Sushi for Two

Projects and puppies have kept me busy lately. Even though I haven't participated in many blogging events, I couldn't miss my favorite - Tablescape Thursday with Susan at Between Naps on the Porch.....

Hubby and I are having a sushi lunch for two in the kitchen....

It's a simple table with banana leaf sushi plates and chop sticks....

a dragonfly and a touch of orange in the napkin for a splash of color.....

 to match the orange in the glasses.....

 The centerpiece keeps with the same simple theme. I used the second "Bonsai" I created a few weeks ago during one of our many winter blizzards....

a pretty lady......

 and a handsome gent....

a few extra details were off to the side, still most important though......

tomorrow we'll serve lunch.....

I've been holding off on spring tables until the official start of the season - next week we're on the porch with birds and flowers on the table!! I've been planning spring tables since our first frost last fall. I sure hope this doesn't jinx our warming trend, if so we'll wear jackets for dinner because I'm heading outside - sure hope you'll join me.

Everything on the table (except my Bonsai) was purchased over a span of several years at TJ Maxx - the tea pot and dragon are recent purchases from Pier 1.

 

Go Dog Go

 

I'm joining Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for her Tablescape Thursday Party. I've invited several canine companions to join in the festivities......

I've been collecting a few doggies for this table....

  I love the "napkin holders" from World Market.....

Our guests are Simon.....

and Miss Dolly.....

 the peanut gallery looks on.....

Back to the dishes all from TJ Maxx.....

 

 

 

What do you serve in do dishes? Hot dogs and sweet potato fries....... 

With caramelized onions, kosher pickles, spicy mustard, and fresh tomatoes.....

For Foodie Friday, I followed our fabulous leader, Michael, at Designs By Gollum with simple and yummy. These are the purchased desserts, I have no idea what the ingredients were - they were sinfully delicious. Isn't that the point of dessert?

 

  

  

Thank you for visiting, I hope to see you again soon....

Buried Treasures

 

 I'm joining Marti at A Stroll Thru Life

for her very first Table Top Tuesday. We're all grateful to Marti for taking over this fun weekly meme; let's go look at a table top.....

This end table/chest is at home in our den, on it are a collection of small items found in the yard over the years, along with a few sentimental goodies......

 

First is an old key found when we replaced the river rock patio outside the back door...

 

A couple of old nails found in the mill..... 

A pony shoe discovered when son4 kicked dirt into a trench that his Daddy had to them hand scoop dirt out of. Son4 suggested that Daddy thank him for aiding in the discovery - I yelled "run!"

 

an old clothes pin....some silly woman must have done laundry at this house, once upon a time......

 

and finally, a stool used by my boys to brush their teeth and wash hands in their youth. Son1 tucked it under his arm and carried it to his date's house for prom photos - very tall young lady with high heels... 

throw in a couple of bunnies, because all the rooms have at least one or two - and that's a table in the den.

I'm looking at these photos wondering why we never washed the dirty, rusty items in the bowl, we'll need to consider a bath for the treasures.

As always, thank you for visiting - I hope to see you again soon.

A Day at the Races

A day at the horse races was my birthday gift to Hubby, we've attempted to go twice since December both times we were forced to reschedule due to blizzards. I was beginning to think we shouldn't tempt fate by rescheduling before May. We crossed our fingers and made the two hour drive Sunday......

 

Hubby was a happy camper.... 

My mother and Son4 accompanied us......

Charles Town has options for loosing money.....

 

and gaining weight .....

Hubby enjoyed many visits to the food stations between races, while son4 provided commentary on the tie over the shoulder, napkin in collar look.....

We ventured outside several times to watch the horses warm up for their races.....

and the jockeys prepare.....

head out to the track......

 

and they're off..... 

 

For Mom and Hubby, handicapping is very serious business, we are "shushed" if we talk about anything other than horses......

We had some big winners......

 

and some that didn't turn out so well.... 

A fun day was had by all.