Bridal Shower Recipes, Part I

<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">Bridal Showers Recipes, Part I</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifrJu8k96sgY5Wg9BADg_yceg151FTEkv7FEtluy1MfREQpbhP2v3mkcrpACW-jL4P6BlSNwCYGPNNXQeMN7MbPCvhw83U_pJaNEl_qP6LwrRTVSJEwj1GxroZQfRubDL-ZwLYqW1poMU/s1600/IMG_3982.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifrJu8k96sgY5Wg9BADg_yceg151FTEkv7FEtluy1MfREQpbhP2v3mkcrpACW-jL4P6BlSNwCYGPNNXQeMN7MbPCvhw83U_pJaNEl_qP6LwrRTVSJEwj1GxroZQfRubDL-ZwLYqW1poMU/s640/IMG_3982.JPG" tt="true" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">T</span>hank you everyone, for your interest,<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;"> kind</span> comments and positive e-mails about the recent <span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Lovebirds Bridal Shower</span> hosted here at <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">StoneGable</span>. It was so much fun to live it again through these recent posts!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">O</span>ne question I heard over and over was, "Are you going to post the recipes?"  My answer, "Of course"! I'm all about<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;"> sharing</span>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">D</span>ue to the numbers of recipes, I will share them in three parts. One for the <span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">savory food</span>, one for the tea sandwiches and  drinks, and one <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">pansy</span> cookie tutorial. I hope you try some of these recipes when you entertain. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">Savory Recipes</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-tU6DbGgkGsyKWn3OiqFfn5v4c2LVTNsddSf28HXfc037ufUXphytBU6GhVU17cjfOqBLv1Wer-tO_q5UxWkkCFhLhRuk99U9H0vcQaYR5g_5hqi2s51hfCt47mETMnpIqqXl4aBjY6I/s1600/IMG_4199.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-tU6DbGgkGsyKWn3OiqFfn5v4c2LVTNsddSf28HXfc037ufUXphytBU6GhVU17cjfOqBLv1Wer-tO_q5UxWkkCFhLhRuk99U9H0vcQaYR5g_5hqi2s51hfCt47mETMnpIqqXl4aBjY6I/s640/IMG_4199.JPG" tt="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">Salmon Mousse</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiZZgie0GzgSBpID_0lOCq8NERz0jMuXiroprnqBrYG1fYU0O469STxFoQZfXS1hIMZZgCqRzDxF50uLTzfGsckW-9AOaiC_aOIrU3sIjdFnLctVnezD8-Tu3yrv-_GUJrANxd_z4-zfI/s1600/IMG_4046.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="582" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiZZgie0GzgSBpID_0lOCq8NERz0jMuXiroprnqBrYG1fYU0O469STxFoQZfXS1hIMZZgCqRzDxF50uLTzfGsckW-9AOaiC_aOIrU3sIjdFnLctVnezD8-Tu3yrv-_GUJrANxd_z4-zfI/s640/IMG_4046.JPG" tt="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha88WzOygQA__e81aj9anZoQ5_005j9A468PYJNSceuyciZ6OkF49FA9orG6qOuFxoVgzkaw9U14iyIljumKrQ4mFnt853u8ClET-mnt38Qu9UB2_mel0YCre9n8Ar5ihlgwUgV-3tANc/s1600/IMG_4052.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha88WzOygQA__e81aj9anZoQ5_005j9A468PYJNSceuyciZ6OkF49FA9orG6qOuFxoVgzkaw9U14iyIljumKrQ4mFnt853u8ClET-mnt38Qu9UB2_mel0YCre9n8Ar5ihlgwUgV-3tANc/s640/IMG_4052.JPG" tt="true" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">StoneGable Salmon Mousse</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">1 1/2 lbs freshly cooked or canned salmon, flaked</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 cup green onions, diced finely</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 cup green pepper, diced finely</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3 TBS chopped fresh dill</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 TBS chopped fresh parsley</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 cup mayonaise (full fat)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 cup sour cream (full fat)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">juice of 1/2 lemon</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 8oz. package cream cheese (full fat)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 can tomato soup</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">dash Tabasco or hot sauce</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 cup cold water</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 envelope unflavored, unsweetened gelatin</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In a bowl mix salmon, green onions, green peper, onion, dill, parsley, mayo, sour cream and lemon juice.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In a saucepan over meduim heat combine cream cheese and tomato soup. Melt and stir until incorporated together. Add to bowl with salmon and mix.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In another small saucepan, add COLD water and gelatin. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin completely disolves in the water. DO NOT BOIL. When gelatin has disolved, pour into salmon mixture and stir until completely incorporated.