Mother Nature has nudged her birds, bees, and blooms into action, so it is the perfect time to host an outdoor spring soiree! A color palette of navy and yellow works beautifully with the blues, green, and browns in our natural surroundings. Center the dining table with a large clear glass vase filled with lush lemons for a lively focal point (we used faux lemons to reuse every year). Allow small sprigs of lemon branches to reach out the top of the vase creating a lovely shower of vibrant green leaves. To underscore the theme, tie in lemons as a visual in other high-profile places like plates and glasses. When possible, select accessories in key accent hues, such as yellow napkins and navy blue placemats.
Elevated tiny touches are like a playful wink from the host, and The Preppy Stitch is the top spot for such specialties. Offering precious picks like pristine dinner and cocktail napkins, the boutique monogram and embroidery shop also crafts heirloom-quality custom twillies in Swiss satin and velvet finishes. With an impressive array of monogram styles, thread colors, and motifs, there is a fitting design for every event or occasion.
A light yet satisfying spread allows for more time in the Spring sunshine and keeps kitchen service short. A crisp, fresh, radish and citrus salad makes an enticing introduction to the meal. For the main dish on the menu, prepare an assortment of tea sandwiches or pick up a party-size platter from the Picnic Cafe. They offer an array of refreshing choices like chicken, tuna, or egg salad, as well as pimento cheese and cold cucumber. Asparagus roll-ups with ham are a fan favorite side dish on their catering menu that makes an appetizing addition to the menu. Provide a plethora of dippers like crackers, carrots, celery, and mini bell peppers to pair with freshly prepared or your preferred store-bought Pimento cheese dip. Fresh cut fruit has a standing invitation to any warm weather meal we serve outdoors. For this spring soiree, we selected pineapples and blueberries as the primary picks amongst other seasonal staples. A chilled pitcher of invigorating fruit-flavored tea compliments the menu.
Menu
Tea Sandwiches from The Picnic Cafe
Radish and citrus salad
Pimento Cheese with crackers, carrots, celery, mini bell peppers
Fruit
Asparagus roll ups with ham
Fruit Tea
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