Fresh air.
A sunny quilt.
A bottle of wine.
Peanut butter & jelly.
A few strawberries and a handful of Triscuits.
And a little back porch.
That's all we need for a picnic, right?
Come join me.
xo,
Kim
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February 21, 2010
Picnic On The Porch
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Oooh! Thanks for inviting me! What a lovely scene you've created. So romantic. Love your music too. Goes great with this post!
xoxo,
Kim
Posted by: Kim McLaughlin | February 21, 2010 at 07:45 AM
I'll be right over !
((Hugs))
Cindy H
Posted by: cindy h | February 21, 2010 at 07:51 AM
Seriously Kim, it would be worth the $300 airfare to leave the Michigan snow and cold behind and come down. Everything is such a beautiful sunshine yellow and here I sit green with envy;>)
Posted by: Kathleen Grace | February 21, 2010 at 08:04 AM
Kim,
I'm not much of a wine drinker, but I always have it with my peanut butter and jelly sammies! Love you post, they are always so special.
Posted by: rita larson | February 21, 2010 at 08:31 AM
So pretty! And so different from our snow covered North - I'm definitely in! How is that Riesling? I love Riesling, and the name is too cute.
Have a wonderful week.
Best,
Stephanie
Posted by: Stephanie @ La Dolce Vita | February 21, 2010 at 08:32 AM
Oh Kim....you are so channeling spring and have just given me a fabulous idea for an afternoon with my babies. The weather has been perfect the last three days. Such beautiful and cozy pictures.
Enjoy the burst of spring!
Posted by: Jennifer @ Fiddle Dee Dee | February 21, 2010 at 08:44 AM
Sigh...what porch? Is there a porch out there under all that snow? Yes there is...but way to cold and windy around here for a picnic. But a big thank you for giving me something to look forward to when spring does arrive!
Posted by: Elizabeth | February 21, 2010 at 08:57 AM
We're still shin deep in snow here, but oh, I heard a little bird singing for all it's worth this morning. Spring! It's on the way. How lovely to be picnicking on the porch!
Posted by: Herself | February 21, 2010 at 09:14 AM
Looks lovely...it really is just the simple things..
Posted by: ain't for city gals | February 21, 2010 at 09:40 AM
Perfect!
I was browsing through an older Cottage Style and found an article by you. It was fun to read it again, knowing I knew a little more about the author. :)
Such a lovely blog, I put it on my sidebar so I would remember to visit each day.
Blessings!
Posted by: Mary | February 21, 2010 at 09:55 AM
Sounds like a wonderful idea to me! It is warming up around here, but probably not warm enough for a picnic. You are going to end up with hundreds of people on your porch. I hope you have a lot of peanut butter...lol! I hope you have a great day! ~Dan~
Posted by: Dan | February 21, 2010 at 10:29 AM
Oh, your blog splatters out the rays of sunshine through cyberspace into our homes and hearts. I am soo ready for a picnic on MY porch too!! Just the Spring pick me up all of us north of Fla. needed! Thanks for the Sunshine you bring to help thaw us out! It is a joy to visit with you at Daisy Cottage.
Posted by: Lisa Mc. | February 21, 2010 at 11:07 AM
Oh, your blog splatters out the rays of sunshine through cyberspace into our homes and hearts. I am soo ready for a picnic on MY porch too!! Just the Spring pick me up all of us north of Fla. needed! Thanks for the Sunshine you bring to help thaw us out! It is a joy to visit with you at Daisy Cottage.
Posted by: Lisa Mc. | February 21, 2010 at 11:07 AM
Your bright cheery tablecloth and matching bottle of wine are so warm and inviting. I love white wine, I am going to look for that brand the next time I buy a bottle. Oh what I would give to come visit for a picnic on your warm sunny porch! Massachusetts is neither warm nor inviting right now.
Thanks for invite to lunch and warm sunny Florida! :)
Posted by: Kerri | February 21, 2010 at 11:28 AM
It finally felt like "spring" here in Raleigh, NC yesterday and I can't wait to set up my patio to enjoy the sunshine. Until then, DH and I have "carpet picnics" with wine, triscuits, cheese, olives, etc. Last night we had "nachos"...nothing like a good carpet picnic :}
Posted by: Roberta | February 21, 2010 at 11:37 AM
Oh, I love bpj! Nom, nom, nom! ;)
Thank you! :)
Posted by: dale | February 21, 2010 at 11:42 AM
We could have picnicked yesterday in lovely sunny splendor complete with little blue violets. I'm heading out this morning to video my pups in over twelve inches of new powder instead!
