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Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Last Year's Prom

For Tablescape Thursday sponsored by Susan at BETWEEN NAPS ON THE PORCH
http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/
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Since I only started blogging this January, I haven't shared pictures of last prom. It was in May, my younger daughter was a Junior in High School and the theme was "Enchanted Garden." We had a post-prom breakfast for her friends. I had a them of my own to go with the garden theme - plaid. You'll see why below. Target had some plaid melamine plates, bowls and napkins on sale around prom time last year which fit in well with our plans.

Here is my table - the pastel plaid runners are made of paper called Transpatex and are reusable as long as no one spills on them. I've been lucky. I bought them at a teashop in Gettysburg, PA years ago. I used plastic plates. cutlery and goblets. I made the topiary arrangements with roses from the grocery store and boxwood from the yard. We had a French toast casserole, hashbrown casserole, fruit with yogurt dip, bacon, cupcakes, pretzels and cheese and crackers.

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Mantle
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Close up of a topiary on the mantle:
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Fruit with yogurt dip
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For our cupcakes, we candied johnny jump up flowers for garnish. We also sprinkled them with edible glitter.
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OK, Here is the reason for the plaid on the table, my daughter's dress!
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Prom this year is in May and we already have the dress. I will share it with you when the time comes! :D Jewel

36 comments:

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

What a stunning couple. Your daughter is just gorgeous and her dresss is lovely. How nice that she chose a pattern. Your topiaries are beautiful, you did a really great job and the menu sounds wonderful. Hugs, Marty

Lady Katherine said...

Love the topiaires with the print! The table is all lovely spring! Just love the colors you choose. Love the food. Your daughter is lovely.

Kathleen Ellis said...

How pretty! What a fun idea, too! Did you by any chance get those pieces at Civil-la-tea in Gettysburg?
You're daughter and her dress are lovely!
Have a wonderful weekend!
;-D

Sue said...

What an adorable young couple...Loved your daughter's dress...it matched the table!! Your topiaries were lovely...

xinex said...

Handsome couple! Beautiful dress and how nice of you to host breakfast for everyone. The topiaries are so pretty and the menu sounds so delicious!...Christine

Unknown said...

Your daughter is adorable and very lucky to have a mother who would have breakfast for all her friends after Prom!!! I especially love your topiaries. I can't believe you made them! Exceptional!!

Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville said...

Beautiful tablescape and gorgeous daughter!

ellen b. said...

Oh what a fun table and sweet looking daughter. Everything goes together well...

Anonymous said...

Your daughter and her date are both gorgeous young people! What a great table you've set. Now those flower topiaries are just gorgeous! The colors of everything works beautifully together.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia :)

Envoy-ette said...

Oh wow! Look at his smile! Could it be any wider with happiness? LOL! Your table is wonderful and how thoughtful of you to think how hungry teenagers get after a night of dancing!

Kathleen said...

How lovely! The dress is adorable as are the topiaries and table decos...Very colorful!

Kathy's Red Door Welcome said...

I love your tablescape. It's young and fun. Your topiary is gorgeous and those cupcakes look delicious.

Fifi Flowers said...

Looks like you have a lot of FUN and yummy treats!

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

Just beautiful,the table is so creative and I love your daughters dress. Very nice looking couple! I will have to post some prom ones too, I think it is so neat that you did that for them. Lucky daughter. Cindy

Diana LaMarre said...

Oh, what a wonderful theme-- centered around a prom dress. You created a lifetime of memories for your daughter!

Candy said...

I had to do a double take...thought you have 'made' plates to match her dress. Everything is lovely.
Great day, Candy

Kathleen Ellis said...

That is so neat! My uncle was a reenactor, too...not anymore...he just turned 80 and lives in MA.
The woman who used to own Civil-la-tea is a friend of mine and we get together for tea every few months...unfortunately, we haven't found anywhere nearby as quaint as her place was!
You'll have to let me know when you're heading this way again!
Have a wonderful weekend!
;-D

Bo said...

What stunning topiaries to go with a perfectly planned table...right down to the menu! Your daughter is s knockout...and her dress is beautiful too...I can't imagine what she'll wear this year to top that! ...;-) Bo

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Your daughter is one beautiful girl..I love her dress..girl your topiaries are just beautiful..I must look into some plaid plates..they are absolutely wonderful.. would never have known they were melamin..the food looks pretty yummy this morning..lol.
thanks for your prayers darling...they mean the world..it's been quite the roller coaster ride...looking forward to the new dress..hugs ~lynne~

Michelle, All Home and Love said...

They looked great! I love the topiary, it's so pretty.
~Michelle

Tardevil said...

I bet the kids had a great time! I am most impressed that you made those topiaries! The are gorgeous!

Belinda said...

Awwww...your daughter is beautiful (cute date too!), and I LOVE her pretty plaid dress! How clever to incorporate plaid into the party them too...love that! And the candied johnny jump ups garnishing the cupcakes are a fantastic idea! The whole menu sounds wonderful...I bet everyone had a blast!

Anonymous said...

Your daughter is gorgeous.Not a bad looking date either.ha.Ilove your topiary and the mantle.Everything is pretty and fresh.Well done...ann

Chandy said...

Beautiful prom people there! Your table just gave me a great idea- my daughter doesn't like going to a restaurant this year, so I'm thinking of cooking for them. Yay, another tablescape!

Thanks!

Carolyn of What Now? Tablescapes

Alisa Lucas-Brown said...

What a great table! I love the colors and the topiaries are my favorite. Your daughter and her young man make a lovely couple. I love her dress. Can't wait to see this year's pics. I have all boys so there will be no prom dress shopping in my future. :-( Or wedding dresses either. :-((
Thanks for sharing.
Alisa

Elaine said...

I love the fact that you used the plaid on the table to coordinate with your daughters dress. Her dress is lovely, and so is your table! It works!
Elaine :)

Ribbonwood Cottage said...

This is lovely I like it. Your daughter is beautiful!
Blessings,
Debbie
I really like those topiaries!

Designs on 47th Street said...

Those colors in the flowers are incredible! Oh my it all turned out so nicely.

Your daughter is beautiful and her dress! WoW!

Very fun. Thanks for sharing.

Donna

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Your daughter is so pretty, and how fun to match the party to her dress. Your topiaries are gorgeous! Loved seeing your plaid party. laurie

Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer said...

Running late this week visiting blogs....again...wonderful table
Hope you had a great Tablescape Thursday
Susan

Confessions of a Plate Addict said...

Oh...your daughter and her date look so cute! I love yourtablescape! You must give us a lesson on how to do the topiary...just gorgeous!! Have a great weekend...Debbie

santamaker said...

What a pretty table. The topiaries are great! love them.

Ldy ~~ Dy said...

Perfectly festive table for the lovely occasion! Loved all the colors! Her dress was very pretty!

Linda (Nina's Nest) said...

What a good-looking couple! The dress, tablecloth, topiaries, food - everything is perfect! Can't wait to see this year's dress and theme! Linda

Cass @ That Old House said...

Hi! What a wonderful and beautiful memory you created for your daughter and her friends at last year's Junior Prom. Can't wait to see what you do for this year's!

My girls are a few years past prom age -- 23 and 21 -- but we never stop fussing for them, do we?

Your daughter is beautiful, and I LOVE her dress! I am so tired of seeing pretty young things dressed like 40-year olds. She looks so sweet and gorgeous and YOUNG!

And it is clear she has a most remarkable mom. :-)

I'm following you now! Can't resist your house or your blog.
Cass

Mary Beth said...

What a beautiful daughter you have! The dress is beautiful and what a festive table.