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cover the inside of fish mold liberally with cooking spray. If you do not have a fish mold you can use any other mold or divide mousse between a couple of medium size bowls. I have individual fish molds and have made molded individual servings for an appetizer course. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pour mousse in mold and cover tightly with plastic wrap.  Refrigerate for at least 6 hours. This can be done a day or 2 before. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To unmold, put the bottom of mold in a pan of very hot water for just a couple of seconds and run a knife around the edges of the mold. Put a large platter on top of the mold and invert.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Decorate the mold with thinly sliced cucumbers to resemble scales, matchbox carrot sticks fanned across the fins and tail and a black olive slice for an eye.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I do not decorate mine anymore, because I have found that no one will eat it once it has been decorated.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Serve salmon mousse with crackers. It is also delicious with veggies. Or serve as a pate with toast points.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Bleu Cheese and Bacon Potato Salad</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWyo3QjyNGGVuVvBcClZSLEa-UWh8iBCo9MJY_YXQ390zXHnROVZ3hpy-TDEmYcUw7HC6koFuCSc0ZGq6Tyyg5TnAfH4Dx8h_r59zXvUY-2krF4zSFlCOjR5PBROcSAo-Sz6lTOUMJ4R8/s1600/IMG_4109.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWyo3QjyNGGVuVvBcClZSLEa-UWh8iBCo9MJY_YXQ390zXHnROVZ3hpy-TDEmYcUw7HC6koFuCSc0ZGq6Tyyg5TnAfH4Dx8h_r59zXvUY-2krF4zSFlCOjR5PBROcSAo-Sz6lTOUMJ4R8/s640/IMG_4109.JPG" tt="true" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">I </span>make potato salads by the "taste and feel" method. I taste it for the ballance of flavors and when it feels right... it is! So these are just good guesses as far as amounts. It is not rocket science so just taste and feel your way through this recipe. I doubled this recipe for the shower.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Bleu Cheese and Bacon Potato Salad</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">5 lbs red and white new potaoes, skins scrubbed </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 lb cooked bacon, crumbled</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4 green onions, white and green finely chopped</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2-3 ribs celery, finely diced</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3 TBS fresh dill, finely chopped</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4-6 oz. good bleu cheese, crumbled</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dressing:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 cups mayonaise</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4-8 TBS spicy brown mustard</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4 TBS cider vinegar  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Put potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Cook potatoes over a medium high heat until fork tender. Drain water and cool potaotes. Cube potatoes, leaving skin on.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In a very large bowl, add potatoes, bacon, onions, celery, parsley, dill and bleu cheese.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In another bowl add all the dressing ingredients together. Add dressing to potatoes until creamy but not overdresssed. Refrigerate. Can be made up to 2 days ahead. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When serving, garnish with chopped green onions and crumbled bacon</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">Artichoke Parmesan Dip with Pita Chips</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHnQQgzodOq9WTJ-twA6t2zOVSl3jq0L7wacB_xwclL614P1L42nFxA1duOwx3Llzao-JV_Ln5VZetGLlFetdX-_36pBHAg2PRQgka9GZAOb2KV-z7ks9mFqpm4Uq7cx8_84CwvexxPHw/s1600/IMG_4033.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHnQQgzodOq9WTJ-twA6t2zOVSl3jq0L7wacB_xwclL614P1L42nFxA1duOwx3Llzao-JV_Ln5VZetGLlFetdX-_36pBHAg2PRQgka9GZAOb2KV-z7ks9mFqpm4Uq7cx8_84CwvexxPHw/s640/IMG_4033.JPG" tt="true" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Artichoke Parmesan Dip With Pita Chips</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 jars (small) marinaded artichoke hearts, drained and chopped finely</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 cup mayonaise (full fat)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 pressed garlic clove</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> dash of hot sauce</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I doubled this recipe and there was only a tiny bit left. Everyone loves this savory treat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put all ingredients in a bowl and mix. Put dip in an oven proof bowl and bake for 30 minutes. Serve hot with pita chips.