WANTED: Using one of my swap gifts...........

15 years ago

......tonight. Casual dinner with our neighbours. Using the beautiful coasters that Maria sent me. Also on the table is a candle that Shaun sent me a few years ago in a swap.

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artsyshell
15 years ago
It's beautiful Ann! What did you serve for dinner?

Shelley
Terri_PacNW
15 years ago
That looks lovely..are those dancers or marionettes or something like that on the water glasses?
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ann_t
Original Author
15 years ago
Shelley, dinner was very simple and easy. Made Moe happy with a Caesar Salad. His request. He feels deprived because I don't make Salads often. Main course was Hoopysmom's Parmesan Crusted Halibut with Parisienne Potatoes and steamed asparagus. Dessert was a Marbled Chocolate Cheesecake tart.

Terri, I love those glasses. I bought them in an antique store a number of years ago. They are vintage Highball and Old-Fashion glasses with little coloured stones and Harlequin clowns in gold. I have 8 of each.
Terri_PacNW
15 years ago
oooh I love how the dots of color are 3D...those are beauties!

Dinner sounds satisfying!!!!!
artsyshell
15 years ago
Your dinner sounds awesome Ann! Good eye Terri. I thought the glasses were reflecting the table. I love those glasses Ann!

Shelley
dedtired
15 years ago
What a pretty table and so color coordinated. It's hard to belive there are items there from three different people.
chase_gw
15 years ago
Ann your table looks great and Maria and Shaun could not have done better with the colours.

Love those glasses!
annie1992
15 years ago
What a beautiful table you've set, Ann, those items all blend so perfectly.

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mer4205
15 years ago
Wow Ann - they look great - LOVE those glasses! -maria
riverrat1
15 years ago
Ann, your table is perfect! Love everything...even the sound of Ceaser Salad!
lakeguy35
15 years ago
Beautiful table setting Ann...love the glasses too..they are very cool! I'm just happy to see/hear you are yet again sharing good times and good food with your neighbors... there is a house for sale down the street...

David

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