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Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Garden Party


It's still early enough in the season to set up on the grass in the middle of the day. We have big trees, a light breeze, and a cool green carpet underfoot. Is there anything sweeter smelling than a fresh mowed lawn?



A few details carry out a vintage garden theme starting with a layer of  vintage prints from my graphics collection laid at each place. One serves as part of the centerpiece.




The embossed grape leaf design on my vintage white Wedgewood also leans to the outdoors. And I've been at the peat pots again. This time they ring my vintage linen napkins with a flower sprig peeking out of the top.



There's never a shortage of afternoon sun in the Land of Enchantment! But the green and white scheme helps keep things cool. 



I wish I could have fresh baby's breath delivered to my door whenever I want it. It's one of my favorite flowers. It makes for a light and airy presentation here.




A stamped tag displayed in a tiny vintage metal flower frog serves as either a place card or favor (if you could bear to part with them). The table covering is a lightweight vintage seersucker spread with a heavier layer underneath. What fabric says "Summer Afternoon" better?



Vintage Fostoria glasses and vintage silver flatware glint in the sun.





























I'm ready for a whole season of lawn parties!
 How about you?
Ciao! for now!

Jacqueline

I'm joining
Between Naps on the Porch
A Southern Daydreamer
The Charm of Home
Common Ground
French Country Cottage


Let's go see what's going on over there! 
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34 comments:

  1. FOUR ALL SEASONSJune 8, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    I love the look! Wished I could come to your garden party!

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  2. a quiet lifeJune 8, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    LOVE your pieces~

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  3. SuzJune 8, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    I love the table settings. So pretty and unique!

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  4. Katie@LeBeauPaonVictorienJune 8, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Oooh, it looks so cool and inviting! I love the peat pot napkin rings! Very creative and so cute! Green and white is such a lovely combo, I think. Perfect garden party table!

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  5. Lori @ Dining DelightJune 8, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Your tablescape does bring to mind garden parties and fresh mowed lawns! So pretty and fresh looking. The white plates with the detailed edges look wonderful with the starched whiteness of the napkins - baby's breath, the perfect touch!

    DD

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  6. Bella's Rose CottageJune 8, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Hi J,
    I wanna come over and loung in the sun:-) LOVE your potted napkin rings, very fun idea! Love seeing all the pretty white dishes in the garden, so lovely!
    Huigs,
    Bella

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  7. SarahJune 8, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    A lawn party ~ I'll be right over, Jacqueline. Your setting makes my heart sing. All your beautiful white details, and those little peat pot napkin rings.
    You are so clever and talented. ~ Sarah

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  8. TardevilJune 8, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    I think this is one of my favorite tablescapes of the week! Love the pretty flowers and 'bust'.

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  9. the fishermans cottageJune 9, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    Beautiful, love the crisp linen in the sunlight and those butterfly are so lovely x

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  10. the fishermans cottageJune 9, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    Oh dear.. haven't had my morning coffee yet :) .. I mean't butterfly prints x

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  11. AnonymousJune 9, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Jacqueline, your are indeed ready! A beautiful party it will surely be!

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  12. UnknownJune 9, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    Jacqueline, Love the plates.... The party will be lovely... Enjoy your weekend

    Pattie

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  13. Lana Kim White AustinJune 9, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    I have fallen in love with your blog!@!!! I'm your newest follower!
    I love your linens--I've been finding some lovely vintage ones during our one year stay in Italy that remind me of yours!
    Love.
    Love.
    Love.

    Hugs,
    Lana In Italy

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  14. Pamela GordonJune 9, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    So beautiful. I'd love to be there. I like the idea of the peat pots for napkin rings. Cute!

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  15. trash talkJune 9, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Oh for peat pot's sake, but this is gorgeous. I agree...if dotted swiss is the fabric of spring, seersucker is summer! I remember sun dresses of seersucker and how cool it felt against my skin.
    I swear up and down...when I finish my ta da list...I'm gonna have a sit down on the grass too...even if it's 110 degrees!
    This is just lovely and SO inviting!
    Deb

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  16. Betty June 9, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Everything looks so elegant and beautiful.

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  17. JuneJune 9, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    You know how to through the perfect garden party my friend. Everything is just beautiful! I am so ready for garden parties this year too. Your laundry post was gorgeous!

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  18. UnknownJune 9, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    i'm ready for a whole season of lawn parties if you're hosting them mon amie! just lovely!!

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  19. MarlisJune 9, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    It's noon, it's over 100.. not today.. but yes, I'm ready for living outside. Yours is the prettiest. I love your old lace and silver (which old and used is simply the best!) and the seersucker, well that just says it all! Loved your presentation. many blessings, marlis

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  20. GailJune 9, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Seersucker says "summer". The tag in the metal frog is very summmery, also.

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  21. Judith @ Lavender CottageJune 9, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Garden parties are so much fun. I love the white napkin - and using a peat pot for a napkin holder - aren't you smart.

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  22. Brenda PruittJune 9, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Your eyes see the prettiest of things! And then you show them to us.
    Brenda

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  23. The Charm of HomeJune 9, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Hi Jacqueline,
    This is so very pretty. I love vintage garden. Your linens and flowers are just gorgeous. Been on a long trip and I viewed all of your post today for the week. I love the linens in that laundry post how romantic. Thanks for linking this up too!
    Sherry

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  24. Natasha in OzJune 9, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Looks like your home is ready for lots of entertaining and parties. Hope you have a lovely summer.

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

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  25. DebbieJune 9, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Your dishes are absolutely gorgeous! Love the garden theme, and how you pulled everything together.
    Very nice.
    Debbie@lakehouse

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  26. xinexJune 9, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    What a lovely garden setting! Great idea for the placecard...Christine

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  27. Debra@CommonGroundJune 9, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Oh J, love the theme of this table. the butterflies, peat pots, and the teensy flower frogs just grabbed me. So glad you're here for VIF, you always make it so special!!! xoxo Debra

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  28. Sandi~A Cottage MuseJune 10, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Please save me a seat! What a lovely table you've set ~ your guests would feel so special!

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  29. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJune 10, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    Beautiful post and I love your linens! Gorgeous dishes too! Baby's breath is a favourite of mine as well. Enjoy your weekend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  30. UnknownJune 10, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    I so love the use of that pot as a napkin holder, cleaver and wonderful.
    Have a great weekend.
    Michele

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  31. Mid-Atlantic MarthaJune 10, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    All the whites are lovely. Your outdoor setting is beautiful.

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  32. UnknownJune 10, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    lovely the statue of the little one reading is so sweet
    KAT

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  33. Courtney ~ French Country CottageJune 11, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    This looks so inviting!! What a beautiful setting and table! Garden Parties are so much fun! Thanks for sharing at my party :)

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  34. Fishtail CottageJune 13, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Adoring your table setting - would really like to host a garden party! Coming by to say hello from Feathered Nest Friday! xoxo, tracie

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