A Bold, Striking Summer Magnolia Tablescape Inspired by Nature

Welcome friends.  Have you ever found yourself being inspired to design something just from the simple act of sitting on your front porch and observing nature?  By taking in some calm of the day, there is an opportunity to watch the behavior of some busy, colorful birds during their meal time or an adorably cute fuzzy bunny that seems to hesitate from hopping to take in the breeze and twitch his nose.  Or it could be the fresh, newly budded trees that display their bright flowered glory.  Whatever it may be that comes from nature, it can set the wheels in motion for a beautiful summer tablescape.

First, I am happy and honored to announce that Rita from the uniquely creative blog, Panoply, will be our new host for this and future tablescape blog hops.  Rita is kindly resuming the position of host that Ms. Chloe Crabtree from Celebrate and Decorate held the past several years.  Join me by welcoming and thanking her as she hosts the first blog hop, Summer Tablescapes, on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Be sure to visit on this day and say hello to each of the participating tablescapers (listed below), who have artfully designed some new and stunningly beautiful summer time tablescapes.  

As I prepared to participate in this hop, I knew that this year's summer tablescape needed to be bold and needed to stand out and grab one's attention.   Perhaps this decision is a symbolic way of celebrating the progress and freedom that has been made to eradicate the virus and return to some of the happy social engagements.  It also is the result of finding some strikingly vivid black and white magnolia flower fabric which caught my eye while browsing in the store.  One look at this undeniably visual fabric, I knew it would make a stunning table topper. that would leave a lasting impression.  

Although we do not have a magnolia tree in our yard like the magnolias in the black and white table topper, I can say we do have something just as beautiful to inspire my summer tablescape----white flowering crab apple trees.  When in full bloom, these gorgeous trees look as if they are covered with heavy snow and contrasts noticeably against the fresh green grass and other trees.

The Summer Magnolia Tablescape captures the same contrast of the white and green colors of these trees.  

Even the bees think so too...................

Similarly, today's Chicken Pot Pie replicates the idea of being inspired by nature.

A slice of this savory pot pie with it's delicate, buttery crust is served on the simple, but elegant, Nikko Gold Filigree dinner plate.  

And a cold, refreshing sweet tea is served in these vintage gold and sage green glassware.

 

I hope you enjoyed browsing through A Summer Magnolia Tablescape and are as inspired by nature as I.  

And now.....for the most captivating summer tablescapes of the season, please relax and take pleasure in viewing the following blogs in the Summer Tablescape Blog Hop 2021 and savor the warm and sunny days of summer.  

Home is Where the Boat Is - Dockside Nautical Table

Life and Linda - Mermaid Kisses and Starfish Wishes

Red Cottage Chronicles - How to Plan the Perfect Summer Dinner Party Tablescape

Hyacinths for the Soul - Summertime, and the Livins Easy!

My Thrift Store Addiction - Lemons and Jadeite Summer Garden Tea for Two

Bluesky at Home - Summer Blue and White Table for a Dinner Party

Celebrate and Decorate - Nautical Tablescape for the Fourth of July

Corner of Plaid and Paisley - Sweet Peach Summer Table

My Hubbard Home - Cottagecore Citrus Tablescape Ideas for Summer Entertaining

Belle Bleu Interiors - Welcoming Summer With an Outdoor Tablescape

The Painted Apron - Shells on the Beach

Living With Thanksgiving - Patriotic Table by the Pond

Debbee's Buzz - Fun Flamingo Tropical Table

Everyday Living - A Welcome to Summer

Zucchini Sisters - Lobster Table Setting for Two on the Dock

The Little Yellow Corner Store - A Bold, Striking Summer Magnolia Tablescape Inspired by Nature

Panoply - Summer Seaside Scenes Tablescape