My Dears!
It's that time again when I, my fella, and the rest of our "vintage" friends gather together for our annual Independence Day picnic at Harmonie House!
I've been working diligently on getting everything ready. I do find that I never seem to have enough time to prep for these gatherings, but by the same token I tend to become giddy as a child while I get the house ready, and spend oodles of time in the garden weeding, mulching, and just making everything pretty. On the day of our picnic I never lack help, for my fella and some of my closest friends make all the early prep and work flow smoothly.
The lists have been made (food, linens, outdoor accessories, etc). I still have shopping to do, food tent to put up, and finding something to wear. Shall I go Edwardian or perhaps 1920's? Hmmmm..I do have a few Victorian outfits as well as a 30's style summer dress. *sigh* Who knows? My guests always look fabulous in any era they choose.
Needless to say, we are all excited and ready for a trip back in time, a wonderful gathering of dear friends old and new, a most enjoyable game of extreme croquet (do avoid the flower beds), delightful vintage music, delicious food, and pitchers of frozen gin & tonics. Yes my dears, we also serve lemonade.
Oh indeed....this party is the "bees knees"!!
Here are a few images of picnics from years past....
That's me all the way on the left in the red and white.
That's me sitting at left with the hat.
I was trying to avoid the flower beds...not sure I succeeded.
Pondering...
No..that is not a frozen gin & tonic in my hand. *winks*
I hope each and every one of you has a most lovely 4th of July weekend. May bliss follow you wherever you go!
Hey! What am I doing in the flower bed??
xoxo,
Miss Sandra
Oh this looks like so much fun. I know you will really enjoy all your friends this weekend. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteYou look lovely like always.
ReplyDeleteSo much fun, I'm jealous...in a good way.
Enjoy your weekend Miss Sandra.
xox,
Jacqueline
What a lovely time that must be. Hope the weather cooperates and all is great fun.
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th of July!
~♥~
Miss Sandra-
ReplyDeleteI hope your event went well. I remember some of your pics from previous years... I would truly love to attend such a nostalgic and beautiful event! What a great idea. Hope your July 4th weekend was fabulous. :-)
-Pam
Hi Sandra,you all look great and what a lovely day you must have had.Thanks for calling in on Bright Star every now and then,see my latest post and you will know what I mean when I say you would all fit in nicely!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea, and great that your friends are such good sports. Your blog makes me feel happy!
ReplyDeleteYour party looks like great fun. Very classy.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun time your party must have been! Hope you enjoyed it and had a great 4th of July.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for stopping by. It was quite the lovely affair and so much fun too! It's so nice to have you drop by and visit. I appreciate your thoughts and comments.
ReplyDeleteI hope all is wonderful in your world. xoxo
Blissful tidings,
Sandra
This looks a fab idea ...
ReplyDeleteI knew some people long ago who were into 1940's British wartime and there house is designed from that period too.
Anita x
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Dear Anita,
ReplyDeleteWelcome to Harmonie House! I also know some people who re-enact the 1940's. It's so much fun to be able to lose oneself in another time..if only for a short while. Thank you for following. I must go over and pay you a visit as well. Do stop by as often as you'd like! xo!
Blissful Tidings,
Sandra