We are having hot summer weather here and since we will soon be moving into fall we are enjoying being outdoors as much as possible. So why not stop for a cup of tea in the garden.
This little table and chair set was green but it got a coat of antique white a few days ago.
I found this lace tablecloth at a thrift shop(I hope you can't tell it is plastic) and I thought it would be perfect to cover a small umbrella with . I love the romantic look it gives for a garden tea.
Now it will work but I do need to find a smaller white or beige at a yardsale or thrift store.
This is just an experiment to see if I like it.
I had an old white lace tablecloth that I cut a hole in the middle of to fit the umbrella into.
I think I will try out a few other spots in the garden to see where to put it ,
but, for today let's sit here with a cup of tea.
There are so many plants blooming right now.
I will pick you a nice bouquet before you go.
Hope you enjoy your day!
Carolyn
15 comments:
That is such a great idea with the tablecloth, and no, you really can't tell that it is plastic. You always have such wonderful ideas! I have my very own little back porch off of my craft room with table and chairs. I just need the umbrella and tablecloth now. I hope you won't mind that I use your idea! Fall is starting to show around here too, but I don't mind since with the heat of August we are usually ready for September!!
That is soooo pretty, Carolyn. Your tablecloth does not look plastic, it looks very romantic! I am so glad you are having lovely summer weather, we are raining again with a high of 18 degr. today. Yuck, yuck, yuck! My apples are tiny and are already ripe and falling off the trees. I am just throwing them away. I am glad that not all of Canada's weather has been so ugly. Please enjoy the sunshine for me! Hugs, Cindy S.
Hi Carolyn
It is very hot here today and I wasn't planning on going out but I'll make an exception for you and come over for a cup of tea in your beautiful garden.
Hugs, Rhondi
Hello Carolyn, well how ingenious ~ your umbrella cover is such a fabulous idea to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Very clever!
The freshly painted table and chairs are charming. I love the romantic theme ~ it all looks so ethereal and you've captured it so well in your images. I absolutely adore your blog! Thank you for sharing so generously.
Oh, it looks absolutely perfect!!! So romantic and inviting - I would be drinking tea all day !
I love the lace on your umbrella! Great idea! And no, it doesn't look like plastic at all. Love the little lace cushion on the chair too; it adds such a sweet and feminine touch!
What a beautiful serene setting for tea! I love it all, and the tablecloth on the umbrella is such a neat idea.
I like the lace over the umbrella.
I used a lace shower curtain over ours last summer (this summer the weather has not cooperated at all! I feel like summer has passed us by this year. Sad.).
Nice post!
All the best,
Eileen
no need to pick me a bouquet, i am never leaving...
I love the lace tablecloth over the umbrella, your garden vignettes are just heavenly..I love your posts! Miss Bloomers
The lace tablecloth is awesome! Have a great week!
It is so charming and romantic!
Would love a cup a tea. Love your island. Good evening,
France
What wonderful things you did with your lace tablecloths.
Great ideas-
I enjoyed visiting,
Laura
Hi Carolyn,
Such beautiful pictures in the garden today. And I love the gorgeous bouquet in the basket. So pretty. Aren't garden phlox just the best?
Smiles,
June
I love it
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