Lunch on the Porch at Susan's and Summertime Tablescape

Before I show you our tablescape for the week, I want to send a very special thank you to Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. A couple of weeks ago The Bloom Girls had lunch at Susan's house. As you might imagine, Susan is a consummate hostess and is equally as sweet and lovely in person. Picture above from the left: Nola and Karyn at The Bloom Girls, Catherine at Catherine de the Cups, Susan, and Sue at Rue Mouffetard. Rose (not pictured) with The Santamaker's Journey also attended, but had to leave early.

We had a potluck of sorts. Susan marinated chicken and steak and prepped other ingredients for delicious Kabobs. We had everything from appetizers to desserts; it was fabulous!!!

Appetizer table: Susan served a homemade Pico de Gallo with corn chips. Karyn made Cucumber Tea sandwiches and Turkey and spinach pinwheel Rollups.

Sue at Rue Mouffetard brought a beautiful loaf of homemade Artisan Bread. She was so sweet to bring a copy of the very easy recipe for everyone; I'm sure she will be happy to share with you.
Also on the menu: Tossed Salad made by Rose ~ Pesto Pasta from Sue ~ Corn Casserole from Catherine ~ Grilled Asparagus and Rice provided by Susan. To top it off, Susan also made a wonderful Pineapple-Rum beverage....very yummy!!!

Desserts were placed on Susan's sideboard in the dining room. Susan made a beautiful and delicious Peach Trifle with homemade Whipped Cream. To the left of the trifle are the Maple Scones and Lemon Curd that Catherine made. Sue made huge Strawberry Cupcakes. Unfortunately, I was only able to have a sampling of each after eating our fabulous lunch. I kept thinking about the array of desserts on my four hour drive back to Nashville later that evening.

Thanks again Susan for a wonderful afternoon.

It's starting to feel like summer.....

Over the summer I like to serve fruit and salads for dinner.

Since buying a complete set of Juliska is not in the budget, I have been looking for a set a white dishes at Homegoods and as many of you know, it is hard to find a complete set. So I didn't think twice when I saw a twelve place setting of Roscher Enchanted Olive.


There is a mix of fresh hydrangea and faux greenery in the centerpiece. I purchased two one-gallon boxwoods and placed them in the two green vases and covered the rim with green moss. I would prefer English Ivy, but have never had any luck with it.
Finally, after a light dinner of fruit and salad, I feel coffee and dessert are allowed.

Thanks to both Susan at Between Naps on Porch for hostessing Tablescape Thursday and Michael at Designs by Gollum for hostessing Foodie Friday.

Have a great week!

Nola