My husband was grilling pork chops, so I set up a table by the pool.
When I saw this tablecloth at an estate sale, I HAD to buy it, since I'm the self-appointed savior of lovingly stitched needlework.
Our place settings started with white metal, lacy edged chargers.
It's probably been ten years since I found these salad plates (Audrey) on sale at Pier 1.
A flea market was my source for the dinner plates (Country French Ironstone).
I've had the napkins and napkin rings too long to remember where I bought them, but I'm sure they were on sale (because I never buy anything that isn't on sale).
Towle Old Master was our silver choice for our wedding.
The steak knives were from a long-ago estate sale (Aynsley).
I found the blue water goblets at an antique store and the pink plastic wine stems were at an estate sale.
The metal bread basket belonged to my mother.
Cobalt blue salt and pepper shakers, covered in silver filigree were also an estate sale find.
A Homer Laughlin platter from an estate sale holds ramekins for salad dressing.
A colored glass lantern looks pretty in the day time, but when the sun sets, and the candle is lit, it's beautiful. Flanking the lantern are cobalt blue juice glasses I got at an estate sale.
I cut a blue, pink, and white Hydrangea to put in each juice glass.
I'm glad you came by to check out our alfresco dining. I thank each of you who left lovely comments about my health on my previous post, and I am so appreciative of your prayers as I face this blip in my life.
This post is partying with Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps on the Porch and Thoughts of Home on Thursday at Poofing the Pillows
4 comments:
So pretty Laurie! A beautiful table next to one of the best places to be in summer heat. Love it...
Laurie, Such a lovely table, and the pool makes such a pretty backdrop. I love old stitched linens too and this one is gorgeous. The ironstone is such a pretty pattern and I love how you pulled everything together with color and patterns. I'm sure your husband enjoyed this pretty table for dining.
Keeping you in my prayers sweet friend……...
I am so honored to know the Savior of lovingly stitched needlework! Lol... this is so pretty I don't know what I like best! Such elegant dining poolside.. how wonderful! Love you and sending all my healing thoughts and prayers your way! xoxo Cindy Jorgensen
Ever single item is so beautiful Your plate stack is stunning. What a lovely relaxing scene. I am sure you enjoyed it and hope you were able to relax. Gorgeous tablecloth by the way.
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