I LOVE bees! They are the symbol of an industrious nature, they makes sweet stuff (honey), they only sting if provoked and they are one of God's most fascinating creations!
Bees are the inspiration for today's table...
Pairing bees with Sunflowers makes this table sunny and fun! My style is NOT cutsie. But I found these funny little bees and could not resist.
To keep this tablescape from getting too cute I kept the color scheme simple and pulled in several patterns in black. Black is a wonderful color to bring a little sophistication to a design!
A stack of black, white and golden yellow dishes is anchored by a ruffled black straw place mat.
A deep golden bowl sits on top of the dishes. The bowl is gently rimmed and resembles the pattern on a bee skep.
A good quality tea towel (Wm-Sonoma) doubles as a napkin. It's sunflower and bee motif make it the perfect choice for this table. The napkin is folded into a pocket. Little sprays of fluff and a tiny bee skep are tucked in along with a honey dipper.
The dipper will be a little take home gift for my guests!
A happy sunflower and little bee welcomes each guest.
A simple folded black and white cloth napkin sits at the side of each plate.
Napoleon Bee flatware is mixed with vintage caramel handled pieces I bought at a local antique shop. I like mixing elements. It creates interest.
I am so taken with the beauty of the old flatware. It has such a richness about it that the camera doesn't pick up very well.
Gold pedestal bubble glasses continue the honey color.
Coffee mugs match the deep bowls and sit on a little braided coaster. I though the colors coordinated so well with the theme.
The centerpiece is a huge bouquet of real and faux sunflowers. I bet you can't tell which are real and which are not! There are only 2 real ones in that whole bouquet. A few years ago I invested in several stems of good faux sunflowers. I have used them dozens of times in arrangements... they have really paid off.
The earthiness of the rustic bee skep brings a natural element to this buzy bee table.
A hand painted scherenschnitte bee skep in a black frame sits next to the large bee skep. There is a good possibility you have seen these beautiful works of art done by a local artist, Pam Hultz. They are now sold nationally. I have know Pam for years and she is one talented and lovely lady!
A second smaller bee skep graces the opposite side of the table. There is just something about bee skeps! I love to decorate with them.
The bee skep theme also shows up in the lighting. Honey colored bee skep lanterns are elevated on wrought iron candle sticks. Getting elements off of the table in differing heights gives such interest.
LED tea lights in a caramel color give a warm glow from within the lanterns
And yet another bee skep element. Tiny individual glass bee skeps (Wm-Sonoma) with white candles sit at every place. These are adorable! They were a gift from my sister. Thanks, Lisa!!
Speaking of gifts and bee skeps, my friend Cathy got me these darling salt and pepper shakers on a recent trip. Cathy I just love these!
Bees and Sunflower find a home together at StoneGable!
The Menu
Tomato and Basil Bisque
Honey Mustard Chicken
Potatoes Anna
Roasted Asparagus With Shaved Parmesan Cheese
Biscuits and Honey
Fried Ice Cream with Honey
StoneGable Iced Tea
Coffee
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I am participating in Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps On The Porch. Thanks Susan for hosting! Click HERE to visit all the fabulous tablescapes.
So fun, Yvonne!
ReplyDeleteI love to see your projects and live vicariously through them. Life here has been a bit of a bugger lately. Chelsea met her new doctor this week and Jonathan is to have a root canal tomorrow. But thankfully I can pop by here and see what you are up to. It is always fun.
I really want to get together but unless you just happen to be free Friday sometime it will have to wait another week or so.
Becky K.
Unimaginably beeeautiful~
ReplyDeleteI just don't know where you find all the pretties and the joy to do it all..A gift..That's it..A gift.
OH Yvonne... bees are my FAVORITE too.. especially since they are my college mascot (GA TECH)!! Your table is the most elegant sunflower scape I have ever seen.. I keep looking at each and every detail... so very well done. You are an endless fountain of FABULOUS... thx for sharing your treasures.. regards, Bonnie (Yvonne)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful table, I love the colors and feel of it! Bees are the only insect I welcome, and Ma's name is actually Bea, so I've been thinking about starting to collect them! Your bee silverware is amazing-enjoy:@)
ReplyDeleteOh Yvonne, this is simply stunning. I love all of the yellow and black. Your dish combination is exquisite. Such beautiful patterns and textures. You do have such beautiful accessories also and definitely know how to put them together for a stunning tablescape. Now I would love to pick it all up and bring it home. Perfect. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteThis is really cute! I love all the little things tucked in the bowl.
