A Southern Life

Southern Dinner on the Porch

The weather has been incredible here lately! Dinner on the porch is definitely in order for

with Between Naps on the Porch

So, here we go!

If y0u have been following this past week you have seen scenes like:

This
this

and,

this

So, today, we are taking those scenes, and combining them for a spring tablescape!

The "bridal wreath" and the redbud make a wonderful centerpiece for our dinner!

Beautiful colors

Spring on the porch and the doves have joined us :)

Pink and white stripes with a floral salad plate.

With the lovely floral display in the background . . .

Beautiful way to start SPRING!

Today’s Lagniappe: Asparagus Salad
Something lovely for spring.

2 lbs. asparagus
1 bunch scallions
4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
2/3 c. salad dressing
2/3 c. sour cream

Cook asparagus tender crisp and arrange whole spears in a casserole dish so that they lay straight across 2 or 3 layers deep. Chop the scallions and sprinkle over asparagus. Sprinkle bacon over scallions. Combine salad dressing and sour cream thoroughly and spread over the top.

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23 responses to “Southern Dinner on the Porch”

  1. Johanna Avatar
    Johanna

    Very charming table and such a nice view into the garden. I like that.
    Greetings, Johanna

  2. Lia Avatar
    Lia

    So beautiful!!! Cheers, Lia

  3. Jane F @ Atticmag Avatar
    Jane F @ Atticmag

    I love your porch. What a super place to sit and what gorgeous flowers you’ve arranged. We’re having a heatwave but can’t sit outside because the bees are as big as golf balls! Good to “see” you here. — Jane F.

  4. sarah Avatar
    sarah

    Nothing like dining on the porch. We’ve a bit too much oak pollen for outside gatherings just now, but hopefully that will pass soon. Everything is lime green!

  5. Shirley Corwin Avatar
    Shirley Corwin

    So pretty. Spring is there big time! And what could speak of spring better than asparagus. Now if I could just learn how to cook it so it’s tender and still has it’s color!!!!!!!

  6. Beverly Avatar
    Beverly

    Your table looks so pretty, and I love that you used cuttings from your yard.

    And, I love asparagus. Sounds delish.

  7. Tricia Avatar
    Tricia

    Lucky you, to have such gorgeous flowering trees and shrubs to bring some spring indoors!

  8. Liz Avatar
    Liz

    This is so pretty! Your spring scenes are stunning!

    ~Liz

  9. Jan Avatar
    Jan

    Beautiful blooms!

  10. Jan Avatar
    Jan

    Boy, I’m sure ready to try on that salad. Thanks for sharing it. I love all the Spring blooms too.

    Jan

  11. Maryrose Avatar
    Maryrose

    Oh so pretty, how you brought the outside in. Love the color and the view. Your table is darling.
    Maryrose

  12. Nancy Avatar
    Nancy

    So pretty. The floral stems in the vase on the table are gorgeous!

  13. Nellie Avatar
    Nellie

    Lovely spring tablescape. Love your dishes and your floral arrangment is lovely, especially with the birds around it and the
    petals on the table. Looks very inviting!
    blessings, Nellie

  14. Mid-Atlantic Martha Avatar
    Mid-Atlantic Martha

    Perfect for your spring porch tablescape! Love the flowers, birds and the lovely plates as well!

  15. Joni Avatar
    Joni

    No dinner on the porch for us…too cold and windy! I love your salad and dinner plate and I envy your weather. The asparagus salad sounds yummy too. Joni

  16. Christi Avatar
    Christi

    Thank you Christy K. – I remember those bushes being called bridal wreath and I believe spirea is correct. They are just gorgeous! If you are local, those are located in Indian Creek near the old Talbert cemetery.

  17. Mimi Avatar
    Mimi

    Christie, what a pretty table; the dishes go so nicely with the flowers. I love those birds!

  18. Yvonne Avatar
    Yvonne

    Christi- I love the mix of drippy flirty pink and white floral stems.
    They are very beautiful on your table. I also am crazy about your plates. What a pretty combo. The stripes and floral. Reminds me of well put together fabric!
    So pretty. Enjoy your great weather.
    Yvonne

  19. Christy Keirn Avatar
    Christy Keirn

    Yes, bridal wreath spirea. I think that’s how you spell it! I had a yard full of it when I lived in Mississippi and miss it so much!

  20. ellen b Avatar
    ellen b

    I love Spring tables and how cool to bring the blossoms to the table. Beautiful!!
    http://happywonderer.wordpress.com/2010/04/07/tablescape-thursday-easter-revisited/

  21. Sherry Avatar
    Sherry

    I love the white bushes you have in bloom. Are they bridal something? We used to have them on the farm, I remember them as a child. You dishes are lovely. The blooms are wonderful.

  22. Beth Avatar
    Beth

    The plates and the flowers are so, so pretty! A very nice tablescape for spring!
    Beth

  23. Gloria Avatar
    Gloria

    Your table looks so lovely on the porch! And your flowers look absolutely beautiful!
    Best regards,
    Gloria

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