Thanks to South Florida’s extreme weather conditions in the summer, I am going to host a garden party luncheon for my parents, indoors. My kitchen window by the table area is large enough to give one the impression that you are outside, when in reality you are enjoying the cool air of our conditioning system.
My inspiration is going to be the left over floral arrangement of white flowers, to which I added green hydrangeas, to pick up on the matching napkin rings from Pier 1 Imports.
The Johnson Brothers china has a combined pattern of fruits and flowers which I’ll use to select the one additional color, tints and shades of the orange hue. I showcase this color in the woven place mats and matching napkins.
The silverware is of an antiqued pattern and adds to the rustic, yet elegant feel of the setting.
I place coffee cups directly to the right of the water goblets as I feel they’ll appreciate an earlier lunch and expect more of a brunch.
In reality, the star of the setting is the china. With its busy and colorful palette, I don’t have to overwork the table and leave good enough alone.
Now I’m off the prepare a Cream of Leak and Potato Soup, Chicken Cutlets in a Mushroom Sauce and Peach Cobbler. Bon Appetit!
