Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Southern Hospitality

Hospitality comes from the heart! It's giving of oneself. I love to open my home and create a warm and welcoming spot for my family and friends to completely feel at ease. My party today is for three, a birthday lunch.  

 Menu 

Crab Cakes
Roasted Asparagus
Fresh Fruit Compote
Chocolate Delights
Special Fruit Tea
Coffee



Mikasa Fine China
Flatware from Pottery Barn
Glassware from Crate and Barrel
 Placemats from William Sonoma
Napkins from Bed Bath and Beyond
Silk Flowers from Michaels 
Fresh Flowers, of course for lunch!


Today I am joining Marty for Tuesday Tablescapes. 

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Join in on the fun!


Nancy

33 comments:

  1. Hi Nancy, Love your tablescape, very Mediterranean, my daughter has the same Mikasa China. The sunflowers are perfect and the menu sounds fabulous, especially that chocolate sumpin'! Hope you're having a great week!
    xo,
    Debra

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  2. Oh, Nancy, beautiful!!

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  3. love it Nancy...sunflowers are one of my favorite flowers...

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  4. I love that - love sunflowers. Sandie

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  5. Your table setting is so pretty. I was just going to ask you where you got those natural looking sunflowers but I see you were kind enough to list it..
    Happy Tuesday~!
    Sonny

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  6. Just beautiful girl..Love the blue/yellow combo..hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

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  7. Thank you for visiting my blog. I love your napkins ... adds just the right touch of drama. Great spring menu!

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  8. Your menu has all of my favorites!!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  9. Very pretty table and the menu sounds wonderful! It's going to be a great birthday lunch!

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  10. Beautiful table and yummy menu! You are a great hostess!

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  11. Looks wonderful; sounds delish!!
    Hugs,
    Karen
    Ladybug Creek

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  12. Hi Nancy,
    Your tablescape looks so lovely and the menu is delightful.
    Wish I could be there.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  13. The menu sounds delightful and your table is gorgeous. I love your china. Such a beautiful pattern. YOur stems and the sunflowers are the perfect color splashes to go with everything. So pretty and inviting. Thanks so much for joining the party. Hugs, Marty

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  14. Nancy, your table is beautiful and the menus sounds so good to me. All I have had for days now is junk food. Ready for a good meal. When do we eat??

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  15. Every detail is absolutely beautiful-wish I could come steal it away for a day 8-) but maybe I can recreate with my own touches.
    Have a lovely evening!
    Noreen

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  16. Beautiful tablescape! And your menu sounds delicious, too!

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  17. Hi Nancy,

    This is such a pretty tablescape! I love it. Your menu sounds absolutely wonderful!

    Glad to have found your blog!

    Nancy

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  18. How intimate and welcoming...The birthday person must have felt so loved with all that yummy food and attention to detail! Lezlee

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  19. Wow!
    What a bright and cheery table!

    thanks for visiting my blog.

    blessings

    barbara jean

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  20. Wow; I have to say I'd love to stop by your house for this menu. And your tablescape is so inviting! It really is so bright and cheerful.

    Blessings,
    Debbie

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  21. HELLO,
    YOUR BIRTHDAY LUNCH TABLE IS STUNNING!!! LOVE YOUR PRETTY PLATES :)

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  22. Thank you for the sweet comments, Nancy. I'll always remember what fun we had when I use my new dishes!
    Love ya too,
    Karen
    Ladybug Creek

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  23. Hi, Nancy!
    Thank you so much for your comments on my blog post - I couldn't find an email for you so here I am being "forced" to visit YOUR blog, fall in love with it and FOLLOW you! Poor me:)

    I love your header w/ your wallpaper and then your tablescape - you have a thing for sunflowers, it seems. And, it's all gorgeous! Thanks for sharing such a beautiful tablescape for a special birthday - my b'day is September 1st. Thought you might want to make a note of it.

    Also, and this is actually important and serious unlike me telling you my birth date!
    It doesn't appear that you are so much into the "art" word in the usual sense, but cooking, baking and tablescapes are certainly art in my book...
    have you heard of the Paper Cowgirl Art Retreat in June in Waxahachie? A lot of Texans and some visitors from other states, attend and it is a delightful time of classes (OF YOUR CHOICE), food, friendships new and old, and food, of course.
    I invite you to visit www.papercowgirl.blogspot.com and check it out. Perhaps you might like to join us!
    My email is polkadotbarn@gmail.com if you've any questions or comments - I'd love for you to come - you and I are almost neighbors - our place is outside of Kerrville.

    Be blessed, Jan

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  24. crabcakes, asparagus and chocolate...that is just about the perfect meal! :)

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  25. Beautiful tables setting and pictures. My youngest son is in culinary school and his last big dinner was 'southern style'. It was awesome, of course! :-)
    I Loved your bio, so I just have to follow you!
    Hugs,
    Coreen

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  27. Hi Nancy! I thank you for leaving such a sweet comment on the baby (Yorkie) that showed up at our house. I'm so glad that I found her parents before leaving for Houston! Whew! You have a pretty and fresh looking blog. I love it!
    Have a wonderful day!
    Sandra

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  28. You sure have set a lovely table here, Nancy! I love the mosaic patterned china; it looks so pretty on the table mats. And of course, you have to have the sunflowers to complete the provencal look! I appreciate your coming by to visit and leaving such a nice comment. It is such fun to meet new friends when we join up for these themed parties, isn't it?
    :-) Sue

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  29. Nancy, this was a lovely post. Your table and your menu would make a stranger feel at home. There is always such a graceful note to your posts. I love to visit here. Have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  30. Nancy, I hadn't been by to see you in awhile & thought I would pop in. LOVE CRABCAKES! Do you have a good reciepe for them? YUM! I know everyone had a great time at the party. Charlene

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  31. Oh, I just read another comment & you don't live too far from me either. It would be great if you come to Paper Cowgirls. I'll be there too. Let me know if your coming so we are sure to hook up.
    Charlene

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  32. What a beautiful table! And your food sounds divine :)

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I love your comments!
Nancy