Posted by: pogonip @ meadowsweet cottage | February 21, 2010 at 11:45 AM
It all sounds just wonderful to me...great idea too! But I might need a bit of chocolate also! :D
Posted by: Julie Harward | February 21, 2010 at 11:47 AM
Me too Julie! Please bring some!
;-)
xo,
Me
Posted by: Daisy Cottage | February 21, 2010 at 11:53 AM
Oh it must be warm in Florida! :) It's still cold here in the north. Thanks for the invitation; I'll be glad to share the warm temperatures with you for a bit.
Posted by: Kimberly Padilla | February 21, 2010 at 12:21 PM
Oh Kim, Such a warm invitation. The thought of sitting in the sun on the warm porch and enjoying such a perfect lunch is so inviting...You give me spring when the weather here is so cold and snowy (again). Your music is so relaxing...a perfect fit for a nice picnic! As always, thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Sweet Daisy Mae | February 21, 2010 at 12:29 PM
Thanks for the sunny, happy posting. I love the yellow quilt. It just looks happy!
Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
Posted by: Susan Freeman | February 21, 2010 at 12:29 PM
Hi Kim, I live in Connecticut and today I saw my first robin since winter has started. For us here it means spring is on the way. Maybe I can have my own picnic!!
Posted by: Doris Barile | February 21, 2010 at 12:30 PM
It must be warmer where you are!
I love your picnic photos, great idea! Yum!!
I live south of you and I just warmed up today!
Buuurrrr, it's been "coat weather" here!
Loving today as the sun is shining and no big wind to deal with, as I work on some crafts in the yard! I hope you have a great Sunday!
Thanks, JolieAnne
Posted by: Jolie Anne | February 21, 2010 at 12:31 PM
Sooooo beautiful! I'll take some strawberries. I'm gluten and sugar free, so can't have the other goodies. You're so sweet to invite us over!! ♥
Posted by: Betty Jo | February 21, 2010 at 12:36 PM
I think sometimes we don't do things because we think they have to be "fancy", complicated, just so. Something simple is sometimes the best, as you show.
Have a sunny Sunday!
Posted by: Miss Jean | February 21, 2010 at 12:54 PM
Sounds just perfect!
Posted by: D'Ann | February 21, 2010 at 12:55 PM
I am with you in spirit if not body.
Thanks for having me!
Donna D
Posted by: Donna Hurlbut | February 21, 2010 at 12:58 PM
Kim
What a lovely picnic on the porch. We still have snow here, but I am sitting in my sunny yellow sunroom, having a picnic with you and your wonderful relaxing music.
Have a great day!
Thanks!
XO
Posted by: Marianne Robinson | February 21, 2010 at 01:12 PM
Perfect Picnic! I had Cupcake's Merlot the other day and it was quite nice. I've been wanting to try the Riesling. You'll have to let us know what you think. Enjoy your sweet picnic!
Posted by: Rachel from A Cupcake for Moose | February 21, 2010 at 01:13 PM
Kim,
I do not know how you do it. Your photos and simple words draw me here each time you post. I always want for more and you are there each day in my e-mail. Thank you for making my day every day. Spring is definitely in the air. We are having a mix of sunny warm days and gloomy rainy days. The birds chirping each day make each day here, along with our wonderful sunsets. Thanks for the invitation to your beautiful yellow daisy cottage.
Posted by: Darlene | February 21, 2010 at 01:13 PM
Hi Kim,
Mmm- yummy - just my kind of picnic. . . simple and not fancy . . yet delightful and charming. Your photographs are fabulous and you have such a whimsical way with color and design.
Thank you for inviting us.
Hugs to Maggie,
Erin and Bentley
Posted by: Erin | February 21, 2010 at 01:14 PM
Well, the quilt is an excellent idea since it's 20 degrees outside. But there's no reason why I can't have a PBJ inside, right?
