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Sunday, January 18, 2009

Tea for Two in Monet's Garden

As part of Tea Time Tuesday, I am recycling an old post. Hope you enjoy it.

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As alway, thanks to Barb for hosting Tea Time Tuesday at her wonderful blog, Grits and Glamour. Make sure to visit her and see not only tea posts, but porch party posts as well!

As part of a tablesetting challenge at Recipezaar, I created this tea tablesetting inspired by this print:

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Here is my table:

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I used blue tulle to represent the water. The tea set is from Ross-Simons.The tea set has colors from the print and the two green vases add a touch of lily pad green. At first I tried to make lotus folded pink napkins, but my pink napkins aren't completely square and I didn't have any starch, so the lotus blossoms were a bit flabby. Then I remembered that I had these circular pink and green paper napkins from Target that I bought on clearance last spring. They add a nice touch also. The plates are from Yankee Candle and I bought them from Bed, Bath & Beyond for 10 cents each a few years back. I suppose they are meant to hold candles, but they don't say that they aren't food safe and they look like plates to me.

I couldn't find anything around the house to represent the periwinkle blue/lavender colors in the print. Those aren't shades I use a lot. On the whole, I am pleased with my effort!

38 comments:

PAT said...

This is gorgeous!

Wendy said...

I love the tea pot and cups. So pretty.

Thanks for stopping by my blog.

Wendy

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

Very pretty ...hugs and smiles Gloria

Elaine said...

I think you did a wonderful job capturing the colors of the Monet. Good job!
Elaine

JudyBug said...

Beautiful! I love the dishes and what a bargain!

Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer said...

Very pretty! You did a great job!

Meadowsweet Days said...

I have an addiction to beautiful tea cups and tea pots... these are beautiful, the whole setting, so pretty!

Carol

Candy said...

AWESOME!!! Score one in the corner pocket.
Blessings, Candy

~CC Catherine said...

I totally love this look! I am both a teacup collector and teapot collector. These photos and the vignettes you put together really look awesome with your Monet print. I have a Monet print that reminds me of this one. SUPER! Thanks for stopping by to say hi! =) ~CC

Michelle, All Home and Love said...

I think it is so wonderful that you are staying true to the age of your home. Not many people choose to honor their home in such a way. Your room is beautiful!
~Michelle

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

Just beautiful, I love tulle, we used it a lot when my daughter figure skated. Cindy

The Muse said...

So quaint...a true delight...!

Jewel Sauls said...

Thanks y'all!

Carrie said...

What an ezquitiste table setting! I eespecially enjoy the lovely tea set with its graceful shapes.

Kathleen said...

Very pretty! I love the colors...so feminine!

The Bliss Journey said...

You did a great job. Very springy.
Kathleen

Lana G! said...

Love your interpretation of your inspiration! FAB! and Gorgeous!

xinex said...

So pretty and creative and the tea set is so romantic, perfect for Valentine's Day.....Christine

Lady Katherine said...

I love your Monet tablescape! The napkins are great! The dish pattern, do you hear my heart fluttering? lol I just love this setting!

Belinda said...

Ooooohhh...so pretty! I love the dreamy colors, and the blue tulle adds a soft, ethereal feel to the setting. You did a beautiful job with this! :-)

Lisa (aka) French said...

This is so beautiful i love the idea of using the painting as inspiration;) French

Unknown said...

Pretty in Pink. Love the napkins and pink plates. mishelle

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

It's beautiful! I saw it last week and I love seeing it again. Those colors together just make me happy! Cindy

A Hint of Home said...

Your tea set is so pretty!

PAT said...

I was the first to comment and just have to say, it's every bit as beautiful as it was the first time I saw it!! Thanks for adding it!

Linda Q said...

Really beautiful table, so springy and china looks like it stepped right out of the Monet!
I love Monet.
Linda

Miss Janice said...

I think you did an awesome job with the tablescape challenge! I love those pretty pink plates and the pattern in the tea service is so dainty! Love your tablescape!

Kathleen Ellis said...

How pretty...and I especially love the way you used the tulle...and the color is perfect!
Have a happy week!
;-D

Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...

I love this! The china is beautiful and those napkins look like they were designed to go with it! Does so remind one of the beautiful Monet print, too!
Susan
P.S. I received confirmation for the shipment of my little cutters...yipee! :-)

Cami @ Creating Myself said...

I kept a grandson yesterday so I am just now getting around to some of the TT tables....sorry!

That dreamy blue gauze does a lot to imitate the Monet look...good thinking! Love that tea set!

Recipezaar has tablesetting challenges? I've been hanging out @ the wrong place! ;o) I've always been an allrecipes girl because of the capabilities of the recipe box. I signed up w/ the wrong team. *grins*

santamaker said...

What a creative idea. The colors are breathtaking and I just love the tulle. A perfect reflection of the picture.

Kammy said...

Great re-post..such a pretty set. Love how the painting inspired you -I love to do that !
Hugs ~ Kammy

kate said...

Thanks so much for sharing!!! Beautiful Tea Set, and I have those pretty napkins!!! Best to
you
kate

Joyce said...

Lovely theme for a tea party. Love the pretty tea set and I like the addition of the tule to the table.
Joyce

Cami @ Creating Myself said...

I certainly don't mind that you recycled an old post...I did it too! ;o)

Beautiful tea service & I love the "watery" gauze...great job of conveying the feeling the painting emotes.

Barb said...

Just lovely....I love your tea set.

Happy Tea Time Tuesday.

Barb

Sue said...

Simply beautiful!!

Barb @ The Everyday Home said...

Oh Jewel! How absolutely charming! That is one beautiful teaset. I love how you used the blue tulle to represent the water. Very creative! Thank you so much for joining in this week's TTT. Hope to see you again next week w/ another beautiful teascape. Hugs, Barb