Miller -Williams Wedding

The place setting provided by Southern Touch CateringThe bride's mother Lynne, did a lovely job styling the tables before I set the place settingsThe plated first course:

Bibb lettuce with pink grapefruit, fresh peaches, blueberries, sweetened grapefruit juice, almonds and cracked black pepper. Appetizers- Pickled ShrimpHandmade Mini Assorted QuicheGetting the Tablescape togetherThe Menu of the night's mealFruited Water & Iced TeaMore TablescapeGreen beans with Bacon & Blue Cheese, Specialty Mashed PotatoesChicken Marsala (My Favorite!!)

Chicken CordonbleuThe Beautiful Bride Tara Miller Williams

Miss Bessie's Tea Room

I don't often have time these days to do the things I use to get to do. So when the opportunity presents itself, I jump. So was the case this past Friday, when on a visit to Barnesville to help with my mom, my sister Lisa & I had a break during mom's dialysis. So we each had wanted to visit Miss Bessie's Tea room and we are so glad that we did. (Lisa-she's gonna kill me for showing this!!! LOL!)

Quaint and Victorian styled with the largest supply of old fashioned hats that I have ever seen hanging in every nook and cranny.

The hostess and co owner Maggie Cameron told of how she acquired several of the hats and some have quite the history! (This is Maggie. She was always smiling- but I must have gotten her in mid sentence)
The food was very good and our pick of tea that afternoon was a black tea with berries & fruits ( I only wish I could remember the name of it) it was sooo good.
The atmosphere is very calming and comfortable and the girls working there are so sweet. It was a very relaxing meal and one we hope to enjoy again.

One last thing, all the tables are named with old fashion and Victorian names. There are three girls in our family me-(Teresa) and my two sisters Lisa & Elizabeth- The table that my sister Lisa & I were seated at was the Elizabeth table! Wasn't that neat!

Oh, I almost forgot to mention the scones & lemon curd- The lemon curd was homemade and the perfect bit of tarteness but the scones, oh the scones, they were probably the lightest and best scones I have ever put in my mouth! They were strawberry-white chocolate and that made them even better- oh, my were they good.

A Light Affair for RE Open House

Spaghetti with home made sauce, garlic bread & salad.
Fresh basil, shredded Parmesan & cheddar cheeses to top the spaghetti.

Sew Mama Sew Giveaway!

Visit Sew, Mama, Sew to join the fun and a chance at a giveaway. Just answer questions from their site here. http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=812

Here are my answers below.
What brand and model do you have? Kenmore 1357 in a cabinet table.

Good ol' Susie- what a gal!

How long have you had it? Since Christmas of 1978
How much does (did) that machine cost (approximately)? $195.00
What types of things do you sew (i.e. quilting, clothing, handbags, home dec projects, etc.)? Draperies, pillows, mending, crafts & use to sew clothing my children.
How much do you sew? Not as much as I want. About once a month now.
How much wear and tear does the machine get? Use to get A LOT!!
Do you like/love/hate your machine?Are you ambivalent? Passionate? I still love the old gal!
Does she have a name? I use to call her Susie because my husband use to call me "Susie Homemaker"
What features does your machine have that work well for you? All of them- I especially love that it still zigzags well!!
Is there anything that drives you nuts about your machine? That I don't have a drop arm.
Do you have a great story to share about your machine (i.e., Found it under the Christmas tree? Dropped it on the kitchen floor? Sewed your fingernail to your zipper?, Got it from your Great Grandma?, etc.!)? We want to hear it! My youngest daughter had been sewing on it the summer before she started college and she & a girlfriend broke the tension dial. So after letting it sit broken for a few years I finally found a shop to repair it. When my husband picked it up and brought it home, I cried. It has so many memories attached to it from sewing for my girls when they were younger, that I just lost it! I was so happy to have it back.
Would you recommend the machine to others? If it were still being made, yes.
Why? It is so easy to use. And such a good machine.
What factors do you think are important to consider when looking for a new machine?
Ease of use, durability, made of steel rather than plastic, good reputation, not so many features that the price is out of hand, just good- realistic features.
Do you have a dream machine? One that could sew all by itself?! Just kidding. No I haven't been on the market for one lately, but if I had the opportunity to get a new one, I would love to have one that does a great job finishing edges and does embroidery. If you look closely you can see my own marking lines I use to follow while I do LONG drapes or trying to keep pillows straight. The blue tape is to keep the glare of the lamp light from bouncing back in my eyes.

Hendrix 40th Anniversary Catering

This weekend I had the opportunity to cater for a very lovely family. The Hendrix's of Fayette County. The celebration was for the parents 40th anniversary . The event was held at the Heritage Christian Church in Peachtree City. The church has a wonderful kitchen for events and was a pleasure to work in. Thank you to the Hendrix family for allowing us the privilege of being a part of this joyous celebration.

The Event's Menu:

Assorted Dinner Rolls with Butter

Southern Green Beans and Creamy Baked Macaroni with 3 Cheeses
Tossed Salad with Ranch, French & ItalianChicken Cordon Bleu & Pot Roast with Gravy A delightful family and a wonderful celebration event of 40 years of marriage.

Later this week I will post the desserts that were prepared by the Hendrix's daughter in law- they were wonderful!

Small Graduation Catering

Mini Chicken Salad Croissants

Deli Roast Beef & Chicken
Hot N Spicy Meatballs & Teresa's Famous Baked Beans

Mouthwatering SHRIMP!
Simple Tablescape

This catering was for our best clients ever. Their son graduated from McIntosh High School in Peachtree City, GA. A great family with three extremely polite, well mannered and beautiful children. Thanks Sarah & Dave!

THINK PINK- PINK- PINK

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The Little Princess's Chair

second pair of pink flip flops
"The" Pink Bedroom

My old Johnson Brothers tea cup (I have a service for 6)
This pitcher is one of 2- isn't it lovely.

Lots of pink- Left over stuff on the table from Mother's Day- It just looked so pretty waiting to be put away that I left it as is.

Catered events

Pink Wedding Punch & gorgeous hydrangeas

OFF TO DAYCARE

It's a sad day in my house today. The Munchkin has started day care. So Nana is a little sad and teary eyed. It's hard when the children fly the coop, but when the grand babies go, well that is just almost unbearable. I have a lot to be thankful for because being a grand mom you sometimes never even get to see them for long periods of time and I am so blessed to have been able to keep her with me for a nice long 2 1/2 years and even though I had a small break from Dec - March I still kept her quite often. So say a prayer for me today as I wander aimlessly throughout the house picking up her toys, toothbrush, hairbows, tea set, etc & just stop often to sigh and brush back a tear or two.

I love you Munchkin!