THE FRENCH HUTCH: Easter Tablescape

Monday, July 3, 2017

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY

Celebrating the 4th of July

July 4th is one of my favorite holidays. I think it rubbed off on me, it was one of my Dads (Navy vet) favorite holidays. If it was the 4th, there was a wonderful feast planned by my sweet mom and dad. Traditional southern fare made up the

menu. Dad with his delicious BBQ ribs and mom's sides. Now, my sister and I wouldn't think of celebrating any other way. A menu on the 4th usually reads; ribs, baked beans, potato salad, slaw, corn, and home made ice cream and cake. Tomorrow will be no different.

This very patriotic girl loves to use red, white and blue for the table.

The front courtyard entrance welcomes you with the flag above and we just had a petal shower from the crepe myrtles, notice all the white petals in the courtyard.

For the centerpiece this year I am using three canisters of different heights filled with blue and white hydrangeas

China is NS Gustin Spongeware
Made in California, USA
Star bowls from Target

There is no place like our country
"One Nation Under God"
I am so proud and thankful to be an American
God Bless the USA

Happy Birthday America!

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Monday, April 21, 2014

EASTER NEST CENTERPIECE

Easter Nest Centerpiece and Tablescape

I decided to do a natural "Easter nest” centerpiece for the week of Easter. Using a woodland theme, I wanted the centerpiece to look like you found it while walking in a lush forest. I am using plants that will go in my flower beds as soon as it is warm enough.

You can use a basket or tray container to put the plants in and cover the sides with moss, or make the nest directly on the table, just be sure to put a waterproof liner under the plants to protect the table.

I started with a roll of moss, found at a local nursery. I didn’t want to use moss the entire length of the table so I cut it to make a base for my nest. Using Fuldaglut Stonecrop, a Sedum ground cover for my basket and adding grapevine, ivy, and ribbon to fill in. The center was left open to place the téte á téte for a burst of yellow color.