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Tablescape Tuesday: Provencing The Garden

~ Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday

“The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭16:9‬

Of all of the places I’ve been, Provence is the one place that begs for my return.  Spending a week there bicycling would be an absolute dream.  Can you imagine the scenery…the quaint villages, the unmatched countryside, and let’s not forget the sweet-smelling boulangeries.  But I digress.  If I can’t go to Provence, then I will just make Provence come to my garden!  Country living has its perks in every season, but it seems to be at its finest in autumn!  On Sunday afternoon, the weather was absolutely perfect for a little outdoor dining…and apparently the wildlife that surrounds our house agreed!  As I was setting the table, two deer and a fawn stopped in the pasture to check out what I was doing!  A few minutes later, two gray foxes wandered by to see what was on the menu!  Both were beautiful and added a little excitement to our afternoon!  You just never know what might show up when we dine alfresco in autumn!  So, come on…grab a cup of coffee and pull up a seat in the beautiful outdoors – and keep your eyes open for any creatures that may decide to join us!Sunday evening in the garden…peaceful and quiet for a dinner for four!
 The beautiful tapestry (made in Provence) was a gift from Patti, and was the inspiration for the table! Goldenrods gathered by Butch became the centerpiece – and they are our favorite wildflower of the season! Adding to the centerpiece are pumpkins and the cute bicycle that Katy found!  My love of color was satisfied by the stack of creamy white and blue willow plates with the pumpkin-colored linen napkins juxtaposed on the mustard-colored background! The setting took on a bicycle theme, not planned – it just happened!  Mini pumpkins topped each salad plate!  Bees kept coming by to enjoy the sweet goldenrods!     Oreo always enjoys Tablescape Tuesday alfresco!     Sunlight begins to fade over our peaceful setting!    The 3-wheel Schwinn bicycle is an added bonus to our little garden!   “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver”
Proverbs‬ ‭25‬:‭11‬

Table Details:
Tapestry used as tablecloth – made in Provence
Charger/salad plate – Horchow.com American Atelier “Baroque” pattern
Dinner plate/salad plate – Willow by Johnson Bros.
Glasses – Horchow.com (no longer available)
Flatware – Reed and Barton  Heritage stainless
Napkins – Vintage

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Tablescape Tuesday: Heart, Soul & Chicken Casserole

~ Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday

“As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭103:13

October 6, 1930 is a day that I am so grateful for…it’s the day my sweet Daddy was born…making today his 85th birthday!  His three grandchildren started calling him Pawpaw when they were small, so we follow suit with that affectionate name!  Our family celebrated Sunday night in a simple way – just like Pawpaw!  We ate his favorites…chicken casserole, sweet potatoes, pecan pie, and the like!  In Proverbs 17, King Solomon says “A joyful heart is good medicine…” and we proved this true on Sunday evening!  We laughed until we cried as we told stories and watched Pawpaw enjoy himself!  Joy radiates from his presence and his laugh is so contagious!  There is much to be learned from his life, and I hope you will read the post I did for his birthday last year:  A Living Legacy.  His life is one to be celebrated and the whole evening was wonderful!  In the same way that God gives us food to nourish our bodies, he gives the sweet gift of a family to love and nourish our souls.

But let’s get back to the party…

 
The paisley tablecloth that was on clearance became the inspiration for the setting!

 
I introduced a little autumn, but kept it simple!


 Playing off the golds, blues, and greens of the cloth for napkins and pumpkins!  The gold flatware is a new purchase!

 
The porcelain pumpkins on the table have been around for many years!  


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A pair of heavy iron candle stands graced the table with gold pillar candles for ambiance!   

 
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Salt and pepper gifted by my sister-in-law – she always finds unique gifts for my tablescapes!

 
A velvet pumpkin rests on a rusty metal stand as the centerpiece! 

   
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Just a shot taken from inside the chandelier!  

 
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Seth and Pawpaw! 

Collage

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

 The Details:
Tablecloth/Faux leather chargers – TJ Maxx
Dinner plates – Horchow.com American Atelier – “Baroque”
Stemware – Noritake – “Midnight Swirl”
Gold stainless flatware – Cambridge
Porcelain pumpkins – Department 56
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Tablescape Tuesday: A Taste Of Autumn

~ Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday

“The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time. You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing”
Psalm 145: 15-16

Autumn offers the tastiest of foods: butternut squash, baked apples, hearty soups, and all things pumpkin!  Our palates are revived as our menus change!  But here at our house, one thing that stays the same is our love for eating outdoors!  As long as the skies are blue and the seats are dry, you will more than likely find us on the patio or in the garden at mealtime!  So come on, pull up a chair and have a taste of autumn!

 I love everything about autumn…its tastes, colors, and overall beauty.  The tablescape incorporates the many colors of fall!  We have two outdoor dining options – a small table for four in the garden, and our table for six on the patio.  The three-wheel bicycle in the background is holding a yellow mum that is about to burst out in bloom! The table is set with two different dinner plates…the unexpected is so much fun!  Be creative as you set a table, it is more interesting when everything doesn’t match!  Shop thrift stores for mis-matched dishes and glasses!  You don’t have to spend a fortune!   Textures and colors make for a warm and rustic setting!  Menu cards are always a hit with guests and are an easy DIY!  The tablecloth is an Italian-made cotton and its lively fruit pattern was my inspiration for the alfresco setting!  Grapevine wreaths served as rustic chargers.  The wood slice adds more warmth and texture as the foundation for the centerpiece!  Two hurricane candle holders filled with coffee beans help to make up the centerpiece along with colorful gourds!  The stemware of peridot, amethyst, and amber fit perfectly in this autumnal setting!  My eye has always been attracted to color – the beauty of creation always inspires me!  Late afternoon sunlight casts shadows and light over our freshly cut pasture!
 The rattan vase holds preserved willow.  I have a photo bomber in the garden, do you see him? As you can see, I am a fan of mixing patterns…plaid napkins and faux tortoise handled flatware on a background of the large fruit patterned cloth!   Thank you for visiting our “taste of autumn” on our patio.  Please drop by often, we will save a place for you!

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

The Details:
Dinner plates/stemware – Tuesday Morning
Wood slice/Leaf plates/tablecloth/napkins/ rattan vase – TJ Maxx
Faux tortoise flatware – Horchow.com
Napkin Rings – At Home

This post first appeared over at www.inthenewhouse.com, where I was the guest blogger last week.  Go check it out and check out Lela’s blog!
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