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You are in for a treat as Susan gives us a tour of her gorgeous gardens..
I gave you a little sneak peek in Wednesday's post...I got these pretty floral tablecloths when a party rental place was clearing some inventory.
I decided to play up the lavender...
But you can see here how many colors you could use..
I have had these silver bowls for years. The glass bowl is set into the silver.It was made in Italy, I have 2 and use them for holiday buffets
Today they held the blue, purple and pink hydrangea...with some baby's breath ..all from my garden..
I used white rimmed plates made by gofortun, a white fan shaped salad from Home Goods, silver chargers from Mikassa..
I found these silver Garden Snail napkin rings at Pottery Barn. The napkins I had, actually had faded so I gave the a bath in Rit! They were from Dansk, many years ago...I tucked in yellow St. John's wort, and a sprig of lavender...
The little white picket fence votive holders I have had for years...
I used purple stems from TJMaxx, and clear goblets that I found at the Pfaltzgraff outlet..I forget the name..
The lavender cabbage leave bowls were a gift from my friend Marigene..they are such a beautiful color!
Individual butter dishes from WmSonoma, and the little flower pots are candles from ???
You must be hungry by now...this is a grape tomato, feta, red onion and bacon tart, baked in a puff pastry....
This is a savory peach, feta, walnut tart, drizzled with honey..
And Shrimp Francaise over linguine for the main course...
For dessert, just a little peaches and cream pie..pie crust, fresh peaches and a sweetened sour cream topping baked...sprinkled with cinnamon..
These lilies are 5 ft tall, and full of buds...I hope they bloom soon..
The annuals this year are very late due to the cold and rain..these PINK wave petunias are finally starting to grow..
One last look at my hydrangeas....look at the size of this one bloom..
I am also joining Gollum for her Foodie Friday...Please visit the other entries ...
Thanks so much for coming to the party!
Kathleen, GORGEOUS tablescape. I don't know anyone who even comes close to your talents in this area. Each detail is well thought out and perfect.
ReplyDeleteI love the lavender cabbage leaf bowls. I don't think that I've even seen them in that color. The picket fence candle holders are adorable. I love the snail napkin rings. Your hydrangeas are alway beautiful AND huge. AND the food looks tasty, and I bet it is. ... Wonderful party!
Wow!!! Everything is absolutely stunning. I love the purple cabbage dishes, I havn't seen that color before. All of the pieces in the tablescape are just gorgeous and the flowers are so pretty. How wonderful to have such gorgeous flowers in your yard. Your food looks fabulous, I would love to have some of all of it. What a beautiful party and just perfectly done in every detail. Also, check out my blog regarding the next "Cloche Party" scheduled for Sept. 11th for the Fall season. I can hardly wait to see what you create. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteSomehow I knew I would see a wonderful garden table here :) Your silver bowl filled with hydrangeas is stunning. Your grow the most gorgeous hydrangeas there. The adorable snail napkin rings are adorable as are the picket fence candle holders. I have never seen cabbage plates that color either! They're perfect with your table setting.
ReplyDeleteI would love a piece of that tart!
Well done, Kathleen, and thanks so much for joining the Garden Party!
Oh, my goodness, what a garden of delights...especially the peaches and cream pie...You are a wonderful hostess! Thank you for inviting me to your party! Cathy
ReplyDeleteYou do the most beautiful tables~ I look forward to every post. This is one of my faves, although I say that every time I see one of your tables! The purple cabbage bowls, the tablecloth, the napkin rings and the gorgeous hydrangeas! Thanks for sharing, I just wish the pics were bigger so I could savor it even more! Oh, and what food you have prepared! Cindy
ReplyDeleteHave I forgotten about the lilac cabbages or never knew about them?? I have to think the latter because I LOVE them. Put them in my hope chest please lol (its getting pretty full by now!). Your table is so colorful and so summery. Love it! your glasses are so pretty and purple too. Your menu is mouth watering!Love the tomato tart..very summery. And the savory peach tart sounds really interesting. I love sweet and savory mixed so I'm sure I'd like it. The main and dessert are both really yummy looking too! Great post Kathleen. I'd love to be at your party :-) P.S. Your grass is so pretty and green..must be all that rain!! It's good for something lol
ReplyDeleteHi Kathleen, What a beautiful garden party...love all the lavendar! Your hydrangeas are amazing...huge blossoms and gorgeous color! Love that you bathed those napkins in a whole new wonderful color! Food was fabulous...I stuffed myself! Thanks for a wonderful party! :-)
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I want to come to your Garden Party! It looks fabulous! Love those snail napkin rings, how unique! I love tablecoths that go to the ground, so romantic! Your garden, flowers and food are terrific as usual!
