We entertained some friends last night with a bountiful harvest dinner. Jain and Scott From A Quiet Life Blog, Karen & Maury from Bodacious Blooms and new neighbors, Catherine & David from @dutchdoorfarm.
Nature's bounty make a lovely centerpiece. Many thanks to Jain for providing the apples, pomegranate, and roses.
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I wanted to share where I got the fruit for the table's centerpiece. Saturday Jain and Scott invited Paul & I over for charcuterie, champagne and hot tubbing.
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Their new pool is so beautiful with lovely views.
Afterwards, Jain and I picked some fabulous fruit from her gardens and a few roses for my dining table. That is how my harvest centerpiece came into action. After the dinner party, the fruits and vegetables are good for eating.
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I used my Pinheiro Bordallo cabbage bowls for the salad. I made a delicious Autumn Chopped salad with pears, apples, dried cranberries, bacon, feta cheese, lettuce and creamy poppy seed dressing.
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I made place cards for each place setting. Jain sat by me. I actually downloaded these cute placecards from I should Be Mopping the Floor. I downloaded them and opened them in PicMonkey to add the names.
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It was a wonderful evening. Jain also gifted me some of her beautiful white roses the night of the dinner party. They were presented in a pretty pumpkin pitcher.
Stay tuned for my Girl's Night Out tablescape. The party is on Saturday Oct. 7th.
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Gorgeous table runner with nature’s bounty from Jain’s garden Linda! Jain is a talented gardener, cook, stylist and photographer. I’m know your guests enjoyed your hospitality, beautiful table and delicious meal! Happy Autumn 🍂🍁
ReplyDeleteThank you Mary. You are so right about Jain's talents. Amazing gardener. Happy Autumn to you too.
DeleteThe colors you've combined for your autumn table are so elegant Linda! I always glean great ideas from you for the holidays to create a special look. Hope you are doing well these days! Blessings, Edie Marie
ReplyDeleteSo lovely! Everything just pops against that fab purple tablecloth!
ReplyDeleteDebra, thank you. Purple is so bright and cheerful and my husband's favorite color.
DeleteWhat a festive table and how wonderful to have great neighbors like that. I just visited Jain's blog and it is lovely! Happy Autumn to you, Linda. I need to catch up with you one day soon! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteDiana, thank you. It is so fun to have gardening neighbors. So glad you visited Jain's blog. Her gardens are amazing! Do catch me up when you have time. xo
DeleteWhat a beautiful way to usher in Autumn, Linda! And of course I love all the lovely purple accessories giving your gorgeous tablescape a cozy classic charm! Well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you Gail. I know purple is your color also my hubby's favorite color.
DeleteOh such a wonderful evening and I love all your photographs! Thanks so much for including us, it was fun meeting other gardeners too! Delicious food and great company, THANK YOU!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you and Scott could attend. I appreciate you both. All of your fruits and roses made it special. Until next time.
DeleteGood Morning Linda. How elegant and beautiful your fall table is. Have a great week ahead. Hugs. Kris
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Kris. You as well my friend. xo
DeleteVery festive and fall like..Beautiful table setting..Love the place card..You think of everything!!
ReplyDeleteMissy, thank you sweet lady. I do try to think of everything. Enjoy your week.
DeleteWhat fun to enjoy a hot tub, champagne and charcuterie party with Jain and then go home with produce from her garden for your dinner party with them! The table is gorgeous of course with that wonderful Autumn winery theme. Love the place cards. The center runner of real fruit and vegetables is literally a feast for the eyes!
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Thanks Jenna. it was lovely at Jain's house, except Paul's nose really got sunburned. Jain always puts on a nice spread. The dinner party was so nice with gardening friends.
DeleteLinda, it sounds like you had a great time with your friends and neighbors. I love the fall harvest table you set and it all looks beautiful. It's wonderful to have friends with such nice gardens!
ReplyDeleteJulie, thank you so much. We really enjoyed getting the gardening friends together over dinner.
DeleteA beautiful table and I love the purple, Linda. The fruit and vegetable runner is perfect and Jain is a fabulous gardener. Your party looks amazing as well as Jain’s champagne and charcuterie with a view! You are a fabulous, hostess!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Pam. Yes, Jain is a fabulous gardener. We had a great time hot tubbing with champagne and charcuterie. Dinner was so fun getting neighbors together.
DeleteWhat a wonderful evening Linda and as usual your hostess skills are above and beyond and definitely all together with Fall colors. So lovely your neighbors could share in your fellowshipping and you could reciprocate with fruits and veggies from their garden. What a great compliment to both your tables. Have a Blessed week.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful, Linda. Looks like you had a grand time with good food and great friends..Happy Fall..xxoJudy
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful Linda! I like the purple tablecloth as a base color! Those dishes are great and they go well with your dining room. The fruit centerpiece is so rich in color and speaks of the season!
ReplyDeleteWhat a glorious tablescape, Linda. The centerpiece is so abundant, it just screams Harvest!!!! -- and in a wonderful way. I love your plates, the colors you chose, and of course the story behind your centerpiece and your dinner with Jain. How kind of her to so generously provide the apples! And of course, roses are divine. I love this.
ReplyDeleteThis is just fabulous, Linda. As I mentioned on Facebook, the image on the plates reminds me of Jain's or your views! Their pool and her offerings were beautiful, just as your table is!
ReplyDeleteOutstanding Linda! I know I say this every time, but this might be my favorite table. There's something about all the colors in your gorgeous centerpiece and the way they pop against that sequin tablecloth that just makes me smile. It's a wow! Off to pin it so I can {attempt} to copy it this fall!! Lovely...
ReplyDeleteYou’re the busiest hostess, Linda! Your table with nature’s bounty is spectacular and edible. Those plates are perfect and so pretty with the purple tablecloth with the sparkly sequins. I look forward to your next party.
ReplyDeleteLinda, I am late to your post and apologize. Your to our lavender theme table takes my mind back to our own special times spent in the south of France and in Italy. Yes, the plates are a reminder of such lavender scenes. I love the layers of color and texture that you have on your table. Exceptional!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful and inspiring. Thank You for sharing.
ReplyDeleteJoan,Marilyn and Marion
That is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteA beautifully cozy yet elegantly set table, love all the purple. Karen (Back Road Journal)
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