ReplyDeleteDonna
Lovely tablescape Yvonne. I love those little bees. Wherever did you find them? All of the honey colors brings it together.
ReplyDelete- The Tablescaper
Wow, so fun and beautiful, Yvonne! A perfect tablescape for late summer and early fall. I want to come over and play with your tablescape items ;)
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely a honey of a design. So well done! I'm going to go look for some good faux sunflowers...they really were so effective. Kudos on skillful layering...great color selections. Thank you for sharing your charming tablescape. Cherry Kay
ReplyDeleteI'd say you were one busy little bee putting that whole thing together. I get such pleasure looking at it that I can only imagine how much pleasure you must get from putting it together! Thanks for putting a bit of bright early Fall into my day! Diana
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ReplyDeleteYour tablescapes are amazing and I get so many wonderful ideas from them. I aways wonder where you store all your lovely dishes and if you shop for specific things at the time you decide the theme or if you just happen to have it all. I am having a dinner for my mothers b-day and she loves roosters, so I decided to try out my own table design this weekend. Wish me luck and keep the ideas coming!
ReplyDeleteI'm such a theme oriented person that I love a tablescape like this. I also like your choice of colors. The terra cotta and other earth tones make it more unique.
ReplyDeleteI also love all the details. Very pretty!
BUZZ BUZZ BEEEautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou have a fantastic table with lots of character.
Luv this.
Outstanding,
d from homehaven
Wonderful cheery colors Yvonne- just what I need this week! And I LOVE the bee elements- fun!
ReplyDeletexoxo Pattie
You are so right - you are not cutsie! Your whimsical bees and gorgeous sunflowers are a sophiscated mix of beauty and color. The black transferware is just the right touch in your plate layering. GORGEOUS
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling, fun table. I love the yellow and black accents together and all your fun bee inspired items. Just today I found a sweet little teapot, sugar, creamer on a tray ~ all with the theme of a bee hive. I was thrilled. I think there is a future bee post in my future. ~ sarah
ReplyDeleteYvonne, it's wonderful. The addition of the bees brought so much life to the table. Your selections are divine. I love it all!
ReplyDeleteOh what a wonderful collection of bees and sunflowers -- two of my favorite things! I love sunflowers for end of summer into fall. I'll be bringing mine out soon. Love your inspiration this week -- and well, every week!
ReplyDeleteI've just had my first visit to your blog. I'm not sure how I have not happened upon you before now...we must practically live in each other's backyards! Your table setting is beautiful..and the menu...TOTALLY outdoes the tomato sandwiches we had at my house tonight!!! Thanks for the wonderful visit...I'll be back again and again!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely unbelievable!!
ReplyDeleteThe glass is even honey-like.
VERY VERY CREATIVE!
-sharon
How utterly wonderful, Yvonne! I love how playful & happy this one feels. Beautiful tablerunner beneath all your elements, too.
ReplyDeleteI just love visiting your blog. I learn so much ..."skep"???...who knew?!
I made the little pies with the WS press this week & I made 4 more of the for friends lunch today. Thanks SO much for sharing those with us.
fondly,
Rett
Any table with sunflowers makes me smile, they are such happy flowers!
ReplyDeleteLove all the bee things, especially those cute little bee skep candle holders. Another gorgeous table, Yvonne.
So very beautiful with the sunflowers and the black!!
ReplyDeleteKatherine
Oh you have blacks and yellow-golds tonight! I love it with your happy sunflowers! Your table is so very well done!
ReplyDeleteWhere I work part time, the "bee lady" brings in fresh honey, beeswax candles and soaps to sell. I love honey and had not realize all the wonderful benefits it provides.
Thank you for a beautiful post!
Mary
From Virginia
This really is a fun yet elegant table. All those special touches you are so good at make this table pop! Love the sunflowers and I am now inspired to invest in some really good faux flowers! Love your black and white plates and the touches of yellow! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour tablescapes are always exquisite! I really look forward to seeing what you do each week.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Mary L
Your table setting is awesome. The sunflowers make me want to take the drive by where they are grown. The fields are beautiful when they are in bloom. I love looking at all of your table settings. Thanks for sharing.Take care
ReplyDeleteI love the sunflowers and bees mixed. You have such a gift for layering plates. I didn't know what a skep was until now! Thanks for the vocab lesson. Again beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty and also fun table setting. Really like all the little extra Bee touches. Great job!
