THE SECRET GARDEN
BY: FRANCES HODGSON BURNETT
TABLE DECORATORS: CHELSEA HILBRAND, MARK HILBRAND, AND MCKENNA KEYS
Our team selected "The Secret Garden" for a whimsical, garden-inspired tablescape.
McKenna Keys artistically designed the centerpiece to feel like a scene out of "The Secret Garden." She used a variety of silk and dried plants and florals including English ivy, willow branches, and a red robin. An assortment of fresh, soft-colored flowers filled the tabletop vases, and an arrangement of silk spring flowers were arranged in an antique watering can. A vintage Olympia typewriter was used to create the 'Brunch Experience' description, as well as the place settings which included each of the main character's names.
Mark Hilbrand built the centerpiece. For the base of the centerpiece, he cut and beveled a quartzite stone. He drilled a hole in the stone to attach PVC piping, which created the structure for the centerpiece. The piping was then wrapped in burlap. The centerpiece can be broken down into 3 pieces.
Chelsea Hilbrand designed the table with a mix of vintage and modern. The plates, water glasses and flatware are all mid-century. The Stoneware plates are titled "Spring Garden" and have vintage flowers on them. The flatware & amber glassware are etched with flowers. The bee napkin rings, napkins, tea cups, tablecloth, table runner and candle holders are all modern, yet feel as though they belong in "The Secret Garden."
MASK Ranch and Small Batch Events will be sponsoring the "Secret Garden Brunch Experience", that is included with the table. Small Batch Events will be catering a multi-course summer brunch at beautiful MASK Ranch. This brunch includes sweet & savory creations, fresh garden salad, mimosas, coffee, tea & house scones.
The Ruby M. Sisson Library is a focal point to the Pagosa Springs community. It's a
place for everybody; a sacred place to land and a feeling of coming home. Here, elders
and children alike can find solace, connect with resources and others.
"The Secret Garden" is blooming full of life lessons. Our favorite takeaway from this
book is positivity, growth & community.
Table includes:
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett;
(6) Plates: mid-century Stoneware "Spring Garden";
(6) Water Glasses: mid-century, amber-tinted, and embossed with flowers;
(6) Glass Coffee/Tea Cups & Saucers: clear glass & embossed with design;
(6) Salad Forks: mid-century with Japanese flowers;
(6) Dinner Knives: mid-century with Japanese flowers;
(6) Tea/Coffee Spoons: each with a bowl of the spoon is a unique flower;
(1) Sugar & Creamer Set: clear glass & embossed with design;
(1) Table Cloth: farmhouse style with crème & burlap;
(6) Place Mats: round with jut material & braided edge;
(2) Table Runners: 1 burlap table runner & 1 green moss table runner;
(6) Napkins: beige colored boho cheesecloth;
(6) Napkin Rings: gold bee design;
(6) Place-Card Holders: mini wood logs;
(6) Short Votives with Candles: short, round & with etched metallic;
(2) Tall Candle Holders: gold & uniquely twisted shape;
(4) Candle Sticks: dark green with texture;
(6) Hanging Terrarium Votives: clear glass, round votives that dangle;
T-Shaped Centerpiece: quartzite stone base & 3-part PVC pipping with burlap;
An assortment of silk flowers arranged in a vintage watering can;
An assortment of silk vines & branches that are wrapped around the centerpiece;
A mock robin and a mock robin's nest;
(6) clear, green, & gold rimmed vases;
Plants/Garden: 1 Dormant Rose Bush Plant, 6 Seed Packets, 3 seed pots, 1 ivy plant, 1 mini garden shovel, 1 mini garden rake, & 1 pair of gardening gloves.
