Wednesday

Tablescape ~ Dinner in the Garden!




I'm wondering if you can imagine my GLEE at the prospect of taking our first dinner of the year out in the French garden
today?







Tomorrow we're due for more sprinkles, but today was in the 70's so I grabbed the opportunity to set this spur-of-the-moment table and enjoy the weather.

Nothing fancy ~ I kept everything simple.



The little black metal bistro table works out perfectly for two~
Most of the early daffodils have passed, but the tulips are just coming into bloom so I snipped a couple for the table so we could enjoy them up close.



A most treasured gift from a dear friend.
My heart skips a beat everytime I look at it.


The tablecloth is by April Cornell, napkins by Ralph Lauren.
Bubble wine glasses; Target, flatware Amazon, Woven chargers;
Big Lots (some time ago), Portuguese cabbage plates by Bordallo Pinheiro; TJ Maxx.
Napkin rings;
Sur la Table.





Bottle ~ old apothecary collectible.










I'm sending a huge bouquet of thanks to our dear host of
Tablescape Thursdays, Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. Please click the logo above to visit Susan's blog and see all of this weeks participants.


Thank you so much for stopping by today!







46 comments:

ellen b said...

I really enjoy April Cornell prints. How lovely to be able to set the table outside. Everything looks so inviting!

Nancy's Notes said...

An outside table is always so delightful!! What a charming setting for a wonderful gathering!

Nancy

The Tablescaper said...

Just beautiful.

- The Tablescaper

Kathleen said...

Oh it would be wonderful to be able to eat outside so soon!
It looks lovely, Mary!

Sharon Haynie said...

Wish that I could be dining outdoors-but the snow won't go away! Gorgeous table!

Velva said...

Beautiful!!! What a delightful way to enjoy a great meal.

Happy Spring to you.

Jeannine said...

Great table outdoors. I love the bubble glasses. I have seen them at Target and haven't gotten around to purchasing them. Thanks for sharing.

Yvonne @ StoneGable said...

Mari, YOur table is garden perfect! Oh, I love the colors you used. Browns, ivory and green. You have blended them so perfectly. Your napkins make me weak in the knees! Everything is fabulous!
Yvonne

Lori E said...

You have set a lovely table. The first of many for the coming seasons I am sure.
Glad you could enjoy the weather. We managed a few hours on our deck this week too. Yay spring.

Pinky said...

HI Mari, we had our first dinner outside on our deck the other night too! Such a pleasure to be out there in April!! Your table is exquisite, as usual! XO, Pinky

Nancy said...

What a gorgeous table setting. I love the green water goblets and your flatware...I think I may have commented on your flatware before! Just love it!

Wanda Lee Of The Plumed Pen said...

This is just so refreshing!

I just want to sit there and drink in the sunshine and the fresh Spring air;just lovely, so pretty!

Please pop by for a visit..,

Cheers from Wanda Lee @ The Plumed Pen

Wsprsweetly Of Cottages said...

speaks of Springtime...just beautiful! Tulips and Daffodils...
makes me smile..

Lana said...

This is so charming done outside on the bistro table!! I love the green bubble glasses and the tulips and all of it! WONDERFUL!

Hugs, Lana

Katy ~ said...

Beautiful! I wouldn't even have to eat. Just sit there and drink in all that beautiful and serenity.

Allie and Pattie said...

Love the table and the setting is just perfect!
xoxo pattie

Lynn said...

Looks great, very inviting!

From the Kitchen said...

Lovely! Your post today warms my heart as we wait for spring. Thank you for sharing.

Best,
Bonnie

La Table De Nana said...

C'est très joli..Everything:)♥

We've snacked a lunch outside..that's it so far..oh and HD's at Easter:)

You are so good at this Mary~

Tammy518 said...

I just love this time of year, when you can get out into the garden to eat. You've set a very pretty table. And I love the picture of the inside of the tulip. They are one of my very favorite flowers.

Thibeault's Table said...

Beautiful tablescape Mary. I love how you "water coloured" the last photo.

Pat@Back Porch Musings said...

Beautiful dinner in the garden.

