Pretty Table Linen and more rosy pink "prettyness"

The Rose Bowl is the only bowl I've ever seen that I didn't have to clean. ~Erma Bombeck

For a long while now I have been wanting to make some fabric serviettes for our dinner table. There are always very sticky fingers at meal and snack times leaving us searching for something to wipe our hands on which usually turns out being the washer little Eee has used to wipe her face. Thus, as my girls are growing older rapidly, I think we need to use the washer less and embark on adding some prettiness to our days with some fabric serviettes.

The table runner I made after being inspired by Ess' twirly skirt was all I needed to gather inspiration for our new linen. It brightens our white outdoor table setting and always entices me and the girls outside. Today it is hot!, about 35degC outside, yet little Eee and I still enjoyed lunch outdoors with our pretty pink table linen.

I've used these delightful ribbons again from my stash to add a touch of whimsy, and to delight and intrigue little eyes.

Now, while we are outside and enjoying all things pretty...

here are my first rose blooms of the season.

I know you must see my roses more than once each year, yet I cannot resist the beauty of these blossoms. The fragrance is impeccable and the delicate scalloped edge is so very pretty. Here they are again - My Children's Rose.