Short and Sweet, 5.15.12

"First things first...We are truly blessed to have the means to set a pretty table and invite our friends to join us for good food and fellowship. I am mindful that many are not so fortunate. My daughter has a passion for the work of the Food Bank. As a singer-songwriter, she has written and recorded a song that is the anthem for the world wide Crop Hunger Walk project. Her song, "Raise Your Voice" is featured in their video. I've included a link in the side margin of my blog. As you consider your own philanthropic opportunities, I hope that it will encourage you to support projects in your community that contribute to the effort to overcome hunger.

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I'm in the midst of preparing for a wedding shower/luncheon this Saturday, so I'm keeping it short and sweet this week. When I'm planning a party, I like to invite the other hostesses for lunch while we plan. I invited one group to join me for lunch on the back porch. It was a lovely day.

I was in a "ladies who lunch" frame of mine, and I wanted to create a feminine design for my guests.

The cutwork tablecloth used to cover the bedside table in my daughter's room. It provided a nice backdrop for the Stouffer blue rim dinner plates. The Waterford, "Simply Blue" goblets continued my soft blue color scheme. I arranged my Sam's flowers in the Haviland, "Ranson" tureen. Additionally, individual floral centerpieces at each place settings were placed in the "Ranson" demitasse cups which originally belonged to our sweet Nana. I used the matching crescent plates for bread and butter. We had a grand time. I'd love to plan a party with you some day. If the weather permits, we'll gather right here on the back porch.

Thank you, yet again, to Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for hosting her magical meme, Tablescape Thursday. I'll be linking my post to "TABLESCAPE THURSDAY." Hop on over and check out the myriad of marvelous tablescape designs, after 10:00 AM on Thursdays. You'll be glad that you made the trip...it's a wonderful adventure.

When I think of MAY, I think of my mama and precious memories celebrated on Mothers' Day. How about you? With thankfulness for her dedication and efforts, I'm joining the multi-talented Tablescaper for her fabulous meme SEASONAL SUNDAYS. Hope to see you there!

Tonight is the ninth edition of Cuisine Kathleen's meme, "LET'S DISH". So excited to be a charter member. Pop over (pun intended for the Chef Supreme Kathleen) and join the fun!

You can check out KC's music at www.kcclifford.com, on iTunes, and on YouTube. I hope that you'll take a few minutes and give her a listen. You'll also enjoy reading back through her blog on this site. The girl can really write! KC has just released her 5th studio CD project. The CD release concert is this weekend. It is available on iTunes or through her website. I hope that you'll give her music a chance. I know that I have zero objectivity where she is concerned, but I think that you'll fall in love with her music and her!