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.
Please visit my dear and very talented friends and get even more happy sunny inspiration! See you there!
Bonnie at Living With Thanksgiving
and me, Lidy at FrenchGardenHouse
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36 comments
Barbara, I just love the sunflower quotes!! They remind us to look to the sun, and stand up tall. : ) I also love that you keep a garden journal, I bought Mr. FGH one but I secretly suspect he uses it to record his running and biking times! Happy Labor Day to you!
Happy September dear Jenna! Thank you so much, friend, for always being so kind. I am so longing for autumn days and evenings…wishing you a beautiful Labor Day!
Thank you so much, Jeannie! Wishing you a relaxing and beautiful Labor Day!
Happy Labor Day, Shannon! I hope it’s a lovely one over there, dear friend. xo
Lidy, you have combined two of my most favorite things…sunflowers and flow blue. Your flower arrangement is stunning and combined with the pretty blue and white makes a show stopping presentation! Happy Labor Day, sweet friend!
Hi Lidy: Your beautiful Blue & Yellow Autumn table is a total inspiration. Thank you for your Francophile Blog…. Always a favorite! Jeannie
So lovely Lidy, so French in feel and so you! The color palette of deep blues with warm browns and sunflowers is perfect for this time of year as we transition to Fall. Your arrangement is so pretty, what a nice mix of flowers and textures. Happy September!
Absolutely stunning! I have written down the sunflower quotes to transcribe into my garden journal. I will be using my flow blue plates at my next dinner with a sunflower arrangement. As always, thank you for your inspiration.
Regards,
Barbara
Lovely blue with all those pretty autumn flowers
Happy Labor Day Alice! Blue and yellow were my Mom’s favorite color combination too. Sunflowers are always a good idea- the transition from summer to autumn with a cheerful face and even when the “ rays” fall out they look beautiful.