Here’s to Life: Luncheon in the Garden (ll)

Every so often it’s nice to set down the trowel, take off the garden gloves and enjoy the sights, sounds and scents of the garden. Finding a spot to set up a table and chairs provides an opportunity to do just that. It can be used as a respite after a hot bout of gardening, or to entertain a friend or two for tea and snacks.

Left: A French baker’s table outside the greenhouse provides a perfect place for a respite. Middle: The floral motif is echoes throughout the serving pieces and snacks. Right: A view of the garden and the carriage house in the distance.

Set the table with pretty antique and vintage pieces with a floral motif. Take advantage of the surroundings and sprinkle a plate of cookies or crackers and cheese with herbs and edible flowers. A tall pitcher full of ice tea with a sprig of fresh mint leaves makes a refreshing treat.

Bud vase napkin rings hold snips of flowers and vintage blush embroidered napkins. Bleeding Heart growing in the raised boxes. Vintage cut crystal pitcher and glasses come in handy to hold a set of tea spoons.

Vintage napkins and bud vase napkin rings with snippets from the flower boxes are a charming touch. For center pieces use pots of scented geraniums for fragrance.

Edible flowers can be sprinkled into salads or baked into cookies. The green house provides a charming backdrop for a table and chairs.

It’s a wonder what a little respite and sunshine will do for the spirit. I hope you’ll find a pretty spot in your garden to set up a table and chairs to enjoy.

Cheers!

tête-à-tête