We love to entertain in the garden, but this year, because of the horrid heat of July and August and the fact of my surgery, we didn't entertain in the garden at all this year!
Alas, this week, we've had way too many storms to even be able to think about entertaining outside -- even if we were able.
So I go back to September 2009, to a party that we gave in the garden. It's always fun to have friends join us whether inside or outside and we do relish the outdoor entertaining season which is far too short on the prairie.
It's Thursday which means that it's Tablescape Thursday so please join Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for other Thursday tables.
While at Linderhof, we revisit a September dinner.
The best thing about fall on the prairie is that we once again can enjoy the outdoors -- summer is usually too hot but in the spring and fall . . . .Saturday night we had 12 over for dinner before the show at the Liberty. A casual affair of brats, 3 salads, and that wonderful Oma's Apple Cake for dessert. Mostly beer but some wine was served as well.
The tablecloths were a day before garage sale find -- old Williams Sonoma ones -- and not three but six! Different sizes but it is nice to have a patio party and have ALL the tablecloths match!
If it's a party at Linderhof, it's blue and white! The plates look good on the sage green print tablecloths. White Hotel napkins (my everyday napkins actually) for each place. Outside, the silver napkin rings ARE NOT used!
Glass canning jars filled with garden basil and a yellow annual that I've forgotten the name of. And because it was fall -- pumpkins as well. Husband Jim felt the new tablecloths made the garden feel like fall -- much more so than the summer yellow and blue ones! I agree!
We're twelve at two tables for four -- but it's okay to squeeze in -- especially for a casual patio party!
The centerpieces kept small but fresh. The yellow flowers were bought three years ago and they reseed themselves -- they're a great annual but a mystery annual because I've forgotten their name!
If it's a party at Linderhof, it's blue and white! The plates look good on the sage green print tablecloths. White Hotel napkins (my everyday napkins actually) for each place. Outside, the silver napkin rings ARE NOT used!
Glass canning jars filled with garden basil and a yellow annual that I've forgotten the name of. And because it was fall -- pumpkins as well. Husband Jim felt the new tablecloths made the garden feel like fall -- much more so than the summer yellow and blue ones! I agree!
We're twelve at two tables for four -- but it's okay to squeeze in -- especially for a casual patio party!
The centerpieces kept small but fresh. The yellow flowers were bought three years ago and they reseed themselves -- they're a great annual but a mystery annual because I've forgotten their name!We love to entertain both inside and outside and with the beautiful fall weather, garden parties are perfect.
Please join Susan at Between Naps on the Porch to see the other Tablescapes for this Tablescape Thursday.
13 comments:
Hi Martha!
Now you know that I never get tired of tablescapes from Linderhof -- includinf re-runs.
I can't believe you got so many of those WS tablecloths at a garage sale. The garage sale goddesses were smiling on you that day!
Now remember the cardinal rule of getting better -- NO HOUSEWORK. And a little bit of expensive chocolate to speed things along.
I hope your recovery is uneventful and swift, my friend.
Cass
Martha,
Lovely patio setting! ! !
Six tablecloths at a garage sale. . .what a deal . . .and they are absolutely lovely!
Thank you for reminding us of the Fall entertaining on the prairies, the crisp air is so pleasant this time of year!
fondly,
Pat
Amazing garage sale find!!!! Your tables are delightful and I'm sure everyone had a great time.
Hope you're taking care of yourself and healing well.
"Love is lovelier the second time around." I never tire of your posts Martha. I hope the knee is healing well. Blessings...Mary
Pretty centerpiece!!!
Great tablesetting and don't you love a great garage sale bargain...just makes it all the more beautiful :)
Blessings!
Gail
How lovely!
Very cool and inviting! Makes me want to hunt for my blue willow I have stored somewhere. Aren't yard sales great!
Everything was lovely, Martha. I had missed this one, so I'm glad you reprised it. Sorry you're dealing with the aftermath of another surgery. I hope your recovery is going well and that you'll be feeling well enough to begin hosting your wonderful dinner parties again very soon.
Warmest regards,
Bill
Martha.....everything looks lovely. love your garden. Hope you are doing well. :-)
I love outdoor parties. I am smiling at your comment about the tablecloths. I have always wanted them all to match but they never do. Yours are lovely - so lucky to find so many. I am so sorry to hear you are recovering again but hope you are soon back to normal.
Ouch...I feel your pain...literally. I've had five knee surgeries..2 on the left, and 3 on the right. I pray that you experience a smooth (note that I didn't necessarily say quick...it's hard work to build that knee back to strength) recovery. The garden party is lovely; I too like the blue with the sage green. I'm new to blogging, so it's all new to me! Thank you for sharing your charming design. Cherry Kay
I hope you are mending well and OUT OF KNEES if you please! Do take care and rest plenty!
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