Welcome to this month’s Design Challenge hosted by the ever inspiring Cindy of County Road 407. If you are joining via Our Southern Home let me say “Welcome to Storybook Cottage!” Wan’t Christy’s table setting gorgeous? This months theme is Summer Table Ideas. As I am set to leave shortly for the the sunflower state I am bringing you A Kansas Prairie Party.
The Inspiration
This months inspiration comes from Pam at Everyday Living.
The image features:
- Pretty tablecloth
- Stunning floral centerpiece
- Lovely chargers
- Nice napkins
- Vintage plates
A Kansas Prairie Party
It’s not uncommon that I routinely have large groups of houseguests or numerous dinner companions. Recently I enlisted the help of Gracie the doxie to open out our formal dining table all the way.
The table design began with sage green linen fabric to represent the summer prairie.
A table runner was created with old lace doilies and vintage paperback pages. (Harlequin Romances for the win!)
This particular party was to celebrate the new adaptation of Little House on the Prairie.
Several mini bouquets were created with wild summer roses and cheerful sunflowers, the official state flower of Kansas where the show is set.
TIP: I decorate the table and buffet at least a day before the party. By setting out all the serving dishes, as well as the utensils, saves time on a busy party day and helps to avoid last minute scrambling.
Little Hearth on the Prairie
Pony would like to enthusiastically take you on a tour of the buffet.
The decorating theme was continued with book pages, lace and cheerful floral arrangements.
One sweet treat that was served was Ma’s Vanity Cakes mentioned in the chapter Country Party from On The Banks of Plum Creek. So good!
The summer fruit has been incredible this year! This peach galette was delicious.
From Farmer Boy the classic dish of Apples and Onions. It pairs so deliciously with chicken and pork!
The pulled pork sandwiches were wrapped up in wax paper and tied with twine.
I hope you have enjoyed this summer soiree.
Make sure to visit all of the other summer tablescapes below for more inspiration.
Laura
More Decor To Adore
Your table and buffet are styled so beautifully! The food looks delicious also.
Everything looks delish Laura…and I always have a warm spot for my home state Kansas… born and raised there and still have lots and lots of family there….and we go back often and stay several months before returning to our retirement state Florida. Love everything about your beautiful table….and of course the books are perfect centerpiece. Have a Blessed day.
Your table setting looks so pretty. Love the books and book pages lining the table.
What a fun table, Laura! Love the book pages, the books, and the pops of sunflowers throughout. Hope your traveling is going well; what a fun experience. Hope your time in MN was good! Think I need to sign up for Netflix and do a Little House binge on these hot nights:)
Lovely table settings! The original food dishes look delicious , I really love the fact of truth of History!!
Laura, your prairie table is absolutely beautiful with all the soft greens, browns and tans of the prairie. This prairie girl is in love!!!!! I am happy that you have the original copies of Laura’s books, too. I’ve been looking. Found a 1970’s Spanish version of one book, but not the originals. 😉 And you made a peach galette! I just made one last week as I really wanted peaches. Charles liked it, so that was a win! Pinned a bunch for you. <3 Hope your trip to Kansas goes well, but now I realize you are already there (or maybe even home). I know you were just travelling. 😉
Hope your friends enjoyed supping with you,
Big hugs,
Barb 🙂
Just adorable.! Love the books. Great table
I love it! The look on your pup’s face admiring the spread! <3.
I literally laughed out loud at Pony trying to figure out how to jump up on top of the buffet. Your centerpiece is perfect and so unique! I love it. And that’s how you serve pulled pork sammies! I will have to remember that! Thank you for joining in. pinned
What a treasure to have those books! I so adored the show as a child and am looking forward to watching the remake on Netflix. It sure has big shoes to fill. Seriously, you have so many wonderful ideas for a book party.
Wow Laura , your Kansas prairie party tablescape and buffet are both fabulous! I love the sunflowers, the books, the shoes and the lace layered on the book pages. It’s all so wonderful!
You have some real treasures with your Little House books. I love how you styled them on the table and the buffet. Beautiful!