Adventures in Planning a Fall Vintage Picnic
Ok y’all, I admit that I was looking for an excuse to use my vintage picnic basket and the vintage tablecloths I recently found at the thrift store. My husband, being such a good sport, went along with this spur of the moment idea. Even though, the plan had it’s ups and downs, it was still fun in the end.
Here are the adventures in planning a fall vintage picnic that we encountered.
You may be saying, “What, another fall table share?” Although I have shared a lot of fall tables lately, I had previously agreed to join some of my favorite blogger’s for a Fall Tablescape Hop. Therefore, I HAD to come up with something new to share with y’all.
I promise this one is different and was quite the adventure. We decided that an impromptu wine and cheese party might be just the thing.
Oh, and don’t forget, you’ll want to stay until the end so you can see all my friends inspiring tables.
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How to Plan an Impromptu Picnic
So first, the location for the Fall Vintage Picnic would be on the pier. The original plan was to place the table cloths on the floor. However, we are getting old and the issue of getting up and down had to be considered. Plus, those boards are really hard on old bones. Therefore, the vintage tablecloths were spread across the small pier table to create a tabletop picnic.
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In addition, adirondack chairs were pulled up close to the table for more relaxed seating, and a couple of pillows were added to soften the landing. LOL
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The adventures in Menu Planning
Did I say this was impromptu? Well, as a results, the menu was limited. There was wine and cheese which we usually have on hand. However, I had to get creative with the other items.
First, there were no grapes.
Pause…… remember we live in the woods and a trip to the store is time consuming.
Remembering that some grapes were growing along our driveway, I jumped on the John Deere Gator and found the vine still had a few hanging on.
Pause again…… while there, a few grapevine branches were gathered for a project you may see later this week. As you can see, I’m easily distracted. Wink, wink!
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On the way back, a persimmon tree caught my eye! It was easy to quickly gather a handful of fresh persimmons to add to the table.
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Planning Fall Vintage Picnic Center Piece
What picnic would be complete without a bouquet of wild flowers? Oh well, the pasture did have some lovely wild flowers and I quickly cut a few stems. Quickly, because the cows were beginning to think it was feeding time. Yikes!!
Upon returning with these treasures, it quickly became apparent that the arrangement was lacking. Those darn cows!!!
Luckily, a few zinnias still had some life in them so I gathered a small bouquet from the garden. Ta da, a perfect picnic centerpiece was created when they were added to the wild flowers.
The Finishing Touch
When packing the picnic basket, some vintage silverware was tucked into these cute silverware pouches from Cutlery Couture. In addition, some thrift store napkins (that just happen to be the perfect color) and some pumpkin plates, from a previous fall, were packed.
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A couple of pumpkins and a mum, from the Welcome to Fall Dinner, were easily to transfered from the outdoor kitchen.
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The cheese was a little hard!
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The grapes were a little sour and don’t get me started about how bitter fresh persimmons are!
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But, good news – the Wine was Perfect!
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Even Rudy seemed to enjoy the impromptu fall picnic, however he kept his distance during all the bitter and sour tastings.
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I hope you enjoyed our impromptu adventure and that you are inspired to create events, without worry about how perfect they turn out.
Ready for more Inspiration – Check out these Fabulous Tablescapes
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Luved this post Rachel and you look so cute. Luv your top! Happy to be hopping with you today and Pinned!
Ann,
Thanks so much for taking the time to read the blog. It was one of my crazier adventures.
I LOVE your tablecloth! It all looks so pretty on the pond! xoxoxo
Stacy,
Thanks so much sweetie.
Good morning ! My sister-in-law sent me a text that directed me to you. She said …… I didn’t know there was anyone SO MUCH like you !
. So I immediately went to your site . Lo and behold… yes! We are certainly very much alike. My husband and I also retired “to the woods” in the mountains of beautiful Blue Ridge Ga. I am sitting on the dock at the pond now . Last week we also had wine and cheese and used a vintage picnic basket I found. I picked the last of the grapes from our vines…yep.. pretty sour….we make our on wine, but there are many wonderful vineyards in our area. This is turning out to really be fun!! Our homes, style, and decorating taste are truly mirror images! So hello twin…. I’ll be sure to keep reading to see what “we both” will be doing next! Hope y’all have a delightfully wonderful Sunday!
Lou Ann,
Thank you so much for letting me know I have a twin. It’s always fun to talk with other’s who have the same interest and crazy adventures. I love that you make your own wine. We only have wild grapes here but my husband has talked about doing some wine making as a hobby once he retires. I would save us a lot of money I’m sure. I look forward to sharing more adventures with you. Please always comment and let me know how I’m doing. So glad your sister-in-law connected us.
What a great post Rachel! Loving reading about all your adventures!
Lori,
Thanks for taking the time Lori. I appreciate you so much.
Rachel
You and hubby did a GREAT job. Love your location, and that picnic basket is the bomb! Thanks for sharing.
Miche,
I really appreciate your comments and thanks for stopping by.
Rachel
Hi Rachel
Gosh how I just adore you and your creative ways. I love this picnic, its festive and cozy and oh so pretty. I love when you said you were having it on the table, but you my dear are not too old to picnic on the floor but the table and chairs are way more comfy I am sure. Although I would not be getting up from the floor too quickly myself
everything looks amazing, as usual. I bet it was a fun time
deezie
Deezie,
It was so fun to pull it together without really having the supplies I needed.
Oh Rachel! This was such a fun post! I loved you taking us through the entire process and always enjoy a picnic on a pier. Pinned.
Kim,
It was very fun trying to pull it together without actually having supplies.
Rachel
Rachel, this is all so pretty and I love the setting in this spot over looking the pond! All so lovely!
Kristin,
Thanks so much sweetie.
Love it!! I am so easily distracted too, I swear sometimes it’s embarrassing for me. Now I want to on a picnic.
Corine
Corine,
It’s that creative mind. My husband gets so flustered with me because I don’t finish anything. Jumping from project to project. LOL
Don’t change.
Rachel
If the wine was perfect, it all became perfect!!! Lol!! What a beautiful setting…the lake, the adirondack chairs and most of all, that beautiful, inviting table for sure! Looks so inviting for a great afternoon on the dock in Fall!
Karolyn
Yes, wine fixes all mistakes. LOL
Thanks for your sweet compliments.
Rachel