Flowers and Birds: Spring Table for Two

by Heather

The middle of the week sounds like a good time 

to make an easy meal of pasta and salad. 

One of my students several years ago introduced me to a 

combination of sauteed fresh tomatoes,
olive oil, garlic and balsamic vinegar 

(no recipe -- just keep adding ingredients to taste) over linguine 

and it has become a favorite in our household. 

While husband Tom is doing the grocery shopping on his way home, 

I have time to set the table.

This was going to be done outside, 

but the temps weren't cooperating by dipping quickly enough
so inside it is.  

I did move a few things inside that live outside: 

the large white birdhouse
(that I dragged back from a girls' trip to La Jolla years ago) 

and the window-paned mirror
(which I got from Sheila's mom at the last swap party). 

I thought the birdhouse was the perfect centerpiece
for these bird-and-floral plates and bowls from Home Goods.

 I've paired the fairly new green, white and black floral pieces
with old Banana Republic black chargers
and large white and small black square plates. 

I like mixing and matching china; it's a fun way to create more looks. 

I've used the green floral dinnerware
with a solid green runner and plain white napkins,
but I'm kind of liking the mix of the green striped runner and napkins
with the floral pattern of the dishes.

The black candle holders are also from our last swap party,
courtesy of Sheila.

Pewter flatware

 Pottery Barn birdcage napkin rings were found during a trip to Connecticut several years ago. 

 A spot of tea, anyone?

 Bowls are ready for our dessert of fresh berries
(and probably ice cream if he remembers to pick it up).

Hope your week is going beautifully!
Mine is "flying" by :)

Love,

Heather