Since I don't have a "complete" set (by which I mean 8 place settings) of most of my five sets of dishes, I opted to mix two sets. The first one is our wedding china with our silver:
And the second one is my mother's mother's Depression Glass which my mom gave me sometime in the last couple of years, along with our everyday silver which is my daddy's mother's On*ida stainless:
I think it looks so cute together! The centerpiece is a tea service my daddy bought me for Christmas a couple of years ago, and the fabric underneath it is a tablecloth I fell in love with at M*cy's that I got for a few dollars on clearance.**********
I seriously live to decorate and host, so this event is something I always look forward to! It's designed to be an outreach event for our MOPS moms--we're encouraged to invite special women in our lives for a fun, semi-fancy brunch to enjoy. The best part is that we get to hear from three of our member moms who speak about their lives, specifically events or trials they may have experienced where they really saw God at work. It's a great time to bring friends who may have never heard the Gospel message, either; it's presented as part of the program. There's usually not a dry eye in the house (hence the pocket tissue packs on the table!), and everyone leaves changed in their own unique way.
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One of the other reasons it was so fun for me this year is that I had the honor of serving as emcee. If you know me, you know I've never met a microphone or a stage I didn't love! HA!
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I'm usually not one to cry easily, but this year I was moved to the point of the "ugly cry"! Not good when you're the one who has to get up and address the audience multiple times. But good for the humility factor! :0)
5 comments:
Gorgeous! What a fabulous event. I, like you, just love MOPS and consistently feel so blessed by the ministry. I just love your sense of style and appreciation for details!
oh sister. you are ON. those place settings are exquisite. and the fact that i can count on ONE finger the number of times i've used the word exquisite in the past several years means that they are fabulous. you have a gift of hospitality. i can't imagine how much those women must've enjoyed themselves.
How beautiful! What a fun thing to do, and MOPS sounds like such a wonderful group. I've heard great things from many friends who are involved! Good for you!
Love the settings! So fun! Thanks for the congrats. I can't believe I am going to be a Mom this year! CRAAAAZZZYYY!
I LOVE your table! That depression glass is fabulous, and your china is beautiful! Love it all!
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