It’s Tablescape Thursday again with Miss Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. A lot of times, my life calls for meetings. When possible, I like to meet at my home where we can have privacy and meet in a relaxing atmosphere. It is amazing to me how much work you can get done when you are meeting in a friendly atmosphere away from distractions. This tablescape is for a business lunch on the porch.
Blue Fitzgerald china by Spode
Simple and pretty
The colors go well with my planter in the background.
White petunias in the tureen.
Of course, my birds are always invited.
Nice crystal glasses.
And pretty coffee cups.
Cream or sugar?
Very nice.
Checkout Between Naps on the Porch to see a lot of great tablescapes by a lot of lovely and talented people.
Today’s Lagniappe: South of the Border Chicken Casserole Add a salad and you’ve got a meal.
- 1 whole chicken, cooked and deboned, about 3 cups diced cooked chicken
- 2 cans (10 3/4 ounces each) cream of chicken soup
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chile peppers
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 2 cups nacho cheese chips, crushed (Doritos)
Mix chicken, soups, sour cream and green chiles together; set aside. Put cooked rice into bottom of a greased baking dish. Pour chicken and soup mixture over rice. top with shredded cheese. Bake at 350° for about 35 minutes, or until it is hot and has started bubbling. Add crushed tortilla chips to top and bake 5 minutes longer. Be careful not to burn chips.
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* What beautiful, clean and crisp looking china~~~ it may sound crazy, but I have alot of Spode because I like the way it “feels” in my hands… really~~~ I mean it!!! (Just soooooo nice!!!). Verrrry pretty table/dishes!!!
Thank you,
Linda *
I would love to come to one of yoru meetings! Those birds are the best!
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Hi Christi…
Ohhh my…what a beautifully set table! I always love seeing blue & white! This is perfect for a business luncheon…just gorgeous!!! I just love your dishes…this is really the prettiest pattern that I’ve seen!!! What is it called? I love it!!! Love your pretty petunia centerpiece and your sweet birds too!!!
Warmest wishes,
Chari
I have never seen this particular Spode pattern — very beautiful. Everything looks so fresh.
Scribbler
Those birds look so real! Where did you get them? I ALWAYS go crazy for blue and white, and I’m thrilled with your table. I don’t know what your business is, but I’ll take notes (or whatever they do these days…) if I’m invited!
Brenda
Beautiful pieces! I love your china and those white petunias are so cute in that container!
Oh so fresh and pretty! I LOVE blue and white, wish I could use it in my very red house…
If that lovely table does not make the meeting productive, I don’t know what! Pretty dishes!….Christine
Oh fun, more blue and white. I am loving your table. Thanks for sharing.
~Maryrose
Now that is what I call a lovely meeting setting!! Beautiful! Love the blue and white and the birds!!