When long lost girlfriends call and give you less than a day's notice, do you start cooking and use paper plates, or do you set a thoughtful table and head to Whole Foods for prepared food? I bet you can guess my answer!
It's been so hot here, but a short storm lowered the temperature to the point where we could dine outside for lunch. You can still see the rain puddles on the deck. (That's because I did such a great job this spring with the weatherproofing. Just saying.)
I remembered that Jane loves any shade of purple, so I started with that and added some soft green.
It made a refreshing combination and one I have rarely used.
Starting with a purple hobnail glass charger from J.C.Penney's from many, many years ago, I added a green dinner plate that was not Jadite, but the same color. It looks like pleats around the edges. Then, I found a purple paper doily to separate the bowl from the plate.
Here's the Jadite bowl with a lavender placecard. I glued a simple velvet flower in the corner.
For a little pattern, I added this Royal Staffordshire transferware bread and butter plate. It's designer is none other than Clarice Cliff. The subject matter is so great. I love it.
This flatware is a little more modern. It is nothing special, but I liked the color on this table.
I don't exactly consider myself a collector of Jadite, but I do have a number of pieces. These hobnail tumblers are some of my favorites.
I placed this stem on the railing to show the lavender glass.
I started with some Jadite salt and peppers, but changed to these lavender and green asparagus ones.
These lavender napkins are some overstock ones that I ordered on line from a restaurant supplier. I wish I could remember the site. The napkin rings are made from frosted
green resin.
Here's the way the placesetting looked.
Remember I said I bought all the food at Whole Foods? Well, I bought these lilac colored lisianthis there too. I just love this flower. The buds are every bit as pretty as the open blooms, and when they do open, they are many shades of purple.
I used this vase that I bought at Goodwill. I think it looks like McCoy pottery, but it isn't.
Here's the overhead.
Mr. Pressed Pants was going to join us, but he had a "surprise" conference call. That seemed a bit suspicious, but we three girls didn't really miss him.
Can't you just feel the coolness of the day? Well, the friendship sure was warm!
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Absolutely lovely, lovely, lovely. I love your color combination and all you special tableware and accent pieces. Perfect for the occasion!
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Absolutely gorgeous! I love the tablescape, just wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous color combo! I absolutely love it. I wish I could have been there.
ReplyDelete:) gwingal
Such a refreshing colour combination! You've created a lovely tablescape with wonderful pieces and your deck looks like such a pretty spot to dine. I'm sure your friends enjoyed it immensely. Yep, like you...short notice invites involve time spent on the table and a trip out to buy the food :)
ReplyDeleteStunning table! Your dear girlfriend is not the only lover of purple. I am loving it as well! I am so glad the temperature dropped a bit, enabling you to enjoy dining outside.
ReplyDeleteThis turned out gorgeous. I want to come over for lunch sometime ;). Thanks for sharing at the Monday Funday Party! - Emily
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