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Pita Chips</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 bags pita bread</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">olive oil </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">herbs de provence (or any herbs or garlic for seasoning)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">sea salt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cut each pita round in two. Cut each half into thirds. Separate each wedge into a single layer. You will have 12 single layer pita wedges for each round.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Put rounds in a single layer on a parchment rimmed baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with herbs de provence and sea salt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bake in a 350 degree oven until golden and crisp, about 15 minutes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">Orange Poppyseed Muffin with Ham and Honey Mustard  Beehive Butter</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2AOWuIV8wLP76HJb5b9eXXL2I5J91O6F3k9rY2aFvseMkRTePmIGhaMjGeHCqdZVDFIJTD0lOR_3cds93lUzBDnZLdqaD7Uyw6rXTkmz_XRzCC-AQ5IT1ogZLQwFYgAA1lrJ2wIJ8q6w/s1600/IMG_4038.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2AOWuIV8wLP76HJb5b9eXXL2I5J91O6F3k9rY2aFvseMkRTePmIGhaMjGeHCqdZVDFIJTD0lOR_3cds93lUzBDnZLdqaD7Uyw6rXTkmz_XRzCC-AQ5IT1ogZLQwFYgAA1lrJ2wIJ8q6w/s640/IMG_4038.JPG" tt="true" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Orange Poppyseed Muffins with Ham and Honey Mustard Beehive Butter</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I could not find my Orange Poppyseed Muffin recipe so I used one from Cooks.com. It worked just fine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Click <a href="http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,184,144162-227194,00.html">HERE</a> for recipe.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cool muffins and slice horizontally. Spread a thin layer of poppyseed mayonaise (1/2 mayo + 1/2 poppyseed dressing) on muffin bottom. Add a generous piece of ham. I like to use a sprial ham, but we used a good quality deli ham to keep within the budget.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Honey Mustard Beehive Butter</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is one that you just have to taste to see if you like the taste and consistancy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 lb butter, room temperature.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2-3 TBS honey</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2-3 TBS good dijon mustard</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mix and adjust taste with honey or mustard. Line a small deep bowl with plastic wrap and press butter into bowl and cover with plastic wrap . Refrigerate. This an be done well ahead. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To serve, invert bowl and remove plastic wrap. Put butter in the center of a platter. Run the tines of a fork around the butter, to simulate the lines on a beehive. If desired add a little faux bee on the beehive. Place muffin sandwiches around beehive butter. Serve with a decorative knife. Guests are to cut off a slice of butter and put it on their sandwiches.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">Caprese Picks</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5XMULk0QkRahZLqykVLwkI94GrkX8C8pcBDlyyVKk69Y2_BsxYE2QMxsXO2OpV8w1Sq0-JF2_zfj4vm6EL_6rDW_npCtnKLnJJSpqqCKOaXdz6WqImOHcAIELpUWUnzV1mfv2btHxR9o/s1600/IMG_4106.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5XMULk0QkRahZLqykVLwkI94GrkX8C8pcBDlyyVKk69Y2_BsxYE2QMxsXO2OpV8w1Sq0-JF2_zfj4vm6EL_6rDW_npCtnKLnJJSpqqCKOaXdz6WqImOHcAIELpUWUnzV1mfv2btHxR9o/s640/IMG_4106.JPG" tt="true" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Caprese Picks</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 boxes grape tomatoes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 large container marinated fresh mozzarella balls</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">fresh basil</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thread a grape tomato, mozzarella ball and another grape tomato on a small skewer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Arrange in a bowl and garnish with fresh basil.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrMaV4PaLJnL-VX7Gy2kzQzT-xrhTTBTCC8o7u3vaDv0CSN0BV2QYTaa9c7HYm3XI7esWK5H4rNeAV9rKalY8TeY5Tx0gGyQr0y387Kp21r9lqrBpSApYV_ayEIAe6VzadNTVMfAca-p0/s1600/IMG_4082.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Bridal Shower Recipes, Part I

Bridal Showers Recipes, Part I T hank you everyone, for your interest, kind comments and positive e-mails about the recent Lovebirds Brida...

