tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post7294298257057303694..comments2024-03-27T23:29:37.276-07:00Comments on vignette design: Alfresco Dining Ideasvignette designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07377076950787846035noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-49212556974218774112010-07-31T11:01:44.530-07:002010-07-31T11:01:44.530-07:00Dining alfresco is always my first choice if it is...Dining alfresco is always my first choice if it isn't too hot. Thanks for sharing all these lovely photos. ~ SarahSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-63554783610926298232010-07-28T17:14:36.674-07:002010-07-28T17:14:36.674-07:00VEry pretty; some of those pics remind me of some ...VEry pretty; some of those pics remind me of some grand times we had in Italy. We stayed in Ravello (spelling?) and the place we ate all of our meals was outside under a huge canopy of interwoven flowering trees. They would shake them each morning so the blossoms would not fall in anyones food. The views of the sea were gorgious too. Where I live in in SC I don't like eating outside until late fall when all the mosquitoes, flies, and gnats are dead!http://nannykim-nannykim.blogspot.com/http://nannykim-nannykim.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-1214465177197435152010-07-28T14:36:55.429-07:002010-07-28T14:36:55.429-07:00Great to see so many different out door tables. Yo...Great to see so many different out door tables. Your table is just beautiful! I'm glad you found your light!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08063930401794527705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-19461896115104826222010-07-28T00:32:41.838-07:002010-07-28T00:32:41.838-07:00This was just fun to see so many ideas. That rust...This was just fun to see so many ideas. That rustic stone table was amazing. Your Smith and Hawkins table is incredible. Have some great meals with it. I am your newest follower.Jacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074013194838958441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-24490596352717031612010-07-27T19:59:17.853-07:002010-07-27T19:59:17.853-07:00Delores, these photos are wonderful inspiration, b...Delores, these photos are wonderful inspiration, but none more inspiring than your table. I always love seeing photos of your great outdoor spaces. Love the individual bug covers for each plate on the table. laurieBargain Decorating with Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13582640485560903639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-43810928495230772912010-07-27T18:42:24.342-07:002010-07-27T18:42:24.342-07:00Hi Delores,
I'm still trying to get pea gravel...Hi Delores,<br />I'm still trying to get pea gravel out back where the tree fell. Then a pergola, and then the table. For now we love eating on the side deck, under the mexican copper stars.<br />Why do mismatched chairs always look better when they are in magazine layouts? Ours just look MISMATCHED!<br />I would love to have lunch at your beautiful outdoor table, with the new lamp hanging above it. I can imagine how lovely that would be!<br />XO<br />Heidi - Heart and HomeHeidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02110069352501712487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-50896402421190122472010-07-27T15:10:35.055-07:002010-07-27T15:10:35.055-07:00Hi...I finally got my wicker chargers! I bought t...Hi...I finally got my wicker chargers! I bought them from Ballard...they were on sale (but backordered). I also bought the matching pedestal display stand. The chargers are nice but the display stand is pretty crumby. Oh well...win some, lose some!<br />Another blogger said there was going to be a northern California blogger party and to stay tuned but I have lost her email and can't remember her blog :(<br />Would you know who she is? I kinda remember turquoise playing a big part in her banner.<br />More later...<br />xox<br />NancyNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10670970617048728670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-15614326297761720322010-07-27T11:01:15.110-07:002010-07-27T11:01:15.110-07:00Wonderful collection!
My favorite is the table wit...Wonderful collection!<br />My favorite is the table with the Thonet chairs.<br /><br />I am still not over the closing of Smith & Hawkin!Merisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-65376626175578390122010-07-27T10:37:03.769-07:002010-07-27T10:37:03.769-07:00Beautiful pictures. What is it about dining outsid...Beautiful pictures. What is it about dining outside that is so relaxing? We all seem to linger longer at the table and just relax. I really like your table and view. Beautiful.Blooming Rose Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06927029523022093567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-3331436125911256352010-07-27T10:06:46.415-07:002010-07-27T10:06:46.415-07:00I love the stone slab table, the white tablecloths...I love the stone slab table, the white tablecloths and all the mismatched chairs. Thanks for sharing such great pictures.jninecostumeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06250825163936848446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-32385830123135406992010-07-27T09:12:27.316-07:002010-07-27T09:12:27.316-07:00I am thrilled I clicked on your post this morning!...I am thrilled I clicked on your post this morning! I have not seen this many wonderful photos (can't even choose my favorite) in many a moon! The inspiration to re-create one of the scenes is overwhelming. Thank you , thank you .. so much!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16619199535376925989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-902532904590282302010-07-27T08:15:01.563-07:002010-07-27T08:15:01.563-07:00perty perty please don't ask me to pick a favo...perty perty please don't ask me to pick a favorite *sigh*<br /><br />always love our chatssavvycityfarmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01123857662106999560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-5209503601235813102010-07-27T07:56:56.196-07:002010-07-27T07:56:56.196-07:00Gorgeous, all of the settings!Gorgeous, all of the settings!Marigenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00313503976938859618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-70876462173929543272010-07-27T07:49:44.984-07:002010-07-27T07:49:44.984-07:00Delores, your table and beautiful chairs beat out ...Delores, your table and beautiful chairs beat out the others - and looking out over your landscape is just as wonderful as being in the South of France - bet even the local wine is fabulous too. All in all, you've a great place there dear - enjoy every moment!