Hello sweet friends! I hope you enjoyed a nice weekend and that it is continuing today with the Martin Luther King holiday. The third Monday of the month always means it is Monday Morning Blooms with my lovely blogging friends. Raise your hand if you could use a little flower therapy!
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
Psalm 73:26
Last week was a mixed bag of weather…one sunny day and the rest were gray skies, rain, and cold temperatures. I decided a cheerful table and flowers were in order!
January doesn’t provide the best of flowers. Making a quick run to the grocery store and seeing there wasn’t much to choose from, I did manage to come home with some flowers that would qualify as cheerful.
The links for Mary and Shirley are at the bottom of this post. Lidy is unable to be with us today but will return on February 1st.
As you can see, this is a little different from my usual flower arrangements. I used a favorite vintage tole tray to corral four mini vases and a peacock tiered stand. My run to the grocery store didn’t provide many flower choices. What I had planned was not going to work! Carnations in a soft peach and green, creamy white roses, and alstroemeria were what I had to work with. Then the light came on, “Artesian Road” dinnerware by Tracy Porter would work well with the flowers and happens to be one of my favorite patterns.
Dinner and salad plates, mini vases, and the peacock tiered stand are all by Tracy Porter and are discontinued. Rattan chargers, acrylic tortoise flatware, quilted placemats and napkins add to my cheerful table!
RM had bought a bag of apples that I knew would work on the tiered stand. When I opened the bag, the apples were soft and terribly bruised. So now what do I do? Faux apples to the rescue! It is ok, right?
Sweet napkin rings from a trip to Fairhope, AL several years ago. Have you ever visited this charming Southern town?
This is an easy centerpiece to make using what you might have on hand…a flat basket with a bowl of mixed fruit for the center and a couple of pint mason jars filled with flowers or herbs. I cut a few sprigs of rosemary to tuck in the vases to use as a filler and to enjoy the lovely fragrance!
Two more mini vases flank the tray. If actual guests were seated at the table, I would remove the peacock tiered stand and use a bowl for the fruit.
Be sure to visit Mary and Shirley for beautiful floral inspiration.
Mary – Home Is Where The Boat Is
Shirley – Housepitality Designs
Congratulations to Clara, the winner of Floralife Clear Crowning Glory flower spray. Thank you to all who entered the giveaway!
Thank you for your visits and gracious comments. Wishing you a joy filled day!
Linking with:
Pieced Pastimes, Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
Imparting Grace,Life and Linda
Pam, Your table is so inviting, fresh and colorful with your centerpiece of apples, blooms and your peach Tracy Porter dinnerware! I love the additional blooms provided by your toile tray and pretty dish stack framed with your scalloped placemats. Your mix of patterns is wonderful! Finding flowers this time of year is a challenge without a Trader Joe’s nearby and I love the sweet mini vases you created. So happy to be joining for some flower therapy on this cold winter day. Stay warm ♥
Happy Monday Pam!…oh there is the beautiful Tracy Porter dinnerware that I adore and they are the perfect choice for your flowers and apples. think i need to scour the net for this collection, It’s always a great thing when that “light bulb moment” occurs! I have never used a tole tray on the table and you have given me some great ideas..as you always do! Your table is truly what your title states, CHEERFUL! I always look forward to your cheerful tables whether they are in your gorgeous dining room or in the beautiful areas of your gardens..and now the Sunshine Cottage. Monday Morning Blooms are truly highlights in my day! Thank you for the inspiration Pam!
You may feel your trip for flowers was less than imagined, but your imagination worked perfectly to pair these gorgeous colors with your Tracy Porter service, Pam! Oh, I love those peachy tones with blues and greens, grounded with the natural woods. These are colors I like to wear, so I am naturally drawn to them, and they make it feel so alive and spring-like. Your cheerful table and centerpiece are definite pluses for this gray time in winter. Happy Monday!
Thank you Rita, it is always a challenge during winter months and especially now to find flowers. Hopefully my garden will provide some springtime beauty.
Yes, Pam we do need some cheer! You have delighted us with your challenges with a flower supply and you solved that beautifully. It is so rewarding when your frustrations turn into creative ideas! I love your Tracy Porter items. They are cheerful and so artistic. The reticulated toile tray with flowers was a perfect accent to corral your small vases of flowers and tiered tray.
Thanks for your uplifting scriptures and artistic beauty today.
The sunlight streaming in adds to the cheerful ambiance.
Bonnie, thank you for your sweet comments. Wishing you a beautiful week!
