Amore Dinner, The Decor!

IMG_0757Table decor

The location, church wall. Lights decorated. Italian posters, curtains and chandeliers were up. Candles, flowers, glasses, utensils, Chiantis bottles. Tables were set. Music, food. We were ready!

IMG_0670Table setting for 6

Each of the tables sat six and it was on first come, first serve basis. However, some were reserved. The Chianti bottles, the tablecloths, the utensils, the wine and glass glasses were all donated by a local Italian restaurant, the green table runners confectionated by us were added to the table to give the flair of the Italian flag.

IMG_0669Table setting for 4

IMG_0687Chiantis bottle, candle on a glass

IMG_0668Just decor

IMG_0682The plates

IMG_0684Chafers, keeping it warm

IMG_0675Silver, red and yellow, they are corkscrew

IMG_0665 Coffee cups

IMG_0667Percolators, sugar, cups

Simple but elegant decor for a beautiful night celebrating Italy!

Amore Dinner – A little Ikea On All Of Us

img_0914From IKEA Elly dish towel to awesome aprons, an introduction to our Amore Dinner!

In preparation to a ten day choir pilgrimage to Italy, our Choir held an Italian Dinner party at the Church Parish wall. Let’s face it, we are not event planners but after this one event, we matter as well be. The dinner came out without a stitch and we have none other then ourselves to pat on the back. Job well done!

img_0757The theme was Amore and amore it was: cozy, warm, festive…

We were all “professionals”. So, we had “ushers”, “waiters”, “servers”, “bartenders” and “a band”. We had it all and we had fun.

We needed uniform, cohesiveness, consistency; so, we decided to tweak the IKEA Elly dish towel into handsome aprons. What a concept huh? Voila!

img_0659Step one: Do it yourself.

img_0664Step Two: Help others.

img_0663Step Three: Strike a pose. Smile. Everyone looked beautiful.

A Thanksgiving That Was!

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I certainly did!
What I was thankful for? An amazing family, my health, friends and all who have come into my life, reflected on what is important and the less fortunate and privileged. It has been an interesting ride. Can’t complain, life is beautiful!

THE BREAKFAST:

Decor

Pumpkin bread

On the menu

Green drink

PREPARATION:

Cutting celery for the stuffing

Another leave for the stuffing

Seasoning the bird

Sweet potato

Apple pie

ON THE MENU:

Cranberry

Bread

The bird

Sweet potato and marshmallows

Mr and Mrs pilgrim

Green beans

Mash potato and stuffing

Butter

Apple pie

Check! Yeah, it is ready alright!