Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Let's eat on the porch

I decided to set a table for two on the porch for Kathleen's,   Let There Be White challenge.

My husband bought back the cutwork lace placemats from Korea while he was working there in the 90's.
Mansard by Spode plates, wedding crystal, cutlery from Williams Sonoma set a simple table. The napkin rings were mailed to me by a fellow blogger last year, Monica@Texas Fiesta Ware Fan.


The pot of impatients were brought in from my garden and viola the simple table is finished.
Here's the pot of impatients sitting in my garden.
This year I am loving green and white on the porch with my blue accent pieces.
It's been raining so much actual porch suppers were possible however, the heat has returned. Glad I did this ahead of time because I think inside dining is the only way now.

White dishes are so versatile.

A little added note: I am dying to visit everyone and see all they are doing but my kids are coming and I have a thousand things to do. I will catch up as soon as I can. Bonnie

Linking to:  Inspire Us Tuesday,Wow Us Wednesday, Let's Dish, and Tablescape Thursday.
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25 comments:

  1. StephanieJuly 31, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    Gorgeous! White is so beautiful and classy :) Thanks for sharing.

    Hugs!

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  2. UnknownJuly 31, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    I love these for Thanksgiving! I've actually been looking for some cheap thanksgiving decorations do you know where I could find some?

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  3. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJuly 31, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    Oh wow, what a gorgeous setting and your china is beautiful. Gorgeous tablescape. Thanks tons for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, marty

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  4. Michele M./ Finch RestJuly 31, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    What a pretty table all ready for a special guest.

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  5. BabsJuly 31, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    Oh, I'm loving your porch setting and your beautiful tablescape. Green and white are my favorite colors to use in Summer containers. Your white hydrangea, variegated ivy and impatiens are so pretty. I'll bet they look good at night too...brightening up the porch.

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  6. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeJuly 31, 2013 at 7:34 PM

    Such a pretty tablescape. Love your white dishes and it is so true that you can't go wrong with white! Hope you'll add Amaze Me Monday to your party list, would love to have you hop over and share!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  7. KellyJuly 31, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    What a charming and romantic table setting! I think bristo sets are so cute on a porch. I picture drinking coffee and crossiants on them for some reason. LOL! Your white dishes are perfect out there. White dishes are all I use now.

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  8. Linda (More Fun Less Laundry)July 31, 2013 at 9:17 PM

    Your table is just beautiful in pure white!! It looks so cool and refreshing. We don't have impatiens this year here in New England as there is a blight and the plant people have removed them from all the shops! I miss them and yours are in perfect condition. It's all just beautiful. Linda

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  9. Monica @ Happily Playing with DishesJuly 31, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    Love your space. It looks so relaxing. I'm glad you are still enjoying the rings.

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  10. TriciaJuly 31, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    What a pretty spot you've created! I love the versatility of white dishes too :)

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  11. CathyJuly 31, 2013 at 11:07 PM

    Like your outside area and your place mates. Nice of your husband to remember you. Enjoy the outside while you can. It was 105 here today.

    Cathy's Cupboard Calamity <;)

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  12. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenJuly 31, 2013 at 11:29 PM

    Bonnie, what a cozy, beautiful spot for dining that you've created. You perfected the all white challenge so perfectly. I love this!!

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  13. MaryAugust 1, 2013 at 5:27 AM

    Love your cool, white table on the porch Bonnie! Your impatiens are so healthy and beautiful! Our weather is swinging from torrential rains to oppressive heat!

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  14. TannaAugust 1, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    Beautiful, beautiful table, Bonnie!! And, I see we DO share a similar garden scheme. ;) LOVE the white hydrangeas and the variegated ivy!! ;) blessings ~ tanna

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  15. DianneAugust 1, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    I love green and white, especially when the touch of green is natural. Well done. Dianne

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  16. ivanaAugust 1, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    you really enjoy nice weather!

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  17. KathleenAugust 1, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    It looks lovely! The place mats are gorgeous!
    I hear you on the busy! Real life comes first, I am having a bday party for my sis who lost her 8 yo gson in Feb. tomorrow, and I have so much to do! But I wanted to visit those who took the challenge! So little time!
    Thanks for linking to Let's Dish!

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  18. KathleenAugust 1, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    Forgot to say I am surprised you have impatiens. We couldn't buy them this year because of the blight that started last year, supposedly all over the US. I miss them and we can't have them for 2 more years!

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  19. Martha's FavoritesAugust 1, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    How very lovely your table looks. I am so happy to meet you, Noah & Sophia's grandma. Have a wonderful week. Blessings, Martha

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  20. Nici @ Posed PerfectionAugust 1, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    What a perfectly delightful little tablescape! I would love to sit here with a cup of coffee and some danishes;-) I hope you have a great week.
    Blessings,
    Nici

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  21. DebbieAugust 1, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    That is just romantic looking to me. I would love to have a table like that to set up, and I would love it decorated just like that. Lovely!!

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  22. hidden art of homemakingAugust 1, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    Bonnie, this is beautiful. I just love those white plates..and you grow the most beautiful flowers..I would love to sit outside at your table (when it gets cooler LOL) and share stories with you..
    Have a good visit with your children..
    Love, Mona

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  23. Denise at Forest ManorAugust 1, 2013 at 10:52 PM

    Bonnie, your table looks straight out of a magazine -- it really does! You have such a talent for arranging beautiful vignettes. Your cutwork placemats are lovely, as are your Spode dishes. I especially love your gorgeous wedding crystal; it's one of the prettiest patterns I've seen! Your pot of Impatients looks perfect on your little bistro set; you're lucky to have such a nice porch to eat on when the weather permits. This white table is wonderful; I think Kathleen's all-white challenge was a great idea. :) I've seen some really pretty tablescapes from "Let's Dish" today.

    Thanks so much for your visit, Bonnie, and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

    Hugs,

    Denise

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  24. MarigeneAugust 4, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    Beautiful table to complement your lovely setting.
    Have a great week...

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  25. johanneNovember 4, 2014 at 3:55 AM

    What a lovely table shared with good food and conversation.

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