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Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Everything's Coming Up Roses!

Over the weekend we had a brunch for a group from our church and two friends brought me roses from their gardens - so everything was coming up roses at my house!

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I will be linking to Tea Time Tuesday and Tablescape Thursday.

The roses were all different colors and I almost went with a white tablecloth, but, inspired by the pinks and yellows, I decided to use my yellow tablecloth with the pink chiffon (again!).

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On the mantle, I draped more pink chiffon and arranged some of the roses in a glass basket. It made me think of May Day baskets!

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In the foyer, my daughter arranged greenery and roses in the epergne.

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After the brunch, which I served from the table, I put out gold charger, Royal Doulton Canton china, stemware and flatware to make an "eating" table.

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Here are some closer views of the roses in my centerpiece.

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Here's hoping thing are rosy with you!
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24 comments:

  1. YourTeaLifeMay 4, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Those roses are gorgeous! I believe I can even smell them. I love how you arranged them.

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  2. Diana LaMarreMay 4, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Hi CJ,
    The roses are spectacular! What a great table for your friends.

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  3. afternoon teaMay 4, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Beautiful arrangements of beautiful flowers. I can't believe you have roses blooming there. I just went out and took pictures of the daffodils which are just starting to bloom. lol
    AT

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  4. xinexMay 4, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    What lovely epergne and roses! The table is beautiful!...Christine

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  5. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Gorgeous table!

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  6. Red Couch RecipesMay 4, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    I agree, the bright pop of the runner goes so well with the colors of the roses. What a pretty blend of colors and I love the different stages the roses are in. What a fun luncheon. They look so great on the entry table too.

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  7. A Perfect SettingMay 4, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Gorgeous roses! You displayed them beautifully, and I just love your epergne!!

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  8. Mid-Atlantic MarthaMay 4, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Oh what a treat those beautiful roses are! Lovely table you've set.

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  9. MarlisMay 4, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Beautiful roses. I love the yellow and pinks together. So very springlike and those colors certainly go with the flowers. A lovely table.

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  10. MarigeneMay 4, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Gorgeous roses, CJ.

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  11. BetsyMay 4, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    So beautiful! I have looked at the pictures twice. A beautifully set table, I would not want to leave it.
    Betsy

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  12. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageMay 4, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    I just love a mix of roses like this! It adds so much to your table and the whole room! Just beautiful!

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  13. AlediaMay 4, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Hi! I'm your newest follower :) Your roses are just beautiful and your tablescape is just lovely! Have a wonderful night and a Happy Mothers Day weekend!!

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  14. DianeMay 4, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    What beautiful roses and you set the perfect table to showcase them!

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  15. The TablescaperMay 5, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Such gorgeous roses. Funny that we both have epergnes in our posts this week.

    - The Talescaper

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  16. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Love the roses...love the tablescape - but girlfriend! I am seriously in love with your stairs!!! Your home is beautiful, and you are obviously a very gifted decorator! I'm following you from Between Naps and enjoying the tablescapes. Thanks for sharing.

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  17. TessMay 5, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Oh, those roses are beautiful (my favorite flower) and the colors are gorgeous. Love your china and silver...but your house is just amazing and beautiful. I trust you have plenty of "staff" to take care of the house AND your every whim!! ;-)

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  18. Wanda LeeMay 5, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Hello there lovely lady,

    What a vison of loveliness your tablescape vignette is..,I love all those pretty colours, dishware, lovely details and silver! And those roses.., Oh my!

    Happy mothers day!

    Thanks for sharing such an artfully composed vignette!

    Please also accept my warmest invitation to pop by for some cyber 'tea and treats' sometime soon..,

    I also love celebrating all things afternoon tea and tea related tea each Tuesday at two of my blogs, whereby I/we, host two weekly blog parties entitled, 'Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday' that I share with my friend Pam and also my 82nd, 'Tuesday Tea For Two', coming up this next Tuesday..,

    YOU ARE MOST WELCOME TO JOIN THE FUN!

    Cheers and hugs from Wanda Lee

    @ http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com
    and also @ http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com

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  19. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    How very grown up your presentations are! Roses are lovely anywhere, but your vessels are just right to show them off at their best.

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  20. Bargain Decorating with LaurieMay 5, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Oh how beautiful those roses are, and your epergene is stunning! Your other silver containers are so pretty too. Everything looks so elegant. laurie

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  21. DeniseMay 6, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Hi, I'm your newest follower. These flower arrangements are just gorgeous!!! I really love your epergne. I'm also in North Carolina and love old houses. Please stop by and visit my blog if you have a chance. I used roses this week too, but mine are not nearly so elegant as yours. Happy Mother's Day!

    Denise at Forest Manor

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  22. KathleenMay 10, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    HI Jewel,
    Hope you had a great Mother's Day! The roses are gorgeous, we won't get any till June. Very pretty table, it all looks great!

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  23. A Perfect SettingMay 31, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Hello there Caroline Jewel!! I have a surprise for you, come visit with me!!

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  24. Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)June 11, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Beautiful table! And the epergne is stunning! Love this!

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Thank you so much for all your comments! I really do treasure them all. If I don't respond to all of them immediately, it is because I work full time and share a computer at home. Thanks again!!!