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Monday, April 11, 2011

A Host of Golden Daffodils!!

I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
..........when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils. 
 I have always loved this poem!!! Wordsworth's words inspire me so much.... the imagery used in this poem is so realistic that I can almost see, touch and smell those host of golden daffodils!!!!
      The weekend has been so relaxing and fun with the kids being on spring break and the weather here is finally starting to warm up!!! The much awaited summer is going to be here soon.......my seedlings are starting to sprout gradually and I'm so excited!!! My husband and I visited the local nursery on Saturday for onion and potato seed for our garden.  I'm looking forward to the end of this week when two of my closest friends are coming over and I'm planning on a supper party to wrap up two weeks of break!!! Keeping up with the spring-Easter theme, I thought I will use the spring color theme for my supper table with a host of those golden daffodils as my center piece...
        Aren't they just divine!!!!!!! 
 
I have a passion for Fiestaware and these sunflower yellow salt and pepper shakers are my inspiration for this tablescape!!!
 
I adore this azure blue vase I picked up from the local Joann  store couple years back...
 
This hurricane lamp reminds me of a beautiful lady dressed up in an evening gown, don't you agree?
 





  I used the white French stoneware dinner plate and mixed in blue fiestaware salad plate for my place setting:

 
A little close-up on the plates!!!!







These napkin holders are very cute, especially the little bird peeking through is simply adorable... the colors go so perfectly with my spring theme!!!!

 Close-up on the crystal and cobalt-blue flatware:

 

No spring tablescape is complete without a cute bunny and some lemon yellow and blue jelly beans!!!!

I loved putting all these elements together for this beautiful tablescape!!! Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoyed this journey. You are always welcome for a visit and I'll be  looking forward for all your lovely comments!!!!
I'm partying this week with all these wonderful people in blog land. Be sure to visit them. You will be surprised at the host of creative people out there and will surely walk away with so many inspiring ideas!!! 





 ~Poppy~
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15 comments:

  1. The French HutchApril 11, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    hi, I'm visiting from Marty's Tabletop Tuesday party. Your photographs are lovely, daffodils are my favorite flower. I love the poem in your post, actually I think I've used it too. Great vignettes. Stop in and say hi when you have a minute.....Have a great evening

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  2. EmreenApril 12, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    Lovely tablescape... Love the color combination... and the plates.... and floral accessories used...!!

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  3. AUROApril 12, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    oh love,love it all.... Wordsworth's opening lines were so aptly used. Hope u had a lovely time .

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  4. UnknownApril 12, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    Hi Poppy! that's a lovely tablescape. i love the cobalt blue flatware! thanks for participating in our spring/summer carnival!

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  5. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeApril 12, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Poppy, this is gorgeous. I love the blue vase with the daffodils. Stunning. Your tablescape is so pretty. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  6. DIYbyDesignApril 12, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    So pretty. I am visiting from Marty's blog. So glad she let me know about your blog. I am your latest follower. I host a link party that opens tonight at 8pm EST. Hope you stop by and join in the fun.

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  7. UnknownApril 12, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Lovely tablescape! I am new at this blogging business, too. You are doing a great job! I am so happy Marty's blog introduce you to all of us.
    I am fan and a follower! Look forward to your posts. Wanda

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  8. CharoApril 14, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    So Pretty, beautiful colors, love the cute napking rings!

    Hugs
    Charo

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  9. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    The table is so so pretty!! I love the colours blue.. and yellow.. gorgeous!!

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  10. DIYbyDesignApril 15, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    I'm so glad you stopped by and for your kind comment. The napkins in your photo are very similar in color to the ones I used for my pillow and tote bag. Great color. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  11. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereApril 15, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Hi Poppy! Thank you for joining my Open House party and sharing your lovely Spring table. The flowers and blue vase are so pretty. Enjoy the weekend!
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  12. SarahApril 15, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    Beautiful! Daffodils and Wordsworth go together. ;-) Thanks for sharing your spring table.

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  13. AnonymousApril 17, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Lovely tablescape. I'm your newest http://moogieland.blogspot.com/follower.

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  14. MarigeneApril 17, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Beautiful spring table...the blue and yellow go together so nicely. Love the jelly bean holder.

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  15. ShanthiMay 1, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Lovely play of colors and a beautiful tablescape. I am glad I saw your post.

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Thanks for stopping by and for your loving thoughts. They make me smile!Hugs~Poppy