The Good Old Summer Time!

I am so excited the warmer weather is finally here!  We have had our share of clouds and rain in the last few days, but the sun is returning today.  Summer makes me think of sweet tea, watermelon, cook-outs, picnics and shorts, ok maybe capris, the old legs aren't what they use to be.  Summer in the South, you can't beat it.   This would be a great day to hang by a lazy river!

Lazy River Watercolor Print

Picnics!

There are so many cute picnic baskets and gear out these days!  Love these  ideas below!

It doesn't matter if you have a destination or just picnicking with close friends in the backyard.

Sutherland-Baskets-Hexcited-Picnic-Basket

Around-the-World-Americana-Printed-Quilt-Tote

This cute quilt above comes with its own matching tote for quick carrying! 

Great menu to take!

The Menu

Goat Cheese Spread and crackers

Sweet and Spicy Chicken

Pasta Salad With Asparagus and Lemon

Oatmeal-Raspberry Bars

Click here to get these recipes from RealSimple.com

Don't forget the invite - Ants Go Marching!

HAPPY PICNICKING!

Retro Camping!

I have fallen in love with these cute teardrop campers!  They just scream SUMMER!
They are light weight and sleep 2 comfortably and more if you all squeeze in tight!  The kitchen is actually on the back in a lift up door.  These cute campers have been around since the 1940's.  There are even many kits available to build one in your garage.  I  have visions that you could put one in the backyard with the back door opened up for an outside kitchen at parties!
It would be convenient and so vintage!  These are so light that you can pull them with any car with a hitch, even a mini cooper!  Time to hit the open road!

Teardrops and Tiny-Trailers - Book on Amazon.com

Low Country Boil Party

Summer is finally here!  I don't know if you are as glad as I am, but bring on the sun!  Now, don't get me wrong I love Fall and the Holidays, but this year I am ready to be outside and feel my feet on the grass, bug spray and all!  I love Adirondack chairs, dining by big chunky white candles flickering in the sunset on pretty floral tablecloths, laughing with the neighbors over wine and all our kids playing and laughing!  I feel a low country boil night coming on!  This is an easy meal to serve with few ingredients.  There are many variations on the recipe but I am including one from Paula Deen.  Who knows food better!
I also love these beautiful picnic blankets from SewnNatural on Etsy!
They would be so pretty on the tables or ground!

SewnNatural on Etsy - mandala-couples-picnic-blanket

Invite from Lemon Lizard

Ingredients:
6 ears of corn

6 4-inch smoked sausage link sausage

12 red new potatoes

3 lb fresh shrimp, unpeeled

Crab boil, 2 teaspoons per quart of water

Directions

Fill a large pot with enough water to cover all of the ingredients. Add the crab boil and bring to a boil. Adjust the crab boil to suit your taste. When the water boils, add the potatoes and sausage. Cook on medium heat for 20 minutes. Add corn and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Add shrimp and cook for no more than 3 minutes. Drain and serve with warm bread.

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
Servings: 6 servings
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 35 min
Difficulty: Easy