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Yesterday the pergola had a party.
A party that started with a vision.
You know. The kind of vision that takes over when you stare too long at Pinterest and you see other back yards and other outdoor patios and other pergolas having a party and you want to join in the festivities.
I knew it needed a table.
I knew it needed chairs.
I knew it needed pillows and a table runner and plates and spoons and napkins.
But after binge staring at Pinterest for hours and hours and hours…
…I discovered that it needed this.
A hanging flower wreath.
Please tell me you love it as much as I do.
I made it from a faux magnolia wreath.
I hung it over an old wire frame and then hung the wire frame from jute twine.
You could also just hang the wreath from jute twine if you didn’t have a random wire frame laying around in your junk closet.
Then I tucked in ivy and greenery and branches and twigs from the yard and added $4.99 flowers from the grocery store.
And then I set the table.
I started with this willow runner and these square jute place mats.
I found this ready for strawberries and cheescake white porcelain cake server.
I added silverware with clear acrylic handles.
White melamine plates that are perfect for outdoors.
And gray kitchen towels that double as napkins.
(total aside: when you’re using kitchen towels as napkins, it makes cleaning up the party so much easier)
For serving I added this marble serving board.
(total aside: this is one of the prettiest serving board in this galaxy)
This small acacia wood server.
These acrylic tumblers.
This white garlic keeper.
These drink servers.
Finally, I was done placematting and pillowing and cake servering and wood slice serving it up.
The pergola was ready for a party. The blueberries danced. The lemons added the flavor. The chairs pulled up to the table. The giggles and conversation and sweet tea and strawberry cheesecake rang out across the yard.
And overhead?
The flower chandelier smiled. 🙂
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So beautiful....the way you pull together a table and chairs and chandeliers, you can just feel the laughter and friendship that will be exchanged! I don't know who you're playing baseball for, but they need to increase your contract because you, Rock Star, just hit this one outta the park!!! :)
I absolutely love it....it is definitely the perfect final touch!
This is just dreamy! 😍😍😍
Oh, it's just so lovely!! Love, love!! xoxo
Looks beautiful and so inviting!!!
Super cute!
Love it all! It's just beautiful! What do you put on your wood table to protect it from the elements? I have a farmhouse style table that I want to move to my deck but wondering what's the best way to protect it as its wood and not treated. Your tips would be appreciated!!!
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I just love your outdoor party space! As fast as summer is flying by, you need to enjoy it all you can! I just wanted to comment on your using dish towels for napkins-- I do it everyday! We never use paper napkins (so no waste there) and my boys now naturally fold their napkins after the meal. With dish towel napkins, you just toss them in the washer & dryer when needed- no ironing! Its fun to have a few sets for the different seasons, changes the tables' look less expensively than buying different dish sets! Plus, it just feels so civilized! I highly recommend!
Love it, Shelley!
Lovely! I can envision sitting out on the patio enjoying the evening with you and your family. The cheesecake looked delicious too!
Love all of the pergola. Your "wreath"...just makes it all the more special! ;)
Perfect timing as me and my son are going dorm "shop and ship" shopping Thursday! Sniff. sniff. Those placemats will help me with the lump in my throat! xo laura
Beautiful! Simple ,elegant Style...The best way to entertain! Cynthia
Love the chandelier! The perfect topping for the whole pergola scene! Beautiful!
It's 8am and now I want cheesecake! The set up is so inviting! I love marble boards for serving, too! I had never seen a hanging wreath like that! Beautiful ❤️
I do love the chandelier. So pretty! It's amazing how simple things add so much.
The chandelier is a perfect in the pergola! Without the chandelier, it would have been like a wedding cake without a topper on it.
Absolutely Fabulous! :D <3
Love the flower chandelier! In fact, the whole arrangement is amazingly garden-party beautiful.
Gorgeous!!
Not only do I love the space you created, I also love how you told the story. This is stunning.
I love it as much as you do.
Beautiful tablescape and chandelier! I can so relate to binge pinning on Pinterest! There comes a time, when I just have to get up and create something. I enjoyed all of your little "asides". Thanks for sharing!
Kari Anne, I do love your chandalier as much as you do. It's beautiful and so is the table setting!
Beautiful I absolutely love it and I want to make one too, please can you post the Instructions or make a small Video? I know I'm asking too much! Just love your blog.
So very pretty -- everything! Have a blessed day, KariAnne!
Is this real life? It's stunning! Such a serene dining space.
Love, love, love. Next time invite me...
Absolutely beautiful!! I can never make my creation quite so "Pinterest" ready lol...I'll have to keep staring for a little longer!
ahh sweet friend it looks lovely and inviting. BBB has a lot of my money ( money) I love their coupons too. Darn I wish you would have signed up for my Summer tablescape blog tour. xox
Wow! I think I hear the merriment all the way over here! What a joyous party. So lovely. :) gwingal
Gorgeous! LOVE the chandelier and wreath, I will borrow that idea! Just curious how well your chairs actually set with the partial gravel/stone paver combo. I would be worrying and fretting that my guests would sit crooked, half on and half off the stone pavers. But it looks SO pretty!! Just keeping it real and wondering, lol. Inquiring minds want to know.....