I hosted my annual Valentine Luncheon last week. I conceived this party over ten years ago as a way to celebrate and honor the wonderful friends that I have (and because girls appreciate all the beautiful trappings of Valentine's Day slightly more than my wonderful husband!).
The invitation. My quote this year was "Flowers are lovely; love is flower-like; friendship is a sheltering tree." ~Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Den table
Living Room table
Close-up of Living Room flowers. Aren't these exquisite?
Breakfast Room table
Close-up of Breakfast Room flowers
Dining Room table
Close-up of Dining Room flowers
Lighting candles just before everyone arrives
Jarrett prepares to offer my guests an hors d'ouevres of Stilton Tart with Cranberry Chutney and Tomato-Basil Rounds
Guests begin to arrive!
Camille and me
Hossain greets my friends with Kir Royale and Almond Tea
I have been looking forward to your recap! The tables and especially the flowers were just stunning...where did you get them, if you don't mind my asking! Can't wait to see the menu! Thanks!! Norah
Everything looks beautiful. I am nit sure if you did the flowers or used that fabulous florist you have used before but they are absolute perfection!!! Glad there was not snow this year:)
Married since 1987 to Robert, three grown kids: Will, Vivian, and Dots, one granddaughter: Charlotte ~~~~
Majored in mathematics at SMU, taught elementary school for six years before Will was born, currently tutoring math ~~~~
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7 comments:
The flowers are beautiful! Did you arrange them yourself?
What a great tradition! As always, your home looks lovely.
I love your Valentine Luncheon! When I saw you'd posted, I said, "Oh goody!" It is lovely this year, as always.
Thanks for sharing.
So cute! Lovely flowers - who arranged them?!
Love it every year!! Anxiously awaiting the menu!!!
I have been looking forward to your recap! The tables and especially the flowers were just stunning...where did you get them, if you don't mind my asking! Can't wait to see the menu!
Thanks!!
Norah
Everything looks beautiful. I am nit sure if you did the flowers or used that fabulous florist you have used before but they are absolute perfection!!! Glad there was not snow this year:)
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