Southern Table in the Garden

As I have been working today, I have noticed the pink flowers pouring over the fence in the back. It reminds me of when I put in my garden last year as these flowers were blooming. Alas, I am not putting in my regular garden this year. I am gardening in pots. Too much going on right now for the full blown deal.

Last year, as I was putting in the garden, I enjoyed resting near the pretty pink blooms. Here is that time revisited:

Working in the garden can really tire you out. I think I really need a nice place to take a break. This is my tablescape entry this week in Tablescape Thursday hosted by Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. Y’all stay tuned. There are robins building a nest on my porch and I’m taking pics of their progress that I’ll be posting.

A nice place to take a break.
A nice place to take a break.
A little lemonade.
A little lemonade.
A couple of cookies - gotta keep up my strenght!
A couple of cookies – gotta keep up my strength!
A couple of my favorite gardening books.
A couple of my favorite gardening books.
My garden gloves.
My garden gloves.
My garden trowel.
My garden trowel.
Some seeds.
Some seeds.
A watering can with flowers.
A watering can with flowers.
Hey, there's a bunny in my watering can!
Hey, there's a bunny in my watering can!
Everything I need.
Everything I need . . .
for a nice break from gardening!
for a nice break from gardening!

Hope you enjoyed this as much as I did! – Christi

Today’s Lagniappe: Garden Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
Something light and easy to enjoy.

Use your favorite salad greens and veggies and dress them with this lovely mustard vinaigrette. Easy!

* 1½ cups salad oil
* ½ cup white wine vinegar
* 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
* 1½ tsp Kosher salt
* ½ tsp ground white pepper (or freshly ground black pepper)

1. Combine the mustard and vinegar in a glass or stainless steel bowl and whisk them together briefly.

2. Place the mustard-vinegar mixture along with the oil and seasonings in a blender and mix for about 10 seconds or until fully combined.

3. Serve right away, as the oil and vinegar will begin to separate as soon as you stop mixing.

Makes 1 pint of dressing.

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24 responses to “Southern Table in the Garden”

  1. shalymere Avatar

    Fantastic table set ups in the garden. I’m sure you can’t hardly get out in you garden of yours.

  2. Nancy Avatar

    So serene and pretty! Who wouldn’t want to sit down for a glass of lemonade at that setting? Just beautiful!

  3. Ann Flowers Avatar

    I just recently discovered your blog and am so glad I did. What a sweet post!

  4. Niki Avatar

    Looks like such a happy place to be! Just lovely. Thanks for sharing!!

  5. Niki Avatar

    What a Happy place to be…seems so nice and relaxing! thanks for sharing!!

  6. Sherry Avatar

    I love your setting. It is so inviting and very creative. Thanks for sharing.

  7. Kelly Bookend Diaries Avatar

    What a wonderful blog site you have. I wish I could sit and enjoy the lemonade.
    Kelly Bookend Diaries

  8. Miss Merry Avatar

    The first thing that caught my eye was your lovely tablecloth – so pretty and perfect in a garden. Your lemonade looks delicious and so elegant!

    Your garden setting is just beautiful, thanks for sharing!

    Miss Merry

  9. Carol at Serendipity Avatar

    Just lovely. I am doing mostly containers this year as well. I have a nice chair and will have either lemonade or iced tea and spend a lot of time looking at the flowers.

    Carol

  10. Delores Avatar

    Love your gardening table setting.

  11. Lana Austin Avatar

    Okay, when can I come over?!?!?!
    This looks wonderful outside!!

    Beautiful,
    Lana

  12. The Tablescaper Avatar

    so lovely – wish I could drop in for a bit of lemon aide!

    – The Tablescaper

  13. Bellas Rose Cottage Avatar

    Fantastic tablescape… lemonaid, cookies and garden books are a perfect way to spend the day!
    Bella

  14. Leanne Avatar

    So pretty! Looks like you are ready for spring and summer.

  15. Mimi Avatar

    What a neat place to take five from gardening…lemonade is my favorite summer drink.

  16. Sherry Avatar

    That is very lovely. What a nice way to relax from gardening.

  17. Maryrose Avatar

    Yes indeed, what a wonderful place to sip some lemonade amongst the gardening chores. Cozy and gorgeous.
    Maryrose

  18. Beth Avatar

    Christi, absolutely a great place to take a break! Very cute and a little humorous! Very relaxing, very springy!
    Beth

  19. Kim Avatar

    What a great spot to just hang out and read. Very lovely.

  20. onceinabluemoon Avatar

    so fresh and sweet, i love garden parties!

  21. Mid-Atlantic Martha Avatar

    What a sweet spot to enjoy the garden and have some lemonade! This almost looks like a lovely place to take an afternoon nap!

  22. The Southern Belle Avatar

    What a fun, creative idea for your tablescape. Those new green garden gloves have gotten me in the mood for planting!

  23. Johanna Avatar

    Hi, I love your type of “garden work”. That’s a cute place to rest. I would love to sit there and have a glass of lemonade. The robins twitters and the sun shines. Your tablescape makes me smile. Very cute.
    Greetings, Johanna

  24. Tricia Avatar

    I love the juxtaposition of your gardening tools with the delicate table cloth! Wish I could page through those gardening books, too!

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