Becoming a Mama

Today is the date I became a mama 40 years ago.  It is the birthday of my firstborn...Betsy..

Such a milestone and the beginning of a wonderful decade in her life.  It is so much fun watching her blossom into the woman she has become.....just a few lot of pictures of our celebration for her.....

Happy Birthday Betsy!!!

I have seen her look like this a million times...it is her signature expression..tickled and laughing...

Thank you for sharing in this wonderful day....

Love,

Mona

Christmas Around My Table

Merry Christmas and I am so glad you have stopped by for a visit...I am so happy to show you around my table that is set for a family dinner this weekend..

This year"s table started off with the wonderful Pendleton wool blanket that I bought from Nancy's shop on etsy .  She was great to work with and soon I had the foundation for my table...

One of my all time favorite finds at GW was this communion tray..I knew it was perfect for a centerpiece container.  It holds water and has all of these little holes like a flower frog....so, now..off we go to the rest of the table...

These antlers were my Daddy's...wish I knew the story behind them..My Grandmother kept everything and I am glad she did...just because of things like these antlers...

I have fallen in love with faux bois (fake wood) this year.  and remembered these planters that I bought years ago..they were just right for this table.....

 The chargers are a green and black faux bois..lovely...made by Centrum but I couldn't find anything online about them..

The plates are Holiday Wreath by Taylor, Smith and Taylor..

Pewter goblets and my very versatile  Dollar Tree crystal goblets...old silverplate and red paisley napkins...

When the candles are lit, the table takes on a more romantic feel.....

Wool plaid, pewter, faux bois, red berries, pinecone candles, Christmas china, antlers, and a silver candelabra ...
it all says Christmas to me..... a few  more pictures to enjoy..  it was too hard to edit anymore so I just went for it....LOL..
Thank you for stopping by...

Johnson Brothers Merry Christmas mugs..

 There is a 25 year anniversary vase hidden in the greenery..it is in honor of my 25th year living in my beloved town...

Beeswax Christmas tree candles...and pewter cups...

This sleigh was made by my brother back in the 60's..

Merry Christmas to everyone of you..May you find peace and joy this year.. and understand the Person behind all of this celebrating.....Jesus...

Love, Mona

I am joining these parties this week.....
Let's Dish
Home and Garden Thursday
Tablescape Thursday

Salute to the Red, White, and Blue

This blog is going to be mostly a picture book today.  I tried and tried to get the true feel of this table.  the blue has definitely won my heart...I hope you like it.  We will be eating tomato sandwiches on these plates for the Fourth of July.   My son and daughter in law are having a party and cookout so they are in charge of the celebrations this year at their house....EASY for me...but  I just had to set a table with red, white, and blue......

these blue plates are by Dansk.. ..the red transferware is Johnson Brothers Historic America.

These swizzle sticks are cobalt blue glass. Hotel Governor Clinton ..New York is written on them.  I have never photographed them before and I know they are old.  I got them from a lady that was in her 80's 25 years ago when I did an estate sale for her..  If any of you know anything about them, please let me know.  they are perfect for this table.....

flowers from my garden....

heirloom tomatoes from my garden...

 The picture below was how this table started out....and then I found the blue patterned plates at the Salvation Army thrift store....and....I had to delete all the pictures and reset the table...oh, the life of a tablescaper..LOL

Happy Fourth of July to all of you!  Enjoy your celebrations........

I am sharing this week with  Let's Dish
and with Tablescapes Thursday 
Come see what's happening....