Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Grab and Go Lunch



It's hard to believe that July is almost over.  Get out and enjoy a
park for an afternoon grab and go lunch!  Gather up a small folding chair,
a portable grass mat and a bag full of lunch time goodies.






I'm using a striped kitchen towel for a place mat and a gingham plastic plate.
Fill up some containers with a light salad and some sliced fruit.




Check out these cute vintage salt and pepper shakers.  I found them
at a yard sale.



Don't forget your water bottle.  This one has pictures from the old
Dick, Jane and Sally early reader books.  Love it!



And of course, don't forget your "beach read".

I am happy to be joining ~

and

Bentley ~ let's bring snack and a water dish for you too!

Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
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29 comments:

  1. A Few PenniesJuly 27, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    I just love that little thermos! great summertime post for a quiet get-away.

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  2. LynnJuly 27, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Cute setting Susan, I love the little S&P's:@)

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  3. UnknownJuly 27, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Great idea but I'm going to have to wait several more months before a picnic is do-able. It was 100 degrees at 7 p.m. last night. Love all your pictures....very pretty!

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  4. MarilynJuly 27, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Oh, I love this picnic set. The red & white gingham is perfect.

    I wish we could enjoy a picnic outside but right now the temperatures are in the 100's everyday!!

    Enjoy!

    Marilyn (in Dallas)

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  5. SandyJuly 27, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Vintage cute Susan! I love the Dick and Jane water bottle.

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  6. AnonymousJuly 27, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Susan - love the music!!!!!!! Love being transported to another era. Me and my old things! Enjoy - hugs to Bentley with an ear scratch!
    Joy!
    Miss Kathy

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  7. nannykimJuly 27, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Ah, I love that bag and the water bottle and plate. Looks like all the right combo for a picnic--I haven't heard that Cape Cod song for ages!

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  8. AnonymousJuly 27, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    I really love your vintage items, especially Dick and Jane with whom I learned to read. Your dish towel is perfect for this setting, and the s&p are too cute for words! Thanks for sharing,

    Hugs,
    Mary @ Redo 101

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  9. PondsideJuly 27, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Now that's a great way to spend an afternoon!

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  10. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)July 27, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    What a lovely idea to spend a beautiful summer afternoon on a quiet get-away! Summery and cheery!
    Thanks for sharing this bright post:)
    I would love to see you on my blog:)

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  11. Mid-Atlantic MarthaJuly 27, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    LOVE that Dick and Jane water bottle! What a great bag so cheerful and perfect with your vintage items -- FUN in a bag!

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  12. Signing OutJuly 27, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    How fun! Everything is so bright and cheerful. I love the Sally, Dick and Jane water bottle. Those were the books I read in first grade...LOL!

    Jane
    frugalfineliving.com
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  13. a quiet lifeJuly 27, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    darling, love your pics!

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  14. LVJuly 27, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    A great idea and would be nice if it were cooler. You do good to eat in the house here.

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  15. AnnJuly 27, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Oh I so adore the little Dick and Jane thermos-how fantastic. Salt and Peppers are great too.
    Ann

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  16. ColoradoladyJuly 27, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Oh, I love the Dick and Jane water bottle!!!! This is such a cute post..makes me want to go on a picnic. Happy VTT!

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  17. MarlisJuly 27, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    That dick and jane water bottle is so cool. I love your post. thanks for sharing, xo marlis

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  18. Mimi SueJuly 27, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    So many of my favorite things in this post. Red and white checks, oilcloth, Dick and Jane, beach reads, and a picnic! Heavenly. Thanks again for picking me as the giveaway winner! Too excited. Mimi

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  19. DonnaJuly 27, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Cute vintage table. Love Dick and Jane :)

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  20. Sweet Bee CottageJuly 28, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    I love this! Looks like they could have come out of my kitchen! I have to ask - where did you get that adorable water bottle? I need to have one of those. (It's the teacher in me, don't you know!) Thanks!

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  21. MomWaldsPlaceJuly 28, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    I have been missing the lazy days of summer. It sounds like you have a great idea for playing hooky before they are all gone.

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  22. ChristieJuly 28, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    This looks like a little slice of heaven...love your picnic idea and your photography...everything looks so cheerful and that old thermos is something special :)
    Q~

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  23. Katie, Julep and Derby's MomJuly 28, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    How inviting ... and such a lovely thing to do on a nice summer day. Thanks for sharing your creativity!

    Katie from
    www.westiejulep.blogspot.com

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  24. Ann@A Sentimental LifeJuly 28, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    I want that water bottle!!!! And those salt and pepper shakers are adorable!!

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  25. Honey at 2805July 28, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    This is so cute!This is adorable and yes, I too love the water bottle!

    Hope you will drop by and enter my $50 Overstock.com Gift Card Giveaway!! If there are 500 entries, the amount will increase the Gift Card to $100.

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  26. Barbara F.July 28, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    I so want to do this, Susan! Fabulous idea. Visiting from BNOTP. xo,

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  27. TammyJuly 29, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    Lovely vintage picnic set! The Dick and Jane water bottle is my favourite. Have a super duper Friday.

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  28. SueLovesCherriesJuly 29, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Great idea - love all the little accessories! Your music scared me half to death! I had my speakers up loud because I have my Africam cams up! I'm awake now!

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  29. pamAugust 6, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    How cute! Is the water bottle new? Can I ask where it is from?
    pam

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