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Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Quiet Dinner on the Porch

AUGUST is here and we were having yet another rainstorm, so last Friday night I set the little table on the porch for hubby and I to have a quiet candlelight dinner. Lillies from the garden with a heavenly scent. Little pink tea lights and the steady rainfall set the mood.

Sea grass mats, starfish napkin rings and the famous Gibson china seen on so so many blogs~







I was in PierI that afternoon and say this little hanging candle holder and thought how perfect!






Everything looks peaceful and calm, the perfect way to end a hectic work week.




Salmon grilled and nutty brown Rice with fresh garden peas....just right






Melon wrapped in prosciutto






My old scarred table I found in a little antique store and brought it home to use in the center of my old kitchen. When the kitchen was done over we moved it out on the porch. What a great place to be on a hot summer night or a crisp fall night. Breakfast on a Sunday morning is nice too. Funny how when you love something you always find a place for it.


Let's join Susan on Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday. Join the fun~








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22 comments:

  1. Mari @ Once Upon a PlateAugust 5, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    Such a calming look, I like that alot. And your salmon dinner looks DELICIOUS! Very nice. :)

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  2. MyrnaAugust 5, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    Don'tcha just LOVE romantic dinners with the hubby? I sure do! Beautiful table setting!!

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  3. ellen b.August 5, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    Everything looks so lovely! Love your scarred table! It's great to celebrate quiet and togetherness. Your setting is great and the food looks delish!!

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  4. EileenAugust 5, 2009 at 9:19 PM

    I love your porch! What a perfect spot to enjoy a nice dinner! And I love your furniture! I would be so happy to be sitting in that setting! I love everything about it!
    All the best,
    Eileen

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  5. The Farmers Oldest DaughterAugust 5, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    I love your porch, absolutely perfect. Those kind of dinners are so great. I love your scarred table too. I have one similar to that and it goes where we go.

    Maxine

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  6. AnonymousAugust 5, 2009 at 10:03 PM

    Oh, what a wonderful table set on your porch! Everything looks so dreamy! Your food looks awesome too! Oh, I'd love to have a porch like yours!
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  7. DonnaAugust 5, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    Very pretty. I love that nutty brown rice recipe. I think I will try it!

    D

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  8. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeAugust 5, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    The setting is just perfect. I love the sunroom and the table is fabulous. Your tablesetting is so pretty. The menu looks wonderful. I love salmon. What a wonderful way to end the day. Just perfect. Hugs, Marty

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  9. SharlotteAugust 5, 2009 at 10:57 PM

    What a special meal! Everything looks delicious and pretty with your setting. Your porch is so relaxing and restful ~ I think I'd just stay out there all day!
    Happy Thursday!

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  10. Cathy~Mille FleurAugust 5, 2009 at 11:28 PM

    What a lovely place to dine!!! Your tablescape is so pretty...and the yummy food is the icing on the cake!!!

    Wonderful!!!

    Happy TT!!!
    XOXO
    Cathy

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  11. DeannaAugust 5, 2009 at 11:54 PM

    This is so cozy and your food looks wonderful.
    Glad to visit your fine site.
    God Bless,
    d

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  12. UnknownAugust 6, 2009 at 12:32 AM

    What a lovely evening! I love that little old table. It has so much character!

    ~Liz

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  13. MarthaAugust 6, 2009 at 6:27 AM

    Nothing like a quiet dinner for two -- a perfect setting for a perfect meal. The table is a darling and I would have found another place forit too. It is amazing how something can be moved to an even better place!

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  14. JoyceAugust 6, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    It all looks so pretty and relaxing and the food looks nice and healthy. Thanks for sharing.
    Joyce

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  15. Melanie@TheOldWhiteCottageAugust 6, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    Very pretty and the food looks delicious!

    I love the Adirondack chairs in your header too. Happy Thursday!

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  16. Brenda PruittAugust 6, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    I'm in love with your porch as well as your romantic tablescape! Is it a screened-in or enclosed porch? Looked enclosed to me. Wish I had a spot like that to decorate without worrying about the weather. I too love the Adirondack chairs in your banner.
    Brenda

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  17. SouthernGalAugust 6, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    Oh, so many beautiful touches. I love the hanging candles and how lucky are you to have those beautiful lilies growing in your garden. Very romantic and lovely.

    Christi @ A Southern Life
    http://asouthernlife.com

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  18. Yellow Rose ArborAugust 6, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    This is so romantic and lovely!

    Food looks delicious too!

    Katherine

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  19. Ldy ~~ DyAugust 7, 2009 at 1:57 AM

    What a perfectly lovely setting for a quiet dinner for two! Your hanging candles are a nice touch. Dinner looked delish!! Hugs!

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  20. BillAugust 7, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    Everything about your setting looks fresh and uncluttered. The hanging candle holder adds a great romantic touch! Your meal looks absoulutely delicious! Nicely done!

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  21. Tamara JansenAugust 12, 2009 at 8:12 PM

    I LOVE melons in prosciutto

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  22. Linda - Behind My Red DoorAugust 13, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    Oh what a wonderful place to dine in the rain! I envy you!!

    hugs, Linda

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