I'm linking with Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for her 100th Tablescape Thursday. Congratulations, Susan. I've met so many great people through TT and seen a lot of great ideas. Thank you!
I made scones from scratch (recipe here) and decided on blueberries and raspberries and bosc pears. These are all native to some part of California. It's lovely to live in a state where so much is produced. However, the pictures don't tell that it was already 85 degrees F outside. Hopefully it won't reach 104 like last weekend.
I placed an antique quilt on the lawn, piled several pillows and laid out the picnic goodies. That's chilled lemon water in the carafe from Princess House (about 25 years old!).
I purchased the silver candlestick at a "garage sale" in Stockton about a month ago. The garage sale seemed more like a boutique sale of items you'd see in the after pictures of home blogs: painted furniture, stacks of linens, a little chandelier. High priced items for a bargain hunter.
This is the picnic basket and it's contents: 2 knives, 2 spoons, 2 forks, 2 Martha Stewart napkins, 2 plastic plates, and 2 plastic bowls. (It's for sale if anyone is interested)
Enjoy the day.
Jeannine
A delightful picnic indeed with fresh berries and scones. I think I would have enjoyed that garage sale. ~ Sarah
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute picnic! I loved everything you did, and that quilt just sends my pulse racing. The colors are great! Love how you added pillows and how wonderful the dishes are and how they coordinate with it all. Cute, cute tablescape!
ReplyDeleteHappy Tablescape Thursday...
XO,
Sheila :-)
Such a becoming and inviting picnic! It is a wonderful mix of relaxed pieces and sophication. The candlabras make quite the statement!
ReplyDeleteYvonne
I just love an elegant outdoor picnic! It looks cozy too with the pillows.
ReplyDeleteThis is so picture perfect that I seriously want to grab the husband and go on a romantic picnic.
ReplyDeleteNot going to happen in 100 plus degree weather, but I still want to...
Great job!
This is so picture perfect that I seriously want to grab the husband and go on a romantic picnic.
ReplyDeleteNot going to happen in 100 plus degree weather, but I still want to...
Great job!
I like the point-counterpoint of your quilt with the candelabra. Great touch! I think that I could fill up on your yummy scones and then nap the day away in your backyard...you might not invite me back again. Thank you for sharing your delightful design. Cherry Kay
ReplyDeleteJeannine, The natural lighting you have captured in your post is really nice!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great tablescape that you've created...Love it!
Would be a great escape from everyday life!
God bless and have a sweet week,
d from homehaven
Hello,
ReplyDeletethis picnic looks so cozy and relaxing and so festive in the same way. What a fun to have such a sophisticated picnic with those pretty dishes, yummy food, outstanding quilt and cushions and a silver candelabra. Just everything perfect. Thank you for sharing this.
Greetings, Johanna
What a fun picnic~ love your candelabra:-)
ReplyDeleteOOH-Are you really going to let someone eat on that beautiful quilt? I love the combination of the quilt, plaid pillows, and the silver candelabra--just like an old fashioned picnic should be. I think I'll get out my picnic basket too! Try to stay cool! Linda
ReplyDeleteReally cute idea. Love the candles outdoors and I think the quilt is the perfect outdoor touch!
ReplyDeleteYour picnic is wonderful. The quilt and your lovely basket are perfect with the dishes. What an inviting idea and the scones look fabulous. Thanks so much for your gracious comment on my TT. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeletevery fun!
ReplyDeletewonderful picnic. Your quilt is lovely. did you make that? makes me want to pop over for those delicious scones and some delightful conversation.
ReplyDeleteYour lovely picnic setting is fit for a Pottery Barn catalog! Gorgeous photos, and all the elements you've chosen make a wonderful scene together!
ReplyDeleteHi,first,thanks for your comments in my blog. Your picnic table settings is fantastic! I would like to stay there. Your plates and the tablecloth are perfects.Reminds me of summer, it is still winter here.Hugs,Fatima-Scrapart
ReplyDeleteWhat an inviting picnic...if only it wasn't so hot everywhere. I think we will be having our picnics in the fall this year:)
ReplyDeleteI love how the food and the dishes look so beautiful with the antique quilt and the silver adds such a touch of elegance. Beautiful.
Sue
Who doesn't love a picnic...you even found a spot with shade! Beautiful quilt.
ReplyDeleteYou prove that even picnics can look terrific when "designed" by a true tablescaper! Love the pillows, they give a look of pure pampering!
ReplyDeleteHappy 100th week of TT to you!
DD
A lovely picnic set here -- and your silver adds such elegance. Hope you're having cooler weather than we are and can enjoy this.
ReplyDeleteHow much fun is this! I love picnics...especially picnics with candelabras! What a great garage sale you found! Happy 100th TT!
ReplyDeleteXO
Susan
Oh such a lovely picnic!!!! I wish I could be there!
ReplyDeleteI host a weekly meme called "Summer Sundays". It's all about what summer means to YOU! It's neat to see everyone's different take on summer. Hope you'll come and join the fun!
- The Tablescaper