
We love to dine on the patio on nice evenings. Whether it is just the two of us or company. For the patio we chose two round tables which can be pushed together to form one larger "figure 8" table.
But last week it was just 4 of us -- so one table it was.

The provencal tablecloth from Williams Sonoma last year. Two of them -- one for each table. Love the sunny yellow and the hints of blue. Napkins were a bit harder -- tried yellow and they didn't go well, have used red and green and both choices were less than stellar. But the blue napkins pick up the blue in the tablecloth and the blue in the dishes. Napkins, too, are from Williams Sonoma -- picked up on their sale table for a fraction of the original price. They're perfect!

Blue and white dishes -- the Johnson Brothers Asiatic Pheasant used and bought for patio dining. The Johnson Brothers Indies plates -- used tonight not for salad but for appetizers -- smoked poppers and drunken tomatoes.
A gay bouquet of garden flowers for the centerpiece. Not too high, conversation at Linderhof around the dining table is highly prized!

We had special guests that evening for dinner -- daughter Sarah and her Andy. All the way from Minnesota. A special night, a special dinner, special wines. A menu worthy of al fresco dining -- Tuscan grilled chicken, caprese salad, roasted new potatoes, tiny onions and fresh green beans. The wines -- some great Italian whites.
Please join Susan at
Between Naps on the Porch to see the great tablescapes that are always posted on Thursday. It is a fun event and one I so look forward to participating in.
37 comments:
Your al fresco dining tablescape is absolutely gorgeous. I think the blue napkins are perfect. I know Sarah and Andy must have really enjoyed it. How very special!!!
Carolyn
I think blue and yellow make such a pretty table....
xoxo
Julie
I do love blue and yellow together - this is splendid!
Beautiful table, Martha!
I love your idea of using two round to make a figure eight!
Such a beautiful outdoor setting. Love the tablecloth. Williams-Sonoma has some of their provencial tablecloths on sale right now. I might have to buy one.
Love the yellow and blue. And I love all of the blue and white plates. I too have many. The menu sounds delish. Will the recipes follow?
- The Tablescaper
Lovely, lovely! That tablecloth and the dishes are just perfect. I really like this setting...
Love the blue and white! I long for some yellow dishes to add some of my blue with. Yours are so lovely!
Your menu sounds as good as your table looks!
Very, very pretty! I love the blue and the yellow together, nice compliment for each other!
All the best,
Eileen
Gorgeous table! Blue and yellow is one of my favorite combinations!
Another lovely table, Martha. The yellow with the blue is outstanding.
Your dishes are lovely. I agree about dining al fresco. Absolutely wonderful!
Christi
You've used one of my favorite color combinations-blue and yellow! I also love your pretty blue transferware. Great job and happy TT to you!
Love the blue and yellow. It is very pretty. Thanks so much for sharing.
Such a beautiful setting. I love the pretty blue and yellow, and the tablescape is just lovely. What a wonderful way to dine. Hugs, Marty
Perfection. Casual and classy and delicious. Not enough people think of white when choosing Italian wines.
Gorgeous tablesetting!! And for a great celebration. I love that tablecloth. So French!! And your garden is looking lovely. It's so nice to spend the last few weeks we have dining outdoors. You have created a memorable tablescape, Martha!
xoxo
Jane
Oooh la la! It looks like you're on the south of France! So beautiful and fresh-looking!
Great job!
Blessings,
Myrna
Al fresco dining is my favorite. Thanks for sharing the evening with us.
Hope to see you at Hyacinth For The Soul for some more rooster fun!
Hi Martha,
I am so glad you got to see your family! What a treat! Your table scape looks lovely and I can imagine everyone enjoying the lovely meal, watching the fireflies in your garden, enjoying a nice glass of wine! I love provencial table clothes, they are so cheerful!
Hugs, Nancy
always enjoy your posts. great dishes.
What a beautiful al fresco table. The menu sounds wonderful.
I also love the yellow and the blue together.
Blue and yellow is my favorite color combination. Looks lovely.
So very pretty. I loved how you "talked" us through all of your trial and errors with napkins etc. What worked and what didn't. It's obvious you tried things til you got it right because it is a beautiful tablescape. I know you enjoyed having your dd and her guy to join you on your lovely patio.
Donna
Beautiful al fresco table...reminds me of Provence. Your yard is lovely.
Oh, so pretty! I started out with yellow and blue and white, and mine didn't work out. But your's is splendid! I always love what you do, as you're a master at this type thing!
Brenda
Beautiful table in a beautiful setting. Blue and yellow go together so well and you've done it well. I'm sure you had a wonderful time with your special guests.
Lorrie
yOUR table and it's setting is just beautiful...
I love classic blue and yellow...it's done beautifully here!!
Best,
Michelle
Absolutely divine as is every tablescape you showcase. You are amazing!! I'd love to be a guest in your fine home. I always enjoy lurking and drooling over your gorgeous tableware and fine food. You know me as "Paintlady" from HGTV. I've recently started my own blog. It's really fun. Thank you for opening your fantastic home to us.
I love blue and yellow together. Those plates are gorgeous. BUT am I the only one that can't eat outdoors due to the HUGE mosquito population???
ps. I have several blogs--the one for my tablescape is the spindle cottage one;
Very pretty! Love the yellow with the blue and your outdoor setting is perfect! I'm sure your 'scape added to the specialness of the time spent with your daughter!
DD
A lovely patio setting! very pretty and inviting!
~Liz
Hi Martha,
Loved your patio tablescape, the napkins certainly go well with the tablecloth & china.
I am a big fan of WS and also Ina Garten, the eggplant dish looks wonderful. I must get out my copy of Barefoot in Paris & give it a try.
a bientot
Maggie in Normandy
Now surely you could have set that second table, and invited ME. It is SO pretty on your patio -- and the menu sounds divine. Lovely, all around. And as always, I love seeing "our" Indies Blue dishes!
Cass
Very pretty...don't you just love Williams and Sonoma? Looks great here!
Donna
Thank you for the inspiration! I'm the process of choosing china for our new home here in England, as a rabid Blue & White fan, I was feeling torn between Johnson Bros. Asiatic Pheasants or Wedgwood Romantic England. I adore the way you have so boldly put different patterns together!!! Brava!!
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