Everyday Living

Why I Tablescape

~ Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday

“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver”
Proverbs 25:11

Sunflowers & Summer.  Colour My World.  A Very Merry Birthday.  Back Up & Punt.  A Walk On The Wild Side.  Do these names ring a bell?  If you guessed that they are the names of tablescapes you have seen here at Everyday Living, you are right!  Each week on Tuesday, it is a safe bet to say that you see either my dining room or garden on our series Tablescape Tuesday.  But my love affair with tablescaping did not start with the blog.  It goes way back…and today would you allow me to share how it all began?  You may want to pull up a seat and sit a spell…

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Tablescape Tuesday: Bright Spot In My Day

~ Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday

 “Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.”
‭‭1 John‬ ‭4:11‬ ‭

I love tablescaping in the garden for so many reasons, mainly because it is so easy compared to one inside! The backdrop of God’s creation provides so much to see and enjoy…the table becomes secondary!  After a couple of showers Saturday afternoon, the rain stopped and I took advantage of the clouds to have a little fun setting this impromptu table!  The humidity was high, but I survived and wilted only briefly!  I guess you can say it was the bright spot in my day! I hope it is for you, too!


This setting does not take itself too serious, it is just a fun table for four!


I cut the flowers for the centerpiece while setting the table…no arranging, just how they landed in the chartreuse vase!

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Tablescape Tuesday: Table For One

~ Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday

“Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭51:12‬ ‭

Once again I am outdoors for Tablescape Tuesday…but today is a little different!  I am enjoying a quiet late afternoon lunch in the garden…alone!  Warm tomatoes just plucked from the vine…sweet iced tea…and much loved books make for my peaceful little party for myself! You are welcome to join me, there are two seats…one for me and one for you!


I was so excited when I saw this cute bistro set at Tuesday Morning a few weeks ago.  I walked away without buying it, but I told Butch about it.  Being the amazing husband he is, he went by a few days later and brought it home in his truck!  He is simply the best!


I clipped Rose of Sharon blooms for the vintage Fenton vase!


The menu was simple and summery…a fresh home-grown tomato sandwich and sweet, juicy cantaloupe!

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