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Bridal Shower Desset Table

<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY... BRIDES, PART II</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiplxTorYNvBS-qLzFdqVSyJ4VQDkYhJcS2Jkq5-URNfGzXcgRhah2GJomzLSidsYcvM2Z6FQftZSScZiOwLqtc9IPfshW6mvJ6F_EDy7dVLb0wS8qkpgv5Eb8usYWOapwsdoghiZGm1eQ/s1600/IMG_3954.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiplxTorYNvBS-qLzFdqVSyJ4VQDkYhJcS2Jkq5-URNfGzXcgRhah2GJomzLSidsYcvM2Z6FQftZSScZiOwLqtc9IPfshW6mvJ6F_EDy7dVLb0wS8qkpgv5Eb8usYWOapwsdoghiZGm1eQ/s640/IMG_3954.JPG" tt="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">N</span>othing is <span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">sweeter</span> than a table full of decadent<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;"> desserts</span> except, maybe, a bride! And this darling<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;"> bride</span> is the sweetest!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">L</span>ast week I gave you a peek at the savory food table at a recent <span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">bridal shower</span> hosted at <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">StoneGable</span>. Click <a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/04/bridal-shower-tablescape.html">HERE</a> to see original post.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTSZ3nGYFWJZWGIumtGURog7HDC8SW_k8iFDxcPfF8fyyuesl2JQgu6AD7Ujf0HrVmnGa0DLsoaVWnl1RdZHqqF0XGh3NcJOkvRMAL4HCwvckDUNaMxVCV-wS_GbCP5qE5PNJYo3UwWSc/s1600/IMG_4166.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTSZ3nGYFWJZWGIumtGURog7HDC8SW_k8iFDxcPfF8fyyuesl2JQgu6AD7Ujf0HrVmnGa0DLsoaVWnl1RdZHqqF0XGh3NcJOkvRMAL4HCwvckDUNaMxVCV-wS_GbCP5qE5PNJYo3UwWSc/s640/IMG_4166.JPG" tt="true" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">S</span>o, this week it is time to see the desssert table.  The bride loves <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">daisies</span>, yellow, country and cheesecake.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he theme for this shower was <span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">LOVEBIRDS</span>, and the feel was vintage and organic with a dash of whimsy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFUtNnKKj0g-uUTnWHv3Bl41sb_D3dfSpHlByx7kRKg_3UBl-mRRaCODfuTRtNOeJ3MBP4AYju9Bx3Jo0fFqibCA9iA-A9yHtv_i7ZEXLTk8nrxaBZa6k5ZMXrtNm90WgSdIWHJyhuNmU/s1600/IMG_4244.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFUtNnKKj0g-uUTnWHv3Bl41sb_D3dfSpHlByx7kRKg_3UBl-mRRaCODfuTRtNOeJ3MBP4AYju9Bx3Jo0fFqibCA9iA-A9yHtv_i7ZEXLTk8nrxaBZa6k5ZMXrtNm90WgSdIWHJyhuNmU/s640/IMG_4244.JPG" tt="true" width="468" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">D</span>esserts were set up on the kitchen table. The centerpiece was a <span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">tower</span> of daisies. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX8ZjY4zJZVtY7sJqqA_A9ZNxv_kLf4rIrb_Mp-75yws2MrzfF7NINO0M-L0lq9h6yQEb9j8tLqJEN3iWg7ZGdBy8Z0VNGc_wF2uZ7PAQGnc0SX6SlVpZzo_n7XYcdGnH7l0wdMkxIWl8/s1600/copy+3961.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX8ZjY4zJZVtY7sJqqA_A9ZNxv_kLf4rIrb_Mp-75yws2MrzfF7NINO0M-L0lq9h6yQEb9j8tLqJEN3iWg7ZGdBy8Z0VNGc_wF2uZ7PAQGnc0SX6SlVpZzo_n7XYcdGnH7l0wdMkxIWl8/s640/copy+3961.png" tt="true" width="466" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-hosM71Mv2Dq2vRyk521-yptXtNun85Tif1ckGYK1h_5Hn_lPuVXQxQ1Bq_8ylRsG5hBclMyQiXhhutWFObE5xqT8f2_M5e90i1oAIZoGivG7z7CoUjINTHhF5J2FRsov3-ogr2-JSQ0/s1600/IMG_3965.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-hosM71Mv2Dq2vRyk521-yptXtNun85Tif1ckGYK1h_5Hn_lPuVXQxQ1Bq_8ylRsG5hBclMyQiXhhutWFObE5xqT8f2_M5e90i1oAIZoGivG7z7CoUjINTHhF5J2FRsov3-ogr2-JSQ0/s640/IMG_3965.JPG" tt="true" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdFje3dmqrtSHMloo10bpwQBzEA6YxRiSpBZh8OQ7FyaxxQKLHEl_WTLMnIjnEi-4-6vdsKEJWqmX6PEUP3AfEyxA5vlr1BJ0YAZ_xUGn5IS5lb1yHFAWQIYPxzD6psHhP4WSMB5HSUmE/s1600/IMG_3932.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdFje3dmqrtSHMloo10bpwQBzEA6YxRiSpBZh8OQ7FyaxxQKLHEl_WTLMnIjnEi-4-6vdsKEJWqmX6PEUP3AfEyxA5vlr1BJ0YAZ_xUGn5IS5lb1yHFAWQIYPxzD6psHhP4WSMB5HSUmE/s640/IMG_3932.JPG" tt="true" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">T</span>o see a tutorial for making these pretty and EASY  <span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">fondant</span> daisies click  <a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/04/daisy-cupcake-tutorial.html">HERE</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJdHmHPMwwgdhO8o5TUNKb-6QVz3O_YOvF_fU5L8dD8PECOinsis_xAUtUTJ-uo2I1u2LoqPxeBy9jzNmUD_AZcUew-_KaWjRfeoAOpySQ7TIL72rub9K4BXh9cGMEJsAsJDbiZFnwrJo/s1600/IMG_3948.