Lunch with friends last week … I enjoyed setting the table with "new" plates from
a resale shop, coupled with old plates I used as "chargers,"and topped with
a resale shop, coupled with old plates I used as "chargers,"and topped with
Hall soup bowls found at an antique store in Lancaster, PA, years ago. It all seemed to
make a good match. My mother's 70 year-old Fostoria crystal added a graceful touch.
make a good match. My mother's 70 year-old Fostoria crystal added a graceful touch.
Menu: sweet potato/salmon soup, chicken salad, rolls and fruit.
Lemon pound cake for dessert. Everyone brought something.
The hours passed as we sat chatting … we've been friends for many years.
It was so easy and fun I repeated it this week with some other dear friends.
Life slowed down as we lingered at the table, talking about life, and
looking at the Edwardian advent calendar I am enjoying this Christmas.
What a pleasant setting for good food and good friends. I like the muted colors of Christmas in your dishes.
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Bonnie
Lovely tablescape - and a lovely way to treat special people in your life. Well done.
ReplyDeleteI bought 20 of those Advent Calenders, isn't JL amazing? Unfortunately I have a funny feeling have the recipients didn't download it right, oh well, I tried.
Hugs.
A lovely table to have your guests at, and I know how quickly an evening can pass with good conversation.
ReplyDeleteI see Michele's comment but wonder if there was an issue this year with the calendar? Last year the same friend sent one to me and this year I cannot open the calendar at all on my Mac. I've heard everyone's having so much fun with it too.
Judith
I love your table and those cute dishes. Your natural centerpiece with the oranges and berries. Love the special touches in the tablescape and the menu, too.
ReplyDeleteI got to spend a blessed evening with friends, too. That made it seem more like Christmas than the big, rush rush parties do. I like intimate gatherings.
xo
Sheila
What a lovely luncheon table...those soup bowls look like they were made to go with those plates.
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Podso, what a gorgeous table! Your dishes look like a "set" - don't know how you managed that! Your menu sounds wonderful too.
ReplyDeleteYour Mother's glassware is gorgeous! What special memories they mus bring!
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Leann
Oh wonderful! Getting together with dear friends is a great joy and how loving to make it a priority.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that someone else is enjoying the entire advent season.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous centerpiece!
Beautiful, Dotsie!
ReplyDeleteI love spending time with good friends. A shared meal is a great way to do it.
Deanna
You do set some beautiful tables! I'm sure you were fed by the yummy food and the warm fellowship. How lovely to be able to slow down for a time and savor.
ReplyDeleteThe best part of any time of year is taking time to spend with special friends. It's something most of us don't do often enough.
ReplyDeleteSweet potato/Salmon soup? Really? I never would have put those 2 things together. My curiosity it piqued! I like salmon, and I like sweet potatoes. Hmmm...REALLY curious now!
ReplyDeleteThat stemware is 70 years old??!?! That is SO GREAT!!! Just 30 more years and it will be an official antique. In the meantime, it's a beautiful addition to your table and it warms my heart to know that you and your Mom both have had a chance to enjoy and treasure it. So many things are tossed out in favor of more modern stuff. I really love to see when people have been good stewards of possessions that meant something to their predecessors.
Very pretty table! I hope that you and yours have the most wonderful Christmas ever! Enjoy!!!
I love those green dishes.
ReplyDeleteI took away a couple of ideas for my tablescapes. I have Saturday, Sunday and Christmas Eve left to create tables. You might just see something similar to yours on my table.
Podso,
ReplyDeleteLike you, I am rapidly approaching the time in this Christmas Season where I can sit down and enjoy the fruits of my labors!!! Lovely tablescape, dear friend!!!
Fondly,
Pat
Lunch time with friends is a great way to celebrate. I love how you layered the china with the addition of the new pieces. Your mother's crystal is a pretty complement to each place setting!
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Pam
Everything looks so so lovely.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
Everything looks so so lovely.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
Oh sweet Podso, wish I was invited to that simply lovely table...love those dishes! Such pretty natural ceneterpiece to go with it all. I bet your guests loved it and ejoyed it. Thank you for sweet visit.
ReplyDeleteWishing you and yours and your 'Little Ones' a very blessed C'mas.
FABBY
This table looks so pretty and welcoming. I love it!
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