Friday, March 23, 2012

A Special Contributor, Andrea of Faded Plains, Outdoor Movie Entertaining

photography and styling by Andrea of Faded Plains

 Hello everyone.....this is Andrea from Faded Plains. 


Maria invited me to do a little guest post on her beautiful blog today....thanks so much Maria....I'm honored!


photography and styling by Andrea of Faded Plains

 The weather here in the midwest has been so beautiful lately....and it seems this weekend we'll be in the mid 70's....perfect for outdoor movies. We love having outdoor movie nights at my home.....we scatter quilts on the grass....comfy chairs with fluffy pillows around the fire and settle in for movies under the stars.


 
photography and styling by Andrea of Faded Plains

 Another thing I love to do is dinner in a bowl. I gather up some of my old bowls and line them with parchment paper....then fill them up with the nights entree. It's such an easy way to serve everyone their meal with everything they'll need tucked inside.....

photography and styling by Andrea of Faded Plains

 like a sandwich, an apple, lemonade, dessert in a jar, utensils and napkins.


photography and styling by Andrea of Faded Plains

 It's also makes for easy eating on your lap. Seems how drive-ins have become pretty much non-existent, this is my way of showing my boys what watching a movie under the stars feels like....and I have to tell you....they absolutely love it!

I wanted to thank Maria again for inviting me....it's been a blast!....and a big thank you to all of you for taking the time to read my little post.

Thank You Andrea!
I love Andrea's styling and photography.....
You can find so many more wonderful ideas on Andrea's Blog, Faded Plains!
Andrea also has a wonderful online shop, where you can find so many great farmhouse items!
I hope you all enjoy your weekend!

Upadate!
Andrea posted about where she got the recipe for her cheesecake in a jar.....

Take Care,
Maria

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41 comments:

  1. tinajoMarch 23, 2012

    I agree; lovely styling! :-)

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  2. Divina Chita BrasilMarch 23, 2012

    Lovely!!!

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  3. AnneMarch 23, 2012

    Great ideas Andrea.

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  4. UnknownMarch 23, 2012

    adorable pics!!!
    jessica

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  5. AnonymousMarch 23, 2012

    Andrea is one lovely gal...totally genuine and a lot of fun...and her farmhouse is absolutely beautiful! I get so inspired every time I visit.
    I can't wait to try the desert in a jar.

    Happy Spring! love to visit you here ~

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  6. Kristina ClemensMarch 23, 2012

    What beautiful images! Love the composition as well as the content, of course! =)
    Kristina J.

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  7. SSMMarch 23, 2012

    Very pretty!

    Thank you for sharing.

    Enjoy your day.

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  8. Urban FarmgirlMarch 23, 2012

    How cute is this??? Oh that Andrea, she always has something beautiful up her sleeve! ;o)

    I would like to know what the next 'feature' will be....I so miss the drive-in so need to head over to her little farm. I don't think the fan would notice me and my hubs on a blanket on their lawn, do you??

    Mary

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  9. TriciaMarch 23, 2012

    Love that Andrea and her fabulous blog, shop and home!! It's 80s here in Houston with bright blue skies, life is good. ;)

    Happy weekend ladies.
    T

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  10. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~March 23, 2012

    SOOOO pretty :) Thanks for sharing!
    ~hugs
    Holly

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  11. It's meMarch 23, 2012

    Hi Andrea ...nice to see you here by Maria......enjoy a happy weekend both !!!...love Ria...xxx...

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  12. Disenyoss decoraciónMarch 23, 2012

    hola Maria acabo de hacerma seguidora de tu blog que me a encantado, enhorabuena por tu blog y por vivir en tan hermoso lugar,besos.

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  13. PaulaMarch 23, 2012

    Beautiful styling and what a charming idea to have an outdoor cinema night. Although the weather here in the UK is absolutely beautiful (for now) it's not quite warm enough for outdoor dining, and I don't anticipate it reaching those temperatures for a while yet! However, I will definitely be filing this under 'gorgeous ideas to replicate' for when the Summer months eventually do arrive - can't wait! x

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  14. One bolt short of a toolboxMarch 23, 2012

    Absolutely love the blog! just added you to my follow list, can't wait to see more updates!

    Hope you find the time to check out mine!

    door251.com

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  15. martinealisonMarch 23, 2012

    Une très belle publication...
    Gros bisous

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  16. AnonymousMarch 23, 2012

    Beautiful post Andrea!!~ Love the "Dinner in a Bowl" idea!!~
    Have a wonderful weekend Maria!
    Sincerely,
    Melinda

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  17. SLRMarch 23, 2012

    andrea's home and photos are simply gorgeous...always! would love to do an outdoor movie night this summer with my family - dinner in a bowl is a great idea!

