Thursday, June 16, 2011

When Life Gives You Lemons...

Have lunch!

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Some sunny yellow St. John's Wort in a square vase with lemon slices  serve as the centerpiece.

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The square vase originally held a candle. After it was used up, I cleaned it to use as a vase.  I put a small glass in to hold the flowers.

Faux mini lemon scatters.

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Yellow and white flatware from WSonoma Outlet or PB, I forget.  Under 4 dollars on sale for the 12 piece set.

Yellow placemat. Topper is a pillow sham.

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I set a place for Rett , from The Gazebo House , who has been missing in action due to some health issues.  I wanted to let her know I was thinking of her, and hope she feels better soon.

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Lemon glasses from $ Tree, and 35 year old dishes .  We had them for our summer cottage, and they have served us well!  Corelle, nice and thin so you can stack them high in those cottage cabinets!

Napkins from Pottery Barn, on sale of course.

This is definitely a Thrifty Table.  The yellow pitcher was my mom's.  Her whole kitchen was yellow.Bargains 532  Bargains 528

Hope you'll sit down and have a cool glass of lemonade!

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Some lemon tarts would be good!  Shortbread dough filled with lemon curd.

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Here I pressed it into a ceramic Chinese spoon and baked it, then filled it with lemon curd.

Thanks so much for visiting.  I am joining BNOTP for Tablescape Thursday, Gollum for Foodie Friday and Diann for Thrifty Things Friday.  Thanks, Ladies!

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55 comments:

  1. CarolJune 16, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Love the yellows! So pretty! A whole set of the flatware for $4???? I really need to go shopping with you one of these days. Or give you a list, LOL!

    I love those lemon tarts.

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  2. Barbara F.June 16, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Talk about sunshine on a plate, or table, love this, Kathleen! Corelle never looked so good. Those tarts look delish. I love the St. John's Wort. Is that supposed to be a healing plant, calms you down? I need to check that out. xo,

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  3. LynnJune 16, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    What a great sunny table K! The lemons look pretty and I love to see the Corelle! And yep, I'd love a tart or two-thanks:@)

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  4. LaJune 16, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Hi Kathleen!

    Your table looks so pretty and cheerful. The tarts look so delicious. I love lemon desserts.

    Thank you for putting my Ice Cream Social button on your sidebar.

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  5. Gloria BakerJune 16, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Look amazing I love lemons and all with lemon, look really pretty! and the tarts!! gloria

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  6. Teresa @ Grammy GirlfriendJune 16, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Love, love love it...lemons are my favorite

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  7. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEJune 16, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    I love lemon anything...so I adore your table, decorations, food, et al!
    Sorry to hear that Rett isn't feeling well. Hope she gets better soon and comes back to blogging!!

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  8. FrancescaJune 16, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Questa tavola è piacevolissima e prendo volentieri una limonata da accompagnare a questi splendidi cestini!
    Un saluto da dove il Sole splende rigoglioso ad una tavola davvero splendete!

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  9. Kathy WalkerJune 16, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Oooo...lemon tarts on shortbread...sound devine. I love the yellow table! Yellow is always happy.

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  10. Debbie@Mountain BreathsJune 16, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Love the cheery yellow! Your napkins with the lemons would also look wonderful!

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  11. MarysolJune 16, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Another advocate of citrus anything.

    It's good to see all these wonderful golden photos! My computer's been on suicide watch for a few weeks, so your Pillsbury photos didn't load for me this morning.
    Everything's working now, however, and for the moment, I'm grateful.

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  12. CharoJune 16, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    So cheerful and bright! Love your setting!

    Hugs

    Charo

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  13. Michelle @ Sweet Something DesignJune 16, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    This is so pretty and fresh, so perfect for this time of year! I love that you used a sham for a topper, I used a coverlet for a cloth! :) The flatware and glasses are perfect, great job!

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  14. SavoringTime in the KitchenJune 16, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    I'd love to sit at that cheery, yellow table and have some lemon tarts and tea!

    Hope Rett feels better soon!

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  15. The Fajdich TimesJune 16, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Love all the lemons!! The lemon tarts look great:)

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  16. Linda @ A La CarteJune 16, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Yellow and lemons! How cheerful. Love the centerpiece.

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  17. SarahJune 16, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Kathleen, you are so talented! What a clever idea to make a tart in the shape of the tasting spoon. This is a sunny, happy table. I could linger here all afternoon.
    Didn't know Rett was ill. I'm off to write a note. ~ Sarah

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  18. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartJune 16, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    The yellow flowers are so very pretty and in the vase with the lemon slices is so creative and beautiful! I am going to remember this idea. Lovely table!

