Let's Dish # 19 FIFTY SHADES OF GR...

GREEN!  No, not the best seller I hear all the gals in the hair salon whispering about.  :)
And not even 50, but many!


I set a  simple table for us outside, it is only 80 and there is a little breeze.  I want to utilize the porch as long as possible!

We should be fine under the umbrella, and I have the outdoor fan son gave us going too.

My Pee Gee Hydrangeas are starting to bloom, white with a tint of green, so I used them as my centerpiece.


I filled my pale green cabbage bowl from WSonoma Outlet with them.  Oops, my candle is crooked!

 

 

I filled little Nantucket baskets with some hydrangea  for each place.

TIP~  They are votive holders complete with a little glass holder inside, perfect to use as little vases.
 They were $ .50 in clearance at CTS.

I often use votive holders for things other than holding a candle.






White plate, green cabbage salad plate also from WSOutlet, and green swirl flatware from CTS by Cambridge.



The hobnail glass for our cool drink is also from CTS.

 

 

 

 

I fixed something simple for dinner, and it has another shade of GREEN.



Sweet and Sour Pork, pineapple, carrots, bright green snow peas over rice.

Here's the recipe, don't faint!

( you know I really don't use recipes)
I changed it a bit, no peppers, added the snow peas, some duck sauce, and I brined the pork first, but basically the same.

http://southernfood.about.com/od/sweetandsourporkrecipes/r/bl30207m.htm
It is very good, and easy!

August Table Challenge!!!

SUMMER FUN!  AUG 15 th

We don't start school  here till after Labor Day, so it is too early for that!  Of course if your idea of summer fun is Back to School, feel free!  :)

I visited all those who linked up and left a comment.  Thanks so much for joining in!
Same rules to link up.

No word id, link back, blog name first. I'd love if you would follow.  :)

Entry can be a collection of your dishes, some new tabletop bargains, or a full table.

All  Let's Dish entries have to be table or dish related.

You are the best visitors out there, and I know all the participants appreciate your comments!

Let's see what you have this week, and remember Summer Fun for the next challenge.
 
Anything you do in the summer for fun!  Picnic, ball game, BBQ, boating, whatevah!

Linking to Yvonne's TTT
Susan for Tablescape Thursday
Diann for Thrifty Friday
Gollum for Foodie Friday

Are We Skipping August?

Nah...but Whisperwood Cottage is having a contest, and today is the last day!

They are looking for Fall Decor.

Don't worry, I know we have a whole month of August, and till Sept. 20th before Summer ends, I am not going to rush it.

An informal Fall dinner was had at this leafy table.  A wood lantern, nubby textured cloth, and Fall colored dishes and glasses set the scene.



A more formal dinner was served at this table, Fall wreaths adorn the white porcelain pumpkins.







And something in between..black brown, taupe and gold.


Or this one, all aglow with copper!


The mini peach roses with some Fall foliage adds a warm touch.



We have to have some Fall foods for these autumn tables, and apple pie is one of my favorites!




And some shortbread filled  cookies made in a nut mold are a tasty treat ~


Ok, back to summer!



See you Wed at 7 for Let's Dish!
Joining Marty for Tabletop Tuesday
Kathe for Your Gonna Love This

Let's Dish # 19~Christmas in July and More

Welcome to Let's Dish, dedicated to devotees of delightful dishes and doo dads.

Thanks so much to all those who took part in the DESTINATION tablescape challenge.
 The amount of planning that went into some of the scapes was amazing!
 So creative!
The number of visits to many entrants  was high, some in the 50's and 60's, which is great!

You are the best visitors , thanks so much for taking the time just not to link, but to visit the other entrants!

And thank you to those who visit me, and leave a comment.  I certainly do appreciate it!

Some of our friends are hosting  Christmas in July parties.  I actually thought about setting a Christmas table, but the heat brought me back to reality!


I thought this one was very icy and would be cooling!

And I think we are supposed to show some holiday treats too...

How about some snowman soup ( hot chocolate), whipped cream and marshmallows?


My tabletop tip, look for ornaments that can be used for napkin rings, like these rocking horses.  After dinner, put them back on the tree!  :)

On to something more current, my friend Gail sent me these wonderful April Cornell napkins, runner and picket fence napkin rings.


I have picket fence  lots of picket fence votive holders, and a picket fence centerpiece holder, so they will be showing up soon in a tablescape.

Thank you Gail!

My last trip to CTS netted these straw placemats with gingham ribbon inserts.



