Southern Lady

Plein Air Affair

FLORAL FANCY

rilly accents in a feminine palette give this table character and cheer as fresh and easy as a day in May. Gather a bouquet of colorful flowers from your garden. Lampshade frames painted white and festooned with ribbons, flowers, and Edison-style light bulbs add sparkle to the gathering. A swath of flowery fabric makes a perfect outdoor tablecloth; simply trim the raw edges with pinking sheers, and gather any excess length into a decorative knot. Lollipops tied with bows make sweet place-card treats, while paper punches dress up pink place mats and paper flags affixed to skewers. For a

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