One of the sweetest people I know celebrated a birthday this week. She loves fun details and I knew she’d appreciate a themed gathering of her friends. I hosted a simple picnic for a small group.
I covered the table with an old quilt centered with a lacy heirloom cloth {I have a box of old heirloom linens handed down to me from a family member … they’re among my treasured possessions and I love to accent with them when entertaining}.
Doilies and a simple basket of apples sat at the center of the table.
Fresh apples held tealight candles {it looked so pretty and what a simple way to add decor to the table!} …
… and each place setting had a tiny picnic basket {I used an assortment of baskets and although that was a decision made from necessity, I loved the way it looked} holding a chicken salad croissant sandwich, pita chips in a cone, a small container of hummus, a bottle of berry lemonade {with a striped paper straw} and a cookie tucked in a folded muffin wrapper.
It was simple and girly and fun but the best part of the night was definitely the company of great friends.
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That is so beautiful! The apple tea lights is such a nice touch. Very thoughtful!
Randi I love it. I love the baskets with the food tucked in them. So cute and simple. What a treat for your friend!
Totally cute! I love the little baskets! And the tea lights, how easy and sweet!
beautiful.happy new year
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This is such an incredibly sweet ideas. I love the little details!
What a wonderful idea. Anyone would be lucky to be included in this little feast. Very clever.
This makes me want to have some girlfriends over for some lunch! So pretty!
This is such a darling idea for party! We are planning to do something for Mother’s Day for my mom and MIL and this would be so fun. My daughter would really be into it. She loves picnics. Thanks so much for sharing at A Crafty Soiree AND linking back:) I am going to feature this on Thursday.
This is SO cute 🙂 I am going to feature you next Monday!
Love this idea!
Love this party! I have been mourning the end of picnic season since September when it got too cold to eat outdoors!
Blue Skies,
Charlotte xo
p.s. love your apple tea-lights – you could use mini pumpkins in the same way for Halloween decor!
The apple tea lights are such a great idea!
those picnic baskets are darling. such a fun idea to do for friends.