A Southern Life

Southern Memory

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.
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.
A magnolia leaf is tucked in the gold napkin rings.
Here is a closer look at those leathery magnolia leaves under glass.
Here is a closer look at those leathery magnolia leaves under glass.
As usual, my birds got in on the picture.
As usual, my birds got in on the picture.
We got the gold stemmed crystal in New Orleans on our honeymoon.
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.
I think the magnolia in the crystal bowl in the center is stunning.
This one that is not quite open is laying along side.
This one that is not quite open is laying along side.
While I was taking the pics, this dove came and visited.
While I was taking the pics, this dove came and visited.
As the sun went down, the candles were lit.
As the sun went down, the candles were lit.
A romantic, sultry, Southern summer evening.
A romantic, sultry, Southern summer evening.
The sun is sinking over the horizon.
The sun is sinking over the horizon.
The candles flicker gently.
The candles flicker gently.
And, we wait for the moon to rise.
And, we wait for the moon to rise.

Okay, back to work!

Check out a lot of great tablescapes at

with Between Naps on the Porch
with Between Naps on the Porch

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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24 responses to “Southern Memory”

  1. Cathy Miller Avatar
    Cathy Miller

    Nothing says the south quite like magnolias! Summery tablescape without the nasty heat and humidity-I love it!

  2. Cathy Miller Avatar
    Cathy Miller

    Nothing says the south quite like magnolias! Love the table setting. What a wonderful taste of summer without all the nasty heat and humidity!

  3. CHIE Avatar
    CHIE

    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

  4. Susan Avatar
    Susan

    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!

  5. Susan Avatar
    Susan

    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.

  6. Lori (All That Splatters) Avatar
    Lori (All That Splatters)

    Now THAT is a nice memory!! Love the setting and the beautiful magnolia touches. Warm thoughts for a chilly day!

  7. Marty Avatar
    Marty

    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

  8. Celeste Avatar
    Celeste

    Beautiful table setting! I love the idea of the magnolia leaves under the clear salad plate!

  9. The Blushing Hostess Avatar
    The Blushing Hostess

    Oh, this is beautiful, and full of my two favorite things: Summer and magnolia! Thank you for this little burst of southern heat!

  10. Shirley Corwin Avatar
    Shirley Corwin

    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.

  11. Anita Avatar
    Anita

    Oh it looks so beautiful and not wintry!! Beautiful table!

  12. Katie Avatar
    Katie

    Wonderful table!!!….I can almost feel the warm evening air around me, with the scent of magnolias!

  13. Rett Avatar
    Rett

    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!

  14. Treasia Avatar
    Treasia

    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.

  15. Kathryn@BonafideSouthern Avatar
    Kathryn@BonafideSouthern

    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!

  16. The Tablescaper Avatar
    The Tablescaper

    Just lovely. Great how you used all of the Magnolia leaves.

    – The Tablescaper

  17. sarah Avatar
    sarah

    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!

  18. Linderhof Avatar
    Linderhof

    Love the idea of the magnolia leaves under the glass plate.

  19. The American Homemaker Avatar
    The American Homemaker

    your table looks so summery… nothing like Utah LOL

  20. ellen b Avatar
    ellen b

    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…

  21. Freda Avatar
    Freda

    Oh, how I miss Georgia and Lake Lanier….love your tablescape that brings many memories back to me too.

  22. Sue @Rue Mouffetard Avatar
    Sue @Rue Mouffetard

    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!!

  23. Yvonne Avatar
    Yvonne

    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

  24. ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~ Avatar
    ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

    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.

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