Happy Spring and Happy Pink Roses! I got these gorgeous roses to honor my mom when she passed a couple years ago, from three very dear blogging buddies!
I’ve met them all now, but at the time I’d known them each less than a year, and we’d never gotten together in real life. But even then, they were special to me in a way that only people who share the same passions can be. I’m so grateful and happy to call them my friends!
Thank you Mary, Chas, and Andrea!
A Delivery of Pink Roses
The pink roses themselves were from The Bouqs Company.
They were so healthy and beautiful and gorgeous, I might have to sign up for the monthly flower subscription!
Anyway, of course I just HAD to set a table with them! But first —
An Apology and A Lesson
I’m apologizing right up front for these photos! I took them outside in the bright midday sunlight, with only a tiny bit of shade.
My cell phone camera usually takes pretty good pictures outside. But due to the position of the sun – or something, more research needed – I could hardly see the phone screen! Even with both the phone AND my eyes shaded.
Consequently, many of my photos were too blurry to use. Some were focused on the wrong thing, and some were just completely off-axis.
I learned my lesson though: Make sure you can see what you’re taking pictures of!
But onward –
I’d been so inspired by Shannon Blackford of Belle Bleu Interiors! A couple months ago, she set a gorgeous blue and white table with a centerpiece of pink roses. As soon as I saw it, I totally wanted to set one of my own.
Unfortunately, I don’t have any blue and white plates! (I know – how is this possible?!)
DIY ~ Blue & White Plates
However, I’d seen several people use Mod Podge and printed paper napkins to cover things. I had the glass salad plates. I had the blue and white dinner napkins.
But I didn’t have any Mod Podge. I borrowed something close, but I think next time, I’ll get some of the dishwasher safe Mod Podge instead. (Planning ahead, yes?!) I took pictures of my DIY process, here.
In the meantime, here’s our blue and white tablescape with pink roses!
Tablecloth For Pink Roses
I wanted some texture in the tablecloth, not just a solid color. But another thing I didn’t have, was a light patterned tablecloth.
Creativity wins out again, though. I just reversed my red paisley one!
Here it is folded over so you can see the front.
The light texture went so well with my pink roses, and didn’t fight with the blue pattern either.
Cloth Napkins ~ Paper Napkins
I just love these blue and white napkins! Besides making patterned plates out of them, I also wanted to use them for their intended purpose.
Just by themselves, they were a little overwhelming on the table. So I wrapped them with some solid pink damask cloth napkins, and they looked lovely.
I’ve never done it before, but mixing the cloth and paper was kind of fun. Lots of interesting textures!
Crystal and Silver
I feel like I always have a paragraph that’s about crystal and silver. Well, I guess that’s how you know you’ve found your favorite thing!
And sparkly crystal is definitely one of my favorite things! It can dress up any table, and always makes you feel special. These water glasses are so strong, they’ve actually lasted longer than most of my everyday water glasses.
Also, I’m always going off about how you can use the things you already have. Therefore, if you go back through almost any of my tablescape posts, you’ll see this crystal and silver over and over! For instance, the post where I got my new blush table linens!
Silver Accessories With Pink Roses
In keeping with my silver theme, I used other silver pieces on this table. For instance, the chargers. These are relatively new, and I’m still super excited about them!
They’re really elegant, very well made, and not too expensive. Plus they’re easy to get via Amazon.
Another little elegant touch that’s so easy to do.
Add in the silver wine bucket vase, and some silver napkin rings, and it’s a wrap!
Thanks for sharing this blue and white + pink roses tablescape with me! It was so fun to do, and a lovely spot for a little afternoon snack! With champagne in those glasses, along with our roses, of course!
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Love this table! Why I haven;t thought of this combo before???? I do have blue and white china for everyday and silver. Thanks for the inspiration.
Oooh I’d love to see your take on pink and blue Linda! Have fun! 😊💙
Barbara, your beautiful blog and gorgeous setting, not to mention your florals, always lift my spirits and inspire me. Thank you so much for sharing with us at the TFT party. I am featuring you this week, my friend. Hugs.
Oh Theresa you’re the sweetest! Thank you so much – I’ll be right over! 🙂
Your photos are going to wind up in a magazine sometime soon. I feel like I’m reading one every time I see one of your posts. And you taught me about a new store with some beautiful things that I’ve never heard of, Gracious Home. I love it when you find a good store that has something different (and maybe a smaller business). And Bouqs too!
Andrea! You are so welcome my friend – I’m glad I can return the favor! 🙂 And if my photos ever end up in a magazine, you’ll be the first to know! 💗 Hope you have a lovely week!
I love your tablescapes! This is so beautiful Barbara! You always inspire me! Thanks for sharing at Charming Homes & Gardens!
Oh Kristin – thank you! You inspire me too, so we’re even! 🙂 And you’re so welcome – I love your link party! It’s the first thing I think about on Wednesdays! Hope you’re having a lovely week!
Barbara,
I am so sorry about the loss of your mother. that is always hard. I am sure she would have loved your table with the pink roses.
