Porch Parties

The end of April brought the promise, possibility and sometimes the actuality of an outdoor Porch Party or Deck Dinner.  Sometimes the table was set the night before, only to have my husband wake me up as he did on Easter morning to say, "You weren't planning to eat outside, were you?"  Well, actually, yes I was, hence the table cloth, napkins and full table setting.  However, on Easter morning, the tablecloth, napkins and all dishes were soaking wet.  So on to plan two - move the dishes back into the house.  But sometimes, the skies simply darkened, causes strange pictures, but enabling the party to continue.

You can see above what the Easter table looked like before the rainy night.

 Table cloth from Home Goods. Flatware from Neiman Marcus.  Plates found at Marshall's for $2 each.  Bird plates from Pier One.

Love the bunny ceramic centerpiece and little vases with wildflowers scattered down the middle of the table.

 Sun brightly shining through the gazebo.

New outdoor ceiling fans for HOT afternoons.

 Ready to go for the family outdoor Easter brunch.  Can't wait!

But when we needed to go to plan B, the tablecloth flew into the dryer, lovely husband dried each plate, glass and flatware.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter.  As my sister says, it's not about what is on the table; what is most important is who is around the table. 

Easter Lyla!