A Flea Market Picnic ~

I have wonderful friends...

Heather, Lisa, Tamsen, Janet & I

Many years ago Tamsen started the tradition of packing a picnic lunch to bring to Brimfield. I didn't really give much notice to the large backpack she hauled - I was focused on treasure hunting after all. Not only was it sweltering hot, but that thing must have been heavy! When we all decided it was time for a lunch break, she chose a spot in the shade by the pond...then out of that backpack came a vintage tablecloth, and one by one delicious things kept coming; chicken salad with rolls, fruit salad, homemade brownies, and other goodies. We were amazed and grateful ~ it made a perfect day all that more special ~ so sweet!

Lisa, Crystal & Tamsen

Keeping with the tradition, I sent out an e-mail asking everyone what they'd like to bring for our picnic lunch. Well...Lisa felt paper & plastic just wouldn't do, so she took it upon herself to bring china plates, crystal glasses, and she made cloth silverware holders tied with a bow for each of us ~ can you imagine!?

...and sweet Heather surprised us with gifts ~ eeek! Saltshakers filled with vintage mercury glass beads ~ that put us over-the-top

I don't think we could possibly top this years picnic ~ I love that each year the tradition and the circle of friends has grown

Thanks for a perfect day spent at the flea with the most wonderful friends ~
xo Heidi