A spot of entertaining was in order over the weekend and of course roses featured. This rose garden I am planning is actually a plot of weeds at the moment so I must activate my deeply buried gardening gene and get it sorted. Or I run the risk of going broke from purchasing cut flowers.
You know I actually enjoy gardening once I'm outside but fear that after battling drought conditions living on acreage for many years it was hard and a little soul destroying trying to cultivate lush foliage only to watch it curl up and wither. After three years my visions of a cottage garden evaporated and only the hardy drought tolerant Aussie natives survived.
Do you gain pleasure from setting out a table for guests? I learnt so much from my mother who was a superb hostess and while I'm far from being superb at this art I have fun displaying little bits of bling, a candle or two, a lovely tablecloth and pretty crockery. My parents vintage Noritake dinner set is a must along with some jazz music playing softly in the background. Funny how our musical tastes change over the years because I've never been a fan of jazz but nowadays it soothes my soul.
Not for the faint hearted this crockery...it is non-dishwasher proof. I figured I should start using my finer pieces because quite frankly how can I enjoy them if they are stuck in a cupboard.
Now that my children are grown and we are done with renovating houses I really wish to embrace the finer things in life and enjoy the beautiful bits and pieces I own. It will be a little tribute to my Mum and her generation who went above and beyond when it came to entertaining. Plus guests get a kick out of the effort involved which makes it all worthwhile.
Do tell....What tactics do you use for entertaining?
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