Southern Lady

Breezy & Beautiful

PERENNIAL CHARM

he shade and serenity of a veranda beckons companions to mingle a while in the springtime air. Tables draped in blue-and-white cloths anchor the laid-back scene that garners vitality from a towering centerpiece of sunflowers, double tulips, larkspur, and more. Handmade melamine dinnerware suits the occasion, as a gently scalloped plate layers with a lovely salad dish adorned with watercolor flora. Nostalgic flatware, woven accents, and ecru napkins stitched with multicolored threads

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