TRADING LEGACIES
Often penned on timeworn note cards, tried-and-true family recipes kindle memories when passed around a table set for fellowship over familiar food. Foster a congenial air in a lovely yet laid-back space that encourages guests to feel right at home. A block-print cloth and matching napkins tied into simple knots gain charm from layered botanical accents like scalloped woven place mats embroidered with blooms and mismatched floral china. Tinted glassware etched with blossoms gently echoes fresh bouquets nestled in vessels of varying heights atop a neutral runner. Play up the palette of blue, green, and white with lush hydrangeas, variegated carnations, and graceful ranunculus. Sunny yellow tulips and craspedia punctuate the color scheme, lending a dash of brightness that suits the heartwarming occasion.
HOMESPUN COMFORTS
Plan a menu influenced by regional favorites sure to call to mind bygone days. Colorful heirloom tomatoes and fresh basil come together with plenty of Parmesan for a savory tart, as