Sunday, May 27, 2012

~Summer Luncheon~

The invitation went out


Plans were set in place.
Of course I'm always planning my luncheon at least a year out. I get a little idea here, a thought to tuck away there...for future use. Planning is half the fun.
I so look forward to the girlfriends luncheon.
It's just the two of us, BFF's .........but I still want everything to be just right.
This year, it's a Summer luncheon on the porch.

'Summer afternoon ......summer afternoon, the two most beautiful words in the
 English language'
                                                                                   -Henry James

Now let's set the stage, shall we?
It all started with these lovely little plates I found on ebay. I am a sucker for fleur-di-lis. So they had me at hello. Once I got them, I knew I wanted to incorporate them into my luncheon this year. So I decided on a blue and white theme. Plus, blue and white is just so summery.


So now I have my color theme, and off I go.


Love these blue glasses I found at a flea market (where else?)


woven wicker chargers,







Soft blue hydrangeas and white roses, in a rustic Italian pot.


My collection of mis- matched vintage silver flatware






Some blue birds decided to join the feast.



Speaking of feast, what's on the menu?












Relaxing on the porch swing with a full tummy.
Ahhh, life is good.

Best friend, beautiful, inside and out.
We are two peas in a pod.



These luncheons are my little gift to a wonderful friend.
Is it worth all the work, you might ask?

You bet.


10 comments:

  1. Hi, Terri - What a gracious hostess and lovely best friend you are! You really thought of everything to make that luncheon special. I love all your thoughtful touches: from the seasonal decor to the little molded butter pats. Just perfect! Will you plan my next luncheon?
    Cheers,
    Loi

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    1. How sweet Loi.
      Of course I will help plan your next luncheon. Have party will travel. Ha ha.

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  2. The food was superb, the setting beautiful, and the friendship cannot be matched. Lizzie, you are one of the brightest lights of my life and the best friend I ever had. I will always, always endeavor to deserve you as a friend, even while I'm just a little jealous that I am not as talented at this as you are. All this for me. FOR ME. JUST FOR ME. You've been doing this for me for over a decade and I still can't believe it. I love you, Lizzie. You have brought so much beauty, not just aesthetic, but emotional, into my life.

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    1. Now how could I possibly respond to that? We are two lucky little peas in a pod.....to have such a wonderful LONG friendship. My cup runneth over.

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  3. sooo beautiful and fun! I adore the china and the birds' nests and the little blue tumblers. And hydrangeas are my favorite :) or at least one of the top five. :)

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    1. I adore Hydrangeas too Kerri. And white roses are another all time fav. There's just nothing like fresh flowers on the table, to make things seem special.

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  4. How wonderful that you celebrate your friendship over this perfect lunch. Every detail has been beautifully addressed! The menu looks sooo delicious. Also, I covet those little blue and white plates! (Just found your blog. I look forward to reading old posts.)

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  5. Welcome StagerLinda. Glad you stopped by. I know what you mean about those plates. As I said, when I saw them on ebay.....had to have 'em.
    LOL. Have a great day.

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  6. What a gorgeous spread!
    Fit for a queen, really!
    Your menu looks amazing too.
    What a lucky lady your friend
    is... she received the royal
    treatment for sure!

    Love those fleur de lis plates.
    Stunning.

    Alison

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    1. Thanks Alison, for stopping by. We had a wonderful afternoon. What could be more fun than lunch on pretty plates on the back porch?

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