Monday, May 21, 2012

Lovely Evening on the Porch!

   

It is a lovely and cooler evening one night recently when David had to work at night - and I invited some young ladies over for dinner, talking and crafting! I wanted to make it special and pretty and instantly knew that the Jane Austen theme I'd pinned would be perfect!

The tablecloth I made around Thanksgiving out of canvas drop cloth leftover from my slip covering project was the perfect base to our table. I got out my china dishes and put a silhouette on top and then laid a clear plastic plate over the top.

Candle holders from the thrift store and beeswax candles added elegance and charm! And, blue hydrangeas from my garden - need I say more about them!? I poked holes in the top of zinc canning jar lids and added cute straws for drinking glasses and made the garland and mini Jane Austen books shown here.

  

What a charming evening with delicious food, lovely company and crafting!
We agreed we can't wait to do it again!!  

10 comments:

Mom said...

What a lovely evening you created for these sweet young ladies! I'm sure they enjoyed the setting and fellowship. :)

As usual, your attention to detail and the photos to display your creation are awesome!

Love you! Mom

Wendi said...

Such a lovely evening!

Holly said...

I love it! What a great idea! I love how you make the smallest events so pretty and memorable!

angie said...

A lovely evening, indeed. It was all so elegant. You didn't mention the cameo appliques on the mason jars. All such perfect touches.
It looks like you were being a Titus 2 woman mentoring some lovely young ladies.

Anonymous said...

How very creative and GORGEOUS, Monica. Lovely evening, I'm sure.

Love, Grandma

Shelby said...

How lovely:) Creative Monica, you make everything so beautiful.

*carrie* said...

Lovely!

Sherie Rowe said...

How lovely! You are all so cute! You inspire me to clean my porch and invite my girls!

Kelly said...

Wow! Everything looks amazing! What a fun theme with so many fabulous, detailed touches! Wish we lived closer...you & I are kindred spirits & my heart longs for friends who enjoy things like this...what a blessing you are to others & yourself for creating beauty around you!

Angel said...

thank you so much for inviting us over! i had a fabulous time as usual :) i wish i was as creative and artsy as you. i absolutely loved the jane austen theme.. we definitely have to watch emma next time!
i definitely want to do it again soon! and i promise i'm going to get the money to you for the cookie sheet; so sorry i forgot wednesday!! have a great week and see you next wednesday!