It is indeed a cheerful table for me to gaze upon this morning dear Pam. Your vases filled with your beautiful floral is so pretty. I love it all Pam. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Thank you Cindy for your sweet comments. Blessings~
Good morning, Pam! Many years ago, my hubby had a business conference to attend at the Grand in Point Clear. I got to tag along and enjoyed my stay. In fact it is on my list as one of my favorite trips ever. I remember how beautiful Fairhope was! Your centerpiece is gorgeous, and I would have never guessed that those apples were faux. I have always adored your collection of Tracy Potter dinnerware, Everything looks so pretty and happy with all that lovely color! Have a wonderful day, sweet friend!
Shannon, I am so glad you were able to go to Point Clear and Fairhope. It is a beautiful area. Thank you so much for your sweet comments. Have a wonderfully blessed week!
I love the peach, so warm and sunny! Your tiered stand is gorgeous, and set on the beautiful tray surrounded by small vases of blooms makes a stunning centerpiece Pam! The touches of aqua paired with the peach remind me of the coast on a sunny day, wonderfully warm and welcoming! This table will keep things cheery during the rainy week ahead~
Jenna
Thank you Jenna. Today was beautiful, but cool.
Thank you Pam! What a nice surprise to begin the week! I know I will enjoy using it and that it will greatly improve the life of our arrangements. I love your choice of such beautiful soft colors paired with fruit and flowers. Your tiered centerpiece is gorgeous! Peacocks are a favorite and you have such lovely pieces. Your Tracy Porter collection is gorgeous and a favorite. The napkin rings blend perfectly. It’s such a cheerful presentation on a gray January day. Thanks for sharing! Enjoy your week sweet friend! Clara❤️
Good morning Pam and what a cheerful beginning. Your Tracy Porter vases and tiered stand make a stunning centerpiece. The colors are so warm and inviting. I would never have guessed these apples weren’t real. A beautiful and cheerful table!
Thank you Dianne. It has sure cheered my dining room!
Love your table setting and flower arrangements. Glad you were able to pull it all together!
Thank you Penny. Hope you have a wonderful week!
Good morning, Pam. Such a lovely and creative post. Love the colors.
Have a lovely day and week, my friend.
Thank you Sandra and wishing you a lovely week!
Absolutely beautiful!! You have so many amazing pieces to use on the table.
Thank you Stacey. Wishing you a lovely week!
Good Morning sweet Pam.
I loved seeing your beautiful dark dining room table which I think showcases your spectacular centerpiece. That tiered Peacock stand is quite stunning! But then coupled with the vintage tray and gorgeous place settings just Wowed me! Once again you outdid yourself!
Happy Monday to you dear friend!
Nancy, thank you for your sweet comments! Wishing you a delightful week!
Love your beautiful, colorful napkins! Have a happy week!
Susan, thank you. Wishing you a lovely week!
Such a beautiful table. I love the tiered plate and the colors you used are so lovely.
Thank you Libby. Wishing you a wonderful week!
I’m crazy about small containers filled with flowers so you got my attention in a hurry. The entire presentation is beautifully cohesive and I like the added touch provided by the apples. Well done!
Thank you so much Linda!
Beautiful post, Pam. Flowers always brighten my day. The Tracy Porter pieces are lovely. I love Fairhope. Judy and I went to Point Clear and Fairhope at Christmas time a few months after Bryan passed away, and I will always remember that trip and the lovely southern towns. Love to you and all of the family.
Thank you Patti, and love to you and Mike!
I think you could make twigs and dirt look beautiful! It doesn’t seem to matter what you have to work with, you always turn it into something so lovely. God bless you!
Thank you for your sweet comments and encouragement, Cheryl!
I absolutely love this, Pam! Your stand takes my breath away, the colors are divine. And then the Tracy Porter pieces, such great colors, she is a favorite of mine. : ) Little containers are always such a sweet idea, because anyone can do them, even if there is only one flower to put in them! Thank you for always inspiring with your beauty and your heart. I missed you, my flower friends, this Monday. Be back next time! xo Lidy
Thank you so much Lidy for your sweet comments and encouragement. You were greatly missed.
Oh that’s beautiful Pam! Those colors! Hope you have a lovely week – thanks for the inspiration as always! 🙂
Thank you Barbara. I appreciate your sweet comments.
Wonderful and unique treasures! Amazing vintage tray and sweet flowers! Blessings.
Thank you Maristella, blessings~