June 30, 2018 1 min read 12 Comments
If you love to celebrate the fourth by entertaining outdoors in the beautiful summery warm weather - I’m sharing a light and casual outdoor table setting inspired by the French countryside.
HOW TO SET A SUMMER TABLE WITH A FRENCH TWIST
CELEBRATE THE RED, WHITE AND BLUE!
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July 01, 2018
Thanks so much, Julie! I hope your 4th is utter perfection!
July 01, 2018
Stunning table settings, Lidy. The combination of red and blue transferware is so clever. I also love the gingham and chintz setting. And such a fun, relaxed menu. Refreshing drinks. Lovely florals. Top it off with some fireworks and I would call it perfection!
June 30, 2018
I love your sweetheart pup!
June 30, 2018
Thanks, Noreen, I hope you have a gorgeous weekend! The salad IS good, even when summer isn’t quite here yet!
June 30, 2018
that watermelon salad sounds simply delicious, as soon as our summer comes around I will have to give it a try! Enjoy your holiday!
June 30, 2018
Chris, wishing you a lovely 4th too!
June 30, 2018
Thank you Anja! I hope summer is in beautiful full force over there! And you are enjoying many alfresco meals.
June 30, 2018
What a beautiful table . Love you dog too !
Have a great fourth .
June 30, 2018
Stacy, thank you so much. I hope you and your family enjoy the 4th too!
June 30, 2018
Lidy, you always share the beautiful ideas. Hope you and your family have a fun and festive July 4th!
June 30, 2018
Dear Lidy,
Love your ideas for the 4th of July.
As you know we don’t celebrate it but still very useful.
Wonderful recipes which I will use.Anj
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Thanks, Patti, I love him too! He IS a sweetheart, just in the way sometimes during photo shoots when there is food!