Amid the Blossoms

PETALS GALORE

Gather for lunch around a table ensconced in the prismatic and perfumed splendor of a flower field at its peak. Mismatched china emphasizes the natural beauty unfurling all around, as each dish is ornamented with stylized florets and artfully rendered garden scenes. Delicate posies adorn sterling flatware handles; hand-painted place cards affixed with satin ribbon take shape as lovely leaves. What better homage to the setting than a parade of petite bouquets? Assorted glass bud vases create a runner for the tabletop, layered with chambray, a white embroidery-trimmed linen, and fringed napkins. Zinnias, peonies, roses, lisianthus, scabiosas, and more lend a burst of lively textures and hues that echo the flourishing panorama.

FRESH FARE

Take cues from the season’s finest flavors for a menu of savory spoonfuls