Wednesday, July 27, 2011

~ Architectural Dining ~

Spending time on my front porch even in our temperatures
is an every night occurrence. A few weeks ago
I put together a tablescape with some
architectural pieces I use to decorate inside
our home.
Choosing cream and white for the table
with a mix of the green in the
architectural pieces feel cool
and soothing.


Lacey edged chargers add
a bit more substance to the
curvy edge of the plates.


The tall column was purchased
many years ago once all
white, I dabbed a bit of
green here and there
to have a feeling of
moss growing.


White bowls ready for the evenings
dessert of strawberries and
ice cream.

To further soften the corner I added
an old birdhouse I've had
for a few years. Boston fern
softens the wooden
edges of the birdhouse. In an
earlier post found here you'll
see the corner without the
6' birdhouse. I like the bit
of excitement it adds to the rest
of the pieces. What about you?


Coffee cups ready for iced coffee.
Raised details on the coffee cups
mimic the edge of the chargers.
Target flatware compliments the
taupe colored edge.


I love monogrammed anything, laying them under the
cereal/dessert bowl shows off the beautiful
details
All stacked up.

A pillow helps soften the hard scape
metal of the chair and your back. :-))
Target birds hold court .


A few close ups of the metal works
on the birdhouse






As a gentle breeze begins to blow,
the tablecloth swirls like
the dress of a woman dancing, revealing
our little guest that likes
to hide under the table.


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15 comments:

Barbara Jean said...

Lovely patio, and vignette sweetie.

LOVE the birdhouse with all the rusty trim.

blessings
barb

Alycia Nichols said...

I love those chargers so much I could just scream!!!!!!! Gorgeous! Really loving the design on the dishes, too. There's just something about white-on-white design dishes! Beautiful setting!

PAT said...

Gorgeous Lynne!!

a quiet life said...

all looks wonderful, love your chargers~

Marlis said...

This is so my kind of table.. I adore your dishes. They are so pretty. I love the pieces you chose to display.. quite serene and lovely. thanks for sharing, xo marlis

On Crooked Creek said...

Lynne,
Such a sweet tablescape for dessert! I adore your mix of accessories at the table. The touch of green is enchanting!
Fondly,
Pat

lvroftiques said...

Lynne I love the creamy white dishes and flatware. And that birdie house is fab! With a slight breeze blowing it had to feel like heaven out there I bet *winks* Vanna

Lana Kim White Austin said...

I love the mossy patina of your architectural elements and I love the gorgeous textures of your plates/chargers!!

And your cute little friend peeking out from under the table!!!



Love/hugs/blessings,
Lana In Italy

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xinex said...

I love this, Lynne, from the columns to the plates especially the chargers. perfect for an outdoor setting...Christine

Karin Şen Cankan said...

I love your chargers the table looks great.

Thank you for sharing.

Lots of Love,
Karin Şen Cankan
karinsfairytale.blogspot.com

The Tablescaper said...

This is a wonderful vignette. I love the tablescape and all of it's surroundings. The architectural details add such an interesting element.

- The Tablescaper

Karena said...

Lynne a gorgeous tablescape I love it all, the chargers are very special!!

Oh and I love the Round iron globe with arrow below, I know there is a name for it! ( Have always wanted one)

xoxo
Karena

Art by Karena

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Pinky at Designs by Pinky said...

I am so glad I didn't miss this! SO pretty!!! I think your dishes are Walmart? I ahve the dinner size but that's all:( Wish I had the whole set!!!!!! I got these as they were discontinuing them. I will have to look online, I guess. Love the architctural pieces on your table and that birdhouse is fabulous!!!!!!!!!! XO, Pinky

Entertaining Women said...

The mix of textures in your summerscape is outstanding. The architectural elements lend a sophistication to your porch vignette. Thank you for sharing your beautiful design. Cherry Kay

Sharon Anne Hill said...

PLEASE, I am looking for those chargers and found your blog; where did you get the chargers? Did you say, I missed it. Please share your source.

Beautiful post!

Sharon Anne @
sharealikecooking.blogspot.com & kneadingANYinspiration.blogspot.com