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  19. MarigeneJune 16, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Yellow, yellow, kiss a fellow! I love your bright and cheery table.
    I would love one of those little lemon tarts...please.

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  20. ellen b.June 16, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    What a bright refreshing table. Love the tart in the Chinese spoon...

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  21. SueJune 16, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Kathleen, this table is so cheery! I'm a big fan of Corelle but haven't seen this pattern before. I have the all white set. The lemon tarts look yummy and I like the lemons used as a place card. You have some of the best tables, my friend! :-)
    ~ Sue

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  22. La Table De NanaJune 16, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    So pretty! I love the lemons in the vase..and the place setting for someone who is not quite up to par..

    Very sweet post..I love those shortbread filled tarts.

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  23. Brenda PruittJune 16, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    I simply adore yellow! Your table looks like sunshine. Wish I could sit down with you for some of the sweet lemon dessert!
    Brenda

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  24. BrenJune 16, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    love your blog so glad i found it!!
    nice to meet you =)

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  25. Blondie's JournalJune 16, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    This is such a HAPPY table. I love your vase with the sliced lemons in it...you always think outside of the box, like with the Chinese spoon! I love yellow. The wallpaper in my lakehouse kitchen used to be a yellow check. I miss it!

    I have to go check on Rett. Stop by, I'm having a giveaway!

    XO,
    Jane

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  26. plainjaneJune 16, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Such a Sunny - cheerful setting.
    I remember way back when Corelle was 'All The Rage'. My DMIL used them at her country place. Many a great meal was served on them.
    I can't believe your glasses are from $ Tree. I was with a friend a few yrs ago, who bought the same glasses in a Gift Shop..for waaaay more that...I'll never tell her about yours.
    Your lemon tarts look so delicious.

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  27. bjJune 16, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Beautiful and sun shiny....love this pretty summertime table, K.

    I would walk a mile for a lemon curd anything. I just love it. Wonder how to make it...I';ll google...
    xo bj

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  28. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJune 16, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    I think lemon yellow looks so cheerful in a kichen! Your table looks like happy sunshine, Kathleen, and would make begin any day begin with a smile!

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  29. JojoJune 16, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    No doubt you are a very happy person and it sounds like your mom was too! This beautiful table just makes me smile and those lemon tarts have me drooling!

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  30. Tablescapes By DianeJune 16, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Hi lovely lady.
    Your Tablescapes are so Beautiful with the lemon yellow so cheeful sweet lady, you did a Great job on your lemon tarts also. I hope you have a wonderful week.
    XXOO Diane

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  31. Yellow Rose ArborJune 16, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    You know I'm loving this all done in yellows! I'm also crazy about all lemon desserts! Yummy!

    Katherine

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  32. Lori EJune 16, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    I always buy a big bag of lemons when I go to Costco and I never use them all up but it is still cheaper than buying less at the regular grocery store.
    Now I have some more ideas to use them up. Lemons make my mouth water.

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  33. KarieJune 16, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    What a beautiful tablesetting. Those dishes are beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Karie

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  34. Pinky at Designs by PinkyJune 16, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Oh what a HAPPY, sinny table!!! I just love it!!! Love the lemon glasses, the flatware is so cute and oh boy...LEMON CURD!!!! Yumm!!!! Thanks for making me so happy seeing this lovely table! XO, Pinky

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  35. DebbieJune 17, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    I'm crazy about your yellow table. I'm so accustomed to seeing yellow as a companion color to others that it's easy to forget how wonderful and happy it is when it's the star of the show.

    I had been missing posts from the Gazebo House. I'm sorry to read that it's due to health issues.

    Thoroughly lovely, as I have come to expect from you.

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  36. JoyceJune 17, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    Those glasses are adorable!!!! Now the Chinese spoon baking is clever. Loved the calzone post so much I purchased some dough boy cans to make them next week when the grands visit.
    Joyce

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  37. RettabugJune 17, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    Awwww, I'm so honored to have a special place at this deliciously delightful table! Thanks, Kathleen, for making me a space. You KNOW how much I ♥♥♥ lemon!!
    Such lovely pieces you've found & adding your Mom's vintage pitcher makes it all the more special, too.
    I'm impressed with your creative Chinese spoon tart form. I never would have thought of doing that & it is really the perfect delivery system.

    I'm doing MUCH better the past few days & even made a post to go up soon. I just have to finish typing the words to go with the photos. Short little sessions on the puter these days seem to work best for me.

