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30 April 2012

Rooster Party! (Part the First)



Left Face!  Oh, dear, another cow picture.  I just can't help myself!


My best friend's son (my Godson) is getting married soon (applause, applause, applause!!!)!  The wedding won't be until October, but I wanted to do something for him and his fiancee before we head to the Midwest and our 'summer' home.  So...out came the 'props' for the table.



A farm outside of our little town in Wisconsin had these neat old cheese boxes for sale last year for twenty-five cents!  I only bought three, but wish I had bought a dozen!  Perhaps he'll have some more this summer.






Now, for some odd reason that I have never understood, my Godson's nickname is...wait for it...ROOSTER!  So...naturally there would have to be a rooster somewhere in the decor!  This one, from HL, half price.  I came close to purchasing one of those huge colorful ones, but for some reason, I was drawn to this one (maybe because it is red, and that's his Mom's favorite color).  He will sit on top of two upside down cheese boxes surrounded with colorful bedding plants.  Perhaps he will wear...black tie!?!






I didn't start out with a Mexican theme, but since the celebration will be close to Cinco de Mayo, and the rooster is red, I thought primary colors should be the order of the day.  Napkins from Wal-Mart (and made in the USA!!!!).



There is NO doubt that it will be hot, but I will probably need the courtyard for something; and to cover the table I stumbled upon this bright tablecloth at Big Lots (it's the ONLY thing I've found at our local store that has been worthy of  a purchase).




Now, you would simply fall down right now if you could see the house and yard--no signs here that a party will ensue in a matter of days!  However, I have great faith in the Headmaster  myself that I can pull it all together.  STAY TUNED!

I'll be linking this incomplete story at some point this week to:


32 comments:

  1. It is going to be great, love what you have so far! Are those cloth napkins, and made in the USA? I have to check out Walmart, great for so many colors!
    Love those cheese boxes too! I never find anything good at Big Lots either!
    Don't forget to link up at Let's Dish Wed at 7, Nancy.

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  2. Thank you for visiting, Kathleen! Sadly, they are paper napkins, but it's a CASUAL cocktail party, so I thought paper would be OK. I never, EVER use paper napkins, even when it's just two of us for dinner every night. But...there will be a whole lot of young folks here, it will be HOT, HOT, HOT, so I thought I could get away with paper. I'll surely include Let's Dish on Wednesday for sure (though I don't really have DISHES!!).
    ~N

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    1. Yes, but there will be dishes, lol, and it is all about the table!
      Thanks for linking to Let's Dish!

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  3. Nancy, so nice you have a cottage on Lake Michigan too! I am counting the days until I'm there full-time I'm sure your are too. Love the red rooster! Thanks for stopping by, Laura

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  4. Hi, Nancy
    Love the color theme of this party. I crave those cheese boxes -just a quarter and you did not take all? I never found anything at Big Lots until they closed ours, but still sent the weekly circulars to tease us! Happy Cinco de Mayo!

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    1. And I'm kicking myself for not loading up the car; maybe he'll have some more this year!
      ~N

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  5. How clever of you to tie the party to your godson's nickname. I'm not sure I would have thought of it. Such a fun theme you have developed and your bright colors will add to the gaiety of the party.

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  6. Sounds like a good time! Great idea to tie in the rooster.
    Thanks for stopping by. I'm a new follower, Mary Alice

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  7. Thank you so much for commenting and for following! Hope to have some 'after' photographs by the weekend!
    ~N

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  8. I love the napkins from WM, Nancy. They're so colorful and fun!

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    1. Thanks, Kitty. I also have some vintage linens that I'll most probably use with the bright colors; don't know why I didn't photograph them!
      Thanks for commenting!
      ~N

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  9. How nice of you to throw a party for your godson!!! I'm sure he and his fiancee will really enjoy it all...especially with the Rooster in the midst of it all!!! I hope you're able to get more of those cool cheese boxes...what a great buy! You just never know what you can pick up along the way! Have a happy week, and good luck with the party!

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    1. Thanks, Alycia! I'm kicking myself for letting so many of those beauties go by!
      ~N

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  10. Looks like it will be great! Nickname of Rooster! LOL...that's funny!
    Your colors are vibrant and will make a great party table! Congratulations on the upcoming wedding event! I just went to our new Big Lots store. I didn't find much to get excited about. Maybe another time it will seem better!

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    1. Lizabeth:
      Big Lots, Dollar Tree, Goodwill; I just don't find the stuff that others do; but...I keep looking!
      Thanks for commenting!
      ~N

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  11. I'm loving the happy red inspiration piece! You're right that it just begs for the festive colors of a fiesta table! I also love the boxes and hope you can get some more. 25 cents? Really?

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    1. Thanks, Debbie! I know...what an idiot to not bring a trailer for all of those babies! Maybe he'll have more this summer!
      ~N

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  12. I can imagine the beauty and cheerfulness that will be created with these table elements. Beautiful! And best wishes to your godson on their wedding....Christine

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    1. Thank you, Christine! It will certainly be a fun crowd!
      ~N

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  13. This looks like the makings a great party! Can't wait to see more. I love the red rooster and the napkins are really nice! Enjoy and take lots of pictures! Hugs, Linda

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    1. Thanks, Linda! Gathering up extra batteries for the camera as we speak!
      ~N

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  14. The beginnings of the party are very promising.. Love those cheese boxes.. oh I'd have bought one or two myself! Best wishes to the godson and Godspeed to you to get it all done.. xo marlis

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  15. Thanks, Marlis! Invitations have gone out; too late to turn back! Cross your fingers for me!
    ~N

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  16. My house always look like it's been hit by a tornado a few days before a party. I know that you'll bring it all together beautifully. The cheese boxes are a real treasure. "Rooster"....I wondered if he is a red head. Thanks for inviting us for a peak at the things to come. Cherry Kay

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    1. Thanks for commenting, Cherry Kay! It will be a fun crowd!
      ~N

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  17. I know you will pull it all together - what a great start! That rooster is almost enough. He will definitely be the star!

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  18. The cheese boxes are very interesting. I love the red rooster and he will look fabulous in the spotlight.

    I am so glad you shared the cow picture. It is beautiful; I just love Holstein cows!

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  19. Can't wait to see the party photos. I well know, it's got to get worse before better.

    - The Tablescaper

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  20. Thank you so much! It's all good...and I think we're ahead of schedule! Thank you for visiting!
    ~N

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  21. Love your colors! So fun to have a great excuse to use that rooster! Hope you have time to get everything together!

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  22. Love the napkins too. thanks for linking this up to the party.

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