Please indulge me as I share another round of inspiration for dining in the great outdoors!
If I were an International Jet-Setter, I would have a rooftop penthouse in New York City! The penthouse would have an outdoor patio like this one, except I would have lots of colorful blooming flowers in beautiful urns all around. Hydrangeas, roses, lavender, geraniums, pansies, peonies, lilacs, daisies and more...and of course, a gardener! The patio would have covered areas with french daybeds and vintage bistro sets and lots of candlelight...and billowy gauzy white curtains enveloping them. If...I were an International Jet-Setter...which I am not!
Now these tablescapes and settings I can do! Because... I am a woman who loves to set a pretty table outside in the garden or on the deck...both of which I DO have! Lucky me!
Isn't this tablesetting from Martha Stewart so adorable?! Bird nest centerpieces filled with peonies running down the center of the table...romantic casual elegance! Then a smaller version has been set atop each place setting and is used to prop up the place card...romantic casual elegance...all the way!
This last pic from Williams-Sonoma looks like it's set for one of my favorites...an Elegant Summer Buffet! Just look at those hydrangea! It looks like we've missed the main course and have arrived just in time for dessert....hmmmm...that was great planning now, wasn't it?!
Thank you for joining me on my "al fresco" journey...next week will be a real treat, I promise!
Now...you must go on over to Between Naps on the Porch, say hello to our FABulous hostess, Susan and then stop by each of the Tablescape Divas that are participating in this most fun event!
42 comments:
You've been busy. I too would love a penthouse rooftop patio in NY. That would be such a dream. I thin the way you would decorate yours would be just perfect. The beautiful garden tablescapes are just stunning. Such a fabulous way to just leave the world behind for a while and enjoy all of the pretty nature provided by our precious Lord. Thanks for the dreams. Hugs, Marty
Oh my the world of tablescapes is so amazing. I love these you are showing today! Happy TT.
Very pretty!
Believe me, the noise from the street is pretty loud! Your deck or porch is much better. It is not all that it is cracked up to be..but then some love the noise of the city..honking, emerg vehicles...I like the country better. When I visit the city, I am glad to get home
I just recently got home too and I am soooo glad to be home. I loved your post. very workable...love the nests with the flowers!
Have a beautiful day!
Debbie
Good Evening my friend! I love your Dining Al Fresco Tablescape today! Very sunny and refreshing and I LOVE ALL THE VIEWS! ;) Love ya Friend! ~CC Catherine
You have been very busy, haven't you? You sound just like me, just came from the Caribbean 2 weeks ago and then leaving for Chicago on Friday and in b/w, been working on projects in the garden and moving and organizing furniture around the house. I am so stiff! Love all the pictures, thanks for sharing them with us...Christine
All these tablesettings are lovely!
Rooftop patios reminds me of the ones in Italy..so pretty.
Joyce
Boy love the view from the roof of the penthouse!!
Thanks for sharing these tablescapes with us! Lovely
blessings
mary
Lovely tables and great share for today!
Those pictures are over the top !
If there was a tablescape book,
they would need to be included !
I can't decide which one I like
best.
Hugs ~ Kammy
Have a great trip girl...your one busy lady..I love the PINK one the best...be safe and take care...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
Oooooh... any one of those tables on that rooftop would be DIVINE!!!
Can't wait to see pictures from your trip... sounds like it was FAB!!!
Fifi
Oh what lovely inspiration photos! How wonderful it would be to have a rooftop garden -- secluded in the middle of the city, great views, and NO DEER to eat all your plants!
As always!! Lovely! My favorite being the New York rooftop! All the tablescapes were beautiful! Thanks for the dreamy tour! Can't wait to see the pics to the Pink Tea! Hugs!
Lovely inspiration....
I have often dreamt of big city living and how marvelous it would be to live in a rooftop penthouse.
....and you know I love the nests. :-)
Hope your day is beautiful....
Happy Table Scape Thursday!
