Flow Blue and Sunflowers

Happy September! It's almost fall, and I couldn't be more excited about it. I'm thrilled to be here at FrenchGardenHouse setting a fall table with Flow Blue and Sunflowers. Please join me!

WELCOME TO MONDAY MORNING BLOOMS.

I’m so happy you are here! Happy Labor Day! If you came via Mary, Pam, or Bonnie, it’s so nice to meet you, I hope you will become one of our circle of friends at FrenchGardenHouse and join me often here on the blog. You can find my friends’ links for their beautiful floral inspiration at the very bottom of this post. We are thrilled to have our dear friend Bonnie join us today! {I love it when we have guests - even more flower fun!!} Sunflowers are a wonderful flower to transition from summer to fall, their sunny yellow rays and warm brown centers can instantly lift anyone’s spirits. Cheerful and happy, they're instant mood adjusters, aren't they? For a little happy flower inspiration, we're all celebrating the sunflower this Monday. I bought two bouquets of sunflowers, along with a mixed bouquet at the flower market this week. Sunflowers always make me smile, especially at this time of year.

I want to be like a sunflower; so that even on the darkest days I will stand tall and find the sunlight.

On a sunny September afternoon, while setting this French Country table, I envisioned what this table would look like later in the afternoon, when the sun was waning. It did not disappoint! Sunflowers have an exceptional kind of beauty, their sun-kissed golden yellow color is the perfect complement to the deep cobalt blue of antique flow blue plates. I set this table with an antique French hand woven cloth as a neutral back drop. A stack {I know! I usually don't do stacks, but this time the top plate is for a salad course.} of antique flow blue plates at each place setting are a wonderful color combination with our new chestnut linen napkins. Antique coin silver and French silver plated flatware adds a little gleam and glamor to this mostly country setting of Provencal colors, sunny golden yellow, deep blue and warm chestnut brown. The antique stone fruits are one of my favorite "finds" this summer - I sprinkled them around this table for fun.

Advice from a sunflower. Be bright, sunny and positive. Know your roots. Spread seeds of happiness. Rise, shine and hold your head up high. Keep on growing. Even on the darkest days, stand tall and find the sunlight.

Flowers in this arrangement:

Sunflowers

Pink Sedum

White Hydrangea

Chamomile

Purple Asters

Accompanied by:

Eucalyptus

Lemon Leaf

Sunflowers and Flow Blue Table Details:

Flow Blue Antique Dishes Chestnut Linen Napkins French Vintage Silver Plate Flatware Owl Tags I love this sunny combination of sunflowers and flow blue. You? It seems a wonderful transition from the hot days of August to the {hopefully} cooler days of September.

SHOP FLOW BLUE >

Please visit my dear and very talented friends and get even more happy sunny inspiration! See you there!

Bonnie at Living With Thanksgiving

Pam at Everyday Living

Mary at HomeIsWhereTheBoatIs

and me, Lidy at FrenchGardenHouse

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