This afternoon, the Expo committee members and Tablescape Designers set up for the Expo. The eletricity was in the air as speakers rehearsed, slides were reviewed and seen on the big screen for the first time. The cafeteria has turned into three distinct sections where Demonstrators will hold court. The fourth session will be held int he theater. Each guest can chose two 30 minute demonstrations. They will be spoiled for choice. 

In the hallway of the Camden Rockport Middle School, six very different Tablescapes were unfolding as boxes of beautiful tablewear were unpacked to transform an 8 foot lunch table into a setting for a celebration of summer.

Jesse Tobias, as one of the  featured designers,  described her table to tempt our audience. You can read her entry right here:

Champagne Brunch by Jessie Tobias Design

"Celebrate the art of the summer gathering with Jessie Tobias Design’s Champagne Brunch tablescape. Rooted in a soft palette of summer greens, buttery yellows, blush pinks, and sky blue, the setting evokes the charm of coastal Maine mornings and sun-dappled garden parties. At the heart of the table are Jessie Tobias’s signature Summer Toile linens by Skaar Design—a delicate, storytelling print featuring scenes from Camden and Rockport, framed by wreaths of local summer blooms. Scattered throughout the table are hand-crafted paper flowers and papier-mâché food illusions by Anneli Skaar, as well as a number of products by Maine craftspeoplesuch as Alice Nastro, Forge and Press, Carmi Katsir, Xenos Design, Heidi Martin, Antonia Munroe . Together, these elements create a setting that is both refined and full of surprise. All featured products, including the Summer Toile collection, serveware, and home accessories, are available at the Jessie Tobias Design Shop in Camden." Complements of Jesse Tobias

Tickets can be purchased at the door or online. There are a few left. camdengardenclub.org/2025-garden-expo The doors open at 8:30.