We broke eighty degrees for the first time today!
(click photos to enlarge)
So the time for outdoor dining
has finally arrived!
I set the table in the gazebo...
I planned on an all white table,
but I couldn't resist adding some pink:-)
an overview...
There are two small bouquets,
Feverfew and Ballerina Roses
in these tiny cement planters.
There is no silverware today.
I will be serving finger foods
for a lazy day nosh.
This tray will hold little sandwiches and crudites...
This bowl will hold a variety of fruits..
My Limoges bowl,
with it's dreamy little roses.
Will set in the center of the table
floating lemon slices and a couple fallen blossoms.
I love the smell of lemon...
Isn't it refreshing on a hot day?
After dinner it will be used as a finger bowl to freshen up
our sticky fruit fingers:-)
The napkins are vintage,
with sprigs of flowers as their only enhancement.
Setting the table is hard work..
for the dogs!
Twiggy felt the need for a sweet nap.
My dogs love to prop their heads up
on makeshift pillows while they sleep!
Do yours?
Cosmo on the other hand was full of puppy energy
and stole my seat!
I hope you are enjoying your day!
I am going to copy Twiggy
and take a nap in the gazebo:-)
Today I am joining
Susan at Between Naps on the Porch
Thanks for visiting me today!
51 comments:
Bella, you've set a pretty table! I love your pinks, whites, and flowers. So sweet and romantic! Here on the Island we have a temperature of 82.4 degrees fahrenheit with a humidex. It's warm here too! But it's summer, right? We here on the Island have been waiting for months for this so we try not to complain. Enjoy your evening.
Blessings,
Sandi
Hello Bella
Your table is so pretty and I am glad you added the pink..love it! Your serving bowls are so delicate and elegant.
What a wonderful idea to have the lemons on the table..so refreshing! Enjoy your dinner..
Hugs,
Wanda
I love your romantic table setting-it is so pretty. I think your pups are enjoying the summer day.
Carolyn
Your table setting is so elegant and romantic. Enjoy your evening.
Denise
Hello Bella :) Such a lovely table you have set for your dinner; love the pretty dishes you've chosen to use, and the lovely flowers to display. And OF COURSE, we must add some pink, lol :)
Hope your evening was lovely :)
Warmest hugs, Brenda
This is such a pretty and elegant table, Bella. I love what you have created!! As always, your flowers are the star of the show and your china is just stunning.
Have I mentioned I am in love with your dogs?! ;-D
xoxo
Jane
Very beautiful, and so romantic!
Hugs
Charo
This absolutely looks magazine worthy and just sooooooo lovely.
Hugs,
Lana
Beautiful table and I think the freshest, most energizing scent is fresh lemon-love it!
Very lovely tablescape...tablescaping is such fun! You've done a beautiful presentation.
God bless and may you have a sweet week,
d
This is a beautiful vignette, Bella! Love the lemons in the beautiful bowl and the flowers on the plates. It all looks so delicate and feminine. The dogs both in their own way seem to be having a good time too!
blessings, Beth
What a pretty table you have set! I will be borrowing the idea of the lemon and water bowl - it looks so charming and serves as a great practicle solution for sticky fingers.
Your doggies are so sweet... our little Dolce, always tries to find a way to prop his little head. Its been too hot and humid to be outside here ... nopefully it will break soon. stay cool..HHL
Very pretty summer tablescape. The bowl with floating lemon slices is a great idea. And your dogs are so cute. Twiggy looks so sweat taking a nap.
What a pretty table! Your dishes are gorgeous, I love all the patterns. The colors you chose are so fresh and summery! {Love your puppies too...mine likes to sleep with a pillow as well. Don't you just love them! They are truly part of the family.} Thanks so much for sharing.
Sharlotte
Ms. Sharlotte's...Southern Reflections
Love your romantic pink and white table...your pups are adorable.
What a lovely, romantic table you've created!
Donna
Beautiful, peaceful and calming is how I see your table!!!! Just lovely! XO, Pinky
You have the prettiest blog! And oh how I love this simple, soft tablescape. It's all lovely, but one of my favorite parts is that simple centerpiece in your gorgeous bowl. I love the floating lemons. I almost thought your first puppy dog was a fawn! :)
Thanks for sharing your talents with us.
Donna
Beautiful shots. We've had several days over 100 F; today was about 105. 80 sounds delightful.
Darryl and Ruth : )
Hiya Bella! Isn't it funny how an arrangement just takes off and does what it wants to? Your pinks look great! My favorite thing on the table is the way you have laid flowers on the wonderful vintage napkins. I would love sitting down to that. You have no idea how special it is to walk out your door and pick flowers! I took a walk today and took pictures of bindweed, thistle, corn, and gourd blossoms! No really! I just erased them all--haha! Nice to visit your table--Jacqueline
HELLO BELLA,
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL TABLE YOU SET!!! LOVE THE BOWL WITH LEMON SLICES AND BLOOMS :) SWEEET!!! LOL I LOVE YOUR BEAUTIFUL POOCHES :) HOW SMART ARE THEY NAPPING WHILE YOU DO ALL THE WORK...HEEHEE..
