This post will show you how you can transform a simple picnic in the park {or your back garden} and capture a bit of French joie de vivre, by adding an array of your favorite French Country flowers.
Because no one understands the concept of le pique-nique better than the French, n'est pas?
For this FLORAL FRIDAY, my three flower loving friends and I created a floral arrangement in a jar, to use at a summer picnic. If this is your first time here, WELCOME! I'm so excited to have you join me today....please pull up a garden chair and join me at my back garden picnic. Be sure to visit Shirley, Pam and Mary by clicking the links at the bottom of this post, you won't want to miss them!
For my French Country Summer Picnic, I decided to set a small table up in the back garden.
Shaded by the large gingko tree, our grassy area is perfect for picnics.
The best thing about picnics, with a table or not, is that It can be as simple or elaborate as you like.
My very favorite picnics have occurred along the Seine in the summer, with a crunchy fresh-baked baguette, some French cheese, an apple and a bottle of French wine.
But any time and anywhere you can enjoy the beauty of the outdoors with people you love is a good time, don't you think so?
No matter where you are, you can capture a bit of Parisian joie de vivre outdoors.
A French basket filled with food, a bottle of wine, or sparkling water {wine is more fun!} a few dishes, and fresh fruit is all you need.
I placed my outdoor table near my little French Garden House by the old gingko tree. And set the table with the brightest dishes we sell, covered in bright, cheerful flowers. They are so colorful, a little boho French Country Chic!
They're perfect for an outdoor soiree, and together with the bee linen napkins, they tell my garden story, don't they?
Adding a pretty bouquet of your favorite garden flowers makes it all the more beautiful!
There is no need to over-complicate matters, a single flower variety is perfect.
Pink lisianthus is actually a perfect flower for summer, it looks like a rose, and can last in a vase for 2 to 3 weeks. It's such an elegant flower you'd never guess it's native to American prairies, it's also called Prairie Rose.
Creating a beautiful picnic French Country style is easy, add a few colorful dishes, some easy {you can buy everything!} food, a simple floral arrangement, and you are ready to pass the Pâté and be transported!
At your many requests...here are the sources for this picnic setting!
You can shop the French Country Picnic by clicking on the links.
Rose Bowls | Bee Napkins | Cake Pedestal | Aqua Canning Jar
SHIRLEY at Housepitality Designs
MARY at Home Is Where The Boat Is
à bientôt
19 comments
I hope you enjoyed that, Nancy!
Now off to have my morning coffee outside. Will take a wee vase of flowers with me!
I would love to share a picnic with you in that lovely setting!
I’m so happy to rekindle magical memories, Kari…that’s the best.
Thank you Bonnie…Blessing to you this weekend, too. xo
Very lovely, Liddy! Beautiful bee napkins, rose floral bowls, and flowers. You definitely have that joie de vivre in all you do!
Blessings to you today!
Thank you Jean, I hope you have a beautiful weekend, too! I’m ready, more than ready for our beautiful California fall.
Hello, Lidy,
Enjoyed all the pretty flowers and how you did them and make’s you want to run out and buy some or if you are lucky can just pick them. The colors are so cheerful, been a hot summer here in California so looking forward to Fall, but still love your summer goodie’s. Have a great weekend.
Bonjour, Jean~~~~~~~~~~
Dianne, I’m so glad you love our Floral Fridays! We enjoy having YOU! I can’t wait for this next season of Floral Fridays, autumn. Hope you have a beautiful weekend, xo
Lidy, another elegant setting that delights the eye. I love your use of pink and the flowers are breathtaking. So elegant! I have enjoyed Floral Friday’s so much.