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJdHmHPMwwgdhO8o5TUNKb-6QVz3O_YOvF_fU5L8dD8PECOinsis_xAUtUTJ-uo2I1u2LoqPxeBy9jzNmUD_AZcUew-_KaWjRfeoAOpySQ7TIL72rub9K4BXh9cGMEJsAsJDbiZFnwrJo/s640/IMG_3948.JPG" tt="true" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">A</span> big fresh bowl of<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;"> Strawberries</span> with a fluffy fruity dip was the healthy choice on the table! The strawberries sat atop a <span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">twiggy</span> wreath.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix5WOQd6wn86Cr20kAwAnKLj0CJUjk7OUQ8qeV0XYnqakc9UWbU3fBiqz_XFdkUEBoJxtd26O1uz44HKP-jx7lRbJfsJCda6Eum3WuLemEyqk_0V0Y28DvcLfDhQ3VMLGRyOszueZcDsE/s1600/IMG_4013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix5WOQd6wn86Cr20kAwAnKLj0CJUjk7OUQ8qeV0XYnqakc9UWbU3fBiqz_XFdkUEBoJxtd26O1uz44HKP-jx7lRbJfsJCda6Eum3WuLemEyqk_0V0Y28DvcLfDhQ3VMLGRyOszueZcDsE/s640/IMG_4013.JPG" tt="true" width="460" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw10a4hllsyvwBd_nzWk7LDxhjviQCezrX9A0rCda7ojMDUPfImCeIQvpOnujClIaUinPfBAfDQB99JIuOLgi5egGGbe7G5fLOWoQvgueXK-ufjt99PvLWEm8c3NjI5D73ZO7cbBLRCIk/s1600/IMG_4237.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw10a4hllsyvwBd_nzWk7LDxhjviQCezrX9A0rCda7ojMDUPfImCeIQvpOnujClIaUinPfBAfDQB99JIuOLgi5egGGbe7G5fLOWoQvgueXK-ufjt99PvLWEm8c3NjI5D73ZO7cbBLRCIk/s640/IMG_4237.JPG" tt="true" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he utinsels and paper plates were gathered up in a white basket filled with shredded paper straw. A little <span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">nest</span> and bird sat on the edge of the basket.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFL_XSZfzNLo-gcz-S0jHy0s4XID4lmukbE2R2wF2blUf2zqWP_wtwa_b5hi-ypYYLo_YGsL4M1TVH62KMX40P-Wu8cYKZ7IJ6GnCVshz7KwnmERVPsVh0qUA4-zpFBByuCKBXXEP4r6g/s1600/IMG_4241.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFL_XSZfzNLo-gcz-S0jHy0s4XID4lmukbE2R2wF2blUf2zqWP_wtwa_b5hi-ypYYLo_YGsL4M1TVH62KMX40P-Wu8cYKZ7IJ6GnCVshz7KwnmERVPsVh0qUA4-zpFBByuCKBXXEP4r6g/s640/IMG_4241.JPG" tt="true" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">T</span>hree <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">scrumptious</span> cheesecakes were served, all cut a little differently. A <span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">strawberry swirl</span> cheesecake with a chocolate cookie crust sat on a little green table.  A<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"> raspberry</span> cheesecake with a chocolate cookie crust was cut into individual round servings and placed on a low pedestal plate for interest... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf2UotSuHYqxF7YOb6o9NNRtR9MULRGwTXw3LwSNk1xt-jSWO7kRiuowAZAsPgyBLCNIgZC4522aT948jwn_Q_x0uNlXtp9bgiIk84trRY_35muGT8VhTkNq3hML9Kz7hyphenhyphen-TDOWxaqAnU/s1600/IMG_4255.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf2UotSuHYqxF7YOb6o9NNRtR9MULRGwTXw3LwSNk1xt-jSWO7kRiuowAZAsPgyBLCNIgZC4522aT948jwn_Q_x0uNlXtp9bgiIk84trRY_35muGT8VhTkNq3hML9Kz7hyphenhyphen-TDOWxaqAnU/s640/IMG_4255.JPG" tt="true" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">A</span>nd a clasic cheesecake for the purists was cut into small squares.  These cheesecakes came from the <span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">Pelman Bakery</span>, known for their distinctive cheesecakes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUKOZlPNCGhZ59KLLntRJg_hH4Kt02RQj5NGxFiosHcv-qywh0t2yjNrtqT4J2A2A8n4jmHfayS5UuK7wmVvI81uD3OdSMruxoSuc67p9voDMtHHT08m2we-ZnkvpOmZ_Ixm-TfOMiWZk/s1600/IMG_4258.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUKOZlPNCGhZ59KLLntRJg_hH4Kt02RQj5NGxFiosHcv-qywh0t2yjNrtqT4J2A2A8n4jmHfayS5UuK7wmVvI81uD3OdSMruxoSuc67p9voDMtHHT08m2we-ZnkvpOmZ_Ixm-TfOMiWZk/s640/IMG_4258.JPG" tt="true" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">A</span> tiny nest was <span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">tucked</span> in an open drawer of the green table while a bird lighted nearby.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkIG499MGFeJIWs2mebx5szYi7HjR0uz28k4VuStk8SCcVjCQHWgtGnrxNxjrClCvMdkPMwqshgNgd-WJcbQUOtCa3A4Tlkn8QhGnI4IpclEmQFOCZt3SYAap73OqNZ_FcDWsFpwWSdA0/s1600/IMG_4243.