Hello everyone,
We are enjoying some beautiful sunny weather here so I think Summer has arrived! Summers are short here on the Island so it is nice to take advantage of the warm sunshine,gentle breezes and long evenings
So a simple lunch with a good friend was a perfect way to enjoy a summer day.
I made a pot of nutritious lentil soup, served with rosemary focaccia bread and a salad.
Soft aqua dishes
We enjoyed our lunch in the peaceful setting of the boathouse.
Lemonade is a nice refreshing summer drink.
Rhubarb cobbler is one of my favorite summer desserts so it was good way to end our lunch.
I love picking sweet bouquets from the garden for the table. The Miss Kim lilacs are in full bloom now and the mid season peonies are just starting as well as some of the roses-I will have to take you on a tour of the garden shortly.
Speaking of tours we have some for the next few days so I better get to work!
I am joining BNOTP today for Tablescape Thursday
And Rose Chintz Cottage for Home.
Also, to Annie who asked about the dainty blue flowers in Martha's Garden they are brunnera -a good shade plant. I especially like Jack Frost as it has nice green and white foliage.
Thank you for visiting,
Carolyn
So very beautiful. Love the blue color.
ReplyDeleteBente
Darling!
ReplyDeleteWow, that was a nice lunch, Carolyn.
ReplyDeleteEverything looked great. Nice job.
Bet your friend loved it. Susan
It's all so pretty, so inviting.
ReplyDeleteLove the dishes, love the presentation and color is so beautiful. I am curious about the tablecloth, it looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteOh Carolyn,
ReplyDeleteIt is absolutely beautiful! I love all of your darling blue dishes but especially that aqua one with the pink rose inside. Your lunch and dessert look delicious too. I wish I could join you in the boathouse. Thank you so much for sharing!
Take care,
Karen
Absolutely stunning.
ReplyDeleteThe tablescape is beautiful and so is the food!
ReplyDeleteGreat china! Really a fantastic table decoration, so inviting and lovely!
ReplyDeleteLove, Ines
What a pretty lunch!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely boathouse lunch! It all looks beautiful and delicious.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fantastic decoration :))
ReplyDeleteHello Carolyn,
ReplyDeletemmhhhh,
that looks good and tasty.
I would liked to be with you.
Greetings from Germany
Olga from
*hansundgrete-shop.blogspot.com*
Love the mixing of pottery with delicate china-wonderful and the aqua and pink colors are so soothing. Thank you
ReplyDeleteYour tablescape is very romantic and very beautiful
ReplyDeleteKisses
Alessandra
I wish I could join you for lunch Carolyn. The lentil soup, home made lemonade and your salad look delicious. Served on your beautiful china and a beautiful location make it perfect to me!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend,
Madelief x
Your boathouse lunch looks lovely, Carolyn! One of my fav desserts is rhubarb cobbler; yum! The aqua would suit me to a T as it's my favourite colour. Love the teacups! Thanks for sharing at my HOME and Happy Summer!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sandi
What a lovely lunch and table setting!
ReplyDeleteHi Carolyn!
ReplyDeleteWell, you are making me very hungry! That lentil soup looks goood, as does everything!
Hugs,
Linda at Beautiful Ideas
Dear Carolyn,
ReplyDeleteOnce again, a divine setting. I wish I could visit. How soothing and appealing is that color. It is delicious.
Ruthie from Lady B's Time for Tea
Such a beautiful table! I love your gorgeous bouquet and that lovely drink with the flower in it. Such a pretty setting!
ReplyDeleteSherry
This is all just gorgeous. You are very talented.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful and magical Carolyn. The colors are inviting and so soothing.
ReplyDeleteFondly,
Janet
rosemary-thyme.blogspot.com
Everything looks so gorgeous....and yummy!
ReplyDeleteDaisy~
Hi Carolyn! Finally I've just made a post about your book and your paradise... Hugs!
ReplyDeleteRaffaella
www.melogranoantico.blogspot.com
Simply beautiful.... with love Janice
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