After all the painstaking planning and careful
preparation, the table is set, awaiting the guests.
The faux-Meissen figurines—seeming to take on
a life of their own—add whimsy to the elegant
setting. Hydrangeas adorn, but don’t dominate. The
tablecloth provides a neutral complement to the
American service plates, whose cerulean bands
tie in with the blue and lavender blooms. Bamboo
ballroom chairs enhance the outdoor celebration.
50 may
After all the painstaking planning and careful
preparation, the table is set, awaiting the guests.
The faux-Meissen figurines—seeming to take on
a life of their own—add whimsy to the elegant
setting. Hydrangeas adorn, but don’t dominate. The
tablecloth provides a neutral complement to the
American service plates, whose cerulean bands
tie in with the blue and lavender blooms. Bamboo
ballroom chairs enhance the outdoor celebration.
50 may
Chilled zucchini soup leads off, garnished with parsley and dotted with olive oil.
Though
hand-painted and full of charm, the Japanese cast-porcelain figures were in fact picked up at a community center sale. You never know where you’ll find treasure!
Though
hand-painted and full of charm, the Japanese cast-porcelain figures were in fact picked up at a community center sale. You never know where you’ll find treasure!
Preparing the perfect brunch can be as reward ing and fun as the gathering. Here, tastemaker Michael Devine conjures up ideas to inspire and excite you. The menu? He starts with something cool: creamy zucchini soup. Then, chilled Sancerre paired with the main course, lamb. But what is superb food without the appropriate setting? Hydrangeas are an ideal pick—big and beautiful, yet with little scent to overwhelm. For some mirth, he introduces fanciful figurines that create a charming conversation piece. His choices hint at the endless possibilities that abound. How will you delight your guests? What surprises will you have in store? Indulge your creativity, enjoy the challenge, and when the day comes, exhale and revel in the weather, the friends, the food, the setting.
