Since I can't have a proper dinner party inside my home, I fantasize about setting it up in our backyard. Our backyard is quite large, at least it is for Southern California, and we've put a lot of work into making it conducive to outdoor entertaining. It still has a long way to go before it fits our vision, but it's definitely come a long way from when we bought the house. In my dream, I have the table set out in the middle of the grass. Gold twinkle lights, or something more dramatic like those vintage-looking bubble-shaped clear glass bulbs, are somehow suspended over the table (somehow, because in reality we have nothing that would support them), and white candles and elegant flowers are arranged along the middle of the table. The table itself is adorned with some kind of clever and attractive linen arrangement, not necessarily one solid cloth covering the whole thing, and my wedding china, silverware and wine glasses are set out. And don't forget the pretty place cards at each setting!
Dinner would start at sunset, with all the guests dressed to the nines - the women wearing formal but light summery dresses, the men in suits, but looking casual sans ties, and shoes are optional for everyone. The food is is a big hit, the wine flows, and sparkling conversation and laughter abound into the night...
That's my dinner party fantasy. Anyone want to come? :)
4 comments:
Count me in!
That sounds divine!! Let me know the particulars so I can "save the date".
I also dream of dinner parties and such! So far, all we've done is have a couple over. My table only seats 6, so I am limited to how many I could invite. Not to mention, most of our IRL friends have little children they bring with.
For sure!!! I'll book the flight, as long as we schedule it during warm weather (since it's been hovering near zero here).
Fun! I'm in.
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