Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Come for Dinner!

Hello everyone.
    On Thursday of  last week we had a potluck dinner at our home for 27 people and I enjoyed setting up the tables again for everyone.
I used our cream dishes on one of the  tables for a change from the red transferware that we used on Christmas Day.
We had candles lit on the tables.

With 27 we had to have a small 4th table for 4 in the baywindow as you can see in the background.We had a small children's table for the little ones.

I used our Friendly Village china on this table as I think it is so pretty at Christmas.

The Friendly Village china mostly came from a yardsale with a few other pieces collected here and there.

Our tree is gone now and it still looks a little bare to me but as someone said there is always next year!


And a good time was had by all!!!

Today I am joining Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday.

Thank you for your visit and for all your good wishes for the New Year in the past week. Welcome also to my new followers-I am happy to have you!

Take care,
Carolyn
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31 comments:

  1. oldthingsJanuary 4, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    Dear Carolyn,
    I wish you all a wonderful 2012.May all your wishes come true. Your tables are so wonderful !!
    Olympia

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    Hi Carolyn,
    Your tables look gorgeous!! I love your friendly village china. I'm finding a few pieces.I love the pattern.Happy 2012.

    Kathy

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  3. LindaJanuary 4, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    Your tablescapes are very pretty, Carolyn. I do love that Friendly Village pattern. Perfect for the holidays...

    Hugs,
    Linda at Beautiful Ideas

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  4. Kim GillianJanuary 4, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    Very pretty!
    -Kim :)

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  5. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJanuary 4, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    Just lovely, Carolyn! It's amazing to me that you get four tables to work in your space and work well, too! The Friendly Village dishes are very pretty and they look great in your hutch. I still have Christmas to take down {need new bins} but I'm looking forward to getting back to my regular everyday decor!

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  6. Ann@A Sentimental LifeJanuary 4, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    Your home would be a wonderful place for dinner. The setting is beautiful, and how lucky to find your dishes.

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  7. Heather's Blog-o-ramaJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    HI Carolyn,

    Your table setting is just lovely :) :) So dreamy with all the lovely shades of white :) :) Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California, Heather :)

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  8. SusanJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    Everything looks divinely inspired, Carolyn.

    I really like the cream dishes, crystal, angels, etc. Very peaceful and serene.

    Take care. Hope you have a nice Thursday. Susan

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  9. Two Cottages And TeaJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    Hi Carolyn,
    What a wonderful dinner you hosted. I especially like the Friendly Village dishes on the table with your varnished chairs. How very lucky you found them gently used!
    Happy, happy New Year to you and your family.
    Nancy @ Two Cottages And Tea

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  10. podsoJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    Beautiful! Some of my friends were getting Friendly Village pattern when I got married, and I got JB's Old Mill, a similar pattern at least in the colors and style. I was going to say I know the era when you got those, but not if you got them at a garage sale! Good find! I even have seen them new in the stores over the years so it must just be a pattern that "stuck" and has been popular.

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  11. Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage DesignsJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    Oh my goodness Carolyn that is gorgeous!!

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  12. Heaven's WalkJanuary 4, 2012 at 10:16 PM

    Well...this is another beautiful installment for the book you're going to publish - right, Carolyn? lol! Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous! You truly know how to create a stunning and inviting table. ♥

    xoxo laurie

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  13. "Alone again.... naturally!"January 4, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    As always...gorgeous!

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  14. Pamela GordonJanuary 4, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    Hi Carolyn, your pot luck dinner party looks gorgeous! I'm sure everyone had a lovely time. I still have the tree up until the 'children' return home to Alberta, so next week it'll come down. Blessings, Pamela

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  15. The TablescaperJanuary 5, 2012 at 12:44 AM

    So pretty. Love the change to the all white. That's a large crowd. What did you serve?

    - The Tablescaper

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  16. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaJanuary 5, 2012 at 2:07 AM

    I just love coming by here for all your beautiful eye candy..As always impeccable and elegant..Happy New year to you my dear friend..Hugs and smiles from California Gloria

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  17. NetteJanuary 5, 2012 at 3:14 AM

    How absolutely lovely!

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  18. Betty January 5, 2012 at 3:56 AM

    Everything looks so lovely. I am not sure which dishes I like best. The cream ones are so pretty, but the others are perfect for this time of the year.

    I think I shall choose the cream ones.

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  20. UnknownJanuary 5, 2012 at 4:40 AM

    Beautiful blog!My mother Aga love watching your work of art.But she crying because there is not dictionary.

    Greetings from Polen.

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  21. Pam~ Virginia RetroJanuary 5, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    Oh my, what goegeous tables! The prettiest "pot luck" I've ever seen!

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  22. little-shabby-houseJanuary 5, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    Dear Carolyn,

    I´m writing to you from Potsdam Germany.
    I just want to tell you how lovely your christmas decoration is. I really enjoyed visiting your Blog and will come back.
    I wish you a habby new year.
    Katinka

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  23. Barb January 5, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    Hi Carolyn,

    So charming. The colors are soothing and restful but so impactful. Just love it.

    Barb ♥

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  24. BeverlyJanuary 5, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    Carolyn, your tables are gorgeous. I wouldn't be able to choose a favorite.

    I am missing my Christmas decorations, too. I'm already thinking of ideas for next year.

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  25. Sanna - My Blueberry HouseJanuary 5, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    Hi Carolyn,

    Oh it´s beautiful, the Friendly Village china. May we perhaps have a closer look some day? What a nice surprise to see you skating on the pond! What a treat for you and your family. Bonfires and marshmallows... Mmm!

    Weather here is very peculiar. Pouring down one minute - then, a thin dust of snow the other...

    Have a great day,
    Sanna

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    Olá Carolyn!
    A decoração de sua mesa está muito delicada e inspiradora. É muito bom cuidar do nosso lar, nos traz muita harmonia!Feliz 2012.

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  27. Chubby ChiequeJanuary 5, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    YOu are an amazing talented lady! I love the way you gathered your treasures in every table.

    I love gathering my family and friends with all the potlucks thingy on our tables like you had.

    Hope you had a great NY...

    Wishes from Stockholm,
    /chie

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  28. Sister PattyJanuary 5, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    Such inspirational photographs...

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  29. TessJanuary 6, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    What a beautiful party!!! That is amazing that you had a sit-down for that many!! Everyone must have had a wonderful time!

    Looking forward to your wonderful posts in 2012!

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  30. Leslie's GardenJanuary 7, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    Your tables are so pretty. You pay attention to every little detail. I love the tiny pinecones on the cream teacup. Who would have thought that could look so lovely?!

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  31. nannykimJanuary 10, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    Thanks as always, for creating beauty for us!

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Thank you for all your sweet comments and may your day be filled with joy!

Carolyn