Flaming Festival, 2012

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. 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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Each year during the first week of November, the Kappa Alpha Theta alumnae host The Theta Flaming Festival. It is a delightful tabletop event that raises money for the groups chosen philanthropy, which is currently CASA, a child advocacy volunteer group that operates within the court system. It is held at one of our city's country club's. This year the entrance is replete with a gorgeous Autumn display.

Couldn't resist looking back once more. Okay, let's go on in, and I'll share some of the delicious eye candy from this year's festival. Comments will be minimal.

Christmas at the Governor's Mansion...our governor is a Theta. I LOVE the design of this tablecloth. The band is pinned to the tablecloth. It is edged with puffy cording; the bow is a separate piece. This was probably my favorite element this year.

Completely yummy!

Looking for some Christmas confections?

The boxwood topiaries are easy and effective, and I'll bet that most of us have a Santa or three around the house. The goblets are Juliska.

The linens are delectable!...

...and I adore this napkin ring!

This table was titled "50th Anniversary"...

Gorgeous, unusual elements for the centerpiece. The candlesticks are magnificent. I think that the goblets are probably Tiffin.

I'm not familiar with the china pattern...it is sophisticated and elegant! Note the bling in the fabric for the tablecloth.

"Theta's Forever" featured...

Lots of black, white, and yellow...and pansies, of course! There is always at least one MacKenzie-Childs Courtly Check table each year. I think that it's a very popular design with lots of Theta's.

I'll bet that some of you are already thinking about your St. Patrick's Day tables. This one was called "Luck of the Irish".

I know that this is a Herend pattern; I think that it's called Chinese Bouquet.

The centerpiece was beautiful!

I'll have a few more tables to share in a few weeks. I'm busy putting out all of our Christmas goodies, and I'm guessing that you are, too. Happy Decking the Halls!

I'm pleased to join Marty (A Stroll Through Life) for TABLETOP TUESDAY. Won't you come along?

Wednesday is the 37th edition of Cuisine Kathleen's meme, "LET'S DISH". I'm excited to be a charter member. Pop over (pun intended for the Chef Supreme Kathleen) and join the fun!

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 November, I think about the bounty of the harvest, the crisp Autumn days, and leaves that crunch under foot. 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!

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! Her latest CD is called "The Tag Hollow Sessions"" 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!