Well, I'm not quite sure how to explain my long, long absence from blog world. All I know is that since my lung surgery, I've felt better than I've felt in decades. I've been able to do more things than I've done in years, and I've just been so doggone busy, I haven't had extra time to work on my blog. I appreciate that you are willing to stop by for a visit again and check out what's happening on the tables at Entertaining Women. I'm so glad you are here!
Today the Garden Friends Bible study met for the last time before Thanksgiving. It was a perfect opportunity to celebrate Sheila's birthday with a luncheon. I've set a table for 8 in the dining room. Come on in...
Lately, I've been indulging my passion for blue and white. Today's table is chocked full of a variety of blues and white with gentle touches of Autumn. Makes me smile. The birthday girl requested my homemade chicken noodle soup for lunch today. It was pretty much a gray old day, and hot soup and cornbread muffins filled the bill perfectly. We finished off our simple menu with Italian Cream Cake. Can you ever go wrong with comfort food? I think not!
I just wasn't in a mood for a tablecloth today, but our dear Nana's antique ecru tape lace placemats and runners seemed to be calling to me. The older runners are not as long as more modern offerings, so I layered three of these magnificent old pieces to cover the entire length of the table. Fittingly this old lace design features acorns! How perfect is that!
Nana's antique Madeira napkins with a floral design stitched in ecru were caught in silver reticulated napkin rings.
Making its premier appearance, the Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Half Lace is one of the newer denizens in my "China Town".
The antique Meissen Blue Onion was eventually edited from the opening act of the production. I just couldn't bear to cover up the Royal Copenhagen. The dinner plate deserved to stand centerstage on its own. The Meissen did make an appearance later, during the dessert course.
Appearing as extras were the Reed & Barton Grande Renaissance flatware, my wedding sterling. I use it more than my other patterns mainly because it's stored close at hand, and that's the truth. That and I still really like it. If I were registering today, I would still choose Grande Renaissance.
Every production needs an eye catching backdrop. Today's centerpiece is concocted with an assortment of blue and white appointments and a variety of autumn touches.
The tureen is from Andrea by Sadek. It was an eBay find.
The pair of bell candlesticks are Mottahedeh Blue Canton. They definitely make a statement, and I am a little bit in love with them. They fascinate me.
I recently found the smaller pair of Mottahedeh candlesticks at a local estate sale.
The pair of blue and white lidded jars are from Hobby Lobby. The wooden acorns and sleeping foxes were found at a local antique shop.
Knitting all the elements in the centerpiece together, several Hobby Lobby garlands of autumn leaves meander down the table in a serpentine fashion.
Let the festivities commence! My precious friends would be arriving shortly. Thank you for stopping by for a visit. I'd be thrilled to pull up an extra chair and add another place setting just for you. Well, a girl can always dream...Someday...if you happen to find yourself out here on the prairie... give me a call and plan to come for a meal. We'll visit for hours!
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