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkIG499MGFeJIWs2mebx5szYi7HjR0uz28k4VuStk8SCcVjCQHWgtGnrxNxjrClCvMdkPMwqshgNgd-WJcbQUOtCa3A4Tlkn8QhGnI4IpclEmQFOCZt3SYAap73OqNZ_FcDWsFpwWSdA0/s640/IMG_4243.JPG" tt="true" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">T</span>o let our guest know about each dessert,  soft aqua<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;"> speckled</span> eggs were labeled with the sweet's name.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4txm7v9QGBelqejBmDSn76b8XL5MHVs_9PO64aWf9s07p39CasDsXbWl-a-NUKSqCl2H0SYwXeydgTCv5m21S7msVgZU_Miw1pFLfm-eIgjED8UJFyXXE_moUhiy6H2Z_gVoyp9ig_jU/s1600/IMG_4256.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4txm7v9QGBelqejBmDSn76b8XL5MHVs_9PO64aWf9s07p39CasDsXbWl-a-NUKSqCl2H0SYwXeydgTCv5m21S7msVgZU_Miw1pFLfm-eIgjED8UJFyXXE_moUhiy6H2Z_gVoyp9ig_jU/s640/IMG_4256.JPG" tt="true" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he bride-to-be's mother (my friend Capi) made these fabulously beautiful and so delicious <span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">pansied</span> shortbread cookies. The pansies came from her garden and are totally organic and <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">edible</span>. I asked her for the recipe, and a tutorial is up and coming! They were <span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">melt</span> in your mouth wonderful and had a big WOW factor!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiahPsizcGouacOs9PSorIVo-jIsXSEnAPH9aqvyJcTZTkwk0HO-i1W685Zt1YSLmkxJWyNY6whCYxW-jEolX6n7sDnLyoIldOn3LsCG7DeY6H0erF0W4Jyf-_0qw8Nym3rJc0YY4EGe9g/s1600/IMG_4172.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiahPsizcGouacOs9PSorIVo-jIsXSEnAPH9aqvyJcTZTkwk0HO-i1W685Zt1YSLmkxJWyNY6whCYxW-jEolX6n7sDnLyoIldOn3LsCG7DeY6H0erF0W4Jyf-_0qw8Nym3rJc0YY4EGe9g/s640/IMG_4172.JPG" tt="true" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwK0ZjQ9RWBaEynK71jwdwlzToE4BF5p896O3PxB0pshk3MUX3r200DewQ3LtEQiScyVa_VxB3ItR9_H-eYiT7P9zoxpXG82kBTmIUIXRDkozAHie2_AsHT29KnWJPb4okIBGSRwaulSY/s1600/IMG_4348.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwK0ZjQ9RWBaEynK71jwdwlzToE4BF5p896O3PxB0pshk3MUX3r200DewQ3LtEQiScyVa_VxB3ItR9_H-eYiT7P9zoxpXG82kBTmIUIXRDkozAHie2_AsHT29KnWJPb4okIBGSRwaulSY/s640/IMG_4348.JPG" tt="true" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">O</span>ur blushing bride seemed to love her day and with many hugs told me, "This was the best bridal shower ever!"  What could be better than a <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">happy</span> young bride.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">E</span>veryone went home with fond<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;"> memories</span> and a pretty bag with a special cookie. It was a cut-out sugar cookie of a  left hand with a big icing <span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">diamond</span> on the ring finger. (Sorry- I forgot to get a shot of these... but the bags are in the white soup tureen in the right of the picture below).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKqlF8GoFaWvnrlzSvTjtqqipR8WEiA7hOECw_7CG_F4x15JlNO_4WbUrrv-jcrf10gsu22AQ12bM_8qyHEOTruYxC2FlPlMfUT-AFCcd_ZRxVKwi50bnfEFOXXD4AArnjROaxxaffNao/s1600/IMG_4180.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKqlF8GoFaWvnrlzSvTjtqqipR8WEiA7hOECw_7CG_F4x15JlNO_4WbUrrv-jcrf10gsu22AQ12bM_8qyHEOTruYxC2FlPlMfUT-AFCcd_ZRxVKwi50bnfEFOXXD4AArnjROaxxaffNao/s640/IMG_4180.JPG" tt="true" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKmR_2OjBe4KMAVWnd4pDxZ6ovTPo1R3NXVe0XPtFZXlZy8wttfXIGgygn0OfMrprbSW4ZRkq_i6azs_roimuDQ9aaxApK9il_YeX-i2oScWJkXXvGJt_l0dZfXTxfta96qZNR9L8g7gw/s1600/Dessert+Menu.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKmR_2OjBe4KMAVWnd4pDxZ6ovTPo1R3NXVe0XPtFZXlZy8wttfXIGgygn0OfMrprbSW4ZRkq_i6azs_roimuDQ9aaxApK9il_YeX-i2oScWJkXXvGJt_l0dZfXTxfta96qZNR9L8g7gw/s640/Dessert+Menu.png" tt="true" width="466" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">I </span>will be posting the recipes for the desserts on an upcoming Foodie Friday.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">I am joining Bird at Bird Crafts for a wonderul Party Post Party. 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Join in the fun!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/"><img border="0" src="http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii164/Magnolias_Moonlight/TT-2.jpg" /></a></center><center> </center><center>I am participating in To Have And To Hold at Angelic Accents. Our lovely hostess Stephanie has all things wedding! Click <a href="http://angelicaccents.blogspot.com/2010/06/wedding-blog-party-2010.html">HERE</a> to visit! It is wonderful!!!!</center>

