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05 May 2012

Rooster Party - Finale!

What a wonderful evening we had tonight!  Great friends who are more family than friends...celebrating the engagement and pending wedding of my Godson and his lovely fiancee.  So much fun....loads of laughter and great conversation; new friendships made.  A wonderful night!  Some photographs from the evening follow:



I'm becoming more and more taken with these 'door pockets' as opposed to the traditional wreath.  So easy and quick to assemble!





Ivy in a wire basket;  I forgot about these Limoges roosters!


Flowers in the bathroom, too!  The Headmaster just doesn't get this! And...thanks to Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for suggesting this great wire basket and vases on a recent post!


Rooster all nested up!



I used all white for serving; not necessarily matching, but complimenting.


'Copper' tub to hold beer on the courtyard.




Forgot I had these cushions for the chairs; they were perfect for the color scheme (I seem to be forgetting a whole lot)!!!


Flowers on the sideboard...


...and the shamrock which, mysteriously, is still alive!

Cocktail plates and forks in another wire basket (I'm a new wire junkie)



Guacamole; marinated vegetables; Buffalo chicken dip were served.  I think I might even post those recipes on Foodie Friday next week (the Buffalo chicken dip was the hit of the evening)!

 As they say, 'a good time was had by all!'  Thank you for following this from start to finish; everything was done in time, the yard looked great and the house was clean!  Will try to keep it that way!!!!  Have a great weekend, everyone! (Now...on to the Mother's Day table!)

I'll be linking this to...



34 comments:

  1. Love, love, love the door packet idea. What a great alternative to a wreath and it looks amazing!

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    1. Thanks, Lynne! Sooooo much easier than assembling a wreath; this may be my new 'go to' door decoration!
      ~N

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  2. Thanks, Lynne! Sooooo much easier than assembling a wreath; this may be my new 'go to' door decoration!
    ~N

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  3. I found my way here from Kim's Savvy Southern Style. After a lovely look-around I'm your newest follower. I like your style!

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    1. Thank you so much! I'm very new, and am trying to learn my way around!
      ~N

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  4. Thank you so much! I'm very new, and am trying to learn my way around!
    ~N

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  5. Looks like a fun party! I'm your newest follower and would love it if you followed me back :). Happy Sunday!!

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    1. Thanks, Kitty! I will surely return the favor!
      ~N

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  6. You know what, I love flowers in the bathroom! After all, we spend a lot of time in that space!

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    1. Thank you! We do spend more time in their than we think, don't we? Thank you for visiting!
      ~N

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  7. Glad to hear you not only survived your special event, but triumphed! I love all the special little touches and I bet your guests were blown away! Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

    Distressed Donna Down Home

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    1. You're a sweetheart, Donna! You enjoy yours, too!
      ~N

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  8. Cute idea for a party. Thanks for sharing the details. Love the idea of a door pocket. Need to find one.

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  9. Blogger is eating my comments again. But back to say this is a lovely idea for a party. Thanks for sharing the details. ~ Sarah

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    1. Thanks, Sarah! I think the door pocket is the way to go for me, especially in the summer! I think they're kind of 'goof-proof!' Thank you for visiting!
      ~N

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  10. Thanks for sharing, Nancy! Your flowers are all beautiful! I love the wire baskets! Blessings, Tammy

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    1. Thanks, Tammy! Taking one of the wire baskets to Wisconsin in several weeks...our 'farmhouse' is begging for it!
      Have a great weekend!
      ~N

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  11. It looks like a wonderful party, so colorful!
    Shamrocks are known to look close to death, but they come back! The fighting Irish! :)
    See you Wed for the Mother's Day Challenge at Let's Dish?

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    1. Hope to be there, Kathleen! (I'm an LSU alum, myself!!!)
      ~N

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  12. Looks like it was a wonderful party, so colorful! Love the wire baskets.
    See you Wed for the Mother's Day challenge at Let's Dish?

    Can't wait to see your summer house!

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    1. I plan to be there, Kathleen! (And...I'm an LSU TIGER!!!!!) But I'm still managin' to keep that shamrock alive!!! :))))

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  13. Love all the rooster details! Your arrangements are so pretty! Happy week!...hugs...Debbie

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  14. Thank you for visiting! I just visited your most recent post and love EVERYTHING about it!
    ~N

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  15. Hi Nancy, thanks for your comments! I tried to reply to you from your comment that was sent me, but you're a "no reply" blogger. I have the "Betty Crocker Cook Book for Boys and Girls"!! I love it that you still have your original one, too. Happy Sunday, Nancy!!

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  16. All such pretty details. Flowers in the bathroom are a MUST--I've always loved that. And roses in a silver pitcher?? Aaaahhhh....Lovely party! ~Zuni

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    1. You are so sweet, Zuni! Fresh flowers throughout the house are such an extravagance for me, but, you know...every once in a while! Thank you so much for visiting!
      ~N

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  17. Hi darling, what a beautiful spot for a party. Love all the beautiful pictures. I'm enjoying the pockets for the front door as well, they seem to make more a statement.. hugs ~lynne~

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    1. Thanks, Lynne...I so appreciate your comments. I am also interested in that ribbon...might have to e-mail you soon.
      ~N

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  18. Oh, what a wonderful party you must have had. Love the pretty arrangement for you front door. And I love those wire baskets too! You've frooed them up so beautifully! Now where there's a Rooster, I'm all over it. Those two little bitty ones are darling. Your menu sounds so delicious too.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  19. I had to take a look when I saw the red rooster! I posted something with my red rooster on Saturday! I love wire baskets..I seem to be growing a collection! Your bathroom arrangement looks great! Sounds like your party was fun and successful!
    I need to work on a Mother's Day table!

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    1. Lizabeth: I've got to do a MD table, myself! Thank you for visiting!
      ~N

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  20. Lovely arrangement on the front door!
    Greetings from Australia♥
    ~Pernilla

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  21. Love the wire baskets too, they are beautiful with just about anything in them. Flowers and dishes are both fabulous. Sounds like such a great time. Thanks tons for joining TTT Hugs, Marty

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