croquet party! sampler

{ shredded rose cloche by hatdiva }

am headed out to a croquet lawn party and my ride and friends are staring at me ready to go. more soon!

[{updated 7.21} don't you hate it when you're ready to go, but everyone else isn't, then you start doing something productive, and right in the middle they're all magically ready and you're suddenly the problem? and they stare at you and sigh because it's so typically *you* to be late? but if they'd only been ready on time you would have looked like the punctuality champion? that was my friday. forgive the vestigial post above. granted usually i'm *not* ready and am the problem anyway...]

where was i? croquet. croquet makes me think of flamingos and alice in wonderland. also a very rarified form of outdoor entertainment, which friday's function didn't really resemble. more of a sweaty free-for-all with mallets. let's hope that doesn't describe anyone's wedding.

still fun! check out the bubble blower necklaces --







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the great outdoors: a picnic sampler (and recipes!)

{ custom oilcloth tablecloth by chalkydoodles }

so there was this amazing article in the new york times today with "101 20-minute dishes for inspired picnics" -- simple delicious things to take to an outdoor gathering. my mouth has been watering all day. and that makes me think -- picnic rehearsal dinner. picnic themed reception, with grilled stuff and gardenburgers and smores. outdoor wedding made simple.

you get the drift -- it is the minimalist way, right?









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