Bridal Shower Desset Table

APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY... BRIDES, PART II N othing is sweeter than a table full of decadent desserts except, maybe, a bride! And this da...

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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC-YhKiVetwjC_GLVSyEfYpI51JKedac1TEs7mTEdBLfiQSJ13RiuAtfTdt4ZEwO6ehMXn4lyoMxPpvgVln71orm0KBj1aR73n60sjrD6CUzKuXyAFRupP_dgGLrFQtD2DZ6tM4xQ89z4/s1600/IMG_4493.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="624" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC-YhKiVetwjC_GLVSyEfYpI51JKedac1TEs7mTEdBLfiQSJ13RiuAtfTdt4ZEwO6ehMXn4lyoMxPpvgVln71orm0KBj1aR73n60sjrD6CUzKuXyAFRupP_dgGLrFQtD2DZ6tM4xQ89z4/s640/IMG_4493.JPG" tt="true" width="640" /></a><br /><blockquote><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">How To Have A Very Good Day!</span></div></blockquote><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he mailman came this morning and brought me a fabulous<span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;"> package</span>! Don't you just love getting this kind of mail? I couldn't wait to open it because I knew what was in it. I won the <span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">Toile and Rooster Giveaway</span> from<span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;"> The Pleasures of Homemaking</span> and all wrapped up in pretty tissue and bows were some lovely treasures! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgie92yefOjrH6DmTmqCgXNpg8Fd_SXCxLPuqYJXkG1dUl2zEV4WzNWv-KnbiBGJVQPGfX1KzppdzNhwXlZ-eki5fu4OynX9V2RxtSLQ256yuRjIfA5T95HNjvES7J5-xjp57eaw6vvmI/s1600/Toile+%26+Rooster+Giveaway.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgie92yefOjrH6DmTmqCgXNpg8Fd_SXCxLPuqYJXkG1dUl2zEV4WzNWv-KnbiBGJVQPGfX1KzppdzNhwXlZ-eki5fu4OynX9V2RxtSLQ256yuRjIfA5T95HNjvES7J5-xjp57eaw6vvmI/s640/Toile+%26+Rooster+Giveaway.png" tt="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">I</span> received :</div><ul><li><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">some very beautiful hard to find yellow toile material. (I already have plans for it- upcoming post)</div></li><li><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">black and red toile tissue paper packs</div></li><li><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">8 toile paper plates</div></li><li><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">8 toile matching napkins</div></li><li><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">6 rooster coasters ( I'm thinking of a project for these!)</div></li><li><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a darling rooster plaque with "Bless This House And All Who Enter"</div></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">I</span> wonder how Manuela knew I am a toile lover , a <span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: x-large;">yellow</span> lover and a rooster lover! A Giveaway tailor made for me! <span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">Thank you</span> Manuela. You are very <span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: x-large;">generous</span>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">M</span>anuela has such a lovely blog filled with all things<span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;"> home</span> and <span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">garden</span>. Recently, she has taken us into her garden to make the most adorable <span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">silverware</span> plant stakes, gone thrifting and taught us how to make our own cleaning products! If that wern't enough, <span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">she is having another giveaway!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">T</span>his month Manuela is giving away a gorgeous book, <span style="color: #990000;">COMING HOME A SEASONAL GUIDE TO CREATING FAMILY TRADITIONS </span>by Rosanna Bowels. This book looks coffee table worthy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">P</span>lease run over to vistit <a href="http://thepleasuresofhomemaking.blogspot.com/">The Pleasures of Homemaking</a> and enter  for a chance to win.