Wednesday, June 6, 2012

'In the Garden' Tablescape

Since the vegetable garden is all in, and up, I have been concentrating on my annuals and perennials this week.  I enjoy annuals on our back deck area.  It feels like "decorating the room".  The process of weeding the perennial garden is still...well...a process.  But I stopped long enough yesterday to set a gardening tablescape beside the garden. 


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The purple lupins have just begun their performance.  There are many buds still to open, so I believe this will be their best season yet.


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Burlap wrap is a natural runner for a garden themed table.

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Gardening tools are ideal for a simple centerpiece. The brown decoration was made by my son when he was very small.  It is a fossil of fern leaves made in Plaster of Paris.  It says, "MOM from Bradley".  Such a treasure to me.  Get out those treasure and enjoy them.  Use them in your tablescapes and decorating.  

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A simple stack of three plates.  All from the thrift store.  

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I picked these salt and pepper shakers up at Bed, Bath and Beyond.  You have seen them before HERE and HERE.  I'm sure you will see them again. I just love them.  Everyone needs birds in their garden!

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These sweet little napkin rings were a gift from my sister, Lisa.  The set of four watering cans are all different.  

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My chive plant is looking beautiful.  You can see it just beyond the lupins in the next picture.  I harvested and preserved some last fall for the winter.  See how!!

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Think outside of the box (or vase) when you are looking for a vase for flowers.  Anything that can hold water, or is large enough to hold a glass of water, can be used to display your flowers.  Both this watering can and old kettle have a glass of water down inside them.  The kettle has a hole in the bottom!!   ;)

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29 comments:

  1. Good morning Tanya! I love your garden tablescape! The table is a beauty set against the backdrop of purple lupins. I use old kettles for planting annuals. Beautiful! Enjoy the day. Pamela

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  2. I love your tables! This makes me want to have lunch outside today!

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  3. Everything looks lovely, Tanya, and I read your post on preserving chives. Mine have blossomed, and I need to cut them back. I will try this. I love fresh chives in omelets. I will be back on Thursday! xo

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  4. Beautiful setting in the garden and love your flowers. I have never grown those before. Not sure they do well here since I have never seen them before. Thanks for sharing this at Wow.

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  5. I love this table scape... I want to sit down in a dress and have tea with you at that table

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  6. Absolutely stunning! So glad you took the time to create this. What a magical setting and your table is perfect - rustic and lovely. This could be straight out of a magazine with all of your wonderful accessories. Those little watering cans for napkin rings are fabulous!

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  7. Beautiful backdrop for your rustic table. All the garden elements are great!
    Thanks so much for linking this to Let's Dish!

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  8. Your table looks so lovely out in the garden. The rustic elements look beautiful against the garden setting! Stopping by from Tablescape Thursday.

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  9. Are you kidding me?!??!! Those lupines are just getting started?!?!?!?!!! Wow...they must put on a show for quite some time! They're beautiful!!! The color and the shape are so great...they just catch your eye and won't let go!!! I keep forgetting that chives make a great planting for both color AND cooking!! Next year....! :-) This is a beautiful setting on that rustic table. It would be the perfect respite after a morning of weeding!!! Beautifully done! Have a relaxing weekend!

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  10. I have never had lupines and I think I'm missing out. Great little table setting!

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  11. This is absolutely beautiful!!! I love all the details...so rustic yet so cozy. I am your newest follower. I hope you can visit me sometime :) I would love for you to come by and link this up to my weekend Linky Party called Rustic Restorations Weekend.
    http://homespunhappenings-tammy.blogspot.com/2012/06/rustic-restorations-weekend-linky-party.html

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  12. Oh I love lupins!!! What a sweet place! xox

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  13. I'm late getting to this because of annoying computer issues, but I'm so glad that I did not miss it. I love a table set outside, and this one is particularly lovely to me. I love what you did with the napkins in the little watering cans. I am definitely going to look for some and remember that. That's just so whimsical. Love it.

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  14. Love the purple as a contrast to the primitive table! Came over from Tammy at Rustic Restorations.

    Distressed Donna Down Home

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  16. Yay! I am so glad you came by and linked this lovely rustic display up to Rustic Restorations Weekend! It truly is so cozy:)

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  17. Oh how gorgeous - what a wonderful outdoor garden tablescape!!!!

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  18. This is lovely and those napkin rings are adorable! I am your newest follower.

    Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  19. How beautiful! I just LOVE your pretty watering can napkin rings and your flowers are just perfect!!

    Have a wonderful day!
    Aledia @ Plum Perfect

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  20. What a gorgeous setting for your rustic table.

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  21. Lovely. It all looks wonderful.
    ~Heidi

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  22. This is so magical!! So glad you linked up to the Summer Fun Party!!

    Shannon@SewSweetCottage

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  23. Oh my, this is so beautiful. I love it. The table is fantastic and the background is stunning. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  24. So pretty! Love the lupines.

    Thanks so much for being a part of Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  25. Beautiful! Love that table with the burlap runner! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  26. I love that table, and the garden behind it is beautiful. Lupines are so amazingly beautiful. Loved the watering can napkin rings. XO, Pinky

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  27. SO very Vintage! Belongs in a garden magazine:)Everything about this POPS with flare! Great job! Deidre~ http://simplysimplisticated4.blogspot.com

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  28. Beautiful post, love that it is outdoors and the lupines are so beautiful to look at with their purple color. I fell in love with lupines years ago when I was visiting in Colorado. I have tried to grow them in Missouri but no such luck. Love the vintage linens and table. Every element is perfect in your post.

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