ReplyDeleteYou are incredibly talented at this!
ReplyDeleteI love the mixing of yellows and black. The sunflowers, the bee's and all the neat things you have added!
Stunning!
Cindy
Love your busy bee table! A bee is the perfect metaphor for you as industrious as you are...the sunflowers are AMAZING, you can't tell which are real :-)
ReplyDeleteI love sunflowers and bees (even though I am allergic to them) Love every bit of this post! I love the S&P bee shakers too...so cute! :D
ReplyDeleteYvonne, I always look forward to your table settings. There is so much detail to take in and study. I literally study each photo so I don't miss anything. I love this bee table with the sunflowers. Love the bee towel in the bowl and I will have to go back and study them some more.
ReplyDeleteYvonne, Your tablescapes are always so beautiful and this one is a favorite of mine. This table is perfection!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sherry
You just continue to pull out all the stops every week. Every detail perfectly placed. Love it all!
ReplyDeleteKarin
Just lovely as usual. The bees are so charming.
ReplyDeleteWow...you really kept the theme will all the elements this week. Of course everything is exceptional. I really love the lanterns...very unique.
ReplyDeleteNow this is just so amazing. Just last night I was lying in bed thinking about doing a tablescape with BVEES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And here you are, and have beat me to it:):) YOur table is stunning! I love every single element! The S and P's, the flatware, the skeps and the sunflowers (real and faux)!!!!! LOve your dishes too! I still may try to put a bee table together. I also love your gold bubble glasses. I saw some clear ones yesterday and they were VERY heavy. May I ask, are yours???? Once again, you have outdone yourself! XO, Pinky
ReplyDeleteYvonne, I love this! It already looks like Fall at StoneGable, doesn't it? I will be watching carefully from now on to see what you do with all the holidays coming up. Next time I go to my wholesale supply house I'm going to find some "bee" brooches for you, then you can wear them or decorate with them. Sending love, precious friend.
ReplyDeleteI'm a big bee fan too. This tablescape is gorgeous. You did a wonderful job. I'm ready for fall and this post is getting me in the mood. Love the big sunflowers.
ReplyDeleteLovely! I want to be a guest at your table. WONDERFUL PAIRINGS OF COLORS AND TEXTURES!
ReplyDeleteHave a great Labor Day weekend, Yvonne!
I so love the warm colors you've featured today. This is a beautiful post. I hope you are having a great day. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteThis is perfection! You have hit exactly the right note between sophistocation and whimsy. The embellishments and dipper in the napkin are so dear. You must have a waiting list of people who want to come to your table.
ReplyDeleteLinda
What a lovely table and being from the Beehive State (Utah) this really speaks to me. I love all of your elements, but the Napolean Bee flatware is outstanding. Everything is so tasteful and would all be great for conversation starters!
ReplyDeleteThis is just gorgeous, Yvonne. I love all the bee elements and the lovely bright colors. You have a great imnagination with lots of creativity!...Christine
ReplyDeleteThis is darling, Yvonne. You've added so many whimsical objects around your place setting. It's fun! I love the flatware, both of them and the mix of the two together. I like doing that as well. All the bee skep things are so cute. I love the amber colored ones. Such a fun table! Thanks for sharing,
ReplyDeleteNancy
love it!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning! Who wouldn't love to sit down at this table. Such beautiful details.
ReplyDeleteYvonne,
ReplyDeleteYour tables are always the best. You have a gift!
Have a wonderful weekend.
Carol
How fun and creative!
ReplyDeleteAlthough I am not fond of bees...your tablescape is very pretty! You have so many beautiful items on your table. You must have been collecting for years. Thank you so much for sharing! The sunflower arrangement makes me smile!
ReplyDeleteYvonne,
ReplyDeleteTruly, you are after my heart! Sunflowers are my favorite flower. . .black & white (and sage green) are my favorite dishes for tablesetting. . .ah-h-h, I felt so pampered today visiting Stone Gable!I have enjoyed your Roasted Asparagus with shaved Parmesan Cheese and Stone Gable Iced Tea. . . keep the inspirations coming! ! !
