Monday Morning Magic: Friendship, Antiques, and Blooms
There are few things as soul-satisfying as sharing a beautiful space with a cherished friend. And when that space happens to be your own garden, adorned with personal touches, antiques and fresh blooms, it's pure magic. Monday Morning Magic: Friendship, Antiques, and Blooms.
Welcome to Monday Morning Blooms!
This month Pam, Mary and I are so excited to join our good friend Rita of Panoply. You will find the links for all my flower friends at the bottom of this post.
Our common theme is 'garden' and I can't wait to see all that their gardens and floral arrangements have to offer, I know they will each be beautiful!
Out in the garden, our magnificent Eden rose is in full, glorious bloom. Its creamy white petals, blushed with soft pink, cascade over the weathered archway, creating a fragrant, living canopy.
Beneath this floral masterpiece is the perfect place to set a small French bistro table, laden with treasures from times past, to share with a friend in the early afternoon sun.
This month's Monday Morning Blooms arrangement is a true showstopper, presented in a simple antique French canning jar.
The arrangement itself is a symphony of textures and colors: a few soft pink roses and small lavender spray roses, nestled amongst delicate two-toned chrysanthemums, bright pink dianthus, sprigs of purple trachelium, punctuated by the cheerful pop of bright pink gerberas and the graceful Queen Anne's Lace.
Each bloom, freshly cut from the garden in the early morning, seemed to whisper tales of the morning dew. Just for fun I added a few left over wax flowers from an old bouquet, and some flower stalks {bloomed out} from my favorite Coral Bells plant.
I invited a friend over for some iced tea, a simple summer salad, and a few little sweet treats - macarons and blueberries. Nothing fancy, just a little refreshment that I already had and could easily put together.
This isn't just about sharing a few glasses of iced tea and lettuce leaves with a friend; it's about creating a little ritual of beauty and tranquility in the midst of everyday life.
It's about taking the time to appreciate the small wonders that surround us, whether it’s the intricate detail of an antique goblet or plate or the breathtaking beauty of a blooming rose.
For the table, I layered it first with my favorite blue linen tablecloth, and topped it with an antique lace table topper. The napkins are the same gorgeous navy blue linen.
The flow blue plates, antique silver pieces and gold rimmed goblets add just the right opulent touch!
The antiques with their stories from the past perfectly harmonize with the outdoor setting, creating an atmosphere that is both comforting and inspiring.
Do you have a favorite garden spot you love to share?
Or perhaps a beloved antique that brings a special touch to your home or garden? I'd love to hear about your own perfect pairings!
Happy June!
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Jenna
June 24, 2025
This is gorgeous Lidy, the flower mix in your arrangement is stunning! And the rose bush in the background is breathtaking! What an idyllic spot to sit, relax, enjoy, and linger…