A birthday luncheon at Linderhof. A blue and white birthday luncheon at Linderhof.
With a touch of pink in the stargazer lilies that form the centerpiece.
In a great blue vase -- a Christmas gift from a very dear friend who knows me all too well. It goes so perfectly with my Spode!
Since this was a birthday lunch, I did use the Spode, but chose blue linen napkins (that was a great foil for the blue centerpiece) and my "good" flatware.
The white part was an antique white lace tablecloth. A favorite and it makes for a very elegant luncheon table.The menu for this special birthday luncheon:
Spring Pea Soup
Sarah's Chicken
White and Wild Rice
Rosemary Biscuits
Chocolate Birthday Cake
It's Thursday which means that it is time for Tablescape Thursday so please join Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for tablescapes galore!
38 comments:
Your table is so pretty Martha. The vase and lilies are stunning. And I always enjoy seeing your Spode.
The menu sounds delicious. Wish I were invited!! ;-)
xoxo
Jane
Lovely Martha- I'm sure the Birthday Person felt very special. Have a happy, blessed Easter
xoxo Pattie
I love your blue and white dishes! I have mostly Johnson Brothers and a few pieces of Spode in the blue. That vase does look amazing with it!
~Nancy
Not only does it look amazing, the food sounds amazing too! Mmmmmmm'mmm! Perfect Martha - as always!
Your table looks great! I recognize some of the food from your menu as ones you have shown here in the past. Have you already posted the recipe for Rosemary biscuits?
Lovely table, Martha. You do blue and white as well as anyone I know!
Love the blue and white and that centerpiece is gorgeous.
That blue vase is an incredible gift...what a great friend!!
I love your pink-ish flowers, too.
It looks like a wonderfully festive table for a birthday!
Lovely Spring lunch....the vase in the center is so unusual...it really sets the blue on the table...just beautiful.
O, Martha...Your's is the one I choose first most Thursdays..your table always is so pretty.
And, it never fails...when I come over, I get a picture of a jar of apricots, sitting on a dark shelf somewhere, turning into the most delightful apricot brandy. OMYGOSH!! :))
HUGS, bj
It looks great with your blue and white Spode if I do say so myself. Beautiful tablesetting. I have prepared Sarah's Chicken many times and love the recipe. What a wonderful luncheon menu and I am sure the birthday girl was most appreciative. Oh how I wish I could be a guest at one of your luncheons.
Carolyn
Martha -- your blues and whites are so pretty -- very special for a delightful Birthday gathering. Happy Easter from another...Martha
You can't go wrong with blue and white...or Spode. Is that the Greek pattern? I love the blue centerpiece/vase. That's stunning. Your table is very elegant!
Martha, This is a beautiful table! I really love your china!
What a lovely and unusual vase! I love that color, and the napkins echo that shade of blue perfectly. I know the birthday boy/girl was delighted with your pretty and festive table!
Beautiful table. Love your vase and china.
Christi @ A Southern Life
It is just lovely and wonderfully inviting. Thank you for sharing it.
Martha, thanks so much for visiting my blog...and the wonderful comments.
I love your blue and white color scheme. Check my blog at the end of May to see the blue/white tea party that I am planning.
Your luncheon sounds fabulous! I can't wait to look at the rest of your blog.
Love the blue and white setting. You always do such elegant table settings.
Sonny
Beautiful Martha! Love the centerpiece! Happy Easter!
Lovely blue and white table. Love that vase!
Happy Easter!
D
That gorgeous glue against the white is fabulous! The vase is perfect with your china pattern! Wonderful, Lana
Thank you so much for visiting my site and for your sweet comment. I hope that you have a great Easter. Your table looks great!
Bonnie
Love those plates and the vase too! Beautiful blue and white!!
Beautiful combination of blues. Beautiful and inviting.
Thank you very much for visiting my site and for your friendly comment.
I adore your setting. The cyan blue colour of the vase, the spode platters and the napkins combined with the lace tablecloth makes a very elegant tablescape. This type of vase reminds me on this old kind of vases for tulips. What a nice contrast this delicate pink lilies in the blue vase. I enjoyed it very much.
And I wish HAPPY BIRTSDAY to the birthsday boy/girl.
Nice greetings, Johanna
Ah, Martha - blue and white draws me in every time. Please come and set the table for my birthday dinner! By then I'll have a lily or two blooming and I'll give you free reign in the china cabinet.
Please just bring everything on that menu!
Hello there,
This just so refreshing and inviting, I adore blue and white dishes; you have some very special pieces!..,
Please do pop by for a vist and enjoy 'a cup of tea' my dear..,
Cheers and husgs from Wanda Lee @ The Plume Pen
Love the tablesetting, blue and white is so elegant. Your vase is truly beautiful.
Hi Martha,
Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving such a sweet comment.
Your table is so pretty, I just adore your tablecloth.
I hope your Birthday person had a wonderful day.
Easter Blessings
Kym-Anne
I love that tablecloth.. the texture is spectacular and so is your tablesetting. Lovely post.
It would be a lovely luncheon to attend. All of the finery and flowers on the table are so inviting.
I always enjoy seeing your beautiful blue and white Spode!
I love the tablecloth too!
It's always a pleasure to visit your table! What a beautiful birthday luncheon that will be!
Being a true guest will be honoured to sit in your gorgeous treasures.
Everything is well prepared and lovely choosen.
Great luncheon.
Happy EAster.
Lovely menu and table. The centerpiece is a real treasure. Hope you'll have time to stop by and see our tables. Happy Easter. -- Jane F.
Everything is so beautiful I love the blue!
Have a wonderful weekend
My,that blue in your napkins is a beautiful shade. I love a burst of blue on the table. The Stargazers are lovely - surely fill the room with scent! The traditions you write of always inspire- I think of the joy your guests must experience.
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