My potager’s all grown up. Its not simply feeding our family with veggies, it is serving our family in hospitality. Our potager made a lovely debut last weekend, playing host to a birthday gathering for my dear friend, Tara — a friend of 17 years!
As an aside, a friendship is much like a garden, isn’t it? The soil of like-mindedness must be tilled, the seeds of trust are planted, then watered with God’s Grace. With diligent weeding with honesty and courage, the enjoyment of the glorious bouquets from the garden is bountiful.
A garden, a celebration, a few good friends, and a mini dessert buffet in honor of a sweet birthday girl:
…some of the birthday girl’s favorite things…
…remember how I strung some lights and decided to make the most of what space we have? I’m so thankful to have this tiny piece of suburbia! 
…I finally made a mason jar chandelier (tutorial later this week!)…
…my trusty ol’ caramel recipe makes for easy entertaining…
…and vintage soda bottle vases (tutorial coming soon for this one too!) add a little “welcome” to the pergola entry.
It was a special evening to remember!
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So inviting! I think I would have just carried the tray of oreo shakes to my seat…
Sara, I’m with you on the oreo shakes. You can have so much more when they are in mini cups with mini straws.
Absolutely gorgeous… what a lovely place to celebrate a lovely friend in such a lovely way. I wish I was sitting there with you now sipping something wonderful!
Me too, Christian. That little bistro set has your name written on it!
Like right out of a magazine….your friend must have been so thrilled with such a beautiful setting!
Thanks! It’s grown a lot since you last saw it!
Lovely Ruth, you did an amazing job, really sweet and thought out, friends are too special for words, as I had a girls weekend this past weekend…;)
Where did you find your strung lights? I am needing some for Madelynn’s Grad party next year!?
These are from Target, Gina. I think they were only around $12 a strand! Yes…I saw that you had a lovely girlfriend weekend….I’m looking forward to enjoying that when the boys get older!
Ruth,
Thank you for visiting me, new friend. I am inviting you to share your posts on’ EOA’ Wednesday anytime. Although I can’y always comment, I will be able to stay in touch ~ may the Lord bless you and your family richly in His grace!
Your potager is so perfect…quiet and out of the way. A sanctuary of rest.
You are a fantastic photographer as well as being a lovely gardener. You succeeded at making me hungry, too, right after breakfast
Thank you, Jacqueline! I will keep EOA in mind! Thanks for visiting my blog. I look forward to keeping in touch.