my miss g's (now mrs. g) 16th birthday party.
It was quite the production.
the make-shift structure
just for this.
We had to *hang* a chandelier, you know.
An evening dinner party
on the lawn
Her sisters
and
friends
she had grown up with were invited.
she had grown up with were invited.
Can you tell?
She is a detail person (like me).
We had so much fun working on this together.
The menu :
The menu :
Homemade Bread sticks
Green Salad with Italian Vinaigrette
Chicken Parmesan
Penne with Alfredo sauce
Chilled Lemon Souffle'
Chocolate Truffle Tart
Fresh Raspberries
All from scratch
all by herself
Every year for her birthday
She would have *teaparties*
Pretty dishes and yummy food.
She is her mama's girl.
oh, how I miss those teaparties.
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today's note:
today's note:
your comments and concerns
for my last post really did make me smile
I don't for a minute think I'm going to get it all done.
I am a list girl.
I figure if you don't aim at something, you'll never hit it.
the list is my attempt
to live on purpose
to slow down
to make people be first
to reclaim my home
many of the items are things that I haven't done in years
ever since I started the business
it has literally been years since I've had tea on my porch
47 comments:
How pretty and how wonderful of your hubby to build a structure that would look like that! She must be very special to plan her own dinner and party and for it to be so lovely! The menu sounded so good!~Hugs, Patti
What a wonderfully beautiful party table.
Oh how beautiful! The years go by much too quickly don't they. What a lovely memory for both of you.
What a beautiful memory. After you last blog which I delighted in reading it and more delighted at the last line...and all the time I was ready to tell you PLEASE start with the tea on the porch first...love the sterling roses.
You really are quite fabulous,
So cute! i love this table & all the details! it's gorgeous!
I love her white 16th party. Absolutely lovely. Love all the pictures including the last one. I did think that was an awfully big list. We just have to keep working at it, don't we. Blessings, Diane
I want a Birthday party like this!! Do you think it would be okay to plan my own 30th Birthday Bash that will happen in a little over a year?! I love how you and your daughter are so much alike...it is truly amazing the bonds between mom and daughter and I hope to have a daughter of my own someday that I can be as close to as me and my mom are. You are truly blessed!!
~Trisha
Such a darling party...I want one!
I always enjoy your posts...Love all the whites, and I wish I could take pictures like you can...
It looks like a graceful life at your place...
blessings,
glenda
Happy B-Day to her!!! Looks like so much fun....so beautiful!!! I'm thinking I need to have a tea party w/my daughter's before it's too late!!!
What an amazing party that must have been. I would love to have a tea party with my lady friends in a pretty setting like that.
MaryAnn
Good Morning to you,
That is the prettiest 16th i have seen,how beautiful to have an evening dinner party under the sky,love the pictures and the menu,
By the way lavender ice cream is divine,
Love Kristina x
Wowwwwww...what a great party !!...love Ria...xxx...
Very, very pretty! I bet that was a fun day!
Thanks for sharing.
Kelly
What a delightful, lovely memory for all of you.
You inspire me and I wish you happy, peaceful days, doing what you can to make your home even more lovely and loving than it already is.
Love and hugs ~ FlowerLady
*love*
That set-up with such beauty it brings in this surrounding, would make me want to leave it this way all year! I can dream, can't I.
Beautiful ! This is definitely magazine material. Such a lucky 16 year old.
The table looks beautiful and the menu sounds delicious. I would like to be invited to a party like this! Shannon
That is a party of dreams. So lovely! I also read your post about the to do list-it is never too late to start. Mine is huge and it hasn't been started yet either. How to you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. I'd start with tea on the porch though if I were you!
Oh, everything was so pretty for her 'sweet-sixteen' party. I bet y'all had so much fun and looking back at the memories, I'm sure makes you smile.
Hugs,
Lee Laurie
Everything, and I DO mean everything is absolutely beautiful!!