Congratulations, you are being featured at Thursday Favorite Things. I hope you stop by.
https://www.eclecticredbarn.com/2020/07/thursday-favorite-things_30.html
Hugs,
Bev
Bev! How sweet of you – thank you for thinking of my mom! She would have loved those roses! 🙂 And thank you so much for the feature! I’m honored! I’ll definitely stop by – I never miss a Thursday Favorite Things! 💗 I so appreciate your visit and kindness!
I just know that these gorgeous roses, sent from your sweet friends, made you feel a bit better during this difficult time. Sending you hugs and love my friend.
Oh those roses were SO lovely! They really did make me happy! Thank you so much for the hugs and love, Kim – you’re so thoughtful! 💗
Barbara, this is so clever and creative – imagine salad plates to order in whatever design you choose. Hmmm. That actually might be kind of dangerous now that I think about it – at least in terms of storage. Ha! Seriously, the tablescape is lovely and the flowers are just stunning! Happy weekend!
Hi Kim! I know – I was slightly concerned myself about all the millions of designs I could make with napkins and Dollar Store plates! (Also my husband did ask me where I was planning to put them … !) 🙂 But I’m glad you liked the table and the roses! 💗 Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
I absolutely love the blue and pink accents together. So fun and bright! Thank you for sharing!
Yaay! I’m so glad you like it! I’ll have you over for tea someday and we can have blue and pink! 😉 Take care over there my friend! 💗
You created a lovely tablescape Barbara. The marriage of pink and blue is always beautiful. You were able to create an inspiring setting, well done.
Thanks so much Edmee! 💗 I don’t do it often but it’s one of my favorite color combinations! Hope you have a lovely evening!
Just wonderful!Best wishes!
Thanks so much Maristella! I’m so glad you stopped by!💗
Barbara, your table is absolutely gorgeous! Those pretty plates turned out perfect, and the roses are stunning! What a thoughtful gift from your dear friends. Every element creates such a lovely compliment to the table. I would love to sit at this beautiful table and join you for tea. Thanks so much for the mention! I’m so happy that you are back to blogging. You have been in my thoughts and prayers. Take care, sweet friend!
You are so sweet! Thank you and you’re welcome! 💗 I just love that table of yours – in fact it’s still my screensaver on my computer at work! We’ll have to have a visit and set one together someday!
What a lovely table, and the idea to use the tablecloth with the backside up is wonderful genus, I never would have thought of that!
Ha – the tablecloth thing was kind of an accident, but I’m glad it worked out. Now I have two for the price of one! 😉 Thanks so much for stopping by Julie – it’s great to have you visit! 💗
I need an ‘edit comment’ button Sheeze
The sun is actually playing on the dinner plate.
Well, there was a lot of playing going on! 😉
The way the sun hits the charger in the “tablecloth for pink roses” photo creates an unusual and beautiful affect. And flipping the tablecloth was a stroke of genius. I wouldn’t have known without you telling me.
The sun was gorgeous that day! The table looked pretty but too bad I couldn’t see my camera!! 😉 I liked the flipped tablecloth – I’m going to use it that way again sometime. Who knew it was reversible?! 😉 Hope you’re doing well up there. Sure miss you! 💗
More super clever ideas from Mantel and table! Love them Barbara. I’ll have to check out Bouqs, have not heard of them along with your bloggers friends. Cheers!
Ha – thanks Denise! 🙂 Let me know if you order from Bouqs – my roses were just wonderful. I’d love to know what you think.
This is all so beautiful and creative, Barbara! The roses are gorg! I need to check out The Bouqs! Have a nice weekend. XO
Hi Holly! YES – the weekend is coming! 🙂 You’ll love Bouqs I bet. After the roses calm down in my own garden, I’m probably going to sign up for their monthly subscription. The roses lasted so long and were so beautiful in all the stages. 💗 Hope you have a great weekend too!
What a lovely table!! I love how you thought to use your tablecloth upside down to coordinate better with your pink rose theme. I also love your silver pattern, pink rose arrangement, and the creative way that you used paper and cloth napkins together.
Hi Paula! Thanks so much – I’m glad you liked the upside down tablecloth! It’s amazing what ideas you can come up with when you’re desperate! 🙂 💗 Happy Thursday and take care!
You are so sweet Barbara – thank you for the shout out friend. You will love dishwasher safe Mod Podge – it’s amazing. Can’t wait to see that DIY 🙂 I’m so sorry for your loss and so glad the pink roses could bring a little happiness during a difficult time. Hugs to you my friend!
Thanks so much Chas – you guys are wonderful!! 💗 I can’t wait to try the dishwasher Mod Podge – I see lots of DIY plates in my future, which means I’ll either have to have a party with mix & match plates, or replace all my party plates! 😉 Hugs back to you! See you on another Mindful Minute!
Barbara, well aren’t you clever! Using the backside of the tablecloth and making your blue and white dishes! You are just amazing! The roses are so beautiful. I solely use The Bouqs for all my flowers as I have never been disappointed! Thank you for sharing your fun ideas. And so happy you liked the flowers.
Oh Mary – I SO LOVED the flowers! As you can see, they were gorgeous! Thank you all so much! 💗 And I’m so glad you introduced me to Bouqs – so much beauty! So glad you liked the post too! Hope you stay cool down there!