Like so many others, I am reluctant to say goodbye to summer…not the oppressive heat and humidity mind you, but the long summer days and the aqua Gulf Coast waters…Wishing I was viewing those waters this weekend, I got out my favorite Italian plates and started dreaming…
I was craving simple Italian style dishes for this late summer meal, Pasta Carbonara with Italian Salami, a flavorful Pizza with Zucchini and Red Onion, and an arugula salad with a lemon salt vinaigrette.
I found these plates and fish bowls earlier this summer and used them in Meditterranean Sea. When Home Goods sees me coming I think their stock goes up~I swear I can’t get out of that store without buying something~or many somethings~
My favorite part about these plates is the uneven edge that makes them look like they were hand made. See that blue handle on the right?
It belongs to this sweet little matching tray that I spotted on a later visit to a different Home Goods store. It was meant to be!
It is perfect for holding the garlic oil, balsamic vinegar and lemon salt that I want to use to dress the salad.
The salad bowl was an unexpected find also~
The pattern is different but has the same Mediterranean feel and colors.
This is a great size bowl for tossing small salads~
The individual compotes are for a scoop of Gelato after the meal~
A piece of fringed burlap wraps the napkins for added texture, and the pumpkin napkin rings are a subtle reminder of the seasonal change…
The light is so different this time of year
It sort of makes everything glow and turn golden
I know it’s silly, but something about these plates just transports me to a sunny terrace in Italy…with a cool glass of a crisp white wine and some lovely pasta…overlooking the sparkling blue sea…
Stop by tomorrow, I’d love to share the recipes for Salami Carbonara and Zucchini & Red Onion Pizza with you~
Thanks so much for dreaming with me today!
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