This year is the 20th edition of Festival International des Jardins at the Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire in France. These special gardens are more vegetal art installation than a typical garden.
2010 Edition
I noticed a common denominator on some of the photos of last year edition. They all have details suitable for entertaining. I thought that you might enjoy seeing them.
This teacup display could be something that you reproduce on a smaller scale for a tea party. It is pretty simple to build your own stand or to find a wall shelf unit at a store or at the flea market.
Birdy Place Card Holder Ideas
For a big outdoor event, you could transform basic wood bird houses into place card holders or to identify the tables.
SOURCING:
+ Les Bulles Fertiles from the 2011 edition – photo from Maison Française (Juillet-Août 2011)
+ Festival International des Jardins – photos of 2010 edition by Eric Sander