Sandra Lee Mediterranean Blue- Mediterranean Blue

Mediterranean Blue

Remember Tevye, the life-loving character in Fiddler on the Roof? That same zest for living inspires this Mediterranean party. Green artichokes take center stage in tall glass vases that sparkle in the candles’ glow. Hot, crusty bread plays off kalamata olives in an earthy palette that takes its cue from favorite Greek foods. The table is a tribute to a sunny day. Sky blue hydrangeas and candles capture the colors of the Mediterranean sky, while the table runner, plates, and napkins add billows of cloud white. An awning-striped tablecloth and matching place cards tie blue and white together, setting the stage for accents of garden green. Simple and joyful, this all-occasion party celebrates the many good things in life—good food, good friends, and good times shared in abundance.

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Accent Pieces

Willowy glass candlesticks and square glass bowls of hydrangeas flank the artichoke vases in sparkling symmetry. Bread dipping bowls filled with oil match the indigo candles.

Music: A compilation CD, like A Mediterranean Odyssey: Athens to Andalusia, or the sound track from Fiddler on the Roof or My Big Fat Greek Wedding.

Centerpiece

Fresh artichokes, a mainstay in Greek cooking, make a verdant centerpiece showcased in glass cylinder vases, grouped in three sizes for an eye-catching effect.

Favors

Wrapped in sheer white ribbon and nested in a soup bowl, two light blue taper candles become a take-home memento. A sprig of rosemary, the herb of remembrance, is tucked in the bow to symbolize friendship.

Place Cards: These echo the tablecloth’s summery stripes. Use 3-M™ Spray Mount™ to cover store-bought cards with blue and white striped fabric. Center a white self-adhesive label to the front and pen guests’ names in blue ink that matches the blue in the tablecloth.

Food and Drinks

Pale, sophisticated Santor-tinis lend the juicy sweetness of pears with dry Champagne. Served in long-stemmed glasses, they counterbalance robust, colorful Greek Garden Olives and crusty bread.

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