Doesn't feel much like summer here on Long Island in N.Y. We have had lots of rain and not such summery temps.
But maybe if we put out WHITE dishes, Summer will feel more inclined to stay, and the sun will shine...
So many of us have the Gibson white dishes..
Gollum got hers at Big Lots at a great price..
I got mine a few years ago at LinensN'Things, with a coupon of course..
But I figured many of you would "wear" them to this little party, so I would show something else...
As I was thinking about what to use, I came across this pretty white server. It has vegetables on it, can you see? The cover has a pea pod.. Great to keep critters out when serving outdoors..
My dear friend, Anne, gave it to me...May I ask of those who are so inclined to please say a prayer for her? She is fighting for her life...thank you!
I came across this bowl with vegetables, this cabbage leaf bowl, and my soup tureen..No room to use all those on my table for 4...so another time for them!
My friend Tam, I have known her for years from the Holidays forum on GW is hosting Three or more Tuesday ..so I am joining her party too...
Please go to see her entries too, as she did a white setting for this party! :)
The dishes I used are from Pier One..great deal on them a few years ago..75% off..called Tropical Wave..they are bowl like, so great for dinner salads or pasta...
I used my Mikassa chargers, as they have a little shell on them...
A white to the floor cloth with a cut work over lay.. matching napkins with a sprig of Baby's breath..
Waterford Lismore glasses, Waterford pitcher...
silverware by Dansk...
Indiv butter dishes....Italian glass votive holders...star mirrors from Pottery Barn outlet.
card holders are polished shells , and white alabaster napkin rings, also from PB outlet..as are the Apilco Lion head covered soup bowls...
Not much blooming for cut flowers, a couple of white hydrangeas have opened up and some Baby's breath..so I used it for my centerpiece...
In white porcelain shells.., baked clams..
And white L.I. Clam Chowder for our soup
Some shrimp with WHITE wine sauce over pasta for dinner...
And on a WHITE cake dish, a fresh blueberry crumb pie...
Thank you so much for coming to this little party, please be sure to visit the other blogs..I am sure it will be de "WHITE" ful!!
If you are joining the party, please do your post, then copy and paste the link to Mr. Linky!
Your white table is simply stunning, and you always make food look like art! Hope you have a great week!
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ReplyDeleteI love the beautiful white server with the vegetable pattern - so pretty - and I envy your covered soup bowls. The cut work overlay tablecloth is gorgeous!
Lovely post - top to bottom, Kathleen!
What a stunning table. I love the all white. YOur dishes are just gorgeous. I especially love the little soup tureens. This really is just stunning. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteHello Kathleen! I love all your white. Your tablescape is really gorgeous. Most of my white is in my home in Washington but I came up with a little setting from my condo! I really do love white serving pieces...Your food as usual is making my mouth water...
ReplyDeleteIf you had a restaurant I'd be a regular customer! :0)
Your Tablescape is lovely! I just simply love love the small bowls with the covered lids! The shell dishes, food is awesome!
ReplyDeleteKathleeen...your table is gorgeous! I love all the layering of white...and the hydrangeas are beautiful! I am sooo hungry after seeing all this awesome food! What a fun party...thanks so much for hosting! Ok, I'm going back to drool some more! :-) Susan
ReplyDeleteYour table is beautiful.I am so sorry I missed this event. I'm doing blueberries. Happy party, I'll be there next time!
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Kathleen, thank you for hosting this de'white'ful event! I can always count on you to make me laugh. LOL
ReplyDeleteYou went all out, in typical Kathleen style. I was immediately drawn to the beautiful white tablecloth. And whenever I see a hydrangea, I think of you. So beautiful! We toured a garden recently that had over 30 different hydrangeas.
Love your tablesetting, and your meals are always mouth watering!
Thanks so much for hosting this fun party.
Your friend is in my prayers, Kathleen!
ReplyDeleteYou are definitely the hostess with the mostest :) Great whites! Your tables and food always look tops!
I will be here tomorrow with my white umbrella and white galoshes, I don't think it's ever going to stop raining!
Can I do an all white takeout?
I love it, Kathleen! Thanks for hosting this fun event!
ReplyDeleteKathleen, thank you so much for hosting this white party. These are so much fun. I love your white cutwork lace table cloth. The babys breath in the napkin is just a little touch to make it very special, as well as the beautiful crystal.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful, Kathleen! I love all of your white dishes and the gorgeous tablecloth! Now the food looks so good! Thanks for hosting this fun party!
