When my mother turned 90, we celebrated. My sister was in town so it made it all the sweeter.
When you get to her age, you miss a lot of friends.
I'm so thankful for some sweet women from my church who visit with my mom,
take her out for ice cream or lunch, and to get her hair done.
They are the friends that gathered at the table to enjoy brunch and celebrate Mom's life.
Since mom is in assisted living, her things now have been absorbed into the homes of her kids.
Everything I used on the table was either hers or her mother's.
I made sure to use her engraved napkin ring and napkin at her place.
I put her locket around my neck, even though none of us could see too well the images inside...LOL!
It was a day to remember, and we are thankful for her life!
See Between Naps on the Porch for more Tablescapes!
It's all so lovely. The table and the sentiment.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your Mom! What a blessing to be 90!
ReplyDeleteYour table is so pretty and pink and warm! I love that it is girly but grown-up! What a pretty dining room you have!
I'm sure your celebration was a time of great company and some very good stories... and will be a sweet memory in years to come!
Yvonne
I am thankful that you had such a wonderful time with your dear mother. I miss my own so much--especially at her birthday and at holidays. We had reversed roles on those occasions with me making them special for her. I'm reminded of my grandmother seeing your table. She had those same dishes (Dessert Rose?) and my sisters and I felt very special when we were served on them.
ReplyDeleteNo, we did not get the snow. It was south of us and moved in a northeasterly pattern. We did have very strong winds all day making 40 degrees feel like 20!!
Best,
Bonnie
Super beautiful table setting and so sentimental. I know your dear mom appreciated all the detail and thoughtfulness and especially being with you all.
ReplyDeleteDotsie, every single detail tells of the love and honor you have for your mother. The table was beautiful, beautiful! Just as the sentiment behind this labor of love. You Mom is both a blessing and blessed. Nicely done. tanna
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and Happy B-day to your mom!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your Mom!!! Everything looks beautiful. :)
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Zuzu
What a beautiful and special celebration for your mother. It's so nice to know they are well cared for and so loved. I hope someone takes me out for ice cream when I'm 90! :) Blessings.
ReplyDeletePamela
That is so sweet! Love the dishes! Happy Birthday to your mom! I have an aunt turning 90 this week. The family is all going to see her. Well, I won't get to b/c of distance. But 90 is really a celebration!
ReplyDeleteHi Podso
ReplyDeleteA lovely brunch for a special lady. It was so nice of you to have things out your mother would remember, and her friends from the church.
Do you think we'll still be blogging at 90? :-) I hope so, I 've met many wonderful friends.
Judith
How wonderful to be able to celebrate your Mum's 90th Birthday
ReplyDeleteOh so very special! Your love can be seem in every detail.
ReplyDeleteSmiles,Dottie
Sweetness...I totally LOVE the photo of the table with the sun coming in the window.
ReplyDeleteYou do always set a fine table. :)
There is no better reason for a celebration...this is wonderful! Your dish pattern is the same that my sister in law has. I have always admired them and the pink roses are perfect...Happiest Birthday wishes to your Mother.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to cherish those you hold dear. The dinner table is lovely. happy birthday to your mother. xo marlis
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful table for your mom...how wonderful that you have her and can celebrate with her. I'm sure you all had a wonderful time with your birthday guest of honor!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful lunch. That is just amazing to be 90 years old, certainly something to celebrate in style. How wonderful to use all of her things for the table. Everything is so beautiful and soft and the roses are just perfect.
ReplyDeleteGive her a birthday hug from me!
This is so, so sweet. Just makes me feel all warm and tingly. I know your Mom enjoyed every minute of her special day, and I'm sure she loves it when you use the special things she has passed on to you. Yay, your Mom, and yay, YOU!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh this was so sweet! I know your Mom loved every minute! Such a beautiful table in such a gorgeous dining room. I know you treasure these moments. I miss my mother so much and I think of her many times throughout my day. The engraved napkin ring is so special and lovely! Happy Birthday to your Mom, you are both blessed to have each other!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Desert Rose table! A very happy 90th birthday to your mother. Reading this makes me miss my mother more than ever...she would have been turning 90 on Dec. 23...this will be the first Christmas without her.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet that you still have your mother and that you were able to have this party for her. My mother had those dishes, too. Just lovely.
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning table...the muted colors are paired beautifully with the roses, and glassware...love it so much...thanks for sharing it...
ReplyDeleteOh how lovely -- Your mother and friends must have been delighted. How beautiful and what a wonderful occasion to celebrate such a milestone.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet and special way to honor your mother's 90th birthday! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to see the table and your mom's and family things used by you. I hope you all enjoyed the party for her. My mother ,89, was in a car accident recently as I mentioned in my blog. Our mothers are so special and I am glad you could share with family and friends her special day. Happy Tablescaping, Pam
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful occasion, and I know your mother loved seeing her beautiful things on your table. My father-in-law will be 90 next year, and we're already thinking about how to celebrate. Your table is so pretty and feminine!
ReplyDeleteYou set a very beautiful table, I love all of the pink.
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing that you still have your mom.
Hugs, Cindy
Podso,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely gift to give your Mother! The joy of having her children and her friends surround her for her birthday!It must have given her even greater joy to see all her lovely things at your beautifully set table!A day she will cherish...forever...as will your sister...and you!
Fondly,
Pat
What a wonderful that must have been! Everything looks lovely and that you wore her locket warms my heart. I so love heirlooms (but you already know that!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the season!
Leann
What a lovely table, especially when lit up by the sun coming through the windows. And what a wonderful way to celebrate your mom's 90 years of living.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a pretty tablescape! I've always loved that china pattern as one of my best friend's had it.
ReplyDeleteMy Mom will be 90 in the upcoming summer.I think a brunch celebration will be a lovely idea ;)
That is a lovely tablescape with my favorite pattern! I especially love the roses. Why have I never thought of that? dah =)
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful that you treasure your mom's things and honor her by using them for such a special day.