The Butterfly Ball

"First things first...We are truly blessed to have the means to set a pretty table and invite our friends to join us for good food and fellowship. I am mindful that many are not so fortunate. My daughter has a passion for the work of the Food Bank. As a singer-songwriter, she has written and recorded a song that is the anthem for the world wide Crop Hunger Walk project. Her song, "Raise Your Voice" is featured in their video. I've included a link in the side margin of my blog. During this beautiful season when we celebrate harvest and Thanksgiving, I hope that it will encourage you to support projects in your community that contribute to the effort to overcome hunger.
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Keeping it simple this week.  One of the Garden Friends told me that her granddaughter's elementary school was hosting a daddy - daughter dance called "The Butterfly Ball."  The moms were in charge of decorating the tables for the special night.  I was happy to loan my friend a few things for her granddaughter's table.  Shortly before the evening began, I was able to go into the school gym and take pictures of the tables. Most of the tables were darling.   The food was prepared and served on site, so the centerpieces were the primary focus of each table.  I thought that you would enjoy a peak at the "Butterfly Ball."

 The Mackenzie-Childs "Courtly Check" chargers created a nice contrast agains the pink matelasse tablecloth.  I bought the cloth at Horchow Finale for $19.00.

 The tulips were from the tablescape that I posted last week...Family Style.  I often ask my guests if anyone is entertaining, and I send my flowers with them.  The butterflies were part of my Christmas decorating several years ago.

The metal party hats don't make many appearances, but they were fun for tonight's event.  I'll just let you stroll through the other tables...I don't have many details to share about the other designs...

The topiary made out of cupcake paper cups was one of my favorite details.  Looks like it would be easy to make.

 I think that this table achieved maximum punch with minimum effort.  Well done!

 Effective detail!

 Mini-Max design...minimum effort for maximum effect.

I enjoyed seeing the tables for this special night.  It reminded me of the Daddy/Daughter Banquets that I attended with my daddy as a child.  A recipe for special memories!  Did you attend Daddy/Daughter events when you were a girl?

Thank you, yet again, to Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for hosting her magical meme, Tablescape Thursday.  I'll be linking my post to "TABLESCAPE THURSDAY."   Hop on over and check out the myriad of marvelous tablescape designs, after 9:00 pm on Wednesdays.  You'll be glad that you made the trip...it's a wonderful adventure.

Thank you to the talented Tablescaper for hosting "SEASONAL SUNDAYS.  Come on over and join the party!

You can check out KC's music at www.kcclifford.com, on iTunes, and on YouTube.  I hope that you'll take a few minutes and give her a listen.  You'll also enjoy reading back through her blog on this site.  The girl can really write!  Her latest CD is called "Orchid."  It is available on iTunes or through her website.  I hope that you'll give her music a chance.  I know that I have zero objectivity where she is concerned, but I think that you'll fall in love with her music and her!