It's been way too long since I last blogged.  I think that it's going to take a while to regain my rhythm in my posts.  I can't say that there have been any giant catastrophes in my world, other than the loss of my precious Yorkshire terrier Dickens about 6 weeks ago.  He had been in a "failure to thrive" mode for a number of months.  He was 15 years old, and his tiny warrior body just finally wore out.  He went peacefully in his sleep after spending the morning sleeping in my lap as I visited with my sister, who was our welcome guest for the weekend.  Dickens was such an important part of our family, and his absence left a gaping hole in my heart.  On a better note, my knee replacements have changed my life in a major  way.  I go for days at a time without ever thinking about my knees.  If you have knee issues, you can totally identify with that statement.  Why, I can  even wear a modest height heel now for the first time in three decades!  Admittedly I walked like a 13 year old for a while after taking my little heels for a spin. Life is good.

This week, I'm sharing a tablescape from February, '15.  The Garden Friends gathered to celebrate a birthday for our intrepid leader, Barb.  We're at the games table in the living room.  Come join us, please!

Barb loves bright clear colors.  I love blue and white.  I thought that this table would please both of us.

I made the blue and white gingham check tablecloth many years ago.  Today it added a degree of easy going comfort to the design.

A large AJKA rose bowl anchored the centerpiece. I bought it at an estate sale...great get.  A quartet of cobalt depression glass candlesticks surrounded the bowl of roses in assorted bright colors.  A pair of crystal decanters held water for my guests to refill their glasses.  Small Waterford posey vases featured additional roses.