“Be not quick in your spirit to become angry, for anger lodges in the heart of fools.”
Ecclesiastes 7:9
Hello my friends…can you believe that today is the last day of July?! School starts next week, which means I will be keeping my precious Ella Mae three days a week. I love the time that I get to spend with her!
You all know how much I love setting a table in the garden, and this past weekend the lower humidity made being outside much more pleasant. It was nice Sunday evening with a light breeze blowing, perfect for setting a table in the garden. Before we know it, autumn will be here…and with the season’s change, come the change of colors. Soon we will see hues of rust, gold, and burgundy, but for now I am still loving the colors of summer!
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The colors in the April Cornell tablecloth were the inspiration…
…with bright pops of red and yellow…
…and colorful zinnias in bottles!
Fun red placemats…
…and festive stemware…
…combine for a summertime table!
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The Eastern tiger swallowtail kept flitting around the zinnias on the table!
White dinner plates and watermelon salad plates completed the table!
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Close-up of the cute placemats that I have had for several years. The best part about setting this summertime table was I already had everything on hand. The zinnias were cut from the garden, so I didn’t spend any money.
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.”
Proverbs 25:11
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Good Morning, Pam. What a treat this post is. Love the tablecloth and your zinnias. The ones I planted in June are just setting on their blooms. But, I am crazy for the placemats and those watermelon salad plates. Such a festive summer table ~ it is summer in bloom.
It is hard to believe we are to the end of July. We must enjoy these next few weeks. Have a wonderful week and
get ready for your sweet Ella Mae.
Thank you Sandra. Hopefully we get much needed rain today. Have a lovely day!
So colourful, Pam, like a carnival! I haven’t seen placemats like that before. The butterfly pic is a keeper!
Thank you my Aussie friend!
What a lovely colorful table! Those placemats are fun. What a great capture of the butterfly on the zinnias!
Thank you Penny. Have a lovely day!
Beautiful table, and it is so lovely to eat outside when the humidity is lower.
Thank you Carole, hopefully we will get some rain today!
Beautiful, table, Pam! I can certainly see how those AC textiles and fun colors inspired, not to mention the beauty in the garden and the lower humidity! We had the same break, and I spent the entire day (Sunday) outside, just enjoying the garden.
Thank you Rita! We have 90% rain chance today and we are in need of it, especially the garden!
Pam, this is such a beautiful table! The gorgeous tablecloth caught my eye right away! April
Cornell makes such pretty table linens, Your zinnias make a perfect accompaniment to the colors of the tablecloth. I know you must be excited for school to start so that you will be able to spend more time with Ella Mae. She is such a doll! Enjoy your day, sweet friend!!!
Thank you Shannon. I enjoy having Ella Mae with me, she keeps me busy for sure!
Bonjour Waouh ! Tres belle table colorée ! J’aime beaucoup …:-)
Très belle journée !
Merci Catherine. Je vous souhaite un merveilleux mercredi!
I love this happy table! The tablecloth is gorgeous and everything looks so cheery and fun. Those glasses are my favorites. Enjoy the last month of summer!
Thank you Joy, I wish the glasses were still available!
Delightful and charming! You amaze me every week! The butterfly on your zinnias stole my heart. I haven’t had many butterflies this year and I am puzzled.
Have a great week sweet friend.
I have a lot of these swallowtails this year. They love the vinca and zinnias!
Oh Pam…we have had a break in the weather too and the Captain and I enjoyed fresh, grilled (cold) shrimp and a garden salad outside today. I love the colors of that pretty tablecloth…lovely garden as usual. I want all your flowers in my garden. Hugs
Kari, what a delightful sounding lunch. Thank you dear friend for your sweet visits!
So colorful and festive!! It’s magazine worthy for sure…I know I say this every time, but your garden is absolutely stunning, the perfect backdrop for all your fabulous tables!
Jenna
Thank you Jenna.
This table just speaks summer. Definitely one of my favorites. I really love April Cornell. There is a tablecloth I keep eyeing hoping it will go on sale. I know you are excited to have Ella Mae. She is so beautiful and I know she keeps you on your toes. You are going to tell her about Jesus in such a personal way. The benefits are endless.
Dianne, thank you my friend. What a privilege to pour into the life of a grandchild. It is truly a blessing, sweet friend!
I agree with Joy,this is a happy table! How inviting!The tablecloth is gorgeous and I love your pretty zinnias…Your garden is fabulous!Hugs!
You are so sweet Maristella, thank you!
You captured the colors of summer perfectly! And even the butterfly posed!
Thank you Jeanie!
Once again, you have amazed me, sweet friend! Such wonderful talents you have, and it is such a gift that you share them here! I just love those place mats with the little round balls around them. The butterfly picture is just so beautiful. Everything is so inviting, and you can just feel the love you put into every single thing you do! Sending hugs and blessings your way!
Thank you my friend! Hugs and blessings to you Cheryl!
Such a beautiful setting & lovely table Pam, you are so very talented. ♥
Jennifer
Thank you Jennifer ❤️
I’m all aflutter over your beautiful alfresco table Pam…from the gorgeous AC tablecloth, garden setting, zinnias and butterfly visitor! Looking forward to seeing you Friday.♥
Thank you dear Mary!
I love that tablecloth- it says “summer”! What a great combo with the very fun placemats and colorful stemware. Those watermelon dishes are so fun and the yellow napkin was just the right touch of color! What a nice touch having the butterfly land on the zinnias!
Thank you so much Liz. Have a wonderful day!
Oh, Pam. This is an exciting table. The colours are beautiful and you actually had a butterfly visit your centrepiece. I do like April Cornell linens. It couldn’t be more perfect.
Thank you Barbara, AC linens are so pretty!
I love this table setting, especially the stemware. Everything is just beautiful.
Thank you Mildred. Happy August!
I love to stop by and comment as your gardens and tablescapes bring me such joy!
The colorful table is perfect for the colors in your summer garden. Every detail is “set” with perfection!
Happy August!
~Nancy
I always love your visits Nancy. Happy August to you!
How I love this tablescape! It ticks every box of things that make me happy. I would fly you or your garden designer here if I thought I could get a garden that looks anything like yours. It is glorious!
Martha, how kind your comments are. We are the designers and gardeners! It is hard work, but enjoyable!
It is colorful, cheerful and beautiful ??????
have a great wend
Thank you so much!
Lovely! I adore April Cornell’s designs and they look so beautiful paired with your watermelon plates and stemware. Who wouldn’t delight in an invite to sit in your garden! Nice work. Popping over from Celebrate Your Story.
Thanks so much for visiting. I love April Cornell designs as well. Happy Tuesday!
WOW- Pam, I don’t know your blog well and have MIA myself all summer – but boy oh boy did your tabelscape shout at me today! It’s GORGEOUS – absolute perfection – with that yard of yours, wow wow wow – stunning.
I love your Bible verses too – and that you shopped your house to put such beauty together.
My tables indoors have been under plastic painter’s cloths all summer as we’re getting woodwork and painting done…..and it is taking forever! And it’s just been entirely too steamy hot outside to even spend more than 5 minutes out there. So – been a long long while since I have done a tablescape or any entertaining. 🙁
Thank you for your post, I needed it! LOL! Have a happy day!
Michele, I feel your pain. We are painting inside and we have been at it for six weeks! Thanks for you sweet comments