“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.””
John 16:33
Hello sweet friends. I hope your Mother’s Day was as wonderful as possible with our current situation. My sweet hubby grilled hamburgers (a personal favorite) and we took lunch to my Daddy’s to enjoy with him. The weather has been absolutely amazing. As I keep saying, this is the prettiest spring in my recent memory. It was unseasonably cool last week with a couple of mornings of light frost. The days have been most pleasant, in the mid 60’s to low 70’s.
Not only has the spring been glorious, but so have the wildflowers. I set a very simple tablescape next to our wooded picnic area with a vase of wildflowers as the centerpiece. I saved you a virtual seat for a symphony of birdsong and the sweet fragrance of honeysuckle and privet!
“Botanic Garden” dinner plates by Portmeirion were chosen to complement the wildflowers. Portmeirion artist Susan Williams-Ellis came up with the idea for Botanic Garden in 1972 when she was looking through rare books and discovered a 19th century volume of beautiful, meticulously drawn floral illustrations…Hydrangea Macrophylla (Hydrangea)…
…Lathyrus Odoratus (Sweet Pea). With its delightful mix of floral motifs and signature leaf border, Botanic Garden is a true British classic. Each plate bears the common and scientific name.
My favorite candle stands have found their way to the table once again!
Who says rabbits are only for Easter! The rabbits that are constantly seen in my yard disregard the myth that they are only Easter decor. My Renaissance Man found a couple hiding in the garden recently. Ella Mae was so glad it wasn’t Mr. McGregor that found them.
The gorgeous orchid-like bloom is from the bristly locust found growing in our woods. We discovered their blooms last year and I couldn’t wait for them to bloom this year.
Located next to a grove of pine trees, the rustic picnic table has wonderful shade for most of the day. The table was kept simple to allow the wildflowers to be the star!
“Wild flowers don’t care where they grow.”
-Dolly Parton
The wild, free flowing, and loosely arranged wildflowers are the bristly locust, privet (smells so sweet but considered a menace and highly invasive), yellow hawkweed (growing in one of our pastures), and fragrant honeysuckles growing everywhere.
“There is poetry among the wildflowers.”
-Rachel Irene Stevenson
If you pay attention to the stem, you know why it is called “bristly” locust. The pendant clusters of fragrant rose-pink flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies in mid and late spring.
The showy bristly locust flowering shrub grows to eight feet tall and wide. It is native to the Southeastern United States.
Thank you for your lovely visits and gracious comments. Wishing you a delightful day!
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Wow Pam, this is my favorite table so far this year. Pink and green being my all time favorite combination. And the lose wild flower arrangement is stunning in the green urn. Gods garden of flowers can’t be beat. If I was a rabbit I’d hide out in your garden also. Have a Blessed day.
Thank you Alice. I have enjoyed foraging for wildflowers, you never know what you will find. Wishing you a wonderful day!
Pam, your table is lovely and what a treat to enjoy your garden and picnic area. Such a perfect spot for lunch, dinner and celebrations.
Your centerpiece is so pretty and is wonderful on your table – truly the star. Have a wonderful week, my friend.
Thank you Sandra. I always love your visits!
Delightful table. I sense your enjoyment of foraging for wild flowers together with Butch and learning the names. How fitting to use Botanic Garden plates. It is nice to have both the common name and botanical name on the plates.
I am intrigued by the bristly locust scrub. I have not seen it before. The orchid like bloom is gorgeous.
Your runner accented the floral arrangement perfectly. I like the rabbits on your table also.
The weather has been so very nice. I am so thankful. Have a lovely week.
I finally finished my post on birds.
Thank you Bonnie. I am enjoying the search for wildflowers. The bristly locust blooms are exquisite, and have a nice fragrance. I loved your bird post, so informative!
Love this simple, carefree and wild! flower table look.
Thank you dear Rita!
Loved this blog – bringing up so many memories of my childhood, when honeysuckles grew wild all along our road. We would open them up and taste the honey (or perhaps just our imagination!). Love how you paired the flowers to match your Portmeirion dishes. I have the bowls and a large bowl that match this set. It always makes the meal more special. Thanks for sharing – Blessings
Pam
Thank you Pam. I think as children we all tasted of the honeysuckle nectar…sweet memories! Have a wonderful day!
Loving the pink and greens Pam and wildflowers always catch my eye. I bet your daddy enjoyed having a good old hamburger with you. I haven’t had a grilled burger in a while. Maybe it’s time to grill some up. Nothing better than an old fashion grilled hamburger is there? Hope you have a great week dear Pam. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Thank you dear Cindy. Wishing you a lovely week!
Good morning, dearest Pam! What a beautiful arrangement! You’ve inspired me to go out with the clippers this morning and forage for wildflowers. I’ve never seen bristly locust around here, but it is gorgeous. I love the color of your candles and those beautiful candlesticks. It has been so cool and breezy here too, I actually wrapped up in a blanket to sit on the porch yesterday. Now they are saying it will be near 90 by the weekend! Have a splendid day!!
Good morning Roxanne. Yes, take the clippers and forage, just be careful my friend. It is supposed to be in the upper 80’s here by the end of the week. Have a wonderful week dear one!
This is breathtaking Pam, so stunning! The flowers definitely are the star of the show, gorgeous arrangement! I agree, bunnies aren’t just for Easter and they are welcome any time. I love the fresh green palette accented with blue, pink, and yellow in your lovely Botanic Garden plates. The candlesticks are perfect and beautiful! Is there anything better than a grilled hamburger, one of my favorites too! Thank you for making the world an even more beautiful place with your uplifting posts and incredible tablescapes 💕
Jenna
Jenna, you are so sweet. Bring on a grill burger at anytime for me. Wishing you a delightful day at the beach!
