6/11/09

Ready for a Beach Picnic?

"Beach dinners must be exceedingly portable and simple. Not only do we have to get it to the beach, we also have to be able to pack up in a hurry if a thunderstorm should develop," says Chef Mom.

Does this beach "tablescape" meet the requirements? I don't think so, but it sure looks fabulous. And to my own surprise, I have actually never had a beach picnic!

Participating in: Tablescape Thursday

22 comments:

  1. niartistJune 10, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    I've never had a beach picnic either - but if they were like this, I'd request one EVERY DAY! Thanks for sharing - certianly an inspiration!

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  2. ellen bJune 10, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    What an exotic setting. Love it!!

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  3. Julie@beingRUBYJune 10, 2009 at 11:15 PM

    OH NO. I cannot believe you have never had a picnic. You need to rectify this soon. Even a backyard picnic can be fun. I think sitting on grass to eat is a preferable to sand. Sand makes for quite crunchy food! Nice picture though! Julie

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  4. Regina June 10, 2009 at 11:21 PM

    Wow. I love this. Absolutely perfect!

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  5. Merri Cvetan, The Design CoachJune 10, 2009 at 11:45 PM

    Wish I lived by the beach!

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  6. UnknownJune 11, 2009 at 2:01 AM

    Oh yeah, I set that up in no time...as if!! Well unless I'm the F&B manager of a hotel! Great photo! Wish I was there!

    Thanks for sharing

    Tina

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  7. Rachel FollettJune 11, 2009 at 3:46 AM

    Don't feel too bad. I love on Maui and never have had a beach picnic! Plenty of BBQ's but not an actual picnic. I may just need to do this so I can say that I have. :)

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  8. UnknownJune 11, 2009 at 5:38 AM

    Great photo! I am a big picnic fan.....love them!

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  9. abeachcottageJune 11, 2009 at 5:41 AM

    looking pretty good to me lol

    Sarah

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  10. ClaireJune 11, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    I remember having a beach picnic once but it wasn't this elaborate! Wow!

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  11. ~ ennui ~June 11, 2009 at 1:42 PM

    love the beach picnic.....never looked like that though :)
    (P&J and carrot sticks)!

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  12. AnonymousJune 11, 2009 at 2:46 PM

    Probably the closest I've come to a beach picnic is sandwiches and chips out of a beach bag. The photo does seem a tad unrealistic but a wonderful fantasy. I'm there! :)

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  13. MaryJune 11, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    Oh, we have had nothing but rain, rain, rain. that beach picnic looks divine!!!

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  14. Brenda PruittJune 11, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    Well, how creative of you! Haven't seen one of these tablescapes yet. I like it!
    Brenda

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  15. AnonymousJune 11, 2009 at 7:12 PM

    That beach picnic looks much more inviting than my sandwiches, chips, fruit and nuts from the cooler ever did.

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  16. Lara HarrisJune 11, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    That reminds me of picnic lunches my husband and I would have on a secluded beach in Cairns...on days like this (it's raining and grey in Michigan) I really ask myself 'and why did we move??'...love all the fruit! :o)

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  17. prasetioJune 12, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    thanks for share. great picture. I like it. See you on my blog also.

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  18. AnitaJune 12, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    And what a picnic that is!!! I love the thought that you have to be able to pack up in a hurry for a storm. I'll be thinking differently the next time I pack a picnic!

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  19. Ms. TeeJune 12, 2009 at 10:15 PM

    Wow, that is some picnic. I've never done the picnic on the beach,either. It's on my list of things to do. :)

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  20. Ldy ~~ DyJune 13, 2009 at 2:26 AM

    That beach picnic looks wonderful...and that white sand...sigh!! Thanks for the moment of paradise!! Huggy Hugs!

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  21. anitaJune 13, 2009 at 9:55 PM

    were off tomorrow to beach...
    we made a drink cooler full of sangria
    with fresh orange, lime and peach slices..

    anything refreshing is our favorite!

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  22. AnonymousJune 19, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    one of our favorite things is picnics, for everything taste better outside for some reason
    living by the beaches we have many many times had picnics at the beach but not as fancy as what you showed, but i just love that photo for it truly is beautiful
    thanks for this post and for sharing
    i do hope you enjoy a beach picnic soon
    christina

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