Birds, Eggs, Nests

Detail of  "Spring" by Nancy Thomas

Spring ~ a time of renewal and birth.

Bird ~ Nest ~ Egg

"Spring" by Nancy Thomas 

A whimsical piece that hangs in our upstairs sunroom.

Spring in central Texas has taken

its time, but I think it has finally arrived.

As our days are longer and warmer, 

I find myself out in the garden.

Bird songs echo from trees above

as birds call out in search of a mate.

In honor of Cuisine Kathleen's April Challenge

~ Birds ~ Eggs ~ Nests ~

I took my table-setting out

to the garden among the flowers.

This cute little bird on a cage

is meant to hold a votive.

I repurposed it as a vase and filled it

with hydrangea blooms for the garden tray.

With the nesting theme in mind, 

I pulled out a set of plates with a twiggy border.

The plates are by Jeremie.

They are oval shape with a textured twig border.

The salad plates .   .   .

 Robin's egg blue ~ a perfect color for spring!

Moroccan Garden,  by Dena Home

These spring time napkins were a thrifty find

at Tuesday Morning.  I bought a dozen for 

less than the original price of a set of four.  

Vintage napkin ring 

with a sterling "B" for bird 

and silver mother of pearl flatware.

Couldn't resist this cute little dish.

It's perfect for serving 

savory flakes of Lemon Sea Salt.

~ Birds ~ Eggs ~ Nests ~

The bird a nest,

The spider a web,

Man friendship ~ William Blake

Joining 

Cuisine Kathleen ~ Let's Dish

Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps on the Porch

Centerpiece Wednesday @ The Style Sisters

Cottage Style Party @ Lavender Garden Cottage

Home and Garden Thursday @ Delightsome Life

Be Inspired @ Common Ground

Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
Simple and Sweet Fridays @ Rooted in Thyme

Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home
Show and Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home
Anything Blue Friday @ The Dedicated House

Say G'Day @ Natasha in Oz

Seasonal Sundays @ The Tablescaper

Amaze Me Monday @ Dwellings

Masterpiece Monday @ Boogieboard Cottage

Make It Pretty Monday @ The Dedicated House

Tuesday Treasure @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

You're Gonna Love It Tuesday @ Kathe With An E

The Scoop @ Cedar Hill Ranch

Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style

Share Your Cup Thursday @ Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsen

Lemony Lunch For Two

If you follow my blog, 

you know I've been 

cooking with lemons of late.

I've had these pretty shell 

shaped dishes for over a year.

I only have two of each, as 

they were a clearance find at TJ Maxx.

I simply couldn't leave them 

sitting on the shelf at $2 a piece.

So they came home with me and

have been waiting to star in a tablescape.

If anyone knows a source for more

 of these beauties,  please let me know.

Last week when the "chef" cooked up

Preserved Lemon and Spring Vegetable 

Risotto with Grilled Pernod Shrimp,

I knew just what dishes 

I would use for our luncheon trays.

Vintage French Ivory Flatware

More of my monogramed linens 

from early marriage days.

We have a set in brown that I used 

here in last week's brown and white table,

and these in lemon yellow 

which are just right for our lemony lunch.

It was the perfect time to use 

our special Parisian napkin rings

which were among a Paris brocante gift from

Jackie @ Bliss Farm a year ago June.

Merci Beaucoup, Jackie!

We adore using these charming 

rond de serviettes.

Lemons and seafood are a 

perfect pairing.  Click here for the 

original post that shares this recipe.

A glass of vin rouge is

 a nice compliment.

A pretty tray for 

Monsieur and   .   .   .

One for madame.

Bon Appetit!