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia :0
What an elegant table. The candle light brings it to life. My favorites are always the vegetable themed dishes. That is a very unique piece your dear friend gave you. I hope she wins her fight.
ReplyDeleteI think a "white" party is a great idea. I just heard of it tonight so I am late, but I might try to join if you do it again! Your tablescape is beautiful and the food looks scrumptious.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to check out you food posts!
Traci
=Your cut out tablecloth is beautiful and so is your table... I loved your idea for a white tablesetting so I joined in the fun! Thanks
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous week!
~Really Rainey~
your layering of white, Kathleen was a beautiful idea...so stunning. I love your beautiful tablecloth, your dishes, and your soup tureen.
ReplyDeleteThis is my first time to your blog and I enjoyed it very much
hugs
debbie
Kathleen, I wish I had joined this party, but I'm having a ball looking at all the gorgeous white - can't believe it is so beautiful! Linda
ReplyDeleteKathleen, I love all of your tablesettings as you know but this white one is so elegant and stunning. I really have no white dishes as I am more of a bright color person but after seeing this I should add some. My post will be up late this afternoon - remember you said "anything goes" ;)
ReplyDeleteHi Kathleen, Your table looks amazing but I gotta say the food looks even better!! Thanks for hosting this fun event, I hope to be a little more prepared next time!
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Kathleen, gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea -- a white party.
But I have a slight quibble with you -- New York clam chowder is RED ... tomato and broth based. New Englanders use the milky stuff (although Rhode Island clam chowder is GREEN, go figure that one out!).
Maybe your fork has wandered too close to the coast of Connecticut and has been infected with the New England clam chowder germ? Or we can blame it on Plum Island....
(Love the look of the table with the floor-length skirt ... so pretty!)
Cass
Cass, I didn't say NY clam chowder...LONG ISLAND....and yes, we are close to CT which would be NE!
ReplyDeleteI don't care for the red, and it didn't fit the theme! LOL
Plum Island..uh oh..that's on your side of the island! :)
This is so very elegant and tasteful and beautiful! All the little touches make it a very special table. Looks like a pic in a magazine.
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Oh what a beautiful table!!!
ReplyDeleteYour family is so lucky - your tablesettings make every thing turn into an event!
ReplyDeleteThe setting is gorgeous and I love all your serving pieces..
When can I move in??????
Thank you for being such a gracious hostess...
Really love all your white pieces. Table is stunning and food looks fantastic as usual! Thanks for hosting the White" party!
ReplyDeleteKathleen, what a great party idea. I love your soup bowls, the flowers, the beautiful, calm white pottery.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tablescape!!! I had planned on playing today, but I decided to take a nap after work yesterday evening instead of putting together a tablescape. Oh well, I'll just have to enjoy looking at everyone else's. Thanks for hosting such a fun party.
ReplyDeleteDrats Kathleen. I didn't comment yesterday, but this looks absolutely lovely. The lion head soup bowls are great, as are the baked clams in the shell dishes. You have pulled it together so well and the food looks tasty as usual.
ReplyDeleteKathleen, I'm here! I'm here... (panting);-)
ReplyDeleteI love that table and all those crips whites! Love this event, do it again, ok and next time I promise not to be late. LOL I do have a good excuse... it was my daughter's bday party yesterday and no one wanted to leave! (I guess that's a good thing, right?)
Perfection, 5stars all the way.
ReplyDeleteYour whites are lovely! So sorry I forgot, but it was a joy to live vicariously. Nancy
ReplyDeleteKathleen, you always throw the best parties! Lots of pretties as always. Thanks for the wonderful hosting job. Sending good thoughts for your friend Anne.
ReplyDeleteI thought I commented on this yesterday when it was first posted but I guess I just THOUGHT I did :-) Just beautiful Kathleen. I love all your white pieces especially the veggies. So cute. The hint of green in the hydrangea really makes a nice statement. Your shrimp makes my mouth water! This was a fun event even if it wasn't anything I'm too skilled at.
ReplyDeleteKathleen, I am so sorry to be almost 2 days late to the party! I don't know whether I'm having computer problems or if it's a problem with Blogger, but I couldn't get my pix to upload. I already had them ready, so I just had to go ahead and post them when I was finally able to get most of them uploaded. Your tablescape is absolutely gorgeous! I love everything on this romantic and beautiful table. Thanks for hosting this event, and again, I just hate that I missed it. laurie
ReplyDeleteKathleen, I had to pop in again to thank you for hosting! It was a great party! Sending good thoughts for your friend Anne.
ReplyDeleteLove your white tablescape! All the dishes are beautiful:)
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