tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post8697235595070536111..comments2024-03-28T15:15:38.162-07:00Comments on hostess of the humble bungalow: Birds of a feather...hostess of the humble bungalowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-65084890360246943352014-06-07T20:41:24.170-07:002014-06-07T20:41:24.170-07:00What a fun day your mother must have had! I can&...What a fun day your mother must have had! I can't remember the last time I picnicked.<br />I love all the bird photos, and would so love to have peafowl.No Sacrifice Bagshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14768755519910407042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-15504660618978393802014-06-07T19:31:23.310-07:002014-06-07T19:31:23.310-07:00Love your picnic accoutrements -- china just eleva...Love your picnic accoutrements -- china just elevates things, doesn't it? Your mother is blessed to have you. Getting a change of scenery and being outdoors is always cheering.Deborah Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-29309716643818168762014-06-06T18:13:33.093-07:002014-06-06T18:13:33.093-07:00What a lovely day that must have been - and the pi...What a lovely day that must have been - and the picnic - so very elegant! <br />This post made me miss our animals - we've had them all, from peacocks to muscovies and all the sizes in between!Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-3290384927897350432014-06-06T09:43:03.750-07:002014-06-06T09:43:03.750-07:00It sounds (and looks) like a lovely time! I'm ...It sounds (and looks) like a lovely time! I'm in awe of your beautiful picnic set. It's so nice to add a bit of elegance wherever we can.Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-75997057096819881632014-06-06T05:18:46.313-07:002014-06-06T05:18:46.313-07:00Wonderful photos and lovely outing for your mother...Wonderful photos and lovely outing for your mother . . . very nice!Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723721131329150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-89784315720546066532014-06-05T20:09:20.585-07:002014-06-05T20:09:20.585-07:00Oh! I have seen similar designs in melamine! I a...Oh! I have seen similar designs in melamine! I am so impressed that you have taken fine china to a picnic! Wonderful!!!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12756033682201519150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-33168923505462152392014-06-05T19:16:16.866-07:002014-06-05T19:16:16.866-07:00How wonderful and thoughtful! I would have loved ...How wonderful and thoughtful! I would have loved to see a picture of the food as well! I'm not a lover of taking photos (even though I totally admire good photography) so I often miss opportunities to take pictures too! :-) EmilyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-13322068588699318152014-06-05T17:30:56.679-07:002014-06-05T17:30:56.679-07:00That first photo is such a great image for a Briti...That first photo is such a great image for a British-inspired picnic.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-5365707375728802632014-06-05T16:56:39.304-07:002014-06-05T16:56:39.304-07:00Love your post! Beautiful photos! New Follower.
Hu...Love your post! Beautiful photos! New Follower.<br />Hugs,<br />JodyStan and Jody Gabarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087334109855740295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-76250171173784421252014-06-05T16:50:38.861-07:002014-06-05T16:50:38.861-07:00What a great post, and idea, lovely pictures too! ...What a great post, and idea, lovely pictures too! It cheered me up to no end1Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-4578010847171916212014-06-05T15:15:37.631-07:002014-06-05T15:15:37.631-07:00What a lovely idea for a picnic and a beautiful wa...What a lovely idea for a picnic and a beautiful way to spend time with your mother! She must have been so pleased with your creativeness. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-75419540971877654942014-06-05T15:09:40.154-07:002014-06-05T15:09:40.154-07:00What a lovely post this was today..a picnic how lo...What a lovely post this was today..a picnic how lovely; you did it up so well with the china and the silver and the tablecloth; the menu sounds just perfect..pleased your Mom enjoyed it..wish I still had my mom so we could go on a picnic too..she was game for everything and would have enjoyed one for sure in this gorgeous weather we are all having right now...thanks for another lovely post.....love your basket!!Pamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-5129961834928322032014-06-05T11:51:04.159-07:002014-06-05T11:51:04.159-07:00I love your picnic essentials. Now I know what I w...I love your picnic essentials. Now I know what I will be in the hunt for at my next flea/antique market. Sounds like such a wonderful outing for your Mother! It would be very sad to not have family around. She's lucky, and you're lucky to be nearby. xoxoJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04723360304687997220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-58526752226766125762014-06-05T10:53:22.122-07:002014-06-05T10:53:22.122-07:00I just love elegant picnics like this! No wonder a...I just love elegant picnics like this! No wonder at all at how thrilled your Mother would be. She is so fortunate to have you so close by. I think about things like this too as I get older. Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01043224721237700695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-18274730401733152572014-06-05T09:41:06.242-07:002014-06-05T09:41:06.242-07:00What a nice way to spend time at Beacon Hill-I lov...What a nice way to spend time at Beacon Hill-I love the idea of true 'in style' picnic! It's a great excuse to use fine china (as if one is ever needed). Your mother obviously truly appreciated it. Hollihttp://thisbestlife.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-71775133420679350862014-06-05T08:50:32.573-07:002014-06-05T08:50:32.573-07:00No Susan they are fine bone English china plates, ...No Susan they are fine bone English china plates, cups and saucers! I wrap them carefully in a few tea towels and the basket is a sturdy one so they are protected. hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-76659355531621073032014-06-05T08:06:35.904-07:002014-06-05T08:06:35.904-07:00J'adore les pique-niques! Your china and silve...J'adore les pique-niques! Your china and silver with an April Cornell tablecloth would elevate the most mundane into an occasion! You are showing love in action - the very best kind. Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-74245863678572505912014-06-05T07:34:13.110-07:002014-06-05T07:34:13.110-07:00What a lovely outing to do with your mom, and I lo...What a lovely outing to do with your mom, and I love the picnic set you have put together. kristieinbchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08620113214111945592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-67290145338829030812014-06-05T07:13:38.956-07:002014-06-05T07:13:38.956-07:00It is such a lovely idea to have a picnic. I am go...It is such a lovely idea to have a picnic. I am going with Maman this morning to the doctor and a picnic at Spanish Banks would be a great idea. I love your dishes. I have a set of silver plate, picnic dishes and a basket so we're ready to go. Spending time with Maman is an important time of each week when I am home. Nous sommes chanceuses d'avoir nos mères et d'avoir le temps pour nous amuser aver elles.Madame Là-bashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16703782237948233124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-11337088599868994572014-06-05T07:12:14.062-07:002014-06-05T07:12:14.062-07:00Goodness, how elegant and fine! I feel the need to...Goodness, how elegant and fine! I feel the need to toss out all our ugly plastic picnic items right now...........my next outing will most assuredly be featuring real place settings. Jen in NYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-10787197916945262092014-06-05T07:07:14.124-07:002014-06-05T07:07:14.124-07:00Enjoy every moment you can with your Mother (partl...Enjoy every moment you can with your Mother (partly on behalf of those who had too little time with our Mothers). I'm always incredulous when mothers and daughters are incompatible (yes, I do have friends like that). I'm sure many nice picnics can be had without a "key destination" if the weather is good enough: have a lovely summer. I think you were very wise to take early retirement if it gives you more time with someone you love so very dearly.Juliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12320920329295669197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-76913342197590656462014-06-05T06:38:13.660-07:002014-06-05T06:38:13.660-07:00I can just see your lovely picnic table. I am ass...I can just see your lovely picnic table. I am assuming that your pretty plates are melamine? And I love the idea of using silver plate utensils for picnic dining. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12756033682201519150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-60890681329271591172014-06-05T06:31:46.791-07:002014-06-05T06:31:46.791-07:00What a gracious way to picnic ~ so elegant! The Pe...What a gracious way to picnic ~ so elegant! The Petting Zoo looks like a beautiful place and so many wonderful birds.La Vie Quotidiennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348063467803160245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-64120264294069963632014-06-05T06:24:34.592-07:002014-06-05T06:24:34.592-07:00What a caring and restorative outing, from the bea...What a caring and restorative outing, from the beautiful plates to the setting, and of course your company. Vitamin "L" (love) really helps.<br /><br />Geriatric depression is a huge issue and I thank you for raising it frankly. My mother faced it too. Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-10657101527475570962014-06-05T00:19:59.102-07:002014-06-05T00:19:59.102-07:00You are so blessed to have your Mother still, and ...You are so blessed to have your Mother still, and I've always wished I had a sister too!! Lovely idea to all go for a picnic in Beacon Hill, and in style :) The petting zoo is one of my favourite things to do at BH. It shall be one of our stops, when my family from Holland come out next month for a visit :)Jim & Sonya Guthriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03935548335276176903noreply@blogger.com