I am stopping by to visit From Between Naps on The Porch and your Garden table scapes is lovely. Thank you for sharing.
from Roberta Anne = The Raggedy Girl
I love all the romantic tablescapes you showed. The bird nest idea is really simple but gorgeous! Leave it to Martha to have great ideas. Thank you for sharing. Love your blog! Amy
Always love pieces of inspiration. Have a great pink tea!
Ah, to dream! I loved that rooftop garden, but your vision is so awesome, I think I would prefer it. I also loved the Martha Stewart nest idea - so doable!
I would be honored to sit down to any of these tablescape. Nothing like dinning on a roof top.
Blossom
I love the one with the red, pink and purple.
Scribbler
P. S. Thanks for the offer to keep your eyes open for the plate!
Hi Kathleen, Here is an answer to that drooping, dead flower question I asked,
The problem is air pockets or embolisms in the stems. When you get them you need to recut the stems but you must do it under water (the stem, not you)so that a drop of water will cling to the end as you transfer this to your vase that already has water in it. That drop of water will keep out the air and the stem won't be blocked.
Those are all lovely tables. I like to see pictures like that for inspiration. I am going to try to remember the nests with flowers in when my peonies bloom.
Oh my gosh, I am so glad I came over here! My husband and I were just talking last night that we would like to start holding monthly dinner parties at our house and how we want to buy all the fancy dishware and decorate the table and the whole bit! Yes, it was my husbands idea!
Hi Kathleen,
I appreciate your lovely inspiration! I have been all about al fresco dining lately. I have plans for a mini-redo of my back deck so I am searching out great designs and inspiration. :-)
If you were a jetsetter with a rooftop penthouse and I lived in the other penthouse across the sky I would join you for a fabulous al fresco experience and then the next day we would visit MacKenzie Childs tearoom for a fabulous lunch...if we were penthouse dweller neighbors! xoxo Nancy
Such lovely garden tablescapes! :O)
OK you had me with the peonies. Love peonies!
Gorgeous inspiration, thanks!
When I lived in NYC, we had a roof, but not a patio, lol. Think tar paper and water tank!
Not particularly romantic. Thanks for sharing!
Cass
Hi Kathleen,
I am new to your blog and it is beautiful. I have a question for you, but please don't find it strange. Did you at one time (10 years or so ago)go to Christ Community Church or maybe you still do? I have moved from the area since then.
Crystal
thehummingbirdcottage.blogspot.com
I love these inspirations. There are a lot of great ideas in these pictures. Maybe I need to start a scrapbook of ideas.
I am impressed with the garden on that roof top.
Hugs, Terrie
Why Lord only knows. You may be an international jet setter just anytime now. I love this post. You really did a great job - so fun!
Happy Twirls
Beautiful inspiration! Sounds like you are really on the go! I look forward to seeing pictures of the tea. laurie
Your blog is a vacation and I love it! Thanks for visiting me!
Roof top dining at it's best! How wonderful!
Gosh I just love those nests! Great tables and ideas. Thanks for sharing, and also for your kind words on my blog!
All of these are just beautiful! I love the bird nests down the center of the table.
Susan
Oh, dining on a rooftop patio would be absolutely DIVINE! And in gloriously fun NYC, no less! Girl! you are BEYOND BUSY!!! Guess that is why your KEE Design mail box is so full it won't accept anymore emails! Thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures!
Vickie
Thanks for sharing these lovely alfresco tablesettings...they are very inspiring.
Can I join you on the penthouse for some tea? It's beautiful!
Thanks for transporting us to some dreamy settings for TT! A penthouse garden setting would be so divine! Also love the pic of you & hubby dancing. Have a nice trip & we'll look forward to more posts upon your return.
Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
creuset casseroles
Tea Time is what I always waiting each day, because I'm a tea lover. Candlelit dinner at the rooftop penthouse is such a very sweet moment. I love surprises, and that kind of surprises will give me an answer of "yes".
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