What a lovely setting. Your floral arrangement is just beautiful!
Just lovely, my heart goes putter patter with rustic settings and wildflowers.
Mine too, thank you Rhonda!
Love your alfresco table Pam. I really like the locust blooms; they’re beautiful. Your wildflower bouquet is so colorful and cheerful. It’s amazing how many wildflowers you have available to use and enjoy in bouquets. I’ve purposely been enjoying the wildflowers more thanks to your wonderful posts.
We’ve been blessed to have a glorious Spring! It has really helped during the lockdown. Happy Tuesday! Clara ♥️
Thank you dear Clara. Hearing the birds sing and the wonderful fragrances of spring have made this lockdown bearable ♥️
Pam, your wildflower bouquet is absolutely stunning! It takes center stage on your beautifully arranged tablescape and compliments those pretty plates perfectly. I love the addition of the sweet rabbits as they are perfect guests any time of year! Happy Tuesday, sweet friend!
Thank you Shannon. I hope your day is joy-filled my friend!
Your wildflower arrangement and botanical plates are a beautiful combination. The pinks and greens do lift our spirits. Your rustic table situated near the rustic fence makes for a beautiful setting. Your arrangement is perfectly beautiful. It too makes me want to forage for some beautiful wildflowers. It has been so cold here. I have been covering my plants almost every night. We do expect warmer temperatures later this week. Have a good week.
Thank you sweet Dianne. Have a delightful day my friend!
Lovely spring table! It would be nice to sit down with a cup of tea….social distancing of course! We see God’s hand painting each of these delicate flowers! Have a wonderful day!
Thank you dear Linda. Have a wonderful Tuesday!
As usual, your flowers are gorgeous and your table is lovely. I have completely lost my desire for tablescaping. With no one to visit, I’ve just left up the one from last month. I need to change it, to keep things fresh, but my inspiration is gone, particularly with all the freezing temperatures we’ve had killing off the flowers. But it is going to warm up later in the week, so we will see.
Thank you Carole. It has been harder to be inspired during this time, hopefully things will return to some form of normalcy soon!
I’m so glad you had a nice time with your Dad on Mother’s Day! I sure loved this table nestled back in your gardens! The pink and greens ate such a delight! The wildflowers and the Botanic Garden plates are a true match!
I’m glad you have had a lovely spring! Happy Week to you my dear friend!
Thank you dear Nancy. Have a joy-filled week!
Call me a preppy but pink and green is one of my favorite combos and in no place does it ever look better than on a gorgeous table with such beautiful blooms. Very pretty!
Thank you dear Jeanie!
Your foraged wildflower bouquet makes a beautiful centerpiece on your picnic table Pam. So pretty with your Portmeirion Botanic Garden, which you know I love! I love bunnies but we’re about to be over run with them. They’re living under my Potting Shed and eating all the new tender growth on the perennials. I’m afraid I’m going to turn into Mrs. McGregor…don’t tell Ella Mae 🙂
Thank you Mary. I understand your pain with the rabbits, I expect they will be nibbling or chewing down on the garden. Gardening is not for the faint-hearted!
Rustic classic or classic rustic…take your pick… but in either case what a charming and welcoming outdoors table scape.
The rabbits, candle sticks and dishes are perfect appointments to that lush centerpiece of wildflowers.
I imagine your dear Dad relished those grilled hamburgers and trimmings. Sometimes simple is most delectable.
Love your EM McGregor observation…so sweet.
Thank you dearest Mary. Wishing you a wonderful Wednesday!
I adore your china! Sweet Peas are my favorite flowers. And how nice that you managed to celebrate Mother’s Day in such style.
Amalia
xo
Thank you so much Amalia!
I am so envious of your wildflowers. They can be found here but not in my backyard! In Maine, they are much easier to find and I gather wherever I spot them. Your collection is wonderful with the dishes which look as though made for your centerpiece.
Thank you Linda. I have enjoyed foraging our woods and have found many wonders!
Amazing flowers!What a cheerful table,everything is so beautiful and inviting…Blessings!
Thank you dear Maristella! I hope you are having a great week!
What a lovely floral collection you put together! Love the botanical dishes and the stemware!
Thanks so much Liz!
Pam, thank you for posting John 16:33…comfort to all. The plates & wildflower bouquet are pretty. Locust bush flowers look exotic.
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Scripture brings me comfort and hope always! Thank you!
Portmeirion was onto something very special when they designed this dishes. They are lovely. I had never seen the bristly locust. What a beautiful color They compliment your table beautifully. It sounds like your Mother’s Day was equally lovely.
Thank you Maria. Mother’s Day was lovely!
Good Afternoon Pam,
Love the whimsy and natural beauty of these perfect Wildflowers. I have always enjoyed the Gardens that God creates and truly wish I could emulate these color palettes in my own planned out gardens.
The simple rustic picnic table is the perfect setting for this natural flowing bouquet.
Also thank you for identifying the species of plants. I so enjoyed learning more about Mother Nature’s Gardens.
Hugs and Blessings,
Jemma
Thank you Jemma, wildflowers have been in abundance this spring. Hugs and blessings sweet friend!
Delightful post Pam!
I had a lovely Mother’s day surprise on Saturday with a knock at the door from my youngest daughter laden with gifts to have an afternoon tea (with social distancing) with me 😀 it cheered me up no end! 😀
Grandchildren were left at home with their Dad this time. But we look forward to seeing each other soon.
Bless you,
Jennifer
I am so glad you were able to enjoy a visit with your youngest daughter, it does cheer one to be able to see family ♥️
That it does Pam! 😀
Your bouquet of wildflowers is so beautiful and made my heart go pitter patter. I seeded one of my flower beds with wild flowers for the first time and I so hope within a couple of months I too can have a gorgeous wildflower bouquet on my dining table.