Between Naps on the Porch: Time for a Picnic!

May 11, 2010

Time for a Picnic!

"Freshly showered and shaved, hair still dripping, Zeus hurried to the fence and puckered up in anticipation of the promised kiss." :-)

The cute face of Zeus, along with my silly caption above, won me this fabulous prize below at Designs by Gollum!

Isn't it awesome? :-)

Zeus belongs to Michael, whose delightful blog is Designs by Gollum. If you've never visited or participated in Foodie Friday, you are missing out! Michael has a wonderful sense of humor and her tales of life around the farm will keep you entertained, as will her awesome books!

This darling wicker "Picnic Basket for Two" came with everything I'll need for dining on the lawn...including glassware with little napkins tucked inside.

It even has a handy wine-bottle opener for those nights at Chastain Park (Atlanta) listening to the Moody Blues.

It's perfect!

Thank-you, Michael...and Zeus! :-) I love it!

37 Comments:

At Tuesday, May 11, 2010 , Unknown said...: Beautiful!!!
At Tuesday, May 11, 2010 , The Quintessential Magpie said...: That is one cute giveaway, Susan, and that is one cute Zeus, too! Congrats on your win!!!

XO,

Sheila :-)
At Tuesday, May 11, 2010 , Lori E said...: Big kiss, right on the lips. Zeus is so smoochie faced. Love him.
What a nice gift. Congrats.
At Wednesday, May 12, 2010 , Sarah said...: Susan, I'm so happy that it was you who won the picnic basket. Congratulations! I couldn't agree more about MLW and her wonderful books. I've just completed her book, MERMAIDS IN THE BASEMENT. I see a tablescape on the horizon when I write my FFT book review. :-)
I'm off to see the green and white inspired rooms.
At Wednesday, May 12, 2010 , Melissa Miller said...: Susan that is a great win! Love it.

Zues is too cute! :)
At Wednesday, May 12, 2010 , Mary Lou said...: At least he showered and shaved!! ALMOST makes me want to kiss him!
I have one of those picnic baskets. Fun to use.
Love the green and white kitchen....Green is my fav too.
At Wednesday, May 12, 2010 , dalesdreams said...: Congratulations!

What a great win. :)
At Wednesday, May 12, 2010 , Joanne Kennedy said...: Well you deserved to win. That made me laugh out loud for real. To cute!

What a great picnic basket. I love it.

Hugs,
Joanne
At Wednesday, May 12, 2010 , Happy Gramma said...: What a darling Zeus and what an absolutely beautiful picnic basket!Congratulations! I am envious. May you have many happy picnics!
At Wednesday, May 12, 2010 , Johanna Gehrlein said...: Susan, Zeus is sooo cute. Isn't that a nice and intelligent face? At lkeast I would love give him a hug.
The picnic basket ist a nice win. Congratulations to that. I hope we will see sometimes for tablescape a picnic like Jane Austen in the meadows (with Zeus?). And the nice kitchen ist unbelievable. Too elegant to work in it.
Greetings, Johanna
At Wednesday, May 12, 2010 , Angie said...: That kitchen is just too gorgeous for the kind of heavy-duty mess I make when I cook! Lovely dream though.
At Wednesday, May 12, 2010 , Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...: Oh, you lucky ducky Susan! What a great giveaway! How more charming can you get!
Cindy
At Wednesday, May 12, 2010 , Robin@DecoratingTennisGirl said...: Love the basket! The lining is beautiful.
Robin
At Wednesday, May 12, 2010 , Flory said...: that's a beautiful basket! congratulations! and zeus is so cute... I wish i could have one like him!
At Wednesday, May 12, 2010 , Unknown said...: Love Zeus and congrats on your prize!
At Wednesday, May 12, 2010 , Kathy said...: I want a ZEUS! I could hear my husband now....I could get my daughter on my side...hmmm...Congrats on the picnic basket. It's gorgeous!
At Wednesday, May 12, 2010 , Chatty Crone said...: Great caption - I can see how you won!

And the basket - fabulous. Congrats.

