Tablescape Eye Candy

A few weekends ago our church

hosted their annual Ladies Spring Event.

Over the past few years we have done everything

from very formal teas

to

a hearty brunch

and this year

lunch.

We always have a wonderful speaker!

Each year we ask different ladies to host a table.

In the past we've asked for full table setting

(china, flatware, stemware, centerpiece... etc.)

For the past two years in attempts to make it

easier for the hostess

we only ask that they pick a tablecloth,

provide a centerpiece and a water pitcher.

Our wonderful hostesses never fail us!

The following are photos from one of the two rooms

we had this year (34 hostesses in all)!

Please note...

I did not do a table this year.

I only took the photos!

I love the bunny reminding me to breath!

The morning sun looked so pretty

shining through the windows.

This sweet table had a bird theme!

I was so pleasantly surprised as I came to the other side

and saw these adorable blue headed birds!

This lady had just returned from a missions trip in Belize!

I liked the stacking hat boxes!

A wonderful Easter Table!

This sweet table was full of colorful spark!

Are you ready for some beautiful flowers?

This was my favorite table to photograph!

And I didn't even get a photo of the whole table!

I love the creative way she stacked teacups

and saucers, using them as bud vases!

What a marvelous collection of tea cups!

Thank you for joining me today!

I am linking to Tablescape Thursday

at Between Naps on the Porch!

Diners, Drive Ins and Dives

Dinner Out!

Wayne and I were able to join friends for dinner tonight!

They had heard of Terry's Turf Club which was recently

visited by Guy Fieri of Food Networks

Diners, Drive Ins and Dives.

Since the episode has yet to be aired,

and waits can be up to two hours during the weekend,

we decided to beat the crowds and give it a try!

Luckily our wait was only about 20 minutes tonight!

Terry's is known for wonderful hamburgers,

and thankfully they did not disappoint!

Of course, I left my camera at home.

Thankfully our friends had an nifty I-Phone

and took a few photos for me!

If I had my camera, you would be viewing photos of

peanut shells on the floor,

Hamburgers the size of softballs,

antique soda coolers...

Instead you get a photo of Wayne and I!

The most disappointing part of the evening was despite

the numerous signs advertising ice cream and milkshakes,

(see the front of the restaurant)

No ice cream to be found!

And if you've visited my blog before...

I love ice cream!

If you are in the Cincinnati area, love a good burger,

I highly recommend a visit to Terry's Turf Club!

Art Work Friday

Yarn Graffiti Art

A few weeks ago the kids and I headed out on an adventure.

We found a fun artsy town and I was

thrilled to see Yarn Graffiti Art

covering many of the towns benches, trees, sign posts, etc...

Part of the reason for my excitement was last year at this

time I was able to participate in a large

yarn graffiti art installation in Indianapolis.

Now honestly before this opportunity,

I had never heard of yarn graffiti.

Remember my wonderful friend Elyce?

(Elyce & Wayne)

She is a huge part of the art scene in Indianapolis!

During this gallery open house she was asked to

assemble a theme and team to produce

a large yarn graffiti art piece for the stairwell.

I can knit, my sister can knit so we jumped on the chance

to be part of something this creative.

It was decided to represent the seasons on each

part of the stairs.

My sister and I had the job of "spring base"

and "fall base".

First Spring....

We decided to create a variegated grass

by using a variety of greens and textures.

I love the way the "flowers" look like

they are growing out of the "grass"!

Then summer...

which was created against the landing window.

See the yellow pom poms (aka stars)!

(I helped make those too!)

Then fall...

For the base I decided to create a patchwork base

to resemble fall leaves!

My sister and I knitted small 4 x 4 squares,

which I then sewed together to complete the base.

I love the way they assembled the piece

with actual tree limbs and pom pom falling leaves!

At last Winter...

complete with falling pom pom snow!

Here is the stair well from above!

My Yarn Graffiti alternative identity!

I know that this is probably very different art from

what I normally share, however, I probably spent

more combined hours on this project than

anything I've ever done before!

Thank you for joining me today!

if you have anything you would like to share

(see anything really means anything!)

Please link below!

Shout Out # 4- Give-a-Way

Wendy and Tony at

Relatively Unique

are having their first give-a-way!

See what you could win...

A beautiful handmade picture frame and heart!

To visit their fabulous blog and find out more

about their give-a-way click here!

It's Beginning to Look A Little Like Easter

Mom's Easter Project

Mom's been gearing up for Easter around her house!

She decided to try her hand at growing wheat

to house her adorable little bunny!

I love the contrast of the bright green wheat grass

with the pretty little Easter Bunny!

I believe the hardest part of the project was

finding the wheat seed!

Now she just needs to keep it watered

and administer an occasional haircut!

Art Work Friday

Happy Friday!

Welcome to Art Work Friday!

This is a drawing I did several years ago

for my parents.

They were married in Annapolis, Maryland

on June 10, 1967

at the Naval Acadamy Chapel.

Here is the whole picture...

The city of Annapolis is beautiful!

A close up of the window detail.

This is how Mom had it framed.

If you look closely, you can see me taking the photo!

Thank you for visiting with me today!

If you have any original art work that you would like to share,

Please link below!

An Irish Tea

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

My wonderful Mom has put together

an Irish Tea for you today!

As with all good teas,

you must have

Tea and cookies...

A puppy with a shamrock...

A comfy chair,

a soft warm blanket

 and a roaring fire..

And to prevent pinching.. some Green!

A close up of Mom's handmade Donegal bowl..

Aren't the detailed shamrocks fabulous?

The box it came in is almost as beautiful

as the bowl!

A close up of her bud vase!

The marking on the vase.

Thank you for joining Mom and me

for our Irish Tea.

Please join me tomorrow for Art Work Friday!

I am linking to Tablescape Thursday

at Between Naps on the Porch!