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Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Tea Time in Monet's Garden

It's Tablescape Thursday sponsored by Susan at BETWEEN NAPS ON THE PORCH!

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Thanks Susan for hosting Tablescape Thursday every week!

I am recycling a post from last year for this week's tablescape. Here it is:


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!

13 comments:

Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

This is quite beautiful! I don't remember seeing this the first time around - so I really enjoyed seeing your table "masterpiece". Thanks for sharing it again.

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

I just love that gorgeous tea set. One of the prettiest I have ever seen. Love the pretty setting. Hugs, Marty

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

I am in awe by how pretty this is Jewel! I love the tea set and the colors are just so dreamy! Cindy

Kathleen said...

What a beautiful tea set! Love the colors!

Melissa's Thoughts said...

such a beautiful setting. So bright for a cold day here.

Lady Katherine said...

Just lovely! You have really brought the colors out of the painting into the setting. I love this!

YourTeaLife said...

Love that fabulous tea set! Monet would love it too. I visited his garden last year while celebrating our anniversary in France. Amazing colors just like your tablescape!

Dining Delight said...

Very pretty tea set! Love the colours in your pic! That tulle not only looks like water it does soften the look too!

DD

Miss Janice said...

This is a beautiful setting for tea...just in time to sip some tea in celebration of National Hot Tea month:)

Sue said...

From someone who has been to Monet's Garden in Giverney you have done it proud!!

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

Hi Jewel,
I can't find where to comment for the above table but this is the most beautiful table ever! I remember when I first saw this I was in such awe, and I still am! The blue with ice look and the gold/silver create a stunning look! Thanks for sharing again and Happy Blogger Anniversary too! Cindy

Its So Very Cheri said...

Congrats on one year. YEAH!!!

I love all the table decor--gorgeous.

Cheri

The Tablescaper said...

Just lovely.

- The Tablescaper