Fresh flowers in soft peach, blush and cream hues paired with a bowl of juicy peaches make an effortless centerpiece for a simple summer gathering.
Life is just peachy, isn’t it? Especially when we gather with family and friends to celebrate the summer season. So as we say goodbye to spring and summer comes into focus we gathered a few of our friends to share simple and inspiring ideas to make your summer entertaining a breeze.
While I was dreaming up this season’s tablescape, I kept coming back to this beautiful shade of peach. It’s soft and subtle but still vibrant enough to feel happy and warm. I popped into my favourite flower shop (if you’re local, this is the best place to buy flowers in town), and chatted with the owner while we pulled these simple flowers in the prettiest hues.
We chose mini carnations in soft shades of peach and blush, apricot-colored roses, creamy white lisianthus, and Queen Anne’s lace and Italian ruscus for greenery. I had so much fun putting together this arrangement, I’m always saying if I had to choose another job I would love to be a florist.
The mini carnations and lisianthus make the arrangement feel dainty and feminine, while the varying heights of flowers let it feel carefree and a little bit wild. And I know it’s a bit unexpected, but I am seriously in love with this colour palette for summer, aren’t you?
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I also love using seasonal fruit, along with flowers as an easy centerpiece. And a pretty little pedestal bowl full of juicy peaches was the perfect addition. Plus, the smell of ripe peaches….mmm!
Stemless wine glasses make the perfect vases for leftover carnations and greenery. I added three of these mini arrangements along the table for an extra pop of colour and interest. The more flowers the better, right?
I set the table using my favourite white dishes, wine glasses, and gold flatware. I liked how the gold picked up the warm hues of the flowers and peaches. And I used these striped napkins that I bought at Easter (see them here). They have a blush stripe but paired perfectly with the peach tones too. Summer entertaining should be easy and fuss-free, so I kept our table as simple as I could.
Now, I hope you’ll take a few minutes to visit my friends, there are so many beautiful tables and ideas for summertime dining.
A Burst of Beautiful | Amber Tysl | Sincerely, Marie Designs | Clean and Scentsible
Maison de Cinq | Town and Country | The Happy Happy Nester | Anderson + Grant
My Sweet Savannah | Finding Silver Pennies | Taryn Whiteaker | The Wicker House
Shabbyfufu | She Holds Dearly | The Handmade Home | Caitlin Marie Design
Janet says
Just love your simple and beautiful approach Alicia…thank you for organizing and I’ll be pinning later today! xo
Alicia says
Thank you, Janet! So happy to have you join us!
Jamie | anderson + grant says
Such a pretty table Alicia. I love the mini arrangements that you added! Thank you so much for including me in this tour.
Alicia says
I thought they were a cute touch. Thank you so much, Jamie and I’m so happy to have you!
Amanda Marie says
Beautiful, friend! Your table is always so fresh and bright. I just love that gorgeous flower arrangement!
Alicia says
Thank you, Amanda. I could spend all day creating pretty flower arrangements! xo
Sheila says
I adore this color palette Alicia, and the flowers are stunning!. Lisianthus is one of my favorites! And I love that you added fresh fruit! Such a great idea and one I may have to copy 😉
Thanks again for putting this together and for including me! And happy early summer!
Sheila
xo
Alicia says
Lisianthus are so pretty, I think this is the first time I’ve used them but it definitely won’t be the last. Thank you and I’m so happy you could take part!
Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says
So pretty, Alicia! I love the smell (and taste) of peaches and the color of them works so well with your centerpiece. Thanks for organizing today’s event!
Alicia says
Me too, Jennifer, peaches are a summertime must! I am so glad you could join us today!
Kalyn Denno says
Gorgeous!! I adore the shades of peach and pink!!
Alicia says
Thank you, Kayln, aren’t they the prettiest hues? I am loving peach right now!
Caitlin Marie Design says
What a beautiful floral arrangement Alicia! I love the tip about using varying heights to create a more natural look, so pretty. Love the juicy peaches too. Thank you so much for hosting this fun hop, honored to be joining you! 🙂
Alicia says
Thank you, Caitlin, I’m so happy you could join us. These seasonal tablescape tours are always so fun, I love seeing what everyone comes up with!
The Wicker House says
Stunning Alicia! That floral arrangement is perfect!
Thank you so much for hosting and inspiring us all!
Alicia says
Thank you, Emily! I am so glad you could join in! xo
Danielle says
Alicia, this is such a pretty and soft tablescape. Peach is the perfect palette.
Alicia says
Thank you, Danielle, I am so in love with peachy hues right now! Thank you for joining us! xo
Miranda says
Wow! I am in love…you did a wonderful job!
Alicia says
Thank you so much, Miranda. I am just loving this colour palette for summer!
Ashley @ the handmade home says
This is gorgeous! LOVE it all! ;}
Alicia says
Thank you, Ashley! So happy we’ve connected and you could join us! 🙂