Last Sunday was Mother's Day and we had a crowd coming over to celebrate with us. I'd planned on keeping it simple, and using paper plates outdoors. But Sugarwings was spending the day with me and she LOVES a special occasion as much as I do. She wanted to do something nice for all the mothers, and that seemed like a good thing to encourage.
We moved the kitchen island out of the way, set up a folding table with extra chairs, got out the pretty table cloths, and I let Sugarwings set the table.
One of her special touches, was a colorful ribbon around the plates where moms would be sitting. (no that isn't Grammy hitting the wine bottle early in the day, that is actually sparkling water, although, I did switch over to sparkling wine at the dinner party)
Her Hippy Chick mama loves colorful things and rainbows, so instead of white roses, she got a fiery rose in a red vase, and an LED light stick that changed colors as it flashed in place of a candle.
Sugarwings took all of the photos after too.
Being able to set a nice table is a good skill to have. Our dishes, silverware and glasses are all mis-matched, but my grandfairy knows where each piece goes and makes it look nice even with the hodge podge we use.
It is always cute to see her use this tip, and make the a-okay sign with her hands to remember where the bread plates and drinks go.
Her finishing touch before guests arrive was to sprinkle some rose petals up the walkway.
Which was 100% her idea, she loves the over the top flourishes to make things special.
Rose petals lined the way to her mommie's seat.
Twinkle looked a bit confused by the whole thing, but will follow her girl on any adventure.
So special, Karla! She definitely has the Karla gene in her — and she did an amazing job. They always do the rose petal path at Southern Exposure and I never fail to find it enchanting and so special!
That Grandfairy is truly talented….just like her Grandmama! What a lovely tablesetting and how fun to have the rose petals to welcome the special guests!
Dana
She is her Grammy’s Grammydaughter for sure! I do have mis-matched tableware, only way to go!
Well, she was raised on throwing little parties with me, you are right, Rachael!
I might just have to steal her rose petal idea and do it more often, it was pretty festive!
I’ve been following your blog for a while now and your grand girls are growing up so fast. You are so blessed to have them in your life. Enjoy every second they are with you and in your life you are making such wonderful memories for them.
Debby
Deborah, the girls sure make things lively around here. Im lucky as can be to have those two. And the big girls too, my son has brought some wonderful people into our family to complete our lives.
Sugarwings could become a fantastic stylist or wedding/part planner. She has a great sense of styleđź’–
Ive been pleasantly surprised at her table setting skills. But Ive always known she is a skilled party planner!