Pat
I love to see your tabelscapes! And I love the sunflower and bee theme! So perfectly done, down to the last and smallest detail, as usual!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!! The theme is great! I have been wanting the Napolean Bee flatware for a few years now. I think I'm going to have to take the plunge and make the investment.
ReplyDeleteOh and don't even get me started on Potatoes Anna...they are one of my all time favorite potato dishes...yum!
BEE-utiful!! I love you attention to detail!! XXOO, Damaris
ReplyDeleteThis is about the friendliest table ever. I love the black and white accented with the yellow, and the menu adds
ReplyDeletejust the right colors to the plates. Enjoy!
Yvonne!!
ReplyDeleteYour tablescape is stunning!! Just gorgeous, and full of fun and life and texture, and color, and I could go on and on and on!!! You always have the best tables - such inspiration. Thank you for sharing!
I just can't get over those little bees! :) TOO CUTE!
Your Bee theme is amazing! I love the folded towels.
ReplyDeleteEvery time I see one of your tablescapes, I say, "Now, THIS is my FAVORITE!" They are all my favorite! Love the plates and how you stack them and all the little bee sweet things! Such great textures and colors and so welcoming for your guests! The menu sounds GREAT!
ReplyDeleteI would love to be a guest at that dinner! You never cease to amaze me. Carla
ReplyDeletewhy am i humming the flight of the bumbleebee?
ReplyDeletebecause you are inspiring~
I always look forward to your beautiful tablescapes. You add the small details that make the table amazing to look at. Wonderful textures and soothing colors and fantastic themes. Love it!
ReplyDeleteYvonne,
ReplyDeleteI love your color combination. It is one of my favorites in the month of September. All your special touches make this table one that everyone would gladly want to sit at and never want to leave. Your sunflowers are beautiful!
xoxo
Awesome Yvonne!!! Pretty details!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Charo
Just perfectly beautiful! So many wonderful little details - I love how the theme is carried out not just with "bee motif" items (which are all lovely in and of themselves!) but also with color and texture. Truly stunning!
ReplyDeleteYvonne, I wish you could come decorate my table...or at least just take me shopping and give me lessons!
ReplyDeleteYvonne,
ReplyDeleteThis is really pretty. I love the layering with the plates. The bowls look perfect with the flower and bees perched in them. The goblets are perfect too.
Sherry
How do say "Lover-ly", just look at your sweet sunflower and bee tablescape. I enjoyed viewing all the detail in the centerpiece and place setting. The bee towel and sunflower napkin ring is the perfect accent.
ReplyDeleteGeorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. From the stacked plates (one of my favorite things to do too) to the color theme to the fabulous collection of bee motif dinnerware and decorative items to the menu. You've hit a honey of a walk off home run. Again. Bee-utiful.
ReplyDeleteTalk about creative and inspiring! Your ability to design a table like this faaaaar exceeds anything I could ever do!
ReplyDeleteI do thank you for your sweet words! I'm following you now too! From the images I've seen so far, I think I'm going to have to get a snack and a cup of coffee because I think I'll be here a while!
I'm just in love!!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely, stunningly beautiful! I love this kind of sophisticated, but rustic decor. Really nice- especially since so much of it has been collected piece by piece.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!!! You never disappoint. A lovely job yet again! ;0)
ReplyDeleteYour tables are always a masterpiece. How did you get so talented?
ReplyDeleteCynthia
I imagine your brain is in motion right now for next week. Your audience cannot wait. Oh the beauty you are able to create with dishes. Lovely, lovely, lovely. Thank you for your inspiration. Lori L
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful!! I love anything with either bees or sunflowers, and you combined them into just the most fun setting. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThis is my first time visiting, too, and I also can't believe I haven't found you before. Gorgeous; I cannot wait to look through the rest of your website. You are definitely going in my favorites file. With all of the beautiful details on this table my eye kept returning to the top black plate. I'm going to be searching the internet. Keep up the lovely posts, please!
ReplyDeleteYou are such a busy bee! Love this beautiful table, Yvonne. I'm always amazed at all of your detail. Thanks for all you do. I look forward to my visits here.
ReplyDeleteThis has to be one of my all time favorite tablescape. This looks just like summer, the sunflowers are so fabulous they make everything look cheery. You have some lovely accessories. Thanks for making my day. Kathy
ReplyDeleteYou can never see this too often, so many details and interesting things too find while looking. Very beautiful Yvonne! Gold, yellows and black always look sharp. I love everything about your tablesetting!
