Tablescape Tuesday: Lobster Lunch on the Lawn
Lobster for lunch is a summer favorite of mine. Who doesn’t like to indulge in an afternoon seafood feast?
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Kimberly Schlegel Whitman’s Tablescapes |
At our lake house, I like to cover the picnic table with a crisp white linen from Porthault. Large white-and-pine chairs are brought from inside to make sure people have plenty of comfortable space to maneuver when dining on these delicacies.
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Kimberly Schlegel Whitman’s Tablescapes |
Red beaded place mats from Amen Wardy in Aspen were placed on top of the linen, and large leaf-shaped plates and bowls made the settings. Coral-handled flatware, also from Amen Wardy, framed the place mats and settings. White linen napkins embroidered with a large lobster were folded and placed to the right of each place setting.
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Kimberly Schlegel Whitman’s Tablescapes |
However, when it comes to lobster, a napkin is often not enough. Lobster bibs were placed in each glass and guests were instructed to tie them on even before the food was brought out.
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Kimberly Schlegel Whitman’s Tablescapes |
Lastly, we placed a red fishing net runner down the center of the table and decorated it with silver lobsters and crabs. It was the ideal setting for a delicious lunch, and one that we look forward to every summer!
Great tablescape! So perfect for summer!