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Sunday, May 16, 2010

Dinning Al Fresco

  

We love to eat outside.

I wish I could have you all over for dinner. That would be so cool.

There would be great food, tons more then what you see below…lolol

good laughter and fun!  A BIG party to celebrate inspiration!

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I made a simple dressing and tossed it over mixed greens.

1 Tablespoon Honey

1 Teaspoon Dijon Mustard

I use Dijon in most of my salad dressings. I love it!!

Olive Oil (Wisk in desired amount)

Balsamic Vinegar

Salt & Pepper to taste

Bon Appétit

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Ahhh Peonies…

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Enjoying the early evening’s with my family.

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I love to cook for my husband, he loves it. I do believe in the old saying,

“The way to a mans heart is through his stomach”.  So true.

It makes him feel cared for.

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I have a dozen of these chippy white old lanterns. I love them.

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Sand and candles!! I want to go to the beach.

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I wanted to share a great vendor I use, and a beautiful blog.

Bid Daddy Antiques is an amazing store, just check out there site.

Secret Garden Cottage Blog, Jo is just the sweetest.

I will be featuring great vendors and inspiring blogs you want to know, often.

Have a beautiful day friends!

Always,

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33 comments:

  1. I'm investing in a peonies bush! Is it a bush? :) I should so know that by now.

    Beautiful pictures....love the inspiration...

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  2. Beautiful pictures and love your candles. Dining Al Fresco is the absolute best, I love the warmer weather finally!

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  3. Good food, the outdoors and peonies!!! Who could ask for anything more?!

    You are quickly becoming my go to girl for recipes! Your salad was a hit and I am definitely trying this one!

    As always your images are STUNNING!

    Enjoy!
    Cathy

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  4. just headed over to Secret Garden Cottage's blog...love it!

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  5. Honey, you sure do know how to set a table!
    Brenda

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  6. Beautiful pictures and love your lanterns and candles............i love the secret garden blog....i follow her too now ! have a great evening hugs from Ria

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  7. Aaaaaa like nice blog you have,,,, first time I drop by,,, on a lot of fun =)

    Hugs Josse

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  8. Mmm....thank you for the recipe. I love the lanterns!

    Hope you're having a gorgeous day!

    : )

    Julie M.

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  9. Looks beautiful!
    I'll be sure to try your dressing, maybe even tonight!
    Thanks for sharing your resources. I'm off to check them out!!!

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  10. When is the party? How fun that would be to get to meet you and your sister. I would be in heaven! I will have to try out this salad dressing since I love anything with vinegar in it. Especially balsamic! My favorite!

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  11. Your table looks so inviting and very romantic. Will definitely try this dressing recipe. Peopnies are one of my favorite flowers, so gorgeous.
    Wishing you a fabulous week,
    Mimi

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  12. Your table is a delight and the peonies are beautiful.
    Am going to try your dressing, I like the sound of that.
    Jenny x

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  13. You show us the most beautiful simple beauty, always! Thank you for making everything BEAUTIFUL and then sharing!!!
    OX

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  14. What a beautiful post!
    Love your old lanterns and the jars!
    I wish I was there with yoU! your peonies are fantastic!
    Have a great week!

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  15. These gorgeous images make me swoon!

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  16. Hi Lulu,
    Your pictures are beautiful, as always!! I love the peonies...so pretty. Have a great week! :)~ Jo

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  17. P.S. Oops!! You're so sweet to mention my little blog. THANK YOU!! Hugs ~ Jo

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  18. I am in love with this post Lu. Just beautiful. And I am in complete agreement that a way to a mans heart is through his stomach xx

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  19. Now that's a soothing table setting Lulu. Food is one of the ways to that heart I do concur.

    Peace and Honey Bunches of Oats-Olive

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  20. omg we ARE bff's... we both say in like flynn and we make the same dressing for our salads... twins separated at birth maybe?

    hugs,

    shelley

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  21. This is so dazzling and dreamy..a gorgeous series!! Lovely!
    Kiki~

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  22. Dining al fresco...love it...and those lanterns!!!! Love them!!! I so believe that is true too...my hubby always loves a good meal cooked too especially of his favorite things:)

    Those peonies are just gorgeous!

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  23. You could serve peanut butter and jelly with that beautiful setting and it would be great.

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  24. Ah so pretty, I wish we could join you! Love your little candle lanterns!

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  25. We ate al fresco last night too!! My chickadees love it!! your dressing sounds soooooo good! Thanks for sharing it, I can't wait to give it a try!! Your lanters are perfect... they are now on my must find list!!
    Wishing you a great day,
    xo,
    LuLu

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  26. Your outdoor table looks divine! I would join you in a heartbeart my friend.
    Happy Monday,
    T

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  27. hey lulu! i love this! looks so serene! and thanks for sharing that yummy salad dressing! i will definately be trying that! i just posted a recipe that i think you might like! have a great night!

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  28. Gorgeous setting and images Lu! I wish we had some warmer weather! xx

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  29. What lovely photos...one of my favorite posts in a long time!!! All the best,Chrissy

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  30. Would love to eat with you-what a great table setting- and outdoors- so summer like- love teh mason jars- i just bought some today-Ill have to use them like that as well- You have inspired me to-set the table a bit fancier for the family- Just became a follower-looking forward to more inspiration-so lovely
    Karryann

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  31. i just love outdoor dinners! these pictures are lovely and i ADORE these peonies!
    have a sweet day,
    justyna

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  32. These pictures are so amazing! I found your blog through Humble Pie's and love it. Seriously, these pictures look like they are straight out of a magazine.

    I love sitting outside to eat, partly because our summer's are so short, mostly because eating outside just makes you feel so relaxed.

    Thanks for sharing a bit of your life! :)

    Cheyenne

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