Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Keeping it Simple







Our Senior Singles Family Home Evening "Beginning of summer Picnic" ended up being moved inside due to another amazing thunderstorm. Even so, it was a delightful evening. I quickly grabbed a few red, white and blue things from my son's Americana bedroom and around the rest of the house for some simple table decorations to match these fun paper goods! Perfect for a June/July picnic! I can't believe that I forgot to take photos of the dinner! It was fab!

Dinner
Pulled pork sandwiches

Potato Salad

Chips

Pickles

Fresh Fruit with a Tasty Dip

Brownies with Strawberry Ice Cream

Nothing formal about this tablescape, but summertime is a great time to enjoy paper goods, which can be just as fun and festive on occasion! The patriotic theme, even with our unexpected thunderstorm, left us feeling like we were enjoying a perfect summer breeze instead of, literally, flood-damaging downpour!

4 comments:

Donna said...

Very "4th of July" :) The menu sounds yummy, too!

Unknown said...

Love the tablesetting, so patriotic and perfect for July 4th.

The menu is yummy too

Thanks for sharing

Tina

Mary said...

Wonderful!

Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings... said...

Sometimes "Simple" is the most fun of all, and the one your guests remember the most! I love it! We can never rely on the weather can we...,xoxo~Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...