“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen”
Hebrews 11:1
Happy Wednesday to all of you sweet friends! I hope you all had a fun and safe July 4th….with all of the grilling and homemade ice cream that comes along with the celebration of our nation’s Independence Day! You may think I’ve lost track of my days, posting Tablescape Tuesday on a Wednesday, but let me explain. Every afternoon over the past several days we have been getting terrible thunderstorms with winds in excess of 40 mph and torrential rainfall with lots of lightning…and it seems to come out of nowhere, very unexpected! And guess what…you won’t find this girl outside doing a tablescape with the rain coming in sideways! On Monday, it looked very promising and I thought that I could surely make it outside for an alfresco tablescape…and I even had everything ready! But as soon as I got everything together, the dark clouds started rolling in and the wind started to pick up. So I marched back inside and waited for it to pass. When it was over, I decided not to be defeated. I wiped off the table and chairs and set my garden table to bring you this week’s Tablescape Tuesday…or I guess we should say Tablescape Wednesday…better late than never!
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I wanted just a fun table, but very simple in detail…
.. .the festive cloth lends itself to a wide variety of colors to be used…
…cobalt tumblers…
…apricot colored napkins, pink vase filled with limelight hydrangeas!
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Rattan chargers add much needed texture…
…ruffled yellow candle stands holding lime-colored candles…lemon napkin rings!
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“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver’
Proverbs 25:11
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Thanks so much for your visits, your comments make my day!
Be sure to come over Monday, July 10 for our 3rd Gardens Galore Link Party! It has been such a treat to see all of your gardens, flowers, tablescapes, and gardening tips! Meet me in the garden at 8am central time!
Linking with:
Pieced Pastimes, Life on Lakeshore Drive, Coastal Charm, Dwellings-Heart of Your Home, Savvy Southern Style, French Country Cottage, Stone Gable, Confessions of a Plate Addict, Worthing Court, Between Naps on the Porch, Cedar Hill Farmhouse, A Stroll Thru Life, The Charm of Home, Katherines Corner, Vintage Mama’s Cottage, Marilyn’s Treats, Peonies & Orange Blossoms, Eclectic Red Barn, Share Your Cup, 21 Rosemary Lane, The Vintage Nest, The Essence Of Home, Feathering My Empty Nest, Kingsbury Brook Farm, The Red Painted Cottage, Love Of Home, My Soulful Home, Celebrating Everyday Life, Little Farmstead, Starfish Cottage, Rattlebridge Farm, Rustic & Refined, The Freckled Rose, Life and Linda, DIY 180, The Stonybrook House, Celebrate & Decorate, Sweet Sensations
What lengths we’ll go for our tables! Nice color and texture, Pam – even without the chargers, the garden always provides. And you can see evidence of the wind in the flames almost sideways in a few of those stills. 😉
Thanks Rita, we had another bad storm yesterday afternoon. We have had so much rain!
Your garden is providing a perfect background for your alfresco tables.
Thanks so much, Linda!
This table setting was worth the wait Pam! So beautiful and fun! The tablecloth certainly set the tone for your fun outdoor table and the candle sticks are just perfect! Always love to see the beautiful garden in the background…your limelights are stunning!
Thanks Shirley, we had more storms again yesterday!
‘Tis the season for blazing-hot days and pop-up afternoon thunder showers! The rain comes close to us but usually separates and goes around us. It’s the summer pattern we get every year. Crops need rain for WEEKS, and nothing. It’s better this year, though. We had two quick showers last week. We go with what we get, right? Your apricot napkins are a delicious pop of color with the cobalt glasses. That colorful table cloth calls for a simple setting. It adds so much on its own! Another lovely table in your gorgeous garden for any day of the week, Tuesday, Wednesday, or whenever storms allow! Happy Wednesday! 🙂
I am so sorry to be so late in replying. I have just gotten behind, thanks so much sweet friend! I am glad you are getting a little rain!
