A mix of cottage flowers
simple white dishes
elegant silver
Good food. Good wine. Good friends.
A perfect recipe for a fun filled evening.
I enjoy setting a pretty table any day of the week
but even more so when planning an evening get together with friends.
It’s always fun to visit over dinner with a couple girlfriends
catching up and laughing
though, it doesn’t happen nearly as often as I would like it to.
A couple of us are getting together for some much needed girl time soon
and I have started planning the table setting, menu and evening already.
One of my favorite table settings involves simple whites & vintage
with a mix flowers from the store and greenery from our yard.
This has just a touch of Christmas as well since it will be a Christmas get together.
Vintage linen napkins with sprigs of cedar greenery
tiny purple flowers & dried roses
Tied together with bakers twine
and topped with a vintage ornament for a festive touch.
I love mercury glass candlesticks
they add just the right amount of shimmer.
On the menu~
Crusty bread
whole wheat pasta
topped with sauteed garlic, onion and mushrooms
and tossed with fresh parmesan & italian parsley
It’s delicious and a go to dish to serve guests
it’s always a hit.
I always love pale pink spray roses
and this bouquet has a $3.00 bunch of tulips mixed in
So pretty with the dried purples and fresh green as well.
I am finally feeling a bit more like myself after that crazy bug
that kept me fairly quiet all week
I am excited to get working on a couple projects tomorrow~
one of which involves a drop cloth
The other involves some changes in the guest cottage
and yes, it just might include some Christmas decorating.
😉
Apologies on the funky coloring in these pictures. I am learning more about how to shoot in the evenings
with lights on (yes, I know that sounds crazy!) but that yellow cast just keeps on coming through
Hope your weekend was great!
Denise @ secondtimearoundfinds says
What a lovely table setting.
Denise
shaggysheephome says
This is a get together that I would have loved to be part of. Good food good friends good conversation and a beautiful home. Sounds like it all came together almost effortlessly and it look pretty enough for a queen.
Dominika says
I go for special table settings for casual occasions! So pretty you just don't want to leave the table…
Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home says
Beautiful photographs Courtney! Those white flowers with the black centers are so pretty combined with your roses and tulips! I agree, times with our girlfriends just doesn't happen often enough. Sounds like you have a wonderful evening planned and the menu sounds yummy! Looking forward to seeing what your projects will entail…will stay tuned to see!
Hope your weekend was wonderful as well…
Cindy
Heirloom treasures says
Courtney,this is so pretty. x
Musings From A French Cottage says
Simply beautiful and perfectly elegant!
xo,
Kathleen
Unknown says
Beautiful! As always! I just love what you do with flowers!
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
Very pretty table, Courtney! Perfect for a girlfriend dinner. Your menu sounds wonderful, too.
Junkchiccottage says
So pretty. That menu is mouth watering. Pretty and Yummy. Great combo!!!!
Kris
Unknown says
I love your photos-all!!!!This is beautiful,beautiful blog ♥
xoxo…by Vicky
Patty @ That's So Pretty says
Love the tulips mixed in with the roses….so delicate and lovely. Just an elegant and pretty table.
Tretswelt says
Hei,so was schönes habe ich lange nicht gesehen.Wundervolle Deko.
Schöne Woche wünsche ich dir.Bussi.Luciene.
Cynthia says
What a beautiful and simple table. Simple Elegance, your photos are gorgeous.
Cynthia
Cindy says
You set such a pretty inviting table. I love the idea of the dried roses, and the little sprigs of green. So simple and perfect. You're right too, those little pink spray roses don't cost much, and they're precious. And… ummmmm… the menu sounds so yummy, i want the pasta dish right now!
Cindy
Holly Irwin Fine Art says
Love your table….I'm convinced after reading your blog for some time now, that simple white china is absolutely the way to go! Everything you put with it looks fantastic! Love the touch of the dried flowers at each place setting. Thanks for being so inspiring!
Holly
ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says
STUNNING!!
Tricia says
Your table looks sooo pretty, Courtney! I love the flowers mixed with the cedar greenery. I can just imagine myself sitting there with you enjoying it all. Your dinner sounds so delicious too…my kind of meal 🙂
Heaven's Walk says
Oh Courtney….your friends are so blessed to be treated to an evening at French Country Cottage. 🙂 The menu, the tablescape, the decor….all so perfect. So beautiful! ♥
xoxo laurie
PamLuvsPink says
Hi Courtney!!
Your table is pretty and elegant. The colors of the flowers against the white is a great effect alongside the mercury glass candlesticks. It's going to be a great evening with the girls!!
Enjoy!!
Pam
xox
ps. Glad to hear you're feeling much better!!
Doreen says
OMG! Such a beautiful post! Love the tablescape and the menu. How do I apply to be one of your friends? Have a great day!
Doreen
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Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouse says
It's a very "romantic" table. Your guest must have been impressed!
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Di says
Your photos are always beautiful, thanks for sharing.
A.Marica by My Shabby Dream says
Courtney …
What a beautiful pictures……
Thanks a lot for sharing with us.
Love from Italy
a.Marica
Jil~Say It With Roses says
It couldn't be more perfect…so satisfying!
♥
Athena at Minerva's Garden says
What a pretty tablescape, Courtney–I love that red and white baker's twine! Roses look gorgeous at any time of the year, and I like how you've combined them with what looks like cedar fronds and the vintage ornament–all gorgeous together.
Nann says
Your table looks so gorgeous Courtney. But I wish I could have seen the whole table. Your vignettes are all stnning but I feel I'm missing the completed concept. Would it be possible for you to post a whole over all picture of it? If you could it would be wonderful. As you know I love everything you do and I'd sure like to be a guest at this fabulous dinner.
Nann
Eclectically Vintage says
Courtney – your photos are amazing! You have style and skills galore!
Kelly
Katarina says
Courtney, I love your romantic ideas! Your table is beautiful!