Sometimes it is the simplest things that really make a day special...
and a few simple touches combined can turn breakfast or brunch outdoors on Mothers Day
into a treat that Mom will love (and you can enjoy, too, because it's EASY!)
This second theme for Mothers Day decor is a 'garden party',
This second theme for Mothers Day decor is a 'garden party',
and was inspired by the tin can flower baskets I shared for May Day.
[my tutorial for those can be found in this post]
The bright happy colors in the seed packets on the cans and in the flowers
create a cheerful way to celebrate Mom as soon as she wakes up!
Simple Ideas for a Garden Party:
* Obvious theme references are flowers, plants, gardening tools, flowerpots, and seed packets.
* Obvious theme references are flowers, plants, gardening tools, flowerpots, and seed packets.
Using everyday items like this in the decor means you don't have to SHOP for any!
* A vintage floral tablecloth is used on the table and on the buffet.
[Floral-pattern bedsheets, quilts, or fabric would work beautifully, as well].
* A long table placed in front of a porch swing invites a leisurely morning...
* A vintage floral tablecloth is used on the table and on the buffet.
[Floral-pattern bedsheets, quilts, or fabric would work beautifully, as well].
* A long table placed in front of a porch swing invites a leisurely morning...
pull up a few folding chairs in slipcovers to round out the seating for an alfresco setting.
* The green dishes are simple melamine picnic ware - easy care, easy cleanup!
Plastic wine glasses for mimosas and ceramic coffee mugs come in handy,
and a small ceramic bowl at each place can hold a used tea bag, an egg, or orange peels.
* The green dishes are simple melamine picnic ware - easy care, easy cleanup!
Plastic wine glasses for mimosas and ceramic coffee mugs come in handy,
and a small ceramic bowl at each place can hold a used tea bag, an egg, or orange peels.
* Yellow cotton napkins are rolled and popped into the coffee mug handles to prevent 'flyaways'.
* A yellow glazed flowerpot holds flatware on the buffet for easy service.
* The tin can flower baskets paired with flowers, fruit, more seed packets and sassy garden gloves
* A yellow glazed flowerpot holds flatware on the buffet for easy service.
* The tin can flower baskets paired with flowers, fruit, more seed packets and sassy garden gloves
make charming centerpieces - raised up on clear glass cake plates for presence.
* Gifts are gathered up in cheerful gingham checked bags...
and those same bags make PERFECT covers for just-bought flowering plants.
[Use them in the decor in the morning, plant them in Mom's garden in the afternoon!]
[Use them in the decor in the morning, plant them in Mom's garden in the afternoon!]
Ready to create a similar tablescape?
You can create tin can flower baskets with my Tutorial
You can create tin can flower baskets with my Tutorial
More Mothers Day tablescape inspiration in yesterday's post
shared online:
Creative Country Mom | Home Sweet Garden Party
shared online:
I love this theme. the table setting is wonderful! I'll be adding this to my favorites
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