I am thinking Scarecrows for Fall, and yee haw... a cowboy Christmas theme and of course, summer.

They were marked down to .69.

After I got home I thought I should get some of the blue and white checked too, so as Alma was in a CTS , she picked some up for me.


So far the setting above totals 2.69!

75 off these napkins brought them down to .25 per napkin.

The last doo dad to show is this cute watermelon salt and pepper shaker, in clearance at HG for 3.00.

Cute!

I will be linking up to Debbie at Confessions of a Plate Addict's  Cowgirl Up Christmas in July Party,

and Yvonne's at Stone Gable for the Christmas Linky and TTT.
Susan for Tablescape Thursday, Diann for Thrifty Things Friday.

Alma and I will be doing an all day Bargain Hunting Marathon Wed., so if I find anything good, I'll show you this weekend.
***Any suggestions for next month's challenge, Ladies?

Thanks so much for visiting!

Let's see what you have for us this week!

Please link back to this party, be a follower, leave a comment, and put your blog name first to link.

  There is plenty of room to write what you want after your blog name.
Thanks!!

A Perfect Summer Sunday

The weather here was wonderful!  It was a perfect beach day!


We are blessed to have the place to ourselves.

How about an early dinner at this cute place on the Canal.


We can watch the boats go by,


or we can go down to the cut and fish or sit and enjoy the view.

Across the water there is a County Park where people can bring their  campers.

 I have heard it is very hard to get a spot, you have to reserve early.

  You can see why, what a beautiful spot to spend a few days!  The Ocean is on the other side.
http://southampton.patch.com/listings/shinnecock-east-county-park

Before we head home, we can watch the sun set on the Peconic Bay.

DH made some fresh peach blueberry muffins today, so come in and have a cup of coffee or tea.  The end to a beautiful summer Sunday!
I hope you enjoy your day!


Oh, in case you are thinking about Christmas, ( I am NOT!) check out Yvonne's Stone Gable,

 and Debbie at Confessions of a Plate Addict for details on two different link parties this week

Christmas in July linky parties.


Christmas Tree Shop has started putting their stuff out, OY!

Joining The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sunday.
Thanks for stopping by!

Let's Dish # 18 Destination Challenge

Hello, Ladies, I hope you are staying cool!

It reached 95 here by the Bay, and the humidity was brutal!

I had planned an outdoor table, featuring these.


But, it is even too hot under the palm trees in a tropical paradise!  I came back in, rescheduled that table and I am taking you to somewhere air conditioned!

Tonight when you link up. please put the name of your blog, followed by your DESTINATION!

Guess where we are going?  Start spreading the news!



NEW YORK!  I know, it is not  a great destination for me, as I live in NY.  But I haven't been on a vacation in 25 years, so I have nowhere interesting to take you!

Tonight we will dine at a lovely air conditioned restaurant in NYC.




I filled a silver compote with water and floated some white hydrangea and white lobelia as the centerpiece. 


Candlesticks by Mikassa, stems Waterford Lismore.


I used my mirrored chargers, black plate and scene from NY salad plate.


*Black cloth with a black and white topper.

My tip for Yvonne's TTT party!
The topper is a square scarf from the .99 store, gives the table an extra pop.







The salt and pepper shakers are crystal skyscrapers , we have a lot of them in NY!


I used white napkins with a black fringed sheer overlay.


Silver napkin ring, glass butter domes.

Gold trimmed flatware.

 
 

I can't wait to see where you are taking us tonight!

Let's Eat!
Since it is so hot, let's just eat cold things!

A nice ice cream soda with homemade ice cream...


 
  
 

Homemade cookie ice cream sandwich...


And some cookie sicles, made in this.

Take your pick, or have all 3!

My gkids prefer store bought ice cream to my homemade!

Thanks for coming to our weekly meeting of Let's Dish!

REMEMBER, TONIGHT'S LINK UP IS FOR THE DESTINATION  TABLESCAPE  CHALLENGE ONLY.

I visited all entries who left a comment.  I may be slow, but I get there!

Please leave a comment, and link back to this party. Have fun on your travels!


Table info:
Scarf as Topper .99 store, I gave Alma one too!
Salt and Peppers by Shannon, CTS
NY scene plate HG clearance 5.00 for 4
Silver compote, bought this week at Savers, black as coal!
Napkin rings CTS  Black sheer napkins, Century 21  99 cents

I am joining Yvonne for TTT
Susan for Tablescape Thursday
Diann for Thrifty Things Friday
Gollum for Foodie Friday