Friend Shirley Ann invited herself for lunch. "I've got a new recipe for pasta salad" she said when she called "and it makes a ton. I'll be happy to share it with you."
I told her that would be great. That I had a new loaf of crusty bread and that I needed a break as I was baking biscotti for my class at Life+Style and that I could "steal" a few for our dessert.
While she was on her way over, I set the table
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| The breakfast room is the perfect spot for lunch. |
One of my tea cloths and since it was an "Italian" lunch, the Spode blue Italian.
No garden flowers -- and the hyacinths were done and the paperwhites are still in their infancy -- so the Blue Italian bowl (which resides on the table during winter) with the remainder of this week's apples is the centerpiece as well as the two English barley twist candlesticks.
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| A simple table for a simple lunch. |
A Spode Blue Italian plate for the pasta salad, a white linen napkin in a silver ring, the German knife and fork (laid English style -- upside down), a Spode Blue Italian bread plate and an English butter knife. A water goblet and wine goblet -- husband Jim got them at an Estate Sale -- 4 big ones and three little ones -- we use them "just for us".
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| Spode Blue Italian is the perfect china to use for an Italian pasta salad. |
A couple of Blue Italian cups and saucers -- all the better to dunk the biscotti in.
We had a grand time at this impromptu lunch. Shirley's salad was wonderful and we both felt that the biscotti was the perfect dessert.
And it was a nice respite from biscotti baking!
It's Thursday and I'm joining Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday
18 comments:
Looks like the perfect lunch. Amazing how the linens turn it from ordinary to spectacular.
- The Tablescaper
I can't imagine a nice thing than a call from a friend with lunch in hand, on her way over for a visit.
Martha,
Sounds like a wonderful lunch. The table is gorgeous and I love your candlesticks!
Carol
you had me interested in crusty bread. beautiful setting.
Cathy
Your tablescape is wonderful!!
I'm curious about your biscotti. Do you share your recipe? I make biscotti every Christmas but don't give it much thought at any other time. My mother was Italian-American and a fabulous cook. I always use her recipe.
Have a great day!
Karen
Ladybug Creek
Sweet setting for just that kind of lunch!
And I am VERY curious about the pasta salad. Hmmmmmm. Wonder if she'd share the recipe????
Beautiful, as always, Martha. I love the blue and white and I do need a nice sized bowl or two!
A beautiful lunch with blue and white and yes, romantic too. A simple table always manages to look amazing with the right accessories, like goblets, candle sticks and linens. Hugs,
FABBY
I just love those barley twist candlesticks everytime I see them!
Lovely table - AGAIN!
A perfect table setting for a perfect lunch. I love the blue and white. So calming. Thanks for sharing.
What a wonderful way to spend lunchtime! I love that you pulled it all together without alot of fuss and it looks beautiful! Bravo!
Blessings My Friend,
Seems like bread is the word of the day today! I love those wooden candelsticks.
Beautiful table. Your stemware is stunning with the Blue Italian.
Love your spode!! The bowl is perfect for a centerpiece. I am sure you and your friend had a delightful time.. xo marlis
Sounds yummy! I recently wrote a post on my craft blog that you might find interesting! Come on over!
Another wonderful setting on the porch. The Blue Italian is so special....the centerpiece is a treasure. Thank you for inviting us for a peak. Cherry Kay
I am visiting you again and love the impromptu tablescape! What a wonderful idea to share food and frienship! The china and linens are so lovely. Happy Tablescaping! Pam
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