    Thanks again, so very much for including me in your pretty summertime table. I'm truly honored!

    Hugs,
    Rett

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  38. The Decorative DreamerJune 17, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    I love it! I love yellow and your precious lemon tablescape is just wonderful. It looks so happy and fresh to me. That was so sweet to set a place for Rett. Did not know she was ill but will keep her in my prayers. I just adore her too!

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  39. PAINTORDIG.blogspot.comJune 17, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Such a bright cheerful table-a table full of memories too-how nice.

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  40. AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    What a fun and sunny table! I like your idea of using the lemon for a place card; very cute. Sweet of you to set the spot for Rett. Hope she's feeling better real soon.

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  41. MarlisJune 17, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    loving all the yellowness! It's so pretty and I love the oldness of it all. So much history. Your flatware is so pretty. Many blessings, marlis

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  42. xinexJune 17, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    What a delightful tablescape, Kathleen. I love it, it's so bright! My daughter and her family just left and I am still feeling sad but we all did have a great time. I have written comments from my i pad but I never checked if the comment actually went through. I will have to check next time I try....Christine

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  43. DianneJune 17, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    I just love lemon curd and your idea in the chinese spoon is so clever. Such a sunny table.
    Dianne

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  44. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonJune 17, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    I like! My daughter has a yellow and blue kitchen. We used lemon decor for her wedding and she now uses it in her kitchen. I bought her those same lemon glasses. Love the pitcher that was your mothers. Using a pillow sham, very clever! I have 2 bottles of lemon curd in my pantry. I hadn't thought to put it in a shortbread dough. Good idea. I'm going to make some, maybe for Father's Day.

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  45. AnonymousJune 18, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Simply gorgeous Kathleen. I need to remember to use lemons for florals. Loved this!!

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  46. DiannJune 18, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Kathleen, this is a beautiful table! I love the happiness and sunshiny feel of it! And wow amazingly thrifty! I love the flatware. That is an area I am so lacking in. Thank you for joining TTF. Oh, and I love the idea of using the Chinese spoons! So creative! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  47. The TablescaperJune 18, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Wow! What a fun table.Having grown up with lots of Corelle, I'm not a fan, but I LOVE what you did with it. The slice of lemon on the side of the "vase" was a stroke genius. And I've always loved that flatware, just wish I could have gotten some too! LOL! Seriously though, Kathleen, this table is fabulous.

    - The Tablescaper

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  48. AnonymousJune 19, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Since I love all things lemon, this table is a real winner for me. Using lemons as aplacecards...genius! I'm going to remember that at the next lobster dinner!

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  49. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)June 19, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Oh now that is so brighty and cheery Kathleen! I love the lovely, lemony table you created, great job as usual you creative person you!~
    Cindy

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  50. FABBY'S LIVINGJune 19, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Delightful and cheerful tablescape Kathleen, I just love it! The colors are wonderful, that soft lemon yellow is so sweet!! You're very creative and a chef-extraordinaire! I love to come and visit you, Kath...lots of hugs for the men in your life today. FABBY

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  51. Bargain Decorating with LaurieJune 19, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Kathleen, you DID not get 12 pieces of flatware for $4! I want to know what you and Bill have been doing that you get that kind of bargain! Clever lady to save that candleholder and turn it into such a pretty vase. Love the lemon used as a place card, and what perfect dishes for this setting. The lemon tarts look so good. laurie

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  52. BabsJune 20, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Kathleen, Your lemony tablescape makes me hungry. What is it about lemons that are so appetizing? The lemon tarts look delicious and you hit the jackpot on the lemony flatware.
    Cute post!!
    Babs

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  53. RitaJune 20, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Kathleen you rally brought yellow to new heights; everything looks bright and cheery; that is what yellow does for me. Those tarts looks fantastic.
    Rita

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  54. RettabugJune 21, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Laughing at your idea of exercising our teeth "muscles" by eating more! ;-)
    I actually lost 10# because I COULDN'T eat without pain. I do NOT recommend this diet method.

    Never got to tell you how much I liked your pretty floral nosegay for your granddaughter & also how pretty your latest header looks.

    Its SO good to be back, visiting!
    fondly,
    Rett

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  55. ScribblerJune 21, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    LOVE, LOVE LOVE your yellow table. There is absolutely nothing in the world more cheerful.

    I actually did consider some sheers -- I have about a dozen of them packed away somewhere in the attic! I have settled on bamboo shades but I don't want to install them till I paint. I am not the neatest painter and I didn't want to get paint spatters on them.

    I don't know what to do about my knees!

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