Alas, the problem with peonies is rain . . . and so often when they bloom, it rains and rains hard -- the beautiful blooms are bashed to the ground with rain. A bouquet of peonies can be a rare thing on the prairie in Spring.
But this year, I was fortunate -- for I was able to clip lots of blossoms which made a perfect centerpiece for a Spring luncheon!
In the breakfast room. With an heirloom white damask tablecloth and big damask napkins in my silver napkin rings.
The peonies on both the table . . . .
And on the plates -- my Wedgwood Cuckoo . . . .
In the breakfast room. With an heirloom white damask tablecloth and big damask napkins in my silver napkin rings.
The peonies on both the table . . . .
And on the plates -- my Wedgwood Cuckoo . . . .
And on the menu . . . .
And for luncheon -- it was an herbal luncheon. Cream of Green Herb Soup (from the Inn at Little Washington), lemon and sage chicken cutlets, herbed rice and for dessert -- strawberry trifle!
It's Thursday which means that it's time for Tablescape Thursday with Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. See what everyone is doing this Thursday over at Susan's.
27 comments:
Martha, what a beautiful setting! The menu sounds perfect as well, but those dishes and peonies have me drooling!
xoxo Pattie
Your peonies are just stunning! I wish they grew in my area. That is such a pretty china pattern--and it complements the flowers so well!
I'm smiling at the name of your plates-Cuckoo, I've been joking recently that I named my home Casa de Coo-Coo!
This spring I've had serious peony-envy! All the luscious pinks make me want to get out to the garden center and get planting so that I can have a bouquet next year too.
Your luncheon setting is very pretty - simple, fresh, perfect.
Beautiful flowers. One of my favorites! Your table looks so nice with them and the dishes that match!
Hugs,
Joanne
Beautiful!
I don't have any peony bushes, but my little 3rd graders would often bring me tiny (or big!) bouquets.
One problem...ants. Do you ever have that problem with them?
Love those pink peonies -- they're such a beautiful flower -- for real and in design too. What a yummy lunch you've prepared!
Beautiful table, Martha! I can smell the peonies...mine got beat to death by the rain, again this year.
Your printed menu is unique and special. Love your flowers and your china, too! Beautiful tablescape!
It is just beautiful. I adore those plates. What a beautiful setting, and the peonies are just out of this world!
This is so elegant! Your peonies are gorgeous, too!
Jane
Lovely as always and delicious as usual!
Oh what magnificent dishes! Such a beautiful tablescape. And those flowers!!!
I'm glad you were able to enjoy your peonies. Your table is lovely. Every year I say I'm going to plant peonies and I never seem to do it. I'm going to do it this week. I too have peony envy!
Very pretty! The peonies make the loveliest centerpiece! Your menu is mouthwatering!
DD
Your flowers are just magical, they are so pretty and full and love the range of color...soooo pretty...
Martha, that matches perfect. You made the story really exiting for me. First the flowers, than a little look at the table and more and more and then it comes.... this gorgeous plates! Whow, they are really pretty! I love the pattern and the cloros as well. And as I said, the peonies are perfect in shape and color with that china. The idea with the menu ist nice and the meal sounds really mouthwatering. I am sure you enjoyed this meal very much.
Greetings, Johanna
What pure Peony pleasures of great beauty and delights you have shared with us today; so very beautiful!.., As they say;'Only the Peony can make the Rose blush!"..,
The menu sounds delightful and yummy as well!~ What a fabulous setting for your lovely tablescape vignette!
Please do pop by and visit;I always adore your visits and thank you so much for taking part with my little tea parties!.., (I have added another whimsical teapot picture since Tuesday's tea's)..,
Cheers and hugs from Wanda Lee
I love peonies.......our peonie's have not bloomed yet. I guess they come later being further up north, even though today we have a heat warning in the city again.
At home I have several peonie bushes and quite a few at our other homes......in all colours.
Love the pattern on your dishes....your luncheon set is just beautiful.
Thanks for sharing. :-)
How pretty....love the plates and the menu sounds delightful...what time is lunch??! (smiles). I am making my first "ever" trifle this weekend...I hope it turns out! ~Donna
I think you deserve the title "The Hostess with the Mostest!"
Remember Perle Mesta? She was the Washington hostess who was renowned for her parties?
(You and I would have been little girls, but I used to read my parents' Life magazine - that is how I know of her.)
Anyway, I think you are a superb hostess, and I always love to see what you do.
Scribbler
What love peonies you have - like so many beautiful flowers we must enjoy them while they are here. My lilacs are small this year. I think they need more sun maybe. I have seen others that are huge. Isn't gardening fun!
I love those plates! Your table is beautiful.
I was able to get a big bunch of peonies picked for my tablescape this week also.
What a lovely table, Martha. The embossing on your tablecloth is almost as beautiful as the peonies. I hope you are having a wonderful day. Blessings...Mary
Beautiful peonies and a beautiful setting! I bet it was a heavenly lunch, with the scent of the peonies all around you!
I adore those cuckoo plates!
Your breakfast room is wonderful! What a great corner to enjoy such a lovely tablesetting. Your flowers are just gorgeous.
Everything is just lovely! The plates look so pretty with that gorgeous bunch of peonies. The menu sounds yummy.
Post a Comment