finally, a tablescape ...

In my absence, I've still been having fun with my tables. Somehow they just haven't gotten photographed other than a quick shot or two with my phone. My dear friends joined me this week for our every two weeks gathering. This week was my turn. After I washed the linens, the flatware and the dishes, I stacked them on the dining room table to put them away. When I saw them this morning, I remembered that today is Tablescape Thursday. So, everything went back in it's place even though the actual gathering was on Tuesday.

We are so lucky. We have been friends for years and try to meet every other Tuesday. Sometimes life gets in the way, but it has been easier since our children are grown.

We are in the hottest part of the year. Although many of our meals here are eaten outside, this wasn't the day for it.

Blue and white always feels cool and calm to me but I did add the orange napkins.

There are lots of colors to pull from these dishes.

This group of women is so important to me. We have been through a lot together. There have been heartbreaking times and times of complete joy. Through it all, we keep meeting every other Tuesday.

They have wisdom and insight. They know when all another needs may be a nod of understanding or a hug. Other times, we talk and talk and talk it out.

Every Tuesday there is a lot of laughter. A lot of laughter.

There are Tuesdays that have been filled with tears but even on those days, we still laugh. It is so very healing.

Our opinions can be diverse but it doesn't matter. We solve the problems of the world. We debate the issues, all with respect and love.

I am so blessed to have these women in my life. So very blessed.

As you can tell, I set a simple table. Sometimes I like to fuss and make it more elaborate but for the most part, I am most comfortable with simple.


Joining Susan and everyone else (finally!) at Tablescape Thursday, with Sherry at Home Sweet Home, Southern Savvy Style, Rustic and Refined, The Scoop and Your Turn to Shine.