Tablescape Treasury

We were invited to take part

in the 2nd annual

Festival of Tables,

a fund raiser for the

Wessington Springs Senior Center...

This was such a fun event...

the table hostesses came

from all over

to decorate beautiful tables 

and share their flowers, their china,

their best silver, crystal stemware,

creative centerpieces, 

napkin folding skills,

and decadant desserts 

with the whole community...

enjoy the many photos 

I took of all the tables...

there were picnic themes and Christmas themes...

a lot of thought and creativity went into

every table...

don't you love the mason jar candle?

Clever little touches and 

dainty little details were at each

lovely table...

this table was filled with cheer...

a pansy plate on a polka dot placemat,

funny little bunnies and umbrellas,

 look,even indivudual bouquets

and chocolate-covered strawberry

on a "flip-flop"

Happy - Happy - Happy!

and if finding fun vintage things 

makes you happy,

this table is sure to delight...

Decorated with antique lanterns 

and vintage oatmeal prizes this table

brings back days of old and 

good memories from mom's house...

see the pumpkin pie?

Mmmmmm!

Something I gave up on was the folded napkins...

the napkin Christmas trees put this

table over the top!

These two hostesses

brought some Christmas cheer to the party,

complete with vintage punch bowl!

 Elegance reigned at these masterpieces...

the 3 foot Rose and Wisteria centerpiece

was a real show piece and made 

this table the perfect setting for 

a 95 year old Elegant ladies day!

 There were roses and tulips...

linens and doilies...

everything absolutely sparkled!

 The desserts were as extravagant

as the tables....

this one was three stories high...

(must be nice to be a professional pastry chef)

It was provided by our local bakery and coffee shop...

 Somebody took extra care

to design their cupcakes

to match their rose teapot...

(how beautiful)

With a stunning red and purple table

and a dessert fit for a Queen,

The Red Hat Society Ladies

showed us they still know how to

light up a party...

and what a delightful party it was...

local musicians sang and played 

though out the whole luncheon...

Music, flowers, and fancy dishes...

 it all makes for

happy hostesses, and delighted guests

and finally a picture

of my table and my guests,

Dorry and Marilyn.

It was a treat to share with you...

Sall's Gamebird Ironstone dishes,

Mother Erdy's Ruby Red Glasses,

my new placemats and napkins,

and my thrown-together-from-the-garden center piece.

and thank you to all the volunteers

that helped put this fund-raiser together

for the Senior Center.

Lisa.