There is a party in the making. Queen Elizabeth is celebrating her Diamond Jubilee. For your information, that means she has been Queen of England for 60 years. Oh, my! Don’t you think that deserves a party? Official portraits of The Queen taken in the Centre Room in Buckingham Palace in December 2011 © Royal […]
Friend BB had a birthday last November, and it was a special day – 11-11-11. We couldn’t let that day pass without a celebration. The Jefferson Ladies and a couple of other friends were invited for lunch along with sister Carol and daughter Erin who flew all the way from Virginia for the special occasion. […]
The Royal Couple celebrate their first anniversary in April. Here is how we celebrated last April. We held a “Royal Wedding Shower Tea”. Each guest came dressed in their English best – hats, gloves, pearls, etc. Jane is the gardener in our group. She came as an English gardener. So clever and cute. I hate […]
In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they my see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 The Mothers and Others Luncheon at Anderson Mill Baptist Church is held on the Saturday before Mother’s Day each year. A couple of weeks ago, I showed you some […]
A look back- Mothers and Others 2011 On the Saturday before Mother’s Day, Super Sister’s church has a Mothers and Others Luncheon. About 30 women from the church decorate individual tables. The creativity is astounding. I always want to go early because it is so much fun to be around when they are decorating the […]
It is my privilege to share the gorgeous and delicious Bridesmaid’s Luncheon Super Sister and her blessed daughter-in-laws gave for bride Jenny and her bridesmaids. Now you have to realize that SS (Super Sister) lives in the Austin area, and brought a van load of supplies to McKinney, Texas for this luncheon. Michele’s home was […]
While out and about yesterday, I saw a wonderful crown. It was simple and rustic, and it had a cross on the top. I did not want or need another crown, since I have several from the Royal Tea I hosted last year. But this one grabbed my heart. I thought I’d buy it, and […]
First impressions are always important. Judy had an Union Jack flag that set the right tone. Waving in the wind next to the front door invited everyone to come and experience a little bit of England. Loved, loved, loved it. Details- flag, crown garden stands, flowers by the front door, and a wreath on the […]
It was December 12, 2010 when Prince William and Catherine Middleton announced their engagement. They politely requested no gifts, but donations to charity. “Oh, says I to myself—Kate will never know the joys of a bridal shower. What a pity to miss many of the traditions of being engaged.” Then it came to me. I […]
