Had some friends in for dinner last Friday night...
Decided against a Christmas theme for the table...
I will do that for Christmas!! tee hee hee
The gorgeous Pink Roses set the tone..
I had this lovely blue with pink roses tablecloth that I had not used yet....
It was in my "stash"...where I keep last minute gifts/and or stuff for me!!!ha ha ha
Usually in the "reduced" section of Winners or Homesense...
Always something good there!!!!
It wasn't really a Christmas get-together...
Hadn't seen these folks for a year...
So....more of a dinner party...
That just happened to be 10 days before Christmas...:o)
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| The silver flatware was a wedding gift from my Great Aunt....The dinnerware is my Moms'....I cherish both...and put them into service whenever I have dinner guests...The dinnerware is Royal Doulton, and I think a nice understated pattern...I have settings for 10...which really comes in handy...with several different sizes of side plates...a teapot and cups and saucers...I very often use them when I have tea parties with my friends... |
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| These particular etched wine glasses...of which I have 6...were a Thrifty buy a few years ago...not a nick on any of them... |
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| The heavy gold glasses, I use as water glasses...also a Thrifty buy...I have a lovely jug [one of many], and I add sliced cucumbers to the water and ice...very refreshing during dinner... |
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| As the sun sets on my West facing dining room... |
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| I got "dressed up" myself...and waited for my guests to arrive... |
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| And.......we all sat in the Living Room...by the tree...sipping Baileys after dinner....lovely!!! |
Hope you all had a great weekend and day...
Got a few more things accomplished today...
Made and froze some meatballs...
Had a great visit from Vivian and her Mom....
The menu tonight was Baked Red Snapper[I enjoyed it so much last week...I picked up some more]..coated in Panko crumbs and cajun seasoning...
Home made fried rice with celery and mushrooms...
Lovely fresh asparagus with parmesan cheese...
Enjoy the rest of your evening...
Think I'll relax...and paint my fingernails...tee hee hee ...
Cheers! :o)
linda
Beautiful table setting with fragrant roses. I bet cucumber in water is delicious and refreshing, must try that sometime.
ReplyDeleteIt is....and sooooo refreshing...n/c for the great tip!!!
DeleteYour table looks beautiful and I love your flower arrangement. You are quite the cook, or should I say, chef?! You always have such interesting meals. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThanks Pam...I do enjoy cooking...almost as much as I enjoy eating!! hahaha..
DeleteI also LOVE setting the table...simple things, eh??
i think you could have your own martha type show. only better! yours is more comforting and down to earth and so beautiful.
ReplyDeletei am picturing your royal doulton on a rich red tartan cloth at christmas with snowy white napkins! wow. and mmmm.... white roses with green pine branches and white candles.
isn't this fun!
but it will be even more exciting to see what you will do. love it.
Awwww..shucks, thanks Tammy...I will be sure to take LOTS of pics of the table..as I said, I truly enjoy doing this...it makes me happy!!!
DeleteWill be getting the flowers probably on Friday...will keep your suggestions in mind!!