dining in white – the french summer table

by Sharon Santoni
[blank] summer dining[blank]

 

[blank]it should be easy, and elegant, and relaxed[blank]
 
[blank]keeping it white [blank]
 
[blank]keeping it simple[blank]
 
[blank]the evening air filled with the scent of orange and elder blossom[blank]
 
[blank]summer dining is something I love[blank]
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34 comments

Katherine June 10, 2013 - 6:56 pm

Sharon,
Wow – I don't think anyone can make 'keeping it simple' so incredibly perfect. This is truly beautiful.

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Marina Pérez June 10, 2013 - 7:33 pm

Lovely, cute, charming, smart, cool white. I love your french summer table, Sharon!

Hugs

Marina

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Botanic Bleu June 10, 2013 - 8:04 pm

Such tranquility…soft candlelight… white dishes, white table linens, white flowers … old stonewall in the background,…just makes my eyes happy looking at it all.

Judith

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Peter Kouwenhoven June 10, 2013 - 8:08 pm

And now for the food….

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La Table De Nana June 10, 2013 - 8:16 pm

Nothing prettier..
Breathtaking..classic..old worldly..Beau!
Terriblement beau.

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Des guirlandes June 10, 2013 - 9:54 pm

Superb, fantastic, Love it!!
Barry, des Guirlandes

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Michele @ The Nest at Finch Rest June 10, 2013 - 10:06 pm

What a truly perfect and gorgeous tablescape!

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Loi Thai, Tone on Tone June 10, 2013 - 10:32 pm

Absolutely exquisite, Sharon! From the antique linens to the flowers to the creamware plates – just lovely!!
Cheers,
Loi

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I HAVEN HOS ♥ EVIGGLADE June 10, 2013 - 10:57 pm

It does look warm and inviting. If I start my car, maybe I will see you in 18 hours?

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Yvonne @ StoneGable June 10, 2013 - 11:43 pm

What a gorgeous and relaxed table! The large white blooms are amazing.

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Magnolia Verandah June 11, 2013 - 12:51 am

Lovely table setting – how few people really take the time to make something so welcoming. Its WOW factor before the food even arrives.

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Emm June 11, 2013 - 1:05 am

What a beautiful table, so warm and welcoming and very inviting.

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Karen June 11, 2013 - 1:28 am

I love the white blooms…what flowers are they? One looks like a variety of hydrangea. So pretty.
Karen

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Louise June 11, 2013 - 1:29 am

Just gorgeous Sharon…and inspiring, thanks for sharing…

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Kathryn Bechen Ink June 11, 2013 - 1:55 am

Hi Sharon, I'm a writer/author/blogger living in the U.S. and just wanted to tell you how much I like your French blog! Beautiful post. 🙂

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The enchanted home June 11, 2013 - 2:03 am

WOW! Sharon that is what I call a truly spectacular table? May I use some of these pics for an upcoming summer entertaining post? They would fit in beautifully. Such a beautiful job….you are fabulous!

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Barb @ The Everyday Home June 11, 2013 - 3:10 am

Breathtaking!!!!

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The Blue Farmhouse June 11, 2013 - 4:25 am

I agree with all the previous comments….simply beautiful!

Rita

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Lorrie June 11, 2013 - 6:20 am

It's lovely, Sharon. Fresh, simple, elegant and utterly beautiful.

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Colleen Taylor June 11, 2013 - 6:39 am

Gorgeous, so peaceful & serene yet festively elegant. Divine Sharon.xo

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Jennifer Clark June 11, 2013 - 8:23 am

Beautiful table, chilled rosé, candlelight. Just lovely…. Sigh me up!

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Jennifer Clark June 11, 2013 - 8:24 am

Sign, that is.

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Muhammad Khalid June 11, 2013 - 3:04 pm

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Karen Albert June 11, 2013 - 3:30 pm

Hi Sharon, I agree, it is so refreshing to be able to eat out side. your table is beautiful and the white candles and flowers add so to the ambiance!

xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
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Castles Crowns and Cottages June 11, 2013 - 3:53 pm

This is what I love, just white, green, distressed wood and stone and we are set. Lovely vignettes, Sharon! Anita

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peggy braswell June 11, 2013 - 4:32 pm

so beautiful, chic, I could rave on for hours about this table. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com

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Stacey Snacks June 11, 2013 - 9:25 pm

My favorite meal in France was eaten at that beautiful table!

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Helen June 11, 2013 - 10:22 pm

It looks like you are living my dream!! Just gorgeous….thank you for sharing
Love Helen

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Shoreham Cottage Gifts June 11, 2013 - 10:25 pm

Beautiful photos I feel as if I could sit at that table right now exquisite x

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Delaine June 11, 2013 - 11:03 pm

So gorgeous! Clean, crisp, and so inviting! I'm on my way over! 😀

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La Contessa June 12, 2013 - 6:22 am

LOve these photos…….especially the knife rests!YOUR FLOWER arrangements are above and BEYOND!You set a MAGNIFICENT table………….I hope I can see it one day in person!

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Anonymous June 13, 2013 - 2:48 pm

I save many of your posts just so I can relax and enjoy them again. What talent and patience you have!

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manuela carvalho June 13, 2013 - 7:54 pm

Maravilhoso!

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Christelleanne July 2, 2013 - 12:53 pm

Superbe !! j'aime beaucoup le seringua et son parfum!
belle journée
Christelle

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