Doesn’t this simple iron table setting sprinkled in a confetti of wisteria remind quietly of all things gracious and beckon for an audience of charm and savoir faire? An enticing hedged nook inviting luncheon, afternoon tea or a quiet têtê à têtê even  With whispers of dinner, the romance becomes intoxicating! (Ooo, move over Mills & Boon, I’m on a roll )

En Plein Air is of French origin and means exactly what it sounds like it does! In the open air (I am really good at stating the obvious ). It was originally used as a means of describing the French style of plein-air landscape painting and according to Google …

became a central feature of French Impressionism.

Who knew? Actually…probably my mum, GH, ND and every other artistic friend I know!…Tinerate…

It’s the En Plein Air element that seduces and is most probably the reason that these days, the term is embraced in many a creative field.

That and the adding of a bit of parlez-vous Français which makes everyone feel so sophisticated and Sabrina-ish (the old one though with Audrey Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart. Not that the newish one with Harrison Ford isn’t any good, it just doesn’t resonate with the Golden Days of Hollywood glamour in my little ‘ole opinion  )

Anyhoo, today I wanted to share some of the je ne sais quoi that abounds in outdoor tablescapes (even though, Je ne parle pas Français. Oy Vey )

Tinerate, as soon as nature is given a role the look, feel, theme even if so desired, opportunities are limitless. The backdrop of mother nature is boundless, reigned in only by one’s own imagination.

An enchanting table for two takes on a fresh allure in this environment as does a buffet of delicacies scattered across a wooden table and nudged against the courtyard wall.

The settings make the moment. What more can I say

Till next time.

Tipsy Pipsy xo