Our Craft Group had another
fabulous Jane Austen party
this time featuring
Sense and Sensibility,
hosted by the wonderful
Karen/Mrs. Dashwood.
(I have the very best of friends!)
You can see the gazebo in
the background, decked with
British flags. We dined there
last year, but this year she
asked her husband to create
another spot to dine for us -
wow, what a great guy!
Then opposite of that, she
had constructed this amazing
serving table.
We dined on a cold soup,
finger sandwiches, eclairs,
scones and tarts.
The table was set beautifully
with her mother's china.
We had fresh flowers and
candles everywhere.
The bouquets on the backs
of the chairs held our
placecards.
We have been looking forward
to this party all summer.
All we had to do was
to get dressed up for
the event.
Alas, my lady's maid
didn't show up, so I had
to dress myself and do my
own hair!
The cook didn't show either,
so I had to make the scones
for the party. What is a woman
to do these days?!!
Mrs. Dashwood created
beautiful Charcuterie Cups
for us to start the meal.
Details, details everywhere.
Edward Ferrars even arrived
bringing gifts, and did a reading
for us. The gifts were aprons
that Mrs. Dashwood had
sewn for us.
But if all of this wasn't enough -
We were able to make
mussie tussies from her flowers,
and Natalie gifted us each
a pearl necklace with our
initials and a crown jewelry
holder. (So spoiled!)
The evening was nothing but magical.
(Bottom second from right,
the lovely Mrs. Dashwood
and her husband/Edward.)
We are already looking forward
to next year's Jane Austen Party.
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What a fun themed party - and beautiful setting! You and your friends certainly have lots of fun!
ReplyDeleteLove all the details! Looks like a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteWow, such a fabulous party. You look so beautiful Jackie. Love the menu and the ambiance is fantastic. A magical celebration with friends.
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