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">A</span>nother fun thing happend to me. Well, to me and some other very <span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">talented</span> bloggers. <span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: x-large;">Beverly</span>, from <span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: x-large;">How Sweet The Sound</span> was featured in this quarters edition of <span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Artful Blogging</span>. The magazine did a lovely feature on <span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">Pink Saturday</span>. Pink Saturday is a fun and social meme Beverly has hosted for several years. It's all about PINK attitude. Congratulations, Beverly! You are the<span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;"> pinkest</span>! To see what all the buzz is about visit <a href="http://www.howsweetthesound.typepad.com/">How Sweet The Sound</a> and say Hi to our famous Beverly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">I</span> ran out yesterday and bought a copy of Artful Blogging and there I was! I decided to wait to  <span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">savor</span> it with coffee and fruit this morning!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbPkHgPDF3zR4RSu1xDnwcfFI4f7lJXvRF_bX3xcS8tIKasyujZf10l1Ys8eYXvqAm3mRrOSf3ZqJFlaakxmUOEGiDtVhz46-_ChsJeNmYhOnApQUb3HFetNL1usj2c23ldI47_zuFrp4/s1600/IMG_4495.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbPkHgPDF3zR4RSu1xDnwcfFI4f7lJXvRF_bX3xcS8tIKasyujZf10l1Ys8eYXvqAm3mRrOSf3ZqJFlaakxmUOEGiDtVhz46-_ChsJeNmYhOnApQUb3HFetNL1usj2c23ldI47_zuFrp4/s640/IMG_4495.JPG" tt="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">R</span>ight there on page 40 was my little picture of<span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;"> WHITE TEA AND HOT PINK ROSES</span>. Click <a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2009/11/tea-time-buffet.html">HERE</a> to see original post.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeWzJGYFJ2OnGvvPc5i_FicWBVTzmGay_L8o8j4sApEj3mw26Zb9QHOBYIG1mwi9vMnssNyHfsMiFh6vKHjkqWo7YbEAcvdZn1T1H8lCyHvA6kCHBqgF2acE1q7yyKg59IQCwseD1ZyeE/s1600/IMG_4496.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeWzJGYFJ2OnGvvPc5i_FicWBVTzmGay_L8o8j4sApEj3mw26Zb9QHOBYIG1mwi9vMnssNyHfsMiFh6vKHjkqWo7YbEAcvdZn1T1H8lCyHvA6kCHBqgF2acE1q7yyKg59IQCwseD1ZyeE/s640/IMG_4496.JPG" tt="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;"> A</span>nd on page 41 was the <span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">photo</span> credit, along with the credits from the photos of other very, very talented bloggers!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhznVBQytU338_stnI6qQmq5jbzqTn-7LT_tJ_wOEWOdM7O6TtjOKqjgdW3eW91-xkKhtdkWcH3TXTyCRbyYWbTX0Lc2-QA4t5wIuE9EN2w1TuCmimh2rnJSq6NHEk7Jx8shekTMKiAt6A/s1600/IMG_4502.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhznVBQytU338_stnI6qQmq5jbzqTn-7LT_tJ_wOEWOdM7O6TtjOKqjgdW3eW91-xkKhtdkWcH3TXTyCRbyYWbTX0Lc2-QA4t5wIuE9EN2w1TuCmimh2rnJSq6NHEk7Jx8shekTMKiAt6A/s640/IMG_4502.JPG" tt="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">T</span>hat was all very exciting, but it is the <span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">gratitude </span>that I feel that really makes my day! What makes this a <span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">very good day</span> is the reminder to stop and <span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: x-large;">count my blessings</span>! I am so thankful for all the wonderful people that visit, comment, and support my blog. I feel so grateful for the way this communtiy has <span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">embraced </span>me and let my voice be heard.  It is meeting generous and caring people like Mauela and Beverly that go out of their way to make my days brighter! Thank you, <span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">dear </span>ones! I am very very blessed!</div><div align="center"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><script type="text/javascript">var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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