Downton Abbey meets Downton Atlanta.....
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| Today was the long awaited Downton Abbey luncheon hosted by ex-Flour Power Blogger And my good friend Joyce... You know the history of me and Joyce.. the antics in Ikea... embarrassing anyone who happens to join us for a shopping outing or a simple lunch... We usually turn things into a circus... Two 60 ish Yankees that love to have a good time.. representing both Jersey and New York... You know if there is going to be a Theme Party... We will be the ones to show up in Costume... |
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| Here is a lovely Hostess with the Mostess... or in this case the Hostess with the Dog... Lady Joyce... love the cane..... |
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| Of course there is one other crazy in our Group... Lady Rose... They dressed up for a formal event... While I...being the more causal type... "Translation"....I don't own any fancy clothes.... Came dressed for a ride in the country.... |
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| Any excuse to wear a hat!! |
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| Isis...... actually a Dummy Board of my old dog "Sissy".... When not out partying... Sissy resides on our front porch to keep away strangers... Daughter painted her... |
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| We were greeted at the entrance with various photos from the show... There is every body's favorites... Anna and Mr. Bates... |
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| Each place card had a photo of one of the shows characters.... Here is the unhappy Lady Mary... Will the tone of her voice ever go back to normal or is she going to talk like a man the entire rest of the season... |
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| Joyce's famous Cheese Straws... I was responsible for eating 3/4's of this plate.... They are addictive... All the food had a name.. |
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| Ina Garten's recipe for Stuffed Ham and Cheese with puff pastry... if you have never tried this it is simply Fabulous.... good hot or cold... |
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| We had a great salad with pecans.... apples....with an apple vinaigrette... |
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| Along with Mac and Cheese and Hot Chicken Salad... |
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| Enough said... |
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| the dessert table! |
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| Lady Sybil's Sweets... |
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| Chocolate mini-bundt cakes to Take home!! |
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| Lady Cheri made these wonderful Gingersnap cookies.. |
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| a hostess gift for our hostess... The Downton Abbey Edwardian Cooking Cookbook. |
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| Lady Joyce with another hostess Gift... When we get together we love to give and get gifts... |
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| Lady Cheri........ |
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| Lady Rose..... |
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| With a personality and a laugh as Big as... ........her jewelery....... |
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| from left rear around the table.... Lady Denise....who I failed to take an individual picture of....Sorry Necie!! to Lady Rose...Lady Sandie....and Lady Cheri... We were missing today... Lady Linda and Lady Cheryl... we missed you guys and hope you can join us next time.. |
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| Lady Sandie... |
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| Mincemeat pies... |
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| The Perfect Finale.. Lady Edith's Leftover Wedding Cake.. Love the X over the grooms Face! |
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| Joyce even decorates in the Guest Bath Asked why these two were Hanging on the mirror in the bathroom... Her answer.. "They Stink" makes sense. Better then having them on the toilet... |
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| Behind the Bathroom Door.. "Branson always ready to drive" |
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| Don't forget the Mink! |
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| Out of character... She is her own Character... |
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| With the party coming to an end...we asked when the next one would be.... |
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| Joyce informed us that we will be attending Lady Edith's Baby Shower... when the time comes... |
Comments
Wishing I had a group of ladies like your blogs buds near me., Unfortunately, most of them work and can't do things like this. So jealous!!!!
you always do such a great post of the event and narrate it so cleverly that I have given up doing posts on our luncheons.
Ellen: you should do a weekend or evening party..it really was fun and we even did some trivia.
I love Downton, and this looks like great fun.
Next time, in tie the Countess of Magpie!
xoxoxox
Sheila
I know you had fun and great food!
hugs, Linda
fun loving, great chefs, and super friends!!!!!!
Sandie
I loved the names on all the dishes!
I also am your newest follower.
I love the spirit of you all.
Life's pretty grand.
Oh how I wish I lived closer to you although the Boss and Thomas would probably end up bailing us out! (But think of the blog posts we'd have!) You girls always have such fun and fabulous parties. I especially like Lady Edith's wedding cake and the bathroom decor featuring the 'stinkers'!
I received the lovely Valentine's package today! So very sweet of you. :)
Your Friend,
Deborah
I loved your party.
I didn't find out this one was costumes till two days before. Someone forgot to mention it. LOL
but I cobbled together an outfit that worked somehow!
I love your hat. It looks like a cloche, and the fur and tweed. Perfect,
xo
Sheila
Glad to see you lantas are still getting together!
Love,
Sue