HUGS TO YOU SWEET BLOGGY FRIEND~XOX~MARI
Bella, I love your dogs! Yes, mine love pillows too. A little poodle, FiFi, & a beautiful Maltese named Bono (rock star dog). Your table is absolutely stunning! I envy you the temperature there; we're SO hot. xx's
Thanks for coming by Bella. Your blog is very lovely!
Thanks for visiting and leaving kind comments.
I just love your blog and your style. Gorgeous table setting in your gazebo!
~ Julie
Hi Bella, what a beautiful table you've set! Very pretty, indeed. And your dogs are lovely! -Thanks for your kind words.
Katarina
GORGEOUS! I love these table setting. The floating lemons is such a creative idea :) Thank you for stopping by. I will be following!
Hello Bella
i'll come over to You!!!1
oooh what a beautiful table setting!!
What is it wunderful!!
I love your way of decoration
so romantic!!
i wish you a beautiful garden day
and thanks for your nice comments on my blog
Yolanda
this is the prettiest table setting i've ever seen....simply GORGEOUS!
I love your table, your dishes, your gazebo, your dogs, it's all quite enchanting.
Twiggy's bed looks very comfy! I really like your Limoges centerpiece. What a clever way of using it!
Loving you table setting so much.... so serene and beautiful.... you have use some wonderful pieces Bella. The Dogs, The Dogs.... Oh my, how adorable and sweet they both look in the chair.. The first one you just want to say Ahhhhhhh when you see that. .... priceless shots thats for sure and great to have them put in your picture frames.... so cute!!
Have a Wonderful Day*
Your table is beautiful. The touch of pink is perfect. Your dogs are so cute, and your whole blog is wonderful!
what a lovely setting, so inviting!! When you said it just hit 80 for the first time I knew you were in the PNW~lol. Now we are sweltering and my flowers are drooping:) Stay cool!
Just broke 80 degrees?? I know where I'm vacationing next year! Your outdoor table is just glorious! The flowers are lovely, and those pink stemmed glasses add such elegance!
My goodness your china is exquisite!!! Lovely and romantic, the setting is perfect....I just love it!
Hugs,
Margaret B
Oh, this is so lovely! It is such a quiet, romantic setting. Only 80°? I am jealous! I love the floating lemon slices. I am like you - the smell of lemon is just divine!
At first glance I thought your tan doggy was a deer! How lovely this table setting is!!
Oh, what a beautiful table you've set! Your dishes are so pretty! Your dogs are so pretty!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia :)
What a dreamy darling table for two! I love that you added a touch of pink. It looks so sweet with the delicate little bouquet of flower you picked for the planter and on top of the cutwork napkins.
And the limoges bowl is a perfect fit with the lemons!
What a lovely visit!
Yvonne
Bella, who would not love such a table. The pink makes just the right accent and is so airy and light. Love this pink glasses and your china is really adorable. Even Twiggy lies with so much grace in her wonderfull bed and she is beded on roses, also. That looks so cute.
Greetings, Johanna
what a lovely TST one of your dogs is so big it looks like a deer is sleeping on your outdoor whicker couch. What a darling TST setting so pretty. I love it! Have a great day!
Your white and pink table is relly lovely, you have some beautiful plates with precious flowers...I love it!
I hope you had a nice and romantic dinner.
A kiss
Your table is so pretty, I love your dishes! Mary
Just a note.... I just cant resist "Twiggy"
I am signing up to follow, now.
Leticia
i love this.. I am planning a purple post for the tablescape.. next week.
Hi Bella!
I love your dreamy pink and white table! It's perfectly lovely!
The dog bed cushions with roses even matches!
So beautiful !!
I absolutely love your table settings. very inspirational. the dogs are darling as well.
Linda
Hi lovely lady. Your Tablescapes are Beautiful and also Romantie !! I did see your Haviland Shallow Fruit Bowl with the same pattern as I have. Thanks so much for looking at my Vintage Tablescapes. And the lovely comments.lol
This is so beautiful. I'm so glad I saw your gadget with a photo of this past post since I didn't see it the first time. It's so serene. I love that your doggies snuggle in their new locale. What kind of dog is Twiggy? She reminds me of my Bedlington Terriers, but they have curly hair.
- The Tablescaper
This is wonderful. Was looking for some ideas for a baby tea and came across our blog. Love your tables. It is now summer in South Africa so this is an inspirations. Thanks for sharing.
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