<br /><br />I've been thinking of painting my porch wicker chairs grey - do I dare? They'd look different, and of course with lots of white accessories around would have that Swedish-French look that I love. So many things to do, not enough time!!<br /><br />Enjoy your week Delores.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-71853190858035543152010-07-27T07:42:19.354-07:002010-07-27T07:42:19.354-07:00All of your pics are wonderful, but I totally love...All of your pics are wonderful, but I totally love your table and chairs. They are beautiful and you've set such a gorgeous table. I love the wire cloches for each plate. Perfect for the outdoors and of course all of your accessories are always perfect. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, MartyMarty@A Stroll Thru Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405504522777964549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-18522076705779104542010-07-27T07:26:57.876-07:002010-07-27T07:26:57.876-07:00You have a wonderful collection of al fresco dinin...You have a wonderful collection of al fresco dining photos... but I bet they don't have the view that you have... your table and setting looks perfect! ~TerriThe-Countrypolitanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14452307017722380930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-80195454316292194562010-07-27T07:16:24.423-07:002010-07-27T07:16:24.423-07:00Lovely photos of al fresco dining! I agree with yo...Lovely photos of al fresco dining! I agree with you I also love the look of wicker chairs, the gray ones are perfect.. I love the hole look of the table and the wooden deck the table is sitting on. <br />Have a sweet day, ElizabethElizabeth and Gary https://www.blogger.com/profile/15849231608931954395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-80537036450242241102010-07-27T07:01:53.601-07:002010-07-27T07:01:53.601-07:00Dear Delores,
it does feel like we've been t...Dear Delores, <br /><br />it does feel like we've been thinking along the same lines! All of this al fresco dining is so romantic and, even, cozy. Our wall is finished, the puppies moved, the front porch is washed off and the grass seeded. I don't have any plants in the garden, yet, but we, actually, may get to be outside this summer. Twenty acres and we've had no place to just "be" outside! This post is so inspiring! btw, I've seen that Bunny William's table before - with succulents on it - it really made an impression. I love it, too. When I got to yours, I had to do a double take because I thought that it was from another magazine. Oh, also, btw, here, on the East Coast, the bugs are really, really intense. They kind of mostly disappear sometime in August; so, unless you want to get eaten alive, evening dining is best left till then!<br /><br />I've caught up on a few of your other posts, too. Your tablescape is just really, really beautiful! The sunflower, too and, I've had fun poking in Restoration Hardware with you!!!<br /><br />I'll, now, tell you a secret, I am rushing off, now, because I am going to try and paint our dark family room while Tom is away at boy scout camp. Wish me luck!!!<br /><br />Love, katy Noelle xoKaty Noellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15922763748289579614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-22339207625233020832010-07-27T07:01:24.614-07:002010-07-27T07:01:24.614-07:00i adore anything out in the garden, its a shame we...i adore anything out in the garden, its a shame we don't own level land or i would have dozens of tables scattered here and there. i adore your concrete table, makes me want to make one :-)a quiet lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15764214603632867021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-41732133279441260512010-07-27T06:45:40.038-07:002010-07-27T06:45:40.038-07:00Hi Delores...I guess we are having our "alfre...Hi Delores...I guess we are having our "alfresco" fix for the week! Isn't it sad about Smith and Hawkin, just loved the store too.<br /><br />xx kelleyKelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12222598997403329166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-77248898772286542032010-07-27T06:25:09.481-07:002010-07-27T06:25:09.481-07:00We have come a long way from a rickety picnic tabl...We have come a long way from a rickety picnic table in the back yard haven't we. An no I don't miss them one bit. <br />I can hear the wonderful dinner conversations taking place around these tables.Lori Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10775116608698555225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-4332630917974373732010-07-27T06:15:23.648-07:002010-07-27T06:15:23.648-07:00Beautiful al frescoe scenes, so very French and so...Beautiful al frescoe scenes, so very French and something I aspire to having one day here in my Normandy garden.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16778709902157945708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-66302548920232029042010-07-27T06:07:21.058-07:002010-07-27T06:07:21.058-07:00Hey your chairs around that table aren't too s...Hey your chairs around that table aren't too shabby either!!<br /><br />Why is it that dining outdoors always makes food taste better? hmmm.Tamrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836936539267296711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-60751785433647001042010-07-27T04:15:28.657-07:002010-07-27T04:15:28.657-07:00Your table is beautiful with a lovely view! I thin...Your table is beautiful with a lovely view! I think that first picture is really clever, love the table circling the tree!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420480574010238475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763730258323026627.post-7391080255681492172010-07-26T23:26:23.808-07:002010-07-26T23:26:23.808-07:00Hmm...outdoor cement table....okay, I'm sold. ...Hmm...outdoor cement table....okay, I'm sold. Great inspirational vignettes. Thanks for doing the resource work. Cherry KayEntertaining Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04456283511422693637noreply@blogger.com