Take care, Sue
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment, though i don't always leave comments I have to tell you I have enjoyed your blog for a very long time. I love the beauty that you create it's always a joy to visit. Hugs, Pearl
This is the stuff that will make us smile in our old age (whenever that may be) and happy that we chose to live out loud.
Debbie
P.S. As I sit here eating my bowl of raw carrots...I'm thinking a chocolate truffle tart would really hit the spot.
What a beautiful setting. Great for any party. Lucky girl!
What a wonderful memory you all have of this special evening. All your work made it even more special! It's all so pretty! I thought I commented on your last post, but I read today:"To live with a high ideal is a successful life. It is not what one does but what one tries to do, that makes the soul strong and fit for a noble career." E.P Tenney, many years ago... :-)
What a beautiful outdoor party! Just breathtaking!
What a gorgeous and lovely white post. I would love to have some of the deliscious dessert on your menu.
Thanks so much for visiting .
Blessings~
like mother, like daughter! Such a pretty party table, and I love the chandy!
I love the table. What time does the party start 8-)
What a wonderful party. I love how you have everything decorated. All the best to your daughter. This is fabulous.
Paula
Oh my goodness what an awesome party!! It looks so amazing and oh so beautiful!! Wow that menu sounds so delicious. She sounds like a wonderful cook!!
just Beautiful or I should say Breathtaking...
Thanks for sharing such Inspiration..
Karryann
such a beautiful sight to behold ...
How impressive!
treasures said...
Wow! This is just the most gorgeous outdoor setting! Everything is just perfect! I had tea parties for our daughters every year when they were growing up. So much fun and great memories!
~ Julie
Oh my..What a beautiful party that must of been..Not a detailed missed..Love your blog..You have a great weekend..
Janet
OHHH! This is awesome! I so envy you! I had all boys, and I would so love to have a party like this for a girl! OHHH. Someday maybe a grand daughter. If I can still get around! LOL Thanks for linking this to Home Sweet Home!
Sherry
What a beautiful setting for a party! I'm sure it's one she'll never forget. Vanna
Beautiful memories shared...
What a simply wonderful birthday party!! The tablesetting is soooo
gorgeous...love those plates and the pitcher, creamer and suger bowl. I can't believe your young daughter cooked all that fabulous food by herself (she IS like her momma) The canopy surrounding the table is the finishing touch! Also,
I think your roses are beautiful..
Every time I look at one of your posts I admire them..such a full, luscious, unusual-looking color!
Thank you for sharing...I always enjoy your posts!!
Have a happy week...Francy
What a wonderful setting, and how sweet that your girl wanted to do something for others on HER birthday! thanks for sharing the inspiration of her day. xoxo Debra
Hi sweet Rene`, What a beautiful tea party!!! I love those pink trimmed dishes with the roses! I know you and your sweet girl have the most wonderful memories of this time… and many others! The entire scene is gorgeous and so special!
I am a big list girl too! I do hope you will take some time to enjoy tea on your beautiful front porch with your sweetie! You deserve it! I always think of the verse, Be still and know that I am God. Sometimes we just have to make ourselves sit still for awhile. xo Love you dearly! Paula
Absolutely gorgeous!! Such a beautiful post and photos! Thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday! :)
that is sooooo sweet and a memory she will have forever!!!!
Just happened on this beautiful post of yours. I love the setting, the table, the beautiful delicate china, the chandy outside. A dinner party for a princess. However, what caught my eyes and made me gasp was the WHITE treadle sewing machine. Now I am totally kicking myself for selling my treadle years ago when we did not have room for it. I was totally country, spinning wheel and treadle had to go for lack of space. Since I am now cottage and white have not thought much about it until I saw your WHITE one. I totally LOVE it in WHITE. Lacy and beautiful. I was also on other posts, hot and cannot sleep, even with the a/c on so I am blog hopping, lol. I love your house painted white. Back door is so charming. I loved it green but somehow the white is just better. Blessings,
Lynn
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