We haven't had a meal on the back porch, yet. I think it's beginning to be warm enough though.

Love this post!

Johanna said...

Very nice. I love the green glasses and the napkins and ... and ...
I love all details, its realy nice.

D.B. said...

That is so beautiful! Love those colors and the photography!!! Yay Spring and dining al fresco again!

Tricia said...

Oh, those tulips are such a gorgeous color! They really pop on your serene and elegant table. Love those green stemmed glasses!

Holly said...

How pretty! I need to do this sometime:)

Evi said...

Mary - Such a beautiful table you set and what a perfect setting in the garden. We have been eating outside as well but with Sara climbing on everything now I have no time to take pics. We have been in the 80's for a few days now and it's so pleasant to eat out - I think it makes the food even taste better ;-)
Evi
p.s. I asked hubby if we could get some chickens in the yard and he said no way...so I will need to come visit your blog often to get my baby chick fix..although fresh eggs would be so nice each morning.Sighhh

Shannon said...

Love it! This is beautiful. I really enjoy your blog...the recipes and the wonderful photos. I have especially enjoyed all the chick pics lately. My husband and I dream of one day having chickens. What fun!

Atelier de Charo said...

So charming garden table!!!

Hugs
Charo

Richie's 2ts Inspires said...

Stunning!

Love the coziness and the calmness.

Great job & happy TS...

Meaghan Frubalee said...

i'm pretty sure that's the most enchanting table set up i have ever seen in my life.

oh my goodness, i am jealous i didn't dine there. living in the dorm now seems even more depressing!

love your blog! love your pictures! love you!

haha, keep up the amazing work :)

<3 meaghan @ http://clutzycooking.blogspot.com

Lori (All That Splatters) said...

So beautiful and serene, Mari. You've transported me to your garden with your gorgeous photography. I'm there!

podso said...

How refreshing to look at your garden table! I love all the green, and the tulip red accent!

All The Pretty Dishes said...

Wow! This looks amazing. Very, very, pretty.

Liz said...

I Just love your pics. This is such a pretty little spot!

~Liz

Linda said...

Oh so beautiful...
I really love the bag...it is stunning!
I wish I could sew!
L~xo

April Cornell said...

Hi Mari,

Your table is so lovely - garden dining is one of my very favorite ways to enjoy any meal. Your tulips and crocuses look absolutely perfect and our woven jacquard cloth gives just the right weight for an early spring day. I just know you'll love our jacquards this season. One of my favorites is the Papillon Jade - looks great with an embroidered cotton cloth over top:
http://www.aprilcornell.com/landing/S10/TableLinensCollections_PapillionTableLinens.aspx

Thank you for sharing such a pretty tablescape!

April

Katie@LeBeauPaonVictorien said...

I always enjoy seeing your lovely tables!
Very beautiful!

Atticmag said...

A sun-dappled meal out of doors is always so restorative and your beautiful table makes it more so. Please stop by when you have some time. -- Jane F.

Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

This is lovely -- I especially love the last picture!

Ridgely (Grandma J) said...

Your table is stunning. I'm a city dweller, so especially love the outdoor setting. I'm curious about the wonderful picture at the end and how you created it!

Designs on 47th Street said...

I don't know where to start with telling you how much I love this! Every single touch is just gorgeous to me. I could sit at that table and bask in it's beauty for hours. I was sad to read you got those chargers a long time ago as I do love those. Thanks for telling us where everything came from and for sharing this beauty with us!

Donna

Knitting Mania said...

Love this style, I have those cabbage dishes, love them, so simple and elegant at the same time.

I really like the natural rantan/wicker charger showcasing the cabbage plate. Nice!! I'm so partial to ivy, love the look.

Good job!

Susan (Between Naps on the Porch) said...

Beautiful! Love your gorgeous pics! Your napkin rings from Sur La Table work so well with your BL chargers...how cool is that!

Sarah said...

Absolutely beautiful! Dinner in the garden looks like the perfect spot. Your photos are amazing. Thank you for sharing this delight.

Lia at Petite Little Bee said...

Just beautiful!!!! Thanks for sharing, and I am a new follower. Cheers, Lia

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