Chocolate And Van Gogh

I am occasionally surprised by the direction in which inspiration sends me. I may have an idea in mind when I begin my journey, but I end up going around the world before I reach my destination. Once I get there the end result may or may not resemble my original idea. I love that!

Such is the case with my upcoming Easter table.  I was not initially inspired by an Impressionist, but there you have it! Inspiration took hold and led me in a direction I did not anticipate.  This is going to be fun! 

So...from Chocolate and Van Gogh to an Easter Sunday table setting.

I hope you will join me on this journey and perhaps be inspired along the way.  I will keep you "posted".

A LAKehouSe Tea

Inspiration for Tea began with a tea set given to me by Amy and Sarah.  Once that element had been chosen I needed to give the table setting an English flavor. With the color palette established on the tea set I knew I had to go in a Victorian direction. And in this case inspiration ended up being two-fold. The second layer of inspiration caught my eye as I was looking for images on Google. Vintage cards - each with the illustration of a Victorian-era woman. Perfect!

It was a simple table. No tiered stands - no silver tea service. A yard of lace fabric served as an overlay. The napkins were tied with lace as well. Simple white plates with pretty cups and saucers. An informal arrangement of silk flowers served as a centerpiece - the flowers picking up colors in the cards.

                A menu card was designed around the invitation and theme.

           

           

The last element was a "thank you for coming" bag. Each bag was decorated with one of the vintage cards, a lace doily, pearl trim and a lace bow. In each bag was a set of teapot charms, clips made from embellished clothespins, teapot-themed tissues, and just for fun...bubbles!!!

The food was delicious, and we enjoyed our time together. The four Beckman granddaughters together again! 

Tea at the lake.

How civilized.