Hi Dear Folk,
Sunday we had friends over for an outside dinner/barbeque. Graham who I've known since I was two and his wife Janine along with Jean visiting from England. We had a fun time. Mr. B. helped me get it together.
I prepared the lasagna and potato salad the day before, while listening to Dispatch to a Friend podcasts, it was a cool evening and seemed just right. The scones and Italian Pie I made on Sunday morning.
Love this set of serving bowls I found at the thrift a while ago, Limoge.
I love this set of pottery old world cabin American scenes. I bought the flowers at Produce Junction. I made a special trip because I needed another garden umbrella and that was $25.00 there. So while there I couldn't resist two hanging pots of red begonias at $3.50 each which is very cheap and this pot of pink mums, I love the shade of pink $3.99. Plus I picked up a huge pineapple and some portobello mushrooms.
Set up for a nice cup of tea, also iced tea.
I needed a second table but until we sort the garage out it's almost impossible to get one out, so I decided to use my gateleg from out of the house. I think it looks very Victorian afternoon tea sitting on the lawn. In fact I know I've seen them used in old Victorian photos, they never had special garden furniture, except maybe for the wicker or bamboo. I like a gateleg table and they close down so neatly, I might look out for another one to use in the garden.
These trousers/pants are part of a set I bought at the thrift, the jacket top has gold on it, but when I bought it I thought I'd be able to dress them down with a different top. I found this top at Clothes Mentor and I liked the flower design.
Here I am showing Mr. B. my new thrifted shoes.
I made lasagna, potato salad and the Italian cold cut vege pie along with a regular salad. Mr. B. cooked chicken on the grill. Plain and raisin scones for desert along with strawberries, blackberries and cream. Of course I did not take any photos of the first course set out, one forgets. Also Janine brought lemon bars.
We were just finishing up and putting things away, when an early evening thunderstorm came through. A nice watering for the garden.
Christine
Sunday we had friends over for an outside dinner/barbeque. Graham who I've known since I was two and his wife Janine along with Jean visiting from England. We had a fun time. Mr. B. helped me get it together.
I prepared the lasagna and potato salad the day before, while listening to Dispatch to a Friend podcasts, it was a cool evening and seemed just right. The scones and Italian Pie I made on Sunday morning.
Love this set of serving bowls I found at the thrift a while ago, Limoge.
I love this set of pottery old world cabin American scenes. I bought the flowers at Produce Junction. I made a special trip because I needed another garden umbrella and that was $25.00 there. So while there I couldn't resist two hanging pots of red begonias at $3.50 each which is very cheap and this pot of pink mums, I love the shade of pink $3.99. Plus I picked up a huge pineapple and some portobello mushrooms.
Set up for a nice cup of tea, also iced tea.
I needed a second table but until we sort the garage out it's almost impossible to get one out, so I decided to use my gateleg from out of the house. I think it looks very Victorian afternoon tea sitting on the lawn. In fact I know I've seen them used in old Victorian photos, they never had special garden furniture, except maybe for the wicker or bamboo. I like a gateleg table and they close down so neatly, I might look out for another one to use in the garden.
These trousers/pants are part of a set I bought at the thrift, the jacket top has gold on it, but when I bought it I thought I'd be able to dress them down with a different top. I found this top at Clothes Mentor and I liked the flower design.
Here I am showing Mr. B. my new thrifted shoes.
I made lasagna, potato salad and the Italian cold cut vege pie along with a regular salad. Mr. B. cooked chicken on the grill. Plain and raisin scones for desert along with strawberries, blackberries and cream. Of course I did not take any photos of the first course set out, one forgets. Also Janine brought lemon bars.
We were just finishing up and putting things away, when an early evening thunderstorm came through. A nice watering for the garden.
Christine
I think it looks lovely and beautifully Victorian with the gateleg. My cousins have those dishes at the lake and if they ever mentioned parting with them, I'd get them in a heartbeat. It's a wonderful pattern.
ReplyDeleteI do love those dishes,. Thank you for your comment.
DeleteYou look gorgeous! All so elegant in the garden. A million miles from our sort of party. Oh for a civilised garden party lol
ReplyDeleteYour set up looks so pretty. Love the gate leg table. Yummy food. Sounds like you had a great time!!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to all get together. The meal sounds delicious and I love your china. We could do with some rain to water the garden here as ground is rock hard.
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ReplyDeleteYour outfit is very becoming...
Everything looks delicious. Quite a spread.
Perfect that the T-storm held off, till after the gathering! Quite perfect.
What a lovely setting for a gathering, it all looks wonderful. I was so impressed with how the gate leg table looked, so very distinctive and oozes class.
ReplyDeleteYour outdoor party looks absolutely lovely! Thank you for visiting my blog. I really like yours:)
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