Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Lunch for my Girlfriends

Last Friday my girlfriends came over for an early lunch. I love to do this a couple times a year...but it is so difficult for all 3 of us to have the same day and time free. That is sad I think...because these are really the things that matter in life!


My theme was a garden party. The lace tablecloth is full of flowers, I bought it on the streets in Mexico a few years back. Then I just gathered things I own that are garden themed. You have seen many of them individually before. My beehive candle, the little bee candle, lady bug kids garden gloves, a lady bug tealight holder, a little bird sign, a little bird, my chicken wire cloche, and my flower pitcher with the ivy in it.


I found these bird napkin rings at Hobby Lobby. However, while using them I found out they are extremely heavy and want to tip over.

Napkins are from Big Lots and are Laura Ashley. Plain white plates from the Dollar Tree and my old round placemats!





The dessert of flower decorated cupcakes in the little cup planters.


Our lunch was a delicious, and I mean really sweet and delicious fresh fruit.


Broccoli and cheddar quiche...from Costco...and it is worth every penny....

Peaches and creme corn on the cob......It was really fresh and good too!

We had such a good time, talking....and talking some more. My dear friend Amy always does some little jobs for me that I have trouble doing.....this time she wiped down my chandies...and boy, they needed it!
Linking up to Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday. Be sure to visit and see all the wonderful ideas....it will keep you busy for a week!

39 comments:

Julie Harward said...

That looks like so much fun! I love all the garden decorations and the food look yummy! Come say hi :D

NanaNor's said...

Hi there, I loved your girlfriend lunch-what a treasure you are to host this and all your decorations are wonderful!!!!
Hope you are enjoying your week.
Blessings, Noreen

Kathryn @ Bonafide Southern said...

What a lovely table you set for your friends. I bet they felt mighty special dining here. All of your food looks so delicious. I know y'all were bound to have a fun time!

Stacey said...

Mmmm, that looks delicious! So nice to get together and have a little girl time. :)

The Quintessential Magpie said...

Ceekay, what a great looking table and meal! Wish I had been there with you. YUM! You always do the cutest tables, and now you have that deliciously tempting meal! Girl, I just ate and am hungry again! LOL!

XO,

Sheila :-)

Blondie's Journal said...

Ceekay~~~

You set such a sweet table. I bet your friends thought you went to a lot of trouble for them!! Your menu was outstanding, too. You didn't have to slave away at the stove. Love it! :-)

xoxo
Jane

Happy@Home said...

Everything looks so cute and tasty too. The cupcakes in the little teacups look adorable. What a nice way to entertain your friends.

Chari at Happy To Design said...

Hi Ceekay...

Ohhh...what a lovely table, my friend! I love your "Garden" theme...the table centerpiece is sooo pretty! By the way, I love, love, LOVE your tall wire cloche and the pretty flower seed packets that you displayed under it! You just couldn't help but be happy while sitting down for lunch at this pretty table! Love how you layered all the items in the centerpiece...so many pretties to look at!!! I also like your table linens...love those beautiful napkins! Such pretty, sweet, and soft colors...just perfect for a "Garden" themed table! The little bird napkin rings are adorable and I would love to have a set. I'm wondering if you could find something to attach to them that would act as a base...maybe that would keep them upright? Just a thought! Well sweet lady, thank you for sharing your beautiful table with us...I hope that you and your friends had a lovely lunch! It sure looked scrumptious!!!

Warmest wishes,
Chari @Happy To Design

Melissa Miller said...

This looks like a great lunch and very welcoming table Ceekay! I love the floral napkins and the quiche looks divine. Lovely job!

Have a blessed week sweet friend.
~Melissa :)

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

How fun for you girls to have lunch at your womderful home my friend...Love that fruit it made me hungry ha ha!! well why not it is lunch time...Please take care Dear friend...Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

Sissie's Shabby Cottage said...

