Mixed Greens

First things first...We are truly blessed to have the means to set a pretty table and invite our friends to join us for good food and fellowship. I am mindful that many are not so fortunate. My daughter has a passion for the work of the Food Bank. As a singer-songwriter, she has written and recorded a song that is the anthem for the world wide Crop Hunger Walk project. Her song, "Raise Your Voice" is featured in their video. I've included a link in the side margin of my blog. I hope that it will encourage you to support projects in your community that contribute to the effort to overcome hunger.

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I've been at home baby sitting workmen the past two weeks. An exciting project is in the works...more later. Some of my sweet friends called to say that they were bringing lunch, so I pulled together a table for us. It's still so blooming hot outside; I decided to go with a mix of cool greens.

I used the green runners a couple of weeks ago on the dining table HERE. Today, I crisscrossed the runners, and then I gave them a twist. The twist created that gathered effect that you see in the middle of the table. I placed a small wooden stand over the "knot" and then perched the Bordallo Pinheiro Cabbage Leaf Tureen and Underplate on top. Centerpiece done...no time to buy flowers today, and the heat has crispy fried just about everything in my garden despite all efforts at watering.

I chose the Caspari Rattan Charger for several reasons. I like the organic texture that the plate provided, and the brown color picked up...

...the vines in the wreath featured on the Wedgwood "Napoleon Ivy" dinner plate.

I had just enough time to grab our everyday stainless steel flatware, Wallace, "Antique Bead." I've always liked iced tea spoons...reminds me of my mama. This one is Dansk "Variation V." It was our original wedding stainless, and over the years, Sweet Mister and the kids carted much of it off on picnics, cook-outs, etc. I've always thought that I would replenish it...someday...maybe.

The Williams-Sonoma Hemstitched Linen Napkins are gathered in the Coalport Countryware Napkin Ring. The small white reticulated plates were placed for dipping oil for our bread...big mistake! The oil slopped out of the the reticulated spaces, and I had to get busy and remove the spots from the runners. Lesson. Learned.

The Vietri Optical Goblet continued the mixed greens concept. The clear bullet wine was purchased many years ago at a store close-out sale for $1.00 per stem. They're kind of like that little black dress that's always perfect to wear when you're not quite sure what to wear.

It may be scalding hot outside, but cool greens rule at the games table today. Crisp cold salad, lots of iced tea, and sweet fellowship...if you're ever close enough, I'd be thrilled to add a place setting for you!

Thank you, yet again, to Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for hosting her magical meme, Tablescape Thursday. I'll be linking my post to "TABLESCAPE THURSDAY." Hop on over and check out the myriad of marvelous tablescape designs, after 10:00 AM on Thursdays. You'll be glad that you made the trip...it's a wonderful adventure.

When I think of August, I think hot hot days that lend themselves to gathering friends around a table to find a few moments of cool and calm for sharing good food and fellowship. How about you? With thankfulness for her dedication and efforts, I'm joining the multi-talented Tablescaper for her fabulous meme SEASONAL SUNDAYS. Hope to see you there!

Wednesday evening is the twenty-first edition of Cuisine Kathleen's meme, "LET'S DISH". So excited to be a charter member. Pop over (pun intended for the Chef Supreme Kathleen) and join the fun!

You can check out KC's music at www.kcclifford.com, on iTunes, and on YouTube. I hope that you'll take a few minutes and give her a listen. You'll also enjoy reading back through her blog on this site. The girl can really write! KC has just released her 5th studio CD project, "The Tag Hollow Sessions". The sold out CD release concert was this past weekend. "The Tag Hollow Sessions" is available on iTunes or through her website. I hope that you'll give her music a chance. I know that I have zero objectivity where she is concerned, but I think that you'll fall in love with her music and her!