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August 20, 2015

A Touch of Provencal

Continuing on with the late summer sunny golden tones...
I've gathered flowers from the garden in the morning...

The Black Eyed Susans are in full bloom around here right now.  I chose a few cuttings from my Limelight Hydrangea for an accent and used my sunflower pitcher...

 I laid the napkins out on an angle under the plate to get the most out of the design from them.  They ended up working well with the denim overlay and the fleur de-lis plates.  This is the fun part about tablescaping.  Mixing things together and being surprised at what works!

I layered two chargers for texture and color.  I wanted the texture of the rattan but it was absorbed by the blue so I lifted it with the white charger.    

These chicken plates came from One King's Lane a while back and the same with the fleur de-lis coffee mugs.  I've used them several times.  The rooster glasses came from Pfaltzgraff a few years ago.

We're experiencing rain and thunder today and it's kind of dark.  I had to put the camera on manual and use the tripod to get these pictures taken.  This causes the outside to look almost burned out but that's how it works.  I'm just glad to get what I got!

FYI- this is using the automatic setting on the camera.  Learning how to use a manual setting can be a big help. 

I didn't put out wine glasses because I thought of this as being a brunch.  
I prefer wine with dinner or afterwards. 
 Au revoir my friends!

Joining
Between Naps on the Porch
for
Tablescape Thursday


23 comments:

  1. Hi Liz! this is a lovely table. Love those sweet yellow yard bird plates! :) The flowers are so pretty and I like the combination. I have some of those black eyes Susies at my mail box.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelai ;)

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  2. pretty table setting! love the blooms!

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  3. What a pretty table! I really like yellow and blue together. So jealous of your hydrangeas! This really feels like a summer into fall table.

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  4. Lovely table, full of sunshine. The fleur de lis plates caught my eye. Yellow and blue together is so pretty.
    A very pretty setting to enjoy, along with your awesome flowers.

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  5. Oh Liz, this is gorgeous and I could move this right into my kitchen. I may have to copycat your table setting. LOVE this!! Your centerpiece is beautiful.
    Happy Thursday, cm

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  6. What a table...all the French touches and such wonderful flowers. Pam Come take a peak at my blog.

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  7. It's beautiful, Liz. I love the surprises that happen while setting tables, too. Smart idea using the two chargers together. The white really does separate the rattan and blue. I love your fleur-de-lis plates, and I'm drooling over the chicken (or rooster?) plates. I've never seen glasses with roosters, but your are adorable! You have some really fun dishware to mix and match. Your napkins and table cloth are the perfect foundation for it all.

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  8. Just beautify, and I'll be over later!

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  9. Now if that's not e prettiest table! Sitting at your table would take me away to a mini vacation in France!

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  10. Love your centerpiece, well, the whole table! I lived in Provence...so I always swoon over southern French tid bits. So pretty. Sheila

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  11. A most beautiful table and gorgeous centerpiece. The flowers are beautifully done and the table makes us feel as if we are dining in beautiful Provence!...

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  12. Liz, what a delightful tablescape! I'm crazy about your chicken plates, love them! Everything you've set out is just beautiful! What time is brunch?
    Liz, I just thank you for your comments while I've been away and recovering from my heart issues! So kind of you to drop in and visit!
    Have a wonderful weekend~
    Nancy

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  13. Liz, what a delightful tablescape! I'm crazy about your chicken plates, love them! Everything you've set out is just beautiful! What time is brunch?
    Liz, I just thank you for your comments while I've been away and recovering from my heart issues! So kind of you to drop in and visit!
    Have a wonderful weekend~
    Nancy

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  14. I love your flower arrangements. I can't wait till I have a yard full of flowers and I can make my own arrangements. Lovely! Have an awesome weekend Liz!

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  15. Liz,
    C~est Magnifique!!!
    I adore the blue, yellow and white together!!!
    Splendid that I can see your flat basket filled with Sunflowers through the door!!!
    Black~eyed Susan's and hydrangea are a great combination!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  16. Such a happy, French mix of colors, Liz! This makes me want to plant Black Eyed Susans. I would love to sit down to breakfast at this beautiful table!
    love and blessings~
    Lynda @ Gates of Crystal

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  17. Charming and delightful tablescape. Love the unique pieces and fresh flowers.
    It was good for me to view your photography tips. I have so much to learn.
    Love your artistic eye.

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  18. It's perfect Liz! Great combination of various elements, for such a wonderful late summer table!
    Jenna

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  19. Love, love, love all the colors, prints, and textures! What a cheerful way it would be to enjoy some brunch on this lovely table! Bravo! Rosie @ The Magic Hutch

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  20. You know how I love blue & yellow for summer Liz, your setting would look good in my home right now too! ;-)

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  21. You know how I love blue & yellow for summer Liz, your setting would look good in my home right now too! ;-)

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  22. I love all your Provencal details Liz, from your bouquet with the Black-eyed Susans and hydrangeas, to your roosters and fleur-de-lis plates and pretty napkins!

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Welcome to Home and Gardening With Liz. I have combined my previous blogs “Infuse With Liz” and “Sit With Me In My Garden” into this new blog. I love interior decorating and gardening. I enjoy redefining interior spaces by moving things around and reusing decorative items already found in the home. I also enjoy creating tablescapes and an occasional crafting project. I'm so pleased you've stopped by. I invite you to follow me and I do hope you will keep coming back! Liz
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