Hi Ceekay,
I know you love your friends dearly when you lay out a beautiful setting like this. It's so lovely and the centerpieces are wonderful.
I cannot believe you found those plates at the dollar store! Love those napkins and the rings too.

The food and the setting is very lovely. Lucky friends to have you as a friend.

hugs
Sissie

A Hint of Home said...

It's just as cute as I knew it would be. It all looks adorable. Love the theme, the centerpiece and tea cup planters.
Glad you had a good time!

Little Messy Missy said...

WOW, that looks so fabulous!!! I love the cup cake in the tea cup!!

Anita@Theycallmejammi said...

Always to take time to visit with friends and show them how much you appreciate them. Looks like you showed them a really good time...and that fruit looks so yummy.

Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

That looks like a wonderful time! The meal looks delicious and the table setting is perfect! How great that you all can get together.

Decor To Adore said...

Oh man does this look good!

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

It's just gorgeous Ceekay!
I love all the little garden touches and those napkins are gorgeous!
The food too looks so yummy and I bet your friends loved it~
Oh, I can't wait to get back to AZ. just want it to be a little less hot.
Hugs, Cindy

Gayla said...

Oh, I am in LOVE with this table! And your lunch looks soooo good! I've always loved themed girly parties, and this is one of the prettiest ever! You are a genius with the little touches and bringing it all together!

Tricia said...

What a pretty, inviting table! Your food looks wonderful, too -- the fruit this time of year is just amazing, isn't it? Love all your garden elements!

Martha said...

A very pretty table and it is nice to have company over -- your food looks delicious as well!

Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon -- at this lovely table with good friends and all that yummy looking food!

Pinky said...

Please, PLEASE tell me where you got that adorable tea pot!!!!!!!!!!! It is my favorite thing on this table!!! Don't get me wtong, I love it all. Beautiful!!!! XO, Pinky

Joyce said...

First I have to say that I love your wreaths from yesterday's post. Just adorable. Now the garden party was a fun idea. Yes I have purchased those Cosco quiches and they are delicious.
Joyce

Marigene said...

Ceekay, your table is cute...I had bees in mind this week, too. The food looks delicious...may have to try one of those quiches.

Unknown said...

All looks delicious! Love your napkins!

Hugs
Charo

Lori @ Dining Delight said...

Yummy and pretty at the same time! It is wonderful that you make the effort and find the time to have your friends over - those are the important things in life!

DD

The Charm of Home said...

What a lovely lunch for your girlfriends. The table is so pretty. Love those LA napkins and the lovely shade of green on the placemat.
Sherry

suzyq said...

What a gorgeous way to spend a day and what a gorgeous table to share with your friends. I hope your day was very special.
Suzyq

Barbara said...

What a perfect way to spend the afternoon. I love your little birdies.

Johanna Gehrlein said...

You have made a wonderfull decoration. I love your Laura Ashley napkins and the iron napkin rings are beautiful. And as I see lots of yummy food. Must have been a very nice lunch. I am sure your friends felt very special.
Greetings, Johanna

Cyn said...

A garden party sounds wonderful!! Love your tablescape!

Barb said...

Ceekay, it is just delightful and I just love those napkins! A garden theme is hard to beat for making friend's smile. You did a great job.

Barb ♥

Cynthia said...

Love your garden theme table. Thanks for sharing and have a great day!

Chandy said...

Lovely, lovely table! Glad I stopped by to see it! Definitely got me "thinkin' of home"! Beautiful!

karlascottage.typepad.com said...

Aren't days with good friends just the best??

Beth said...

Beautiful table and the food looks fabulous - very pretty little cupcake! Your napkins are so pretty, Ceekay.

Americana Lady said...

Cute centerpiece and yummy food! Keep your flag-a-wavin'...Joan

Recaptured Charm said...

How cute is this table setting? Everything is so adorable and so well thought out. Lunch looks wonderful!
Thanks for dropping by today.
Lisa

Unknown said...

Oh yum wish I could have come! Your table is gorgeous.
xoxo
Diane

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