It’s Summertime {entertaining house guests}
I was invited to a ‘ladies night’ party last Friday night at a new friend’s house in Connecticut. The hostess was unveiling a piece of artwork, and invited about 40 women over for salads and dessert. Each of us made something to share. I opted for my old-time favorite: Prairie Salad. On Saturday, I scooted down to NYC for dinner with family members who were in town for the weekend. On Sunday, I ran back up to the Country House where we proceeded to entertain friends from Tennessee for a few days. 
I made some beautiful flower arrangements of peonies, snapdragons, and lisianthus. We ate mostly at home. I prepared chicken salad, fiesta salmon with Mexican flavors, and a dish of roasted vegetables with artichoke and feta cheese chicken sausage. I also made Good Morning coffee cake. (If you have not tried that recipe, I suggest you do!) It’s so easy and quick to whip up while drinking your first cup of coffee in the morning. All-in-all it was a wonderful visit, but now I have a lot of catching up to do – I hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday!
{images via ABCD Designs’ Pinterest}
Posted by Amy Beth Cupp Dragoo / Personal and Uncategorized
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jennifer@nicolejanehome on 08 Jun 2011 at 10:28 am
Twitter: @nicolejanehome
You have been a busy girl!!! Reading your post just made me so happy thinking about all the fun my family is looking forward to this summer. The kids are on the last stretch at school and just itching to run around in flip flops!!
Silver Magpies on 08 Jun 2011 at 3:37 pm
Twitter: @SilverMagpies
ABCD such a gorgeous post. The image of the dock into the lake is absolutely stunning. Did you take it?
I’m so looking forward summer entertaining! What an inspiring post.
Thanks.
ABCD on 08 Jun 2011 at 4:20 pm
Twitter: @abcddesigns
Hi Nancy (@silvermagpies)
I did not take these photos, they are from the lists I have made at Pinterest. I agree with you -that sunset is something else! Thanks so much for popping by & for tweeting with me about this post … I am dying to know, is that cumin/citrus salmon recipe going to make an appearance anywhere for us to see?
xoabcd
Silver Magpies on 08 Jun 2011 at 5:07 pm
Twitter: @SilverMagpies
:~) Yes, it will! The salmon, a few other goodies and some lovely vintage silver will be featured in a guest post fairly soon! As soon as I can release details of where and when I’ll let you know.
Thanks for asking!
Jamie herzlinger on 09 Jun 2011 at 1:27 pm
Twitter: @Jamie herzlinger
Beautiful photos and gorgeous pool! What lucky frinds you have the food looks scrumptious
Have a wonderful day! Love your blog! It is fabulous!
Jamie Herzlinger