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Kathleen, what a beautiful tart. I love your tablescape, and those Snail napkin rings are just tooo cute. The silver bowl filled with hydrangeas is stunning. On my daily walk, my neighbor has six lovely hydrangea bushes near the edge of the road, and I always think of you. She has a green thumb just like you. Lavender cabbage plates are stunning!
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I had no idea there was a garden party and glad I came to peak today at your lovely table and the grape tart is right up my alley but I want the recipe as my husband would enjoy those flavors. To think I just turned down an offer to go to Montauk in 3 weeks I could have stopped over for some amazing dessert. Next time for sure.
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Wow! You did a great job of getting ready for your party. Everything is so pretty and the food looks delicious! I love your snail napkin rings.
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carolyn
Kathleen, make room at one of those tables - I am coming over! Wow, this one is stunning - to be surrounded by such a beautiful tablescape while sitting outdoors and being surrounded by all your beautiful hydrangeas would be my idea of a perfect party. I think you were holding out on us with that beautiful lavendar cabbage bowl - it is stunning. Before the summer is over can we see how it looks with the purple toile? The white pickets and little flower pots sure speak "garden party" to me - I love everything you have shown!
ReplyDeleteYour food is fabulous looking and perfect party fare.
Those cabbage leaf bowls are just the prettiest shade of lavender I think I've ever seen! And oh, I'm so envious of your picket fence votive holders. Everything looks lovely. And obviously you can cook creatively as well!
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Always well done, Kathleen! I don't even have a smart aleck comment because your tables are breathtaking today! I love the lavender, the cabbages from Marigene are so pretty with all the other things on the table! The tart looks amazing! and we have another gorgeous weekend of weather, good turn of events!
ReplyDeleteYou set a beautiful table especially for those of us
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The fresh hydrangeas with the tablecloths really enchance each other.
Love those tarts you made.
Oh Kathleen...everything looks absolutely beautiful! I love how you played up the lavender. Just perfect with your hydranges. The cabbage bowls are stunning, and what cute napkin rings. They are really different.
ReplyDeleteAs for your menu...what can I say, another feast to die for!!
OOOO Kathleen, so pretty! Those cabbage leaf bowls are fabulous, and the pretty table cloths go so well with the bowls. The little picket fence candle holders are perfect for the garden party, and if I had any place to put them, I'd be looking for some of those "fan" shaped dishes! The food looks delicious. laurie
ReplyDeleteYour tablescape is gorgeous, Kathleen. I love the colors, especially the lavendar cabbage bowls. Everything is beautiful and perfect.
ReplyDeleteI would love a slice of the tomato, feta tart in the puff pastry shell. Could I stop by for a visit?
Kathleen - I just adore all the shades of purple and lavendar..perfect color for a garden party!
ReplyDeleteThe tart looks so good (another puff pastry) and the Shrimp Francaise really made me sit up and notice!!
All your flowers look so pretty - especially the hydrangea!! How come the deer leave your lilies alone??? LOL
Oh I'd love sitting down to such a beautiful table. I'm especially intrigued by the savoury peaches, walnut, feta, dish...hmmmmm...
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ReplyDeleteI love your new tablecloth - I can think of many, many colors...how about white - as in white napkins ( NO I DO NOT HAVE WHITE NAPKINS !!LOL LOL) you are the biggest teaser, missy !! I can't find any used or new ! One day I will find them and be blessed with many and think I am as lucky as Kathleen in blogland....
Hugs ~ Kammy
Man Kathleen, this tablescape is awesome. I don't know where to begin. I love that the tablecloths go to the floor. The napkins are super - how smart to dye them! Love the lavendar cabbage bowls. I have a few pieces of the lavendar cabbage, but can never find anymore. Have you seen it anywhere lately? The snails are adorable, the little picket fences, the bowl with hydrangas, and on and on. Wow!
ReplyDeleteNow the food, that in itself is another stunner. EVERYTHING looks terrific and yummy. Would you be so kind as to share the recipes? I feel like a get in a rut with my summer cooking ideas and these are simply spectacular.
Thank you for sharing - The Tablescaper
I always love everything that you do Kathleen. This is stupendous. The food looks delicious and the table looks so feminine and lovely for a sweet garden party. Your hydrangeas are amazing. All my best to you.
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Kathleen, your garden party table is gorgeous! I absolutely love the hydrangeas. Oh, the cabbage bowl in lavender... pretty. Wonderful looking food too.
ReplyDeleteOMGosh...the table is to die for and your menu....delectable!
ReplyDeleteI am pretty sure I am going to need some of those recipes...I wish we had a way of finding all the recipes in one place...too much trouble because there's too many involved...Um that peach pie thingy is so calling my name...
"bj??? O, bj......here I am...come and get me!"
Lovely garden...and the food looks wonderfully delicious!
ReplyDeleteKathleen, everything is just awesome!! Love your tablesetting...just perfect! The food looks delicious!
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