A SOUTHERN SHOWER........Jersey Style.
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| The one nice thing about our new life on the West Side is the Neighbors..... We unfortunately are the oldest.....but the ages of everyone varies from their 20's up to US in our 60's..... So when we heard that our neighbors Stephanie and Jared were about to tie the knot What better way to celebrate then with a little impromptu Bridal Shower..... Because this little Sub-Division at the foot of Kennesaw Mountain is Party Central.... |
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| Deciding to have the party out on the deck it was the perfect day except for the fact That the heat got a Bit Much and half way through lunch the candles on the table.......which weren't lit.....turned to liquid... Someone commented......"And it's only April".... |
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| Mr. Pig was dressed up for the occasion and presided over the dessert island.... When I couldn't find chalk anywhere in all of Atlanta I opted to borrow a picture of the crazy couple from the invitation to their "cocktail party" that the Gittleman's were throwing for them the week later.... I told you this is Party Central.... |
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| Tables were set in pink and blue..... I gained custody of Daughter's China in the divorce settlement.... Hey......the Mother should get something for putting up with the Jackass SIL for 10 years!! |
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| It was just the perfect setting..... |
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| Blue stemmed goblets......Can you Believe the Dollar Tree.... Blue water glasses.....Yup......Dollar Tree.... Candles and glass holders.....IKEA. |
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| Now Let's talk Food because you know that's what I'm all About..... We had everything A good Jersey party should have and Lot's of it.... From pesto pasta salad to Ham and Cheese Popovers.... Brie and Peach in Phylo cups.... Fresh fruit salad..... There was ALOT of food.... |
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| Of course Being in the South we had to have Chicken Salad in Croissants.... |
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| The recipe I stumbled upon......when I had extra cream puff dough.... I just took the dough and added 1/3 pound of diced ham....a 1/3 pound of Asiago Cheese and a good handful of Parmesan..... Baked in the wacky little cupcake pan from Ikea..... They are my new "Big Hit"..... |
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| Fresh Fruit salad with fresh mint from the garden! |
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| I swayed away from my usual ham and cheese quiche because of the Popovers and opted to try a more traditional combo.... Bacon and Spinach.... It came wonderful...... Secret ingredient......Mayo. |
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| Let's not forget the Dessert Table...or in this case the Dessert Island.... Miss Lucy my co-hort from Jersey was in charge of desserts and she did a great job..... |
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| Everyone enjoyed themselves even though we all almost melted right off the deck..... Above is Me with the Lovely Bride to Be Stephanie and Miss Lucy..... Lucy is next up for a party.....We are having a Baby Shower for her on June 23rd....... |
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| I had some explaining to do to Stephanie's friends when they saw the Buffalo head..... |
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| opening of the gifts.....the best part of a party!! |
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| Almost all the gifts were from Pottery Barn or Crate and Barrel..... She got some great stuff.... And Stephanie is a Decorator by Trade so her home will Embrace all these beautiful additions... |
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| a Big White Tureen...... |
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| The Happy Couple..... Jared and Steph.... |
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| Of course everyone has to go home with a Party Favor.... I'm all about the Party Favors...... And What is in that little box.... |
A Cupcake Of course!!
Comments
Thank you for your note last week. I still owe you an email and want to catch up. So glad to see your post!
Have a nice day
Natasha
LOVE YOU tee hee Sue
Thanks for sharing the fun shower pics,
Babs
Looks like a wonderful time was had by all. You are a wonderful hostess. The table and food look spectacular. I am in the process of planning a birthday party for my mother. Hope it turns out half as nice as yours did.
Your Friend,
Deborah