Garden Party

I have such fond memories growing up of my great grandmothers summertime garden party picnics. The table would be filled with yummy food made from secret family recipes. An appetizing display on heirloom lace and embroidered tablecloths. Finger foods showing off the cut glass serving dishes. Tea would be served from her favorite collection of tea cups and saucers. I looked forward most to the desert at the end of the meal! Great Grammy's brownies were stacked neatly on a white translucent depression glass plate. It was the only plate she had of that pattern and is still in the family to this day. Vases were made and decorated from extra kitchen  jars and filled with wild flowers cut from the field. It was simple and beautiful!

I have gathered a buffet of vintage goodies that were inspired from these lovely garden party picnics of the past and created The Garden Party Collection. Hand embroidered tablecloths, vintage dishes and jar flower vases, so allow yourself to dive into the lovely and charming garden party style!

I hope these re-creation pictures will inspire you to get out and enjoy this season by having your own garden party picnic!

Homer Laughlin Plates

Above: A lovely vintage spring homer Laughlin 1940's plate alongside a pink handmade rose doily used as the base of a simple centerpiece. Below: A vintage tablecloth with beautiful hand embroidery work.

Vintage Embroidered Tablecloths

The crackers rest in this adorable ceramic crate found here

This is a jar that my mom decorated in a similar way. My great grandmother would decorate extra jars from the kitchen and find other uses for them. This one is used to hold a few pieces of silverware for the garden party. An easy DIY or just check here for decorative jars and custom ones!

Gorgeous Southern Belle Dresser Scarf adds a delicate touch to a comfy throw pillow.


My great grandmother would always use dresser scarves  or embroidered runners to decorate a plain throw pillow. It's a nice way to change up the look of items you already have and add a little vintage detail!