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Today I bring you pictures of my table laid for dinner with friends this weekend.
Country life is pretty busy at this time of year and I’m afraid that time is running away with me . I get a day planned out then something unexpected happens.
I’m trying to source the hay supply for the horses for next winter, and the wet weather most certainly isn’t helping with that one. Quick is needing much attention during his stable rest, and last night I was even called in to help when a stallion frayed his way into a field of brood mares nearby – UGH , that was not pretty, believe me, and I’m pleased I won’t have to cover the subsequent vets fees!
Apart from that I have children coming and going at home, so fluctuating numbers for meals, which of course I enjoy.
So many totally charming and such interesting guests to our cottage, and it’s hard to resist stopping to chat.
So all of this is my way of saying that all I can bring you today are pictures of my dinner table last Friday. Lovely friends invited, lively conversation, good wine. And on the menu? Home made gazpacho, followed by veal in lemon and a creamy risotto, delicious local cheese and peaches in wine with rosemary for dessert.
Down the centre of the table, I tried out a new idea: little pots filled with moss and with candles, lined out on a long plate and surrounded by sprigs from the rose climbing over our gate. Seemed to work quite well, I’ll be trying variations on that one.
Hope that your week is getting off to a good start, thank you for finding the time to stop by here.
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lovely! so beautiful and inviting. Have a great week.
Nancy
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I love the long, low rose and candle arrangements! It was too hot to cook here in Minnesota over the weekend and made do with cold salads and pastas…so your menu is making my mouth water.
Beautiful!I love the small roses and candles and a very nice tablecloth!
I usually prefer the long low arrangements. It makes conversations more comfortable and preserves more space on my table for the dishware. Love your toile tablecloth. Is it linen, cotton or bark cloth. I have been scouring the area antique shops for bark cloth. Love the weight and the texture. Anyway, thanks for sharing. Gives me great ideas.
Oh that is gorgeous!! Thank you for the pictures to lighten up the day!!
Nancy
https://wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com
You set a beautiful table and your menu sounds delicious! I remember very well the coming and going of children, the changing menus, and number of people eating. I love your centerpiece for the table and the tablecloth…very pretty!
A beautiful table as always with you!
STUNNING…………I noticed the flowers and candles right away!
So very lovely, and I'm coveting that toile tablecloth!
Your centerpiece is wonderful plus something you can pick up and use again. The ironstone tureens are beautiful and so is the tablecloth but I am taken with the square glass knife rests… love them!
So pretty! Loving that table cloth!
Beautiful table.
beautiful….very elegant and inviting!
You set a beautiful table, Sharon. I'm sure your friends appreciated the meal as well as the setting. Hope your week goes well, with all the comings and goings, and dealing with horses.
Spectacular….I bet all your guests were so impressed (but not surprised) everything you do is done with flair and elegance….what a treat!
A beautiful table setting – your tureens are absolutely divine – LOVE them!
Paula x
Beautiful! Love the toile! And the flowers from the garden.
Enjoy your family and friends, Elizabeth
Beautiful table and a delicious sounding menu. Rather you than me with the stallion. I was at a horse show once when a Friesian stallion bust out of his stall with designs on any quarter horse mare in the vicinity. Scary!
Your table setting is gorgeous!
Anne xx
So beautiful, simple and elegant. Looks quite festive. I hope Quick is recovering well?
Gorgeous, Sharon. Your guests must have loved your dinner – it looks beautiful and sounds delicious! I love the little pots and will have to give that a try myself! Thanks for the inspiration! XO
Your table is lovely and inviting and your menu sounds delicious
I really enjoyed seeing your table set! I, for one, would enjoy seeing this more often!!!
Sharon, that is so pretty. I can't wait for this endless winter to end so I can pick some pretty flowers too. Hope your guests enjoyed their lovely dinner.
Sharon you are busy busy…could not even begin to imagine the Stallion issue!! As for the table setting just magic adore your roses wish I was there for dinner sounds delicious.
Carla x
Looks and sounds divine.
Spectacular table…love the blue and white…the toile tablecloth is fantastic!
Hope you find a few restful peaceful moments in your fun busy summer.
Great blog! Thanks for posting… Reminds of refined Victorian era, where nobles are staying in an elegant home with decorated rose petals and beautiful court ladies flaunting their lavish dresses while gentlemen are waiting on the pavements… and a romantic setting I guess!
Thanks for your beautiful blog! This house is a home for me! I love those flowers that are neatly seated on the table and that elegant teapot… and the table cloth, it's really cute!