You cannot imagine how excited I get over the peonies that fill my garden with their vibrant blooms for a few short weeks this time of year. These are not a sight to be seen in the warmer climes of Houston.
With so many blooms, how is it possible to resist cutting and bringing them inside to add beauty to any room? You can bet that some will always find their way to the dining room table to become the focal point of a tablescape.
My oft used bottles are perfect containers and are so easy to configure in attractive arrangement.
With these beauties on the table, the rest is easy. Dishes and flatware that I found last year on sale at Target are understated additions. Napkins pick up the colors in the antique cloth that is used as a runner and the turned back corners add a little flair. Simple to say the least!
One of the peony blossoms dropped some of its petals and rather than throw them away, I scattered them on the table. I wonder if the folks who ate here thought I’d been negligent in not cleaning them up!
Preparing a table is my favorite part of readying for any meal, and, as this one shows, it doesn’t have to be elaborate to be appealing. When nature provides such abundant beauty as inspiration for creativity, the hard work is already done.
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Beautifully done!!:)
Oh my gosh..they are gorgeous….fabulous colors!…they enhance an already beautiful table!
Peonies are such beautiful. showy flowers – but they so fleeting. I’m betting that your guests thought that the scattered petals were a carefully planned part of the tablescape design.
I love this gentle blog. It soothes my tortured cockney soul. 🙂
Lucky you to have peonies to play with! Stunning, and I love the way you styled the napkins!
Jenna
I am so jealous of your peonies! So beautiful! Glad you get to enjoy them there in Maine.
Your table looks pretty. Enjoy.
So glad the peonies are blooming…what a delight for you!!
Peonies are definitely one of my favorites. Ours bloomed early this year because of our warm Spring.
Beautifully done, Lulu! I always like how you coordinate colors. 🙂
So gorgeous, Lulu. 🙂
Plate collector? Love your taste 😊
Love this table…so simple yet elegant. The petals are a perfect touch!
Linda, peonies are a favorite of mine and yours are beautiful! The antique cloth caught my attention immediately, I love the colors! Beautiful as always! Happy Thursday!
Beautiful flowers indeed… Your table looks amazing too… did you know that you can cut a stem before the peonies opens and wrap in newspaper ~ put in the fridge for a later use for the flowers… Martha Stewart answered a question for me… She said it’s good for weddings when the peonies are out of season.. Take care, Laura
Great tip!
I also love peonies and their big showy blooms. So beautiful .
MY FAVORITE TOO LINDA!!