I originally wanted to have it outdoors because my husband is Master of the Grill, but in Michigan in May, you never know what kind of weather you will get! While it was a gorgeous day, it was plain old chilly! So, last minute, I looked at my supplies and came up with a splendid theme to honor our mothers. I chose a black, white, red and pink theme because it was all stuff I had on hand.
Here is a picture of the table all set up, with the exceptions of our plates.
Here are the centerpieces that you might recognize from this party. Don't ya just love it when you can reuse and recycle?
I was also using placemats for each placesetting, but I ran out and needed two more. Not to worry, I quickly made some out of paper for the younger "boys" of the family.
Some fresh flowers for the food table in the pedestal vase...
As little party favors, I made glass markers out of washers. I stamped them with words like "faith," "love," and the names of the mothers' children.
It was a great day, and hopefully the mothers in the family felt relaxed and loved. They also didn't have to do any of the cooking or cleaning up! Have a great day!
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What a cute idea! I've seen this done as necklaces before, but the wine charm idea is... well charming! (sorry, I couldn't resist) Stumbled to your blog from The Persimmon Perch!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea with the glass marker. Thank you for sharing this. I will remember on the next party. It looks relly nice.
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It all looks beautiful!! What wonderful ideas!
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Love your winemarkers! What tool do you use to get the impression? Joni
ReplyDeleteI used a steel stamping kit like this one: http://www.harborfreight.com/36-piece-1-8-eighth-inch-steel-letter-number-stamping-set-800.html
ReplyDeleteIt takes a little practice, but it's fun!
What a great idea! Your table looked super cute, like the idea of the votive under the glass, pretty clever!
ReplyDeleteVery clever. I wonder if I would be able to do this.
ReplyDeleteHOW cute are those!!!!
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What a great idea for wine glass markers!
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Great idea! Visiting from ASPTL.
ReplyDeleteThat was good thinking!!!! Thanks for sharing at Anything Related!
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These are adorable! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWoo Hoo! What a cute table. I love the black red white theme. I often use garden flowers in centerpieces then transplant or put the pots outside after the "event." It's a great way to add color and keep the flowers for a long time. I hope all your guests had a wonderful mother's day. Thanks for linking to Woo Hoo! Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteI love that idea!
ReplyDeleteYour table is beautiful... I love all the reds and blacks.
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I like what you did with the steel stamps. I think my DH has some, somewhere....hmmm....
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! Have a blessed week. Sandi
How Clever! You could use those for just about everything.
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ReplyDeleteI love them--I want a steel stamping kit! Is it hard to do? Thanks for linking up to the Under $100 Party!
ReplyDeleteThose are too cute! What a great idea.
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A seriously sweet idea... those turned out fabulous! Must look into this stamping kit thing...
ReplyDeleteI love those. Everything looks lovely. As a former MI girl, I know how that weather can be ;).
ReplyDeleteLove your "glass charms" idea. Thank you for sharing where to get the tool to stamp them. I will have to give it a try. Found you on Show and Tell Friday where I can be found also.
ReplyDeleteTulah is very cute cute!!!
ReplyDeleteA-mazing! Thanks so much for sharing this fantastic idea!
ReplyDeleteThese are super cute! What a fabulous little gift for your guests! Great idea! Thanks so much for joining The Sunday Showcase Party. I greatly appreciate it! ~ Stephanie Lynn
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