine plates. The colors are fabulous in the garden.
Thank you Stacey!
Very beautiful Pam. I love that glowing sunshine!! Both Lavender and Magnolias are wonderful! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Thank you Jann!
I’m with you — the design of those salad plates is great! Nothing beats melamine for outdoor dining. After I saw your post I checked our magnolia. Buds should burst in the next few days – yay!
Thank you Sandra, my blooms have been so high on the tree they are impossible to get. Happy Saturday!
Glorious! Thanks be to God for a picturesque setting such as this! Lovely to the ninth degree, my friend!
Those plates are gorgeous! At first I thought they were flowers but they are succulents, correct?
Thanks for your lovely tablescape!
You are correct. Thank you for your visit!
What a beautiful al fresco setting and fragrant magnolia scent from the magnolia southern lady ! I mean, I can smell it all the way to here, lol.. There are many magnolia trees around here and I always loved the flower and it’s scent, that’s why I bought a lovely china from Spain.
I love those lovely plates and your garden is enchanting dear friend. As a tablescaper and a lover of plates, I always enjoy visiting you, never disappoint.
Fabby
Thank you sweet friend! I love your magnolia china❤️
Pam, what a beautiful table you’ve ‘scaped! That magnolia might be too overpowering for an indoor dining table, but perhaps just right for this al fresco setting. So beautiful!
Thank you Jean!
My first visit! Lovely. I’ll be back. What is the name of the beautiful, big grassy plants?….
Cousin It’s relatives? We are renovating a cute cottage, and all the yard area and landscaping. Would love to add Cousin It, Jr somewhere . Will be adding a magnolia tree, also. Have to have one in the south! Virginia.
Welcome Anne! I so hope you will visit often! The grasses are called Adagio Maiden Grass that are obviously ornamental. They flower with long plumes and are quite lovely and add a different texture to the garden. Happy Tuesday!
Pam, your table settings, beautiful garden and your love for the Lord comes through every post! So beautiful! Thank you for sharing. You are one of the fan favorites at The Sunday Showcase from the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House! Here is the link to this week’s Showcase: http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/sunday-showcase-make-pretty-monday-8-50/ Have a beautiful week, my friend! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Thank you sweet friend for your encouraging comments! Wishing you a beautiful week and thanks so much for the feature!
When you can have a beautiful magnolia on your table, you don’t need anything else. I love the understated elegance of this table. How wonderful!
Thank you so much Maria. Have a wonderful week!