Sandi is blogging from the WhistleStop Cafe kitchen. It's all about good home cooking; food, family and fun. Thousands of posts . . .

~In the south and around the world.



Sunday, July 22, 2007

Centerpiece of the Month~ July

In spite of the dry hot weather, the hydrangeas have been beautiful this year. I love the big balls of blue flowers, they can always bring a smile.

So what could be better for a Centerpiece of the Month for the month of July?
Each month we send a picture of what is in the center of our tables to Janelle at Talk of Tomatoes. She does a great job of rounding every one's centerpiece up into one fun post.


In June we saw Glenna use some cherries from her Fridge Full of Food, Laurie always has some vintage things around for a Charming Design. From Yum Sugar we had the cutest vase of green grapes and bright red gerber daisies. Sher shared a special vase full of beautiful flowers. I always look forward to A Spot of Tea ... and Joy's centerpiece. Mish Mash was the most creative with a ice sculpture/bowl and Vegan Visitor had a new use for an egg cup.

Right now... look at the center of your table!
Y'all take a picture and send it to Janelle.
Sandi

19 comments:

myriam said...

i love these flowers. they make such a big statement. and last for ever! looking good!

Gigi said...

As always,your center pieces are show stoppers! Love it!

PAT said...

Those are some beautiful hydrangeas, Sandi!
Our poor hydrangeas are not going to bloom this year...I just know it! I miss them!
We've been told to hang onto hope, they may bloom in late summer! They were beautiful the first two years!

I have to remember the centerpiece of the month. Will write myself a note!
Pat

Tracey said...

Gorgeous flowers!

By the way, JSU has a great band!!! You should be very proud of your son!

mrsnesbitt said...

Hydrangeas are one of my favourites, ours are just out now.

Last year I had some peaches which I pickled...they were absolutely fabulous.

Dxx

Sandi @the WhistleStop Cafe said...

Myriam~ Thanks, but why is it sometimes they die over night?
Gigi~ awh gee
Pat~ There is still time! She won't post until the beginning of next month
Tracey~ They will be playing in Montgomery at ASU in Sept.
Mrs Nesbitt~ I bet they are beautiful!

karlascottage.typepad.com said...

I didn't realize teh Whistle Stop Cafe was a real place, loved the book! Glad to find your site!

Debra from Bungalow said...

You have the greatest recipes here! What do you do with tons of zucchini? LOL

Love your flowers too.

MyKitchenInHalfCups said...

I do wish I could still had hydrangeas blooming but mine are all done. Yours are lovely.

cammy said...

Your hydrangeas are beautiful. It has been so hot and dry here, and I just can't seem to water mine enough!

Sandi @the WhistleStop Cafe said...

Karla~ 'real' doesn't begin to describe it! I have some stories to tell...
Debra~ Zucchini bread, cookies, casserole...
1/2 cups~ aren't they are beautiful while they last?
Cammy~ I saw- you have a good excuse... you've been at the beach.

Naturegirl said...

I cannot think of a better centrepiece than hydrangeas!! hugs NG

Cheryl Wray said...

Oh I just LOVE hydrangeas. They are some of my very favorites!!!

Jill said...

what a neat idea to share the centerpieces. I'm going to check some of them out!

Andi said...

I love hydrangeas! My dear mother-in law used to grow the most beautiful ones there in Alabama. I remember asking her once years ago what they were called and she replied "high geraniums". We always referred to them as "high geraniums" after that!

ShabbyInTheCity said...

Hey Y'all!
I have 5 hydrangeas in the yard and not one has bloomed this year...must look into some fertilizer or something...

Sugar Bear said...

Great idea! I love the hydrangeas. We have been getting some nice blooms on ours as well.
Karla

Mishmash ! said...

Sandi, Thanks for dropping by my page.....it was a pleasure to have your over :) Those blue flowers, aren't they hydangeas? so beautiful ...I love 'em...I am waiting for the round up for new ideas...:)

Shn

Sandi @the WhistleStop Cafe said...

NatureGirl & Cheryl~ I just love hydrangeas.
Jill~ you aught to send yours in!
Andi~ I have never heard that... to funny
Shabby~ Fertilizer can change the color... or so I'm told
Momma bear~ Put some in a vase and snap a picture!

Related Posts with Thumbnails