So nice to wake up to the beauty of your table while I sip my coffee. I have been so inspired by your tall grass that I planted some in my garden..a little different variety but I have high hopes for it. It is a beautiful day here in Asheville, NC. Blessings. Dianne
Thanks so much, I know your grass will be lovely! Blessings~
Loved that “marched right back inside and waited for the storm to pass”. Perseverance wins the game every time. Your table makes me want to get in the car and drive until I get there. Hope your holiday was perfect.
Alice, how I would love that. It is 11:40 am and it is pouring rain after a beautiful morning, comes up so suddenly, I feel like I am living at the beach!
Lovely tablescape!Love the colors and the dainty and beautiful flowers bouquet!
Thanks so much, Maristella! Wishing you a beautiful rest of your week!
Ooooh Pam!
Love the cobalt blue glasses with the tablecloth and the whole look! Very pretty! <3 I'll come over and link up with you next week! Thank you for hosting, in advance. 🙂
Love your tablescapes ~ always an inspiration,
Barb 🙂
http://www.frenchethereal.net
Thanks Barbara, will be looking forward to you linking with Gardens Galore!
Another stunning table in your gorgeous garden Pam! I have been getting text alerts all week from WBRC about storm alerts, wow, how much rain you’ve had! We’ve had some showers on the coast but mostly during the night. My poor SIL, in Homewood, has a leak in her roof and can’t get anyone to come fix it! I admire your determination, and love the apricot napkins with the lemon rings!
Jenna
Jenna, we had two storms yesterday with torrential rain, high winds, and cloud to ground lightning. I don’t want to complain after last year’s drought, but too much rain is as bad as no rain!
Pam: I am in love with the lovely and cheerful tablecloth. Such a beautiful table, set in your fabulous garden. One would only want to sit and savor the moments.
Wishing you blue skies and fair weather.
Thanks so much, Sandra! We are in need of a sunny day without rain!
This table just makes my smile. So pretty.
Thanks so much, Sandy!
Your table looks so cheerful amid the rain storms!! I did that the other day – was all set to start hauling everything outside – then a big cloud rolls in and the winds pick up. Your garden setting is just beautiful, I need some help in that area!!! No pretty flowers yet, we are still working on some landscaping for this house – it had nothing but weeds when we moved in. I am in awe over your pretty gardens!!!
Ann, thanks for your gracious comments. Gardening is back breaking work…but we enjoy when it rewards our work.
Pam, thanks for sticking to it. That is a fun tablecloth. It will provide a wide range of color schemes. Love the cobalt glasses. Have a great day. Sylvia D.
Thanks so much for your visit, Sylvia. Happy weekend!
I always enjoy your alfresco tables. We haven’t had much rain and could really use some. But I can relate to getting a table set only to have the rain start falling. I experienced that this spring. I was scrambling to get things back into the house. Thanks for sharing this pretty table.
Thanks Sarah. I can’t believe it is July and we are having so much rain!
I just love that bright tablecloth it really is so summery! I like how you were able to pick up on all the colors with your details like the blue glassware, napkins and candles! The rain and lightning you’ve gotten sound kind of scary!
Thanks so much, Liz, we finally have had 3 days without rain!
I love this color combination Pam. The apricot napkins are absolutely wonderful! My eye went straight to them. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Thank you Jann!
What a striking tablescape! I had to pin a pic right away before I read on! So glad you persevered despite the weather and created this fabulous table – the colours are magnificent!
Thanks so much for visiting and leaving a sweet comment, Lori!
It’s been terribly windy here too. I don’t think I could have pulled together a photo without things blowing all about so kudos to you! I love that tablecloth — such a good cloth for so many different colors!
Jeanie, the wind does present certain challenges!
I love the colors in this tablescape, it is so bright and refreshing! I should ask you what folks ask me, where do you keep all of your dishes and linens? Thank you so much for sharing at Celebrate Your Story! I am pinning this to my tabletop board!
Thank you Chloe! The dishes I use often are all in my kitchen cabinets. Seasonal and less used dishes are in large Rubbermaid containers and stored in closets. Basically wherever I can find a spot!
Another stunning tablescape! Your linens sure add such bright color with your colorful garden backdrop…so beautiful! I love hydrangea; they add such a sweet touch in any setting.
Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
Blessings,
Cindy
Thanks so much, Cindy!