Posted by: Necel | February 21, 2010 at 01:28 PM
I love that quilt! What a nice little picnic:)
Posted by: Ashley Schott | February 21, 2010 at 01:30 PM
Kim, I will just drive right down to good ole sunny Fla. and join you for that scrumptious sandwich and wine. I don't think I have ever had wine with pb and j, but hey if you say it is good together it must be. Love your colorful blog...Kim
Posted by: Kim Nichols | February 21, 2010 at 01:40 PM
Delightful!
Especially there- here we have 2 feet of snow on the backporch, haha.
Please, Spring come soon! We need more warm sunshine!
Posted by: Michele | February 21, 2010 at 02:19 PM
Perfect. I will be right over. :) ~Kelly
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Posted by: Kelly | February 21, 2010 at 02:56 PM
How enchanting, Kim.
How is that Cupcake wine, anyway.
DH and I were shopping last week and I saw it and just because of the name I wanted to try it. It was a no for him, but he's sitting here next to me and I said, "See, someone else likes it...I think it's worth a try." I believe it was less than $10 in the groc. we shop in...
Hugs
Carol in Indy
Posted by: Carol Adams | February 21, 2010 at 03:26 PM
Oh Kim that sounds so nice right about now....I just came from visiting Beth over at The Stories from A to Z...her Dad is dying and they've gone to say good-bye....she has such a happy blog and my heart just aches for her !!!
Thanks for this little ray of sunshine....
All the best,
Kathy :)
Posted by: Kathy | February 21, 2010 at 03:37 PM
Sounds great Kim. You've got to be warmer there. I'm still looking at 3 foot piles of snow! Have a great day! Hugs, Terri
Posted by: Terri Morse | February 21, 2010 at 04:11 PM
That would be nice!! I would bring a little chocolate-maybe a cupcake with homemade fudge icing!
Posted by: Debbie from Texas | February 21, 2010 at 04:20 PM
Hi Kim, that is a wonderful idea love that quilt. It is going to be a scorcher here today about 36 so I'd better enjoy it while its here last day of summer here this coming Sunday then it will be your turn to enjoy the sunshine for awhile sounds like some of you need it badly it wont be much longer girls its on its way. Trish xox :)
Posted by: Trish Rowley | February 21, 2010 at 04:26 PM
Thanks, sweet Kim,
I'll be right there. I'll bring my chocolate truffles. Ok?
Love & Hugs,
Hattie
Posted by: Hattie | February 21, 2010 at 04:57 PM
hi
such a simple thought and so beautifully written and photographed thanks for being so inspiring...
Posted by: mahek | February 21, 2010 at 11:13 PM
You forgot to put camera on the list!!!
I love it. I hope Maggie came.
Posted by: Mary Lou | February 21, 2010 at 11:20 PM
I am so ready for a picnic...
Posted by: Annie | February 22, 2010 at 12:30 AM
so beautiful- it looks like sweet spring!
Posted by: lorraine lewis | February 22, 2010 at 01:43 AM
oh what a lovly idea Kim, across the pond here we are shivering at 4 degrees celsius and at the moment its raining! (its been raining most of the last week) So I'm with you in spirit on your lovely warm porch and i've brought some cupcakes too. Jane x
Posted by: Jane | February 22, 2010 at 02:16 AM
Would love to. Your picnic lunch looks delicious.
Posted by: Loree | February 22, 2010 at 02:46 AM
Mmmm.... looks perfect just wait til I hop a plane and fly on over to join you!! LOL
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | February 22, 2010 at 03:30 AM
I'm on the way!
Posted by: Vicki | February 22, 2010 at 05:51 AM
Ok NOW I"M HUNGRY!
That yellow quilt is so delicious looking I want to eat it too!
Posted by: Gail | February 23, 2010 at 02:06 PM
I love Cupcake Wine!....There reds are great too!
Posted by: ChelseaRoss | February 23, 2010 at 04:22 PM
on my way!
Posted by: [email protected] | February 23, 2010 at 09:50 PM
You will NOT believe this! I bought cupcake wine just today!! How strange is that?! I got merlot and it was divine. Don't you just love their bottle?
love you!
rue
Posted by: rue | March 01, 2010 at 08:25 PM