ReplyDeleteMary
From Virginia
I love the bees and sunflowers Yvonne. Beautiful table!
ReplyDeleteI didn't see this last time you posted, I thoroughly enjoyed seeing it this time. Your table is so full of details, fun and texture. I love the way you mix and match. Always you inspire.
ReplyDeletehugs ~lynne~
Yvonne -- thanks for sharing this again. I love bees and sunflowers -- what a spectacular collection you have.
ReplyDeleteCan never get enough of one of your prettiest tablescapes ever. Love the sunflowers and the bees! Absolutely Beautiful! Susie
ReplyDeleteSo lovely.. I love the beeskeep and the other pieces you've chosen as accompaniments. Your dishes are spectacular and the sunflowers are the most perfect of flowers on this masterpiece! xo marlis
ReplyDeleteI remember your Bee table, when I was first getting started I think I did a Bee table around the same time as you, and I remember thinking--WOW, now that is a pretty amazing bee table! And I still think that! Beautiful, as all your tables are, not to mention, the food--always delish! I'm so glad you re-posted!!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet. So much to bee happy with.
ReplyDelete- The Tablescaper
Beautiful table, Yvonne, and your depiction of bees sounds like many women I know! Industrious, sweet, sting only if provoked (and oh, how we can sting when provoked!!!), and one of God's most fascinating creations! :-)
ReplyDeleteSuch a happy table. Just lovely and well done as usual.
ReplyDeleteYvonne,
ReplyDeleteI adored this the first time around...and even more so the second time! Sunflowers are such a showstopper and your bees are truly whimisical! Thank you for doing a re~post! Always inspiring!
Fondly,
Pat
Oh my gosh...I guess it's official...I'm now a veteran because I actually do remember seeing this one the first time around...and I still love it! Thank you for the reprisal. Cherry Kay
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, all the elements are so darn cute! I never knew what the name was for the little bee house (that's what I've always called it!) bee skep....hmmmm, now if I can just remember it!
ReplyDeleteI have a beautiful sunflower centerpiece that I just love to keep on my main dining table in the summer. I'll have to find somebee themed items to go along with it!
Thanks for sharing Yvonee.
Fabulous plate layers and gorgeous tablescape! I love the sunflowers and your beehive as a centerpiece! Thank you for sharing this beauty for the ones who haven't seen this before! I'm also at TT, just came from there. Lots of hugs. FABBY
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, warm, inviting, love the honey gold color and all the bee accessories. Glad you reposted. xo,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful combination - bees and sunflowers!
ReplyDeleteVery lovely and charming images!
Greetings from the Périgord,
Karin
Wish I could BEE as creative with a table setting as you! And kuddos to God's wonderful helpers in the garden.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Lisa
What a lovely table! I love the textures and colors you've used.
ReplyDeleteThis one is even MORE BEEautiful the second time around, Yvonne, because I'm seeing things I missed the first time. I think it is the PERFECT start to autumn & I'm glad you've reposted it.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Rett
This is stunning! Thank you for the inspiration so glad I found your beautiful blog.
ReplyDeleteRepost or not,it is beautiful!I love the sunflowers and your pretty bee details.
ReplyDeleteBlessings My Friend,
I love your attention to detail. I love the sunflowers and the bees. Beautiful table, I don't blame you for re-running it.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute collection and so well put together! Love it all!
ReplyDeleteLoved this the first time - love it today. Saw some bee things shopping in Charleston you would have loved too! I'm borrowing your sunflower idea - they are so expensive this year. Jennifer
ReplyDeleteOh, I do remember this table from last year, and I am so happy to see it again! I just love everything about it! I'm very fond of the bee motif and you've done an amazing job of putting a lot of bee elements on your table without seeming to overwhelm it! I'm so glad you brought it back!
ReplyDeleteAs always, a table fit for a Queen, or Queen Bee! It's just adorable!
ReplyDeleteI love the mixed flatware.
Nancy
Sunny beautiful table, loved it.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Karin Şen Cankan
karinsfairytale.blogspot.com
I just found your sight - and OH MY! I absolutely LOVE it! I could spend hours here. I'll have to have great amounts of self control not to!
ReplyDeleteI adore transfereware and would be so tickled with any of it from your/her giveaway!
OH MY! I love all the bees and sunflowers. You might enjoy my post on my hand painted bee pillow. If you get a chance drop by.
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