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  18. Sew a Fine SeamMarch 23, 2012

    Outdoor movies are fun! And I love Faded Plains blog - so pretty!

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  19. All Things Chic 2March 23, 2012

    Lovely photos!!!
    And a great post!!!
    Blessings Lori

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  20. Blondie's JournalMarch 23, 2012

    What a great blog Andrea has...I so enjoy visiting her. Her styling and photographs are wonderful!

    XO,
    Jane

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  21. lisa Moran, Bilancia DesignsMarch 23, 2012

    Andrea is one of my favorite people...not to mention has the BEST online shop. She's got such style...so wonderful to see her here.

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  22. KelleyMarch 23, 2012

    Andrea is so talented and she is a sweet as her beautiful dessert looks!

    xx kelley

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  23. Rachel Noelle PallasMarch 23, 2012

    Ditto with what Kelley said!! ^
    xo, Rachel

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  24. Old Red BarnMarch 24, 2012

    I follow Andrea too. She's sooo talented! The weather in Belgium is nice too, blue skies but not warm enough for outdoor movies. We're having lunch in our back yard though.

    Enjoy your weekend.

    goedele

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  25. AnonymousMarch 24, 2012

    This gets me so excited for Summer...Lovely styling! Xo ~Ashley

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  26. Barefoot in Blue JeansMarch 24, 2012

    Very pretty pictures and I love the idea of the outdoor movie. My kids are all grown up and gone but maybe we could do this when I ...if I, ever get grand kids.

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  27. Alicia de los SantosMarch 24, 2012

    REALMENTE LINDO. MUCHAS GRACIAS POR COMPARTIRLO.

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  28. Heaven's WalkMarch 24, 2012

    Andrea's just the best, Maria! Thanks for featuring her today with all of your gorgeous photos! ♥

    xoxo laurie

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  29. Heather's Blog-o-ramaMarch 24, 2012

    Beautiful photos ;) :) Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California, Heather :)

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  30. kathyMarch 25, 2012

    Nice post Andrea it sure brought back some wonderful memories. While my children are all grown now, when they were young we were lucky enough to still have an old drive in theater nearby. Frequently we would gather up our group of friends, park some pickups with the beds facing the screen and pile them full with blankets, pillows, movie snacks and all our kids. The movies were always second run but it didn’t matter, the fun was in being together under the stars, sharing the blankets, the snacks, the laughter and the memories.

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  31. UnknownMarch 26, 2012

    Love the desert in a jar... can you tell us what is in it? Is it cherry pie filling, graham cracker crust and yogurt?

    Michelle
    NewEngland-Style.com

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  32. gillyflowerMarch 26, 2012

    sounds a wonderful way to spend the evening - and what a great and stylish idea for food!

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  33. AprilMarch 27, 2012

    Hi there! I'm your newest follwer, found you through Andrea over at Faded Plains. Love your blog, you have great style!
    XOXO
    April

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  34. Storage ShedMarch 29, 2012

    Congratulations on your blog and live in such a beautiful place. I impress by your images. Its very fantastic. Its brilliant idea for food.

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  35. KarissaMarch 30, 2012

    So cute!

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  36. Buckeye Outdoor CinemaMarch 30, 2012

    Thanks for the great post. You would be amazed how creative some of our customers are when we set up our Outdoor Movie Screen packages. We have showed up once with every parent and child dressed as a Stars Wars character with a Cake to match! So much fun to see families making an outdoor movie event that all willremember Would love to share this post with our customers. Outdoor Movies bring the family together and are fun for all ages! Sincerly www.BuckeyeOutdoorCinema.com Columbus Ohio

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  37. ALEXandraMarch 31, 2012

    LOVE YOUR BLOG so much...

    Alex

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  38. moni.kaApril 01, 2012

    What a nice blog! :)

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  39. AnneApril 04, 2012

    Adorable photos and wonderful, wonderful blog! Thank You:)

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  40. AnyaApril 07, 2012

    U have wonderful taste. Your designs are so calming...

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  41. Dreamy WhitesApril 09, 2012

    Hello,

    Thank you everyone for all of your kind comments....I love Andrea's styling and photography and felt lucky to have her as a contributor.

    I wanted to let you know Andrea posted about the recipe for the cheesecake in a jar on her blog today.
    http://fadedplains.blogspot.com/2012/04/winnerand-cheesecake-in-jar.html

    Thanks,
    Maria

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