Meetings, meetings, meetings! This week has been full of meetings and still more to get ready for! So, I’m taking a trip down memory lane to a warmer, slower time. A time when it was hot and sultry instead of cold and frosty (actually, it has started to warm up here and was even in the 50’s today). A time when the full moon was lighting the sky and the magnolias were in bloom. Forget thinking about meetings, I’m going back . . .
back to last summer:
Magnolia leaves under clear plates with gold edging.
Magnolia leaves under clear plates with gold edging.
A magnolia leaf is tucked in the gold napkin rings.
Here is a closer look at those leathery magnolia leaves under glass.
As usual, my birds got in on the picture.
We got the gold stemmed crystal in New Orleans on our honeymoon.
I think the magnolia in the crystal bowl in the center is stunning.
This one that is not quite open is laying along side.
While I was taking the pics, this dove came and visited.
As the sun went down, the candles were lit.
A romantic, sultry, Southern summer evening.
The sun is sinking over the horizon.
The candles flicker gently.
And, we wait for the moon to rise.
Okay, back to work!
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Today’s Lagniappe: Magnolia Milk Punch
Perfect for a Sunday brunch.
Ingredient
1/4 cup Bourbon Whiskey
1 tsp Vanilla
1 cup Vanilla Ice Cream
4 parts Nutmeg
Directions
Combine ice cream, bourbon and vanilla in a blender and process until smooth. Pour into two glasses and sprinkle with freshly grated nutmeg.
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Nothing says the south quite like magnolias! Summery tablescape without the nasty heat and humidity-I love it!
Nothing says the south quite like magnolias! Love the table setting. What a wonderful taste of summer without all the nasty heat and humidity!
It looks so pretty & inviting here at your place. So cozy too.
Loving the magnolia leaves under the glass plate. Very sizzy…
TY for sharing your fab ideas.
/R
I absolutely love your tablescape! The colors are so subtle, but beautiful. I may have to copy it for a special dinner for my husband and me very soon!
I absolutely love your tablescape! So subtle, but beautiful and I love the simple colors. I may have to copy this at home for a special dinner for my husband.
Now THAT is a nice memory!! Love the setting and the beautiful magnolia touches. Warm thoughts for a chilly day!
Such a beautiful tablescape and what a gorgeous setting. I love the beautiful centerpiece and putting the leaves under the glass plates is so pretty. Love it all. Hugs, marty
Beautiful table setting! I love the idea of the magnolia leaves under the clear salad plate!
Oh, this is beautiful, and full of my two favorite things: Summer and magnolia! Thank you for this little burst of southern heat!
You know I have some clear salad plates and never knew quite how to make them look good. The idea of the leaves is really great. I don’t exactly have magnolia leaves up north here but I’ll bet I can find something else! Your table looks beautiful.
Oh it looks so beautiful and not wintry!! Beautiful table!
Wonderful table!!!….I can almost feel the warm evening air around me, with the scent of magnolias!
This post just makes me long for summer even more! What a warm feeling it evokes & what a charming use of the magnolia flowers & leaves. Pretty stemware, too!
Just beautiful. I love the use of the sweet magnolias. Being from the south as well I love the smell and miss it during the winter months.
What a beautiful tablescape! I love the magnolias..very southern and very pretty! Your crystal bowl absolutely is stunning and how special those glasses are that you found on your honeymoon. Thanks for sharing and happy TT to you!
Just lovely. Great how you used all of the Magnolia leaves.
- The Tablescaper
What a beautiful alfresco setting! I’m lamenting the freeze damage to my garden. I think everyone in the south is just trying to keep warm these days. Thanks for sharing this lovely table!
Love the idea of the magnolia leaves under the glass plate.
your table looks so summery… nothing like Utah LOL
Oh you have taken me away! Such a wonderful setting. I love the table and the scenery all around the table! The crystal is beautiful…
Oh, how I miss Georgia and Lake Lanier….love your tablescape that brings many memories back to me too.
Beautiful tablescape….and thank you for warming me up a bit…I am getting tired of this freezing weather down here in the South….Atleast today it was in the 40’s….so before you know it pollen will be in the air!!
Christi, I have magnolia envy!!!! Arn’t they just wonderful to decorate with? Your table looks WARM and lovely…especially the way you used the magnolias!
Yvonne
Your punch sounds yummy I will try it soon to warm us on these fridged nights. Your magnolias are lovely. My favorite tree but I’m too far north to own one. Lucky you.