There’s nothin’ like the sound of harmonicas. And cicadas. And sipping wine.
Especially on the most perfect summer night you can imagine!
Hot, but not too hot.
Sunset. Mountains.
Delicious Jefferson Vineyards wines
We tasted the flight of Jefferson’s best and then set up our picnic by the stage
I packed a salad
A slice of leftover pizza for each of us
And watermelon!
Plus we each enjoyed a cool glass of vino – Viognier for her, Pinot Gris for him
The music was FANTASTIC!! I just love harmonicas and banjos and fiddles and cicadas!!
Dessert was chocolate!
[I FOUND A GOLDEN TICK-ET!!!!!!!!!]
Fiery red pepper!! Yum!
To conclude, Matt had a Cab Franc and I had a water and sips of Matt’s Cab Franc!
Since it was Americana night, Susan B. even joined in on the fun!
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This looks the THE most amazing time. I love the dress!
What an awesome Friday night! I love that top sunset pic!
Looks like a perfect summer night! I love your dress
Looks so peaceful and relaxing! And that chocolate sounds interesting…but delicious!
“Hot, but not too hot.”– oh now, I digress. You look pretty dang hot in that dress, Kath!
Lookin’ good there!!
The wine, the sweat on the glass, I can just *Feel* summer and warm weather and fun times by looking at these pics.
Lovely!
Oh, Wow. I LOVE your dress!!!
Where is it from?
Looks like a Perrrfect summer evening!
I was looking way back on your newbie-food blog posts from the beginning of time today, and its crazy to see how your writing style & presentation changes!
That is all
I KNOW! They are almost embarrassing!
The scenery is so perfect, beautiful views and love all the pictures. It screams “summer nights”
Love the dress!! Where did you get it?
What a wonderful night!!!! Love those sunset shots!
What a great night!
Love the dress!!
And outdoors dinners are always amazing<—looks fun!!
Just wanted to say, that dress looks FANTASTIC on you Kath!
Have an amazing weekend!
Before I commented, I was wondering how many people were going to mention the dress…because it looks absolutely breathtaking on you!!
Looks like a fabulous night! And the dress? Is stunning. =)
After a long day and a great night, you’re such a trooper to blog. Just wanted to point out that all of your hard work is not lost on us. Thanks so much, Kath.
<3
LOVE Jefferson Viognier!!!
You have had what looks like an ideal summer evening! I swear there’s nothing like the Virginia countryside. <3 I have bluegrass in my blood.
Your dress is adorable.
I loveeeee that first picture of you!! That dress is gorgeous!! Happy weekend pretty lady!
I love your dress, kath!
What a fun summer night…nothing better than music and wine along with good company
And you look absolutely gorgeous…love your dress and sunglasses!!
Looks like you had my dream summer evening. Thank you for allowing me to live vicariously through you!
wonderful beautiful summer night!
I’d agree…looks like a perfect summer night to me!
That dress you’re wearing is adorable! And the only time I’ve had pepper with chocolate was actually in this gluten free cake recipe I made, hope I can find that kind of chocolate soon
I want to move where you are! It looks amazing. Also, WOW! That dress looks amazing on you!
Kath, super cutsie dress!
Yep, looks like a perfect summer evening! We all need more relaxing evenings like that.
It looks like a great evening for sure. How was the chocolate because it looks like bloomed which shouldn’t happen with a properly tempered bar?
The chocolate wasn’t great – perhaps our AC-less house?
nice accessories!
looks like such a delightful, warm summer evening! live music + wine + great scenery = glorious
That looks about as perfect as it gets for a summer night.
How I wish I had even half of your beautiful dresses!
That is a gorgeous dress! The food, as usual, looks amazing.
I love your dress, Kath. You’re looking so fit and healthy
What a perfect evening.
So glad Susan B got to go on the picnic! I’m wondering if she felt envious about how cool your dress must have felt compared to hers.
HA!
that chocolate sounds so good! cute dress
What a wonderful evening! I would love to see that sunset in person it looks beautiful!
Dress is from Loehmann’s a few years ago! Thanks for all the nice comments
what a perfect summer night! you look beautiful!
This seriously depicts every aspect of a perfect summer night. I love your dress! (Susan B.’s might be better but probably a little too hot for a summer night
)
I also love that picture looking into the wine glass where you can see your hand at the bottom. Is that weird? haha. Those types of photos are the ones that resonate with me for whatever reason.
Glad you had a fun/relaxing night!
This looks perfect! I really enjoy Americana music – especially when it’s live and outdoors like that. It feels so summery!
Amazing photography – as always. And I am really loving your dress!!
I love love love that dress!
WOW!!! That was a perfect summer night! I was jealous from the first picture and it just got worse the more I read.
What a relaxing way to end the day. You guys live in a beautiful place!
cab franc?!
Love your dress! Looks like you had a great evening
Is that Grace Potter on the front of your chocolate bar? Sure looks like her! I’m going to have to do some googling…
It is!! She helped create it I believe… her and those Nocturnals
Very cool! I googled ‘grace potter chocolate’ after I left my comment and read up on it. I love her and the Nocturnals. Seeing them for the 2nd time in Charlotte at the end of August.
I just saw her show last night!
what a perfect night!
I love your dress! So adorable!! I now blame you for the fact that seeing that chocolate bar made me have to go and grab some chocolate from my desk 10am
Awesome dress, it really work on you!
Beautiful dress Kath!
It looks like a fabulous evening.
Great photos from what looks to have been a very fun and relaxing evening!
Ditto to many of the above comments….love the dress!!
Love your dress!!
Ahh, nothing like a gorgeous sunset, live music, and a glass of vino. Aaaaand, of course, ditto on that dress looking great on you!
love the red sash on your dress! it’s such a great waist accent! Very summer-y and fun!