“Springtime is the land awakening.
The March winds are the morning yawn.”
~ Lewis Grizzard
I took my cue from the transition of the seasons and set a casual garden themed table this week.
Browns are gradually giving way to green again. . .
Bulbs are emerging and starting to bloom.
I moved a few architectural items from inside to the table on the porch. A pair of weathered corbels, as well as a trio of spindles, repurposed as candle holders, sits along side this cloche topped urn.
My tastes are eclectic~ you may have noticed :-) but for lake living, this most reflects our style. We move at a slower pace and are more relaxed & casual when we are here.
I layered my table with burlap and topped it with a jute runner~ much like our natural areas that are covered with a fresh blanket of mulch to warm the tender little plants just waking up.
Our tree, reflected in this cloche, is covered in tiny buds~
I’m looking forward to watching the bees buzzing around the blossoms next to the porch . . .
My bunny pair has a distressed finish, giving them an aged appearance. . .
Please don’t eat the ivy :-)
An abandoned Robin’s nest from last Spring is now home to blown quail eggs~
I love the character & patina that history and age lend. I like to imagine what house or porch my pair of corbels may have come from.
“Yesterday the twig was brown and bare;
Today the glint of green is there.”
~L.H. Bailey
White Plates: Oneida Westerly Basket
Jute Runner & Napkins: Pottery Barn
Chargers: World Market
Flatware: Napoleon Bee, Horchow
Wishing you the Glint of Green & Promise of Spring~
Thank you for your visit, I’m joining:
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Faded Charm for White Wednesday
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Susan for Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps on the Porch~
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French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday
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The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sundays
Love it Mary! Makes me feel happy! You are so creative. Feels soft and free light and spring like.
Stunning! Absolutely stunning!
Mary, your table is truly a gracious nod to springtime with such appropriate quotes and the details of brown and fresh green. It’s so warm here these days that many of my bulbs are already in bloom ~ hyacinths, irises, & daffodils. Even the bluebonnets are beginning to bloom. I think they are a bit confused, since they don’t normally bloom until April or May.
Thanks for sharing your gorgeous table. Enjoy spring! ~ Sarah
Mary, Everything is so beautiful! You always have the most gorgeous vignettes and tablescapes. I hope you will share these at my Open House party starting on 3/17. I would also love to feature your home as part of the weekly Open House party. Check out my blog for details.
Hugs,
Sherry
serene and beautiful… i adore the natural look of the garden. mulch… how poetic, i love how you think~ the ivy, the bunnies, all so soothing~
Gorgeous spring tablescape. So cool and refreshing. I love ivy, so this post was right up my alley. ~~Sherry~~
Unfortunately spring forgot about Toronto. We are struggling with snow and rain… that’s why your lovely green post is desperately needed to bring back my hope for a bright colorful spring …
Thank you !
What a gorgeous table! I can’t get over how pretty your napkins are, they just kept drawing my eye in:@)
Such a sweet, springy, Eastery looking table, Mary! Love the combination of the jute with the white and green. :)
xoxo laurie
What a lovely, springy table! The napkins are gorgeous and I like how you incorporated outside items and bulbs into your decor.
Blessings, Beth
What a fun season table. I love your whimsical elements it makes me anxious for spring to come. Thanks for sharing.
Hi! First, thanks for stopping in yesterday! Glad you liked the cake server. It was left over from my wedding shop days, but it seemed to fit the theme! I LOVE the freshness of your tablescape this week! It just makes me want to jump right into spring!!! The distressed pieces are so wonderful, and your comparison of the burlap to mulch…very vivid! Lake living really agrees with you! Have a joyous week!!!
The perfect March table scape! I love the architectural elements and the burlap. And, of course, the bunnies are adorable. You have such a wonderful talent for table scaping, book reviewing… everything! A very talented lady!
My tastes are eclectic like yours since we also do lake living. Love this post! I would like to find a cloche top for my urn – can you provide me with a source?
a most lovely table indeed. I love the bird nests and the napkins.. oh I can’t say enough about them. It’s been a feast for the eyes.
So where to begin with such a beauty? The burlap and jute are perfect for your table. The rough-natural elements are charming and the simplicity of the dishes make for a lovely table.
How lucky you are to have a lake home getaway. Getaways do seem to slow life down, don’t they? Time to relax and enjoy and get away from our everyday city lives is refreshing.
Your blog has so many lovely creations in it. I am a regular visitor.
Linda
This is one of the nicest tables I have seen…love the greens and browns against the starkness of the white.
Absolutely GORGEOUS!! The whole setting makes me have Spring Fever even WORSE now!! ;)
Thanks for everyone’s comments! My urn came with the cloche top, I’ve had it for many years & am surprised the top has survived this long :-)
Very nice! Love the Urn with forced bulbs and dome!
Once again, wonderful. One of the reasons I enjoy your tables so much is because of your eclectic taste, so much more interesting than everything being the same. Happy day!
This tablesetting is just wonderful. I have been thinking along these same lines myself, but you did such a fantastic job, with the burlap–and all the garden items–love it!! The green and white napkins set it off, and the ivy in your stems really worked well, especially in the photographs. I would have to give you an A+ for this job! Well done!!
So, charming, so inviting! I could truly feel the spirit of hope and renewal that spring brings. Your artistry shines in every post. Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us and inspiring me.
As a novice tablescaper, I study your pictures very carefully. They are amazing!
Beautiful table! The napkins and chargers are just lovely!
I love the textures and weathered feel of this table! Using sprouting bulbs for a centerpiece is something I have never thought about, but will now! Great table. Thanks for sharing
Miss Mindy @ The Howell Blessings
Love it what more need I say, the colours are so cheerful.
Your table is so beautiful. Everything about it is so inviting and interesting! You are truly an artist!
Looks like spring at your house! This is so beautiful, especially your print napkins!
Hopping over from French Country Cottage and joining your blog.. Your tablescape is beautiful.. I love the burlap look w/ the white and green. Love your blog
I look at the table and believe that spring will really arrive.
I imagine it would be lovely to sit at the table, with windows open, eating something fresh and delicious and listening to the birds coming back from the south.
Your table is just beautiful. I love the combination of colors and the textures you used.
Gorgeous tablescape! Perfect for St. Paddy’s!
I am having an antique auction on my blog. All sorts of lovely and romantic finds looking for a new home. I hope you’ll stop by.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Those napkins are gorgeous! Your photos are really lovely. My parents live on their boat and they love it. My dad was recently the commadore of their club-he had the time of his life. I’d love it if you paid me a visit over at Brambly-it would be great to hear from you. Take care.
Ann-Marie
I love your tablescape this week. The bare bulbs…the sprigs of ivy carrying your design subtley the length of your table….wonderful. Thank you for sharing your neat transitional design. Cherry Kay
This is a delightful post!! I love so much about your table setting~ it is absolutely dreamy!! Thank you for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)
Beautiful table! This is a perfect transitional tablescape. Love it.
This table does remind me of spring at a lake! The greens on the napkins are so pretty and the bulbs under glass make a wonderful centerpiece. Linda
This is a lovely table. I love how you layered the chargers on the burlap for the look of the brown and then topped it with the green. A wonderful interpretation of spring emerging! Dianne
This is so beautiful. The cloche over the urn with the bulbs about to burst forth is so refreshing. The little tendrils of varigated ivy twist and turn lovingly through the tablescape. It was wonderful to have your tablescape be a part of Seasonal Sundays.
– The Tablescaper
This is so beautiful. Green and spring. Lovely!