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Monday, May 13, 2013

Patio Supper Tablescape


We are having our backyard neighbors over for supper tonight. Unfortunately they are moving in a few weeks. We are saying goodbye with pineapple chicken, rice and quinoa, tossed salad, rolls, and a fruit salad for dessert,


No better time to use this red transferware I got at a garage sale recently for ten dollars.  It has thatched roof English cottages on it.



You guys know by now I only photograph near tablescapes because I cannot keep anything straight on a table.  Even my stack of dishes are crooked...I am without hope.



The amaryllis is from this flower garden.   The tablecloth is a matelasse bedspread. 

I hope all of you are well and nothing exciting happened over the weekend as Joe is taking several days off to help me around the yellow house and I have been painting, trimming hedges, and doing loads of odd jobs that needed tending too with him.


joy and peace
Olive


51 comments:

  1. Hi Olive! Oh, the table is so beautiful and I really do like the transferware! I'm sure your neighbors will have a marvelous time.
    Happy belated Mother's Day!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  2. That is such pretty china. If I had a huge house I would collect red transfer-ware, too. I collect the blue and white. Your photos are gorgeous and that meal sounds delish. Your neighbours will love it, for sure. Have fun. Deb

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  3. Hi Olive. Your table looks so pretty, and I hope you all had a lovely time.

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  4. Beautiful photos! Your table looks so romantic looking with the flowing white tablecloth and transferware dishes. Your meal sounds delicious. That is so nice of you to make your neighbors dinner before they depart.

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  5. What a breathtaking setting, Olive. I love the tablescape, and the background.

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  6. What a lovely setting for your supper along with neighbors. Love the transferware too!

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  7. Your new dishes are very pretty! Enjoy the visit with your neighbors:@)

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  8. Dinner sounds delicious!!! Your tablescape is beautiful too....love that pitcher :o) Have fun!!!!
    ~Des

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  9. Have a wonderful time with your neighbours tonight - the table looks really attractive with the pink and white. Pineapple from Aldi?

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  10. such a fan of the glasses. really enjoy now the blooms match. nice! ( :

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  11. I love being outdoors. Why am I living in northern Minnesota? Beautiful scenery and dishes. I love this lifestyle.

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  12. I think you do an awesome job of photographing!! Most plates aren't even - especially the older ones anyway! LOL

    Pretty table setting. Nice to have your neighbors over to say goodby!

    Judy

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  13. How very lovely! What a nice way to say goodbye.

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  14. Your table is so pretty, Olive. I love the transferware and the goblets are just perfect. You menu sounds wonderful! And to top it off, you have a gorgeous garden setting. Enjoy!

    XO,
    Jane

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  15. Everything is so pretty - enjoy your evening :-)

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  16. Pretty, pretty..Love your new dishes..isn't this weather just perfect for outside dining?
    Love, Mona

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  17. Pretty, pretty..Love your new dishes..isn't this weather just perfect for outside dining?
    Love, Mona

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  18. I think your neighbors will change their minds and stay after having such a lovely dinner! The table setting is only second to the menu!

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  19. Olive, what a pretty spot to enjoy a meal with friends.

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  20. I'm obviously way late, but your tablescape is simply fantastic!!!!! What a magnificent send off to your neighbors!

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  21. I always love your casual tablescapes! Sounds like a lovely dinner with your neighbors. It's always sad to lose good neighbors.
    Mary Alice

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  22. What a lovely garden dinner! It doesn't matter in the slightest if your table isn't perfect or your dishes are crooked - no one is looking for or expecting perfection! Remember, your presence and enjoying yourself with your friends is what's most important. And BTW, those dishes are gorgeous. :-)

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  23. Red transferware is just the best for setting a happy table.
    I guess I'm gonna have to break down and give quinoa a twirl. Everybody seems to be dining on it and I hate to be left out the loop.
    Right now the only excitement around this ol' hill is when I venture out to Luby's to dine with the rest of the infirmed at 3 in the afternoon. I'd much rather be pulled up to your beautiful table.
    Deb

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  24. Looking so lovely . . . special day with friends . . . and goodbye . . .

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  25. Your photos could be from a magazine feature! Gorgeous setting, and those plates....well, I have serious plate envy. :)

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  26. The amaryllis is lovely! And the table setting in the garden is as pretty as anything I saw in the magazine I bought today. Just right. Your menu sounds delicious but I'm sorry you're losing a good neighbor.

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  27. Beautiful outdoor table setting. I love your dishes too!~ And look at your roses already...just stunning! Have a great week Olive!~

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  28. Your tablescape is so pretty Olive and I love your new red transferware... your dinner sounds delish too... sorry your nice neighbors are moving... I always hate to see the nice ones move... how sweet of you to fix them a special dinner... xoxo Julie Marie

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  29. Beautiful dishes, Olive! What a score there! I love the drinking glasses, too.

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  30. Such a lovely setting! Love your spring colors and set up! This time of year is as lovely as the fall outings! Know you had fun!!

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  31. Love the white spread with the china. A very welcoming tablescape!

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  32. You have set up a beautiful table and it looks lovely on your patio. Great idea for the bedspread and it looks so nice. I bet you all had a great time. Take care Olive.

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  33. I love your dishes. And what a deal:) Your setting is so pretty for a dinner party.

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  34. Hope you had fun with your neighbors, it sure is a pretty table and spot to eat! XO, Pinky

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  35. I love this setting. So serene and graceful. I am sure your neighbors love it too.

    Fondly,

    Janet
    rosemary-thyme.blospot.com

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  36. What a lovely way to sendoff for your neighbors. Your table is lovely and who doesn’t have a crooked stack of plates! Olive I love your pink set, love them. What a great find. Dinner sounds delicious........

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  37. You are much farther along in the tablescape process than I am. I did it once and don't think I put my forks on the correct side. Love the red plates. That was one heck of a deal!

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  38. I always love your tablescapes...they make me want to sit right down and visit! My tablescapes are usually pretty simple...with the grandkids they wouldn't last long anyway...

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  39. This is a beautiful table in a beautiful setting. The red dishes, a terrific bargain, complement the gorgeous red and white striped amaryllis and the red roses in the background!

    First time at your blog...visiting from Wow Us Wednesdays...

    Judith

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  40. All the shades of pink are gorgeous!! It is rotten to loose good neighbors.

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  41. Love the dishes! If you get a chance, please share this on my linky party: http://suburbsmama.blogspot.com/2013/05/sunday-link-party-7.html

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  42. The lunch in honnor of your neighbors must certainly have been great!
    A loving neighborhood...I've just discovered this charming blogspace!

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  43. Olive, I love those dishes . They look great with the goblets too. Sorry you are losing your neighbors. I miss lots of my neighbors from my old place, so much. xoxo,Susie

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  44. Olive, I always enjoy your near tablescapes! Gorgeous stems of flowers and goblets and transferware!

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  45. My favorite color of tablescape...PINK! Visiting from Debra's party over at Common Ground! Hugs, Penny

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  46. STUNNING shots Olive...that last one should be in a magazine!!

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  47. Hope you had a wonderful evening. Dining on transferware...with you and Joe would make for a grand time!

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  48. Your near tablescape looks amazing, Olive. Love those dishes!!!

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