It was an honor to be asked to participate in a fundraising event in our town called La Table. The idea behind the event is that each table has a host or hostess that chooses his or her own theme. The host/hostess invites friends to join him or her at the table!
![table setting decorations with rose medallion and lindroth designs](https://lydiamenzies.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_9982_Original-683x1024.jpg)
I was thrilled to design a table for this year’s event. This is the 9th year that La Table has been hosted by Family Promise of Athens. Family Promise is a group that includes volunteers from churches in the area who provide temporary housing for displaced families. It’s an incredibly valuable organization and one that I am so happy to help.
![table linens in green blue and coral with mint plants and poppy flowers](https://lydiamenzies.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_9947_Original-1024x683.jpg)
The theme that I chose for my table was “Mint to Serve”- and I alluded to mint throughout the table decorations. My inspiration for the theme came from a gathering at The Southern C where B. Claire Events provided each person a chance to create their own floral arrangement in a mini mint julep cup. I fell in love with the mini julep cups and wanted to do something fun and pretty with them. In contrast to the mini julep cups, I borrowed an enormous silver urn to mimic the cup. The large urn was loaned to me from European Floral Design.
![lady in ivory dress standing next to table top decoration](https://lydiamenzies.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_8033-768x1024.jpg)
The blooming branches in the center urn and all of the cut flowers were also from European Floral Design. I described the color scheme and my ideas to Brett at EFD and she ordered the gorgeous flowers for me.
![table setting with rose medallion china on gold plate with green napkin](https://lydiamenzies.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_8023-768x1024.jpg)
I was able to borrow large and medium sized mint julep cups from European Floral Design to mix in and around the table. I filled the cups with all of the beautiful ranunculus, tulips, roses, and berries. I wanted there to be an explosion of colorful flowers surrounded by mint plants. I added name cards on rough-edged paper with hand-written names.
![mini mint julep cup on rose medallion plate with flowers](https://lydiamenzies.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_7992-768x1024.jpg)
I bought mint plants from Lowe’s and potted them in white planters from European Floral Design. Initially, I wanted about twice as many plants on the table, but I scaled it back to give us all room to have food! 🙂
![mini mint julep cup on rose medallion plate with flowers](https://lydiamenzies.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_8026-768x1024.jpg)
At each place setting, I used my woven rattan chargers and topped them with gold and white dinner plates. On top of the dinner plates, I used antique Rose Medallion plates (bought from Appointments at Five). I added a mini mint julep cup filled with flowers and mint leaves on top of each Rose Medallion plate.
![mint julep napkin with mini julep cup and mint plant](https://lydiamenzies.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_7991-768x1024.jpg)
I was also lucky enough to have Lemondaisy Designs offer to send cocktail napkins to be a part of the table top. I thought the julep cup art on each cocktail napkin was perfect! The mint leaf garnish was the perfect touch to go with the green polka dots, too!
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For table linens, I chose tablecloths and napkins from Lindroth Designs. I ordered the same pattern in 3 different colors so that I could play with the colors but keep it cohesive. I placed the green tablecloth over the round table and draped the other two tablecloths around the centerpiece.
![table setting with mint plants and textiles](https://lydiamenzies.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_9954_Original-2-1024x683.jpg)
The flowers were the same colors as the linens…
![close up of poppies roses and ranunculas in cup](https://lydiamenzies.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_9933_Original-1024x683.jpg)
![roses and ranunculus in orange and peach on. blue and green tablecloth](https://lydiamenzies.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_9937_Original-2-1024x683.jpg)
![red pink yellow poppies in vase on table](https://lydiamenzies.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_9934_Original-1024x683.jpg)
Because this was a fund-raiser, the tables were meant to be a bit over-the-top rather than traditional. The oversized centerpiece was to make a statement rather than to enjoy conversation over. That is part of the fun of this event- the tables are more extravagant than everyday life!
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This was such a joy to put together. It was also so nice to enjoy with a table full of friends and a room full of giving hearts. Wishing you all a beautiful day and hopefully some inspiration to create colorful table settings for your friends and family!
Cheers xo,
Lydia
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