Sandie
At Wednesday, May 12, 2010 , Bonnie@Creative Decorating said...: I have to say, Zeus is quite photogenic!!! The picnic basket is wonderful! Congrats!
At Wednesday, May 12, 2010 , Frog Hollow Farm Girl said...: A sweet hello from Frog Hollow Farm. How could I pass up commenting on that wonderful photo of Zeus? And that picnic basket is just wonderful, congratulations! Ciao, bella!
At Wednesday, May 12, 2010 , Kathy Walker said...: Congratulations! Lovely basket. Maybe you could borrow Zeus to take with you! He looks as though he would be willing if Michael is willing to loan him out!!
At Wednesday, May 12, 2010 , Cynthia@ITLLDO said...: What a sweet prize and a darling photo. Don't you just want to scratch his cute nose? Congratulations!
At Wednesday, May 12, 2010 , Glenda/MidSouth said...: Very Nice! Congratulations on winning!
At Wednesday, May 12, 2010 , Pinky said...: Of course you won with that captin!!! How clever and cute!!!! I laighed out loud!!!! Of course I love ML and her blog. Can't wait for her new book!!!! Have a great day! XO, Pinky
At Wednesday, May 12, 2010 , Roberta said...: Cograts Susan on winning the beautiful basket from Michael Lee...you clever "donkie" you :D
I played her game...but I was more of a "smart ass"...lol Anyhow, I love a good carpet picnic and hope you have a good time with your picnic basket, fondly, Roberta

http://con-tain-it.typepad.com/my_weblog/2-carpet-picnics.html#tp
At Wednesday, May 12, 2010 , Cranberry Morning said...: Great picnic hamper! But even greater photo of Zeus. What a guy!! I just love that face.
At Wednesday, May 12, 2010 , Mary said...: Congratulations on your smart looking picnic basket; what a GREAT prize!

Loved the Houzz post too!

Mary
From Virginia
At Wednesday, May 12, 2010 , Anonymous said...: That has to be the most beautiful kitchen I've ever seen. It's too fabulous for words. Even though I'm not crazy about cooking, I'd never want to leave it.Thanks for sharing.
At Wednesday, May 12, 2010 , Bring Pretty Back said...: Zeus is adorable and the basket is beautiful! Good for you!
At Wednesday, May 12, 2010 , Mid-Atlantic Martha said...: Now that Zeus is all spiffied up -- I'll bet he would love to go on a picnic with you! You'd have him eating right out of your hand.
At Wednesday, May 12, 2010 , Donna (Timeless Settings) said...: Zeus is adorable!
At Wednesday, May 12, 2010 , Rettabug said...: I hope you have many warm summer evenings to enjoy your prize, Susan! Congratulations!!
You & Michael Lee must be long lost twins, separated at birth, because you both have such wonderfully creative ideas. I greatly appreciate the fact that you both share them with us.

Your fascination with green & white is infectious. I keep finding myself drawn to the combination again & again. I just commented on Back Porch Musing Pat's pretty green apples in a white dish. :-)

I can't wait to see what you've come up with later tonight. "I'll be BACH" said in my best Arnold voice. LOL
At Wednesday, May 12, 2010 , Rettabug said...: ooops...forgot to answer your question: It is only moderately hilly here. The last one back UP to my house is the killer! No sidewalks but lots of bike paths & lanes marked off. Plus the grocery store isn't very far. I used to bike 10 miles 3x/wk. when we lived in FL. Of course, it was all FLAT there. LOL
At Wednesday, May 12, 2010 , Melanie said...: That is so sweet. I participate in her Foodie Fridays! Her blog is beautiful.
At Wednesday, May 12, 2010 , xinex said...: Congrats on winning the picnic basket, Susan. It's awesome!..Christine
At Wednesday, May 12, 2010 , Kansas Amy said...: What a beautiful basket! Looks so fresh, bright and inviting. I bet you are going to come up with a reason to use it soon! Congrats!
At Wednesday, May 12, 2010 , a quiet life said...: congrats, zeus and basket are darling~
At Wednesday, May 12, 2010 , Farmgirl Susan said...: DONKEY!!!!

Sorry, as the happy (and crazy) owner of five donkeys (and another one on the way!) I couldn't help myself. ;)

What a lovely picnic basket! And of course I love your winning entry. So cute. Congratulations! :)

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