Easter 2011

Easter 2011

What fun I had this year using china I had collected from

my mother, grandmother and from places where... well, I just felt the need to "rescue" it.

Pink has never been a color of choice for me, but what better time to take the plunge and "pinkify" it would have to be

Easter.

Haviland's Rosalinde is a beautiful pattern.

I used my stainless since I did not have enough silver place settings for all of my guests, but I was very content to use it.

The tablecloth and napkins are from Syria. As pretty and

delicate as they are, they can withstand a Kenmore delicate cycle with ease. (Thanks, Mother! These were purchased when my late parents were living in Damascus.) The wine glasses with the green stem are a memento from a trip to Tlaquepaque, Mexico probably seven years ago.

On the other hand, the clear water glasses with the fine gold rim were purchased for $3 a stem at our local Tuesday Morning. I love them!

The silver coffee service graced my grandmother's dining room for many years and made its way to mine via my generous mother who knew how much I would enjoy the set.

While the possessions are so beautiful and special to me, the best part of the day was being with our youngest son and our precious friends.

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Today I am liking to

The House in the Roses

for

Show Off Your Cottage Monday

http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/

I'm highlighting my dining room that also has a very small sitting area. This is where I talk on the phone, sometimes nap and once in awhile just sit with my thoughts.

It's a work in progress... still pictures to be hung...

eventually.