~~~Dinner With The Crafty Ladies!!!~~~

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguJRhwBtlhKyyQ0jr1bg9Cie-VuVmhRyiywClg867N9_5ex4uAf2HhDMRUgh6ldSqzXqd-KklA-749X0c2I4sWBZshQ52T_-JR5LP8Hl1V7iZkwvgK_mY_LSekPcvuucS_gyUfy3mC34uN/s1600/More+Black+and+White+table+020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguJRhwBtlhKyyQ0jr1bg9Cie-VuVmhRyiywClg867N9_5ex4uAf2HhDMRUgh6ldSqzXqd-KklA-749X0c2I4sWBZshQ52T_-JR5LP8Hl1V7iZkwvgK_mY_LSekPcvuucS_gyUfy3mC34uN/s640/More+Black+and+White+table+020.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> HI everyone!!! I hope you are trying to keep COOL in this crazy heat! Last night I hosted 4 ladies for a dinner. We call ourselves The Crafy Ladies, because we started out getting together to do a craft. We still do but last night was just dinner. I wanted to have them since it might be the last time I could have them in this house! My colors were chosen because I wanted to use my hydrangeas that are now turning a beautiful green! 2 years ago we used my hydrangeas for the centerpieces for our daughter's wedding!!!! SO, since Black and White with a touch of green is a favorite color combo of mine, that is what I did.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4LN72Uo-EhVZpnM5UygGIgZadcK68k7-aweiu8UcPM642gH2M4A8L9BT-_jCmFRnKMcvcQFQYlYuCV5exoSiIXJX9uiSeI0ta8M80PeWNBh9_VEzLXbA2ghtoOFqWzLFZa_IeZuvxwjFK/s1600/More+Black+and+White+table+021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4LN72Uo-EhVZpnM5UygGIgZadcK68k7-aweiu8UcPM642gH2M4A8L9BT-_jCmFRnKMcvcQFQYlYuCV5exoSiIXJX9uiSeI0ta8M80PeWNBh9_VEzLXbA2ghtoOFqWzLFZa_IeZuvxwjFK/s640/More+Black+and+White+table+021.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> I found these great PEAR candles a few years ago at Home Goods so I placed fresh pears in the bowls. I love to use fresh flowers and fruits. The pears don't LOOK to great but were the ONLY ones at the grocery and they TASTE wonderful!!!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuQY8RdtFBuUVIfkKbMREJgLwLSlIJ7EdgPBB5ijNaNxQbcelEZ3HsVqd0eMjys0je9WLQCpQZJ0wqLT4DECPR82c7lqvctO6vhxDSWM9cQACDckbPwlAmEoi1iI2CKWZM2qWN-rxLX0Iq/s1600/More+Black+and+White+table+022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuQY8RdtFBuUVIfkKbMREJgLwLSlIJ7EdgPBB5ijNaNxQbcelEZ3HsVqd0eMjys0je9WLQCpQZJ0wqLT4DECPR82c7lqvctO6vhxDSWM9cQACDckbPwlAmEoi1iI2CKWZM2qWN-rxLX0Iq/s640/More+Black+and+White+table+022.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Aren't the candles pretty!?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Mtr9MUtscg10WG-5W02Ny-CijR0aTwad2DkyqGTf2Z86D_NCogloxCIZMuDjMVIPcEIVnb78tE1SpSdBWi_H7iWm3qM7W1aA27XEMVkcsXrdeNO6ePbBXsl9-VT5v2_bZD8ZzC77hZ9q/s1600/More+Black+and+White+table+023.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Mtr9MUtscg10WG-5W02Ny-CijR0aTwad2DkyqGTf2Z86D_NCogloxCIZMuDjMVIPcEIVnb78tE1SpSdBWi_H7iWm3qM7W1aA27XEMVkcsXrdeNO6ePbBXsl9-VT5v2_bZD8ZzC77hZ9q/s640/More+Black+and+White+table+023.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> I used a white tablecloth for a cool background, a green and white placemat, a rustic rattan charger, a green dinner plate, solid white dessert plate, black and white scroll salad plate and the bowl on top.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp0i9KQd18GrX4Nu7WZSdEkxvuN6MIJUVfaNyxUJIKbVxB-dovTbk1jcEo1W0yheiblPzjB5lSGY4EigBUN7U4IE1l6_xoQTtx-qPBhX0zffzNJy87TbHIcO13ltHTwK65GF8snCzBiTxB/s1600/More+Black+and+White+table+027.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp0i9KQd18GrX4Nu7WZSdEkxvuN6MIJUVfaNyxUJIKbVxB-dovTbk1jcEo1W0yheiblPzjB5lSGY4EigBUN7U4IE1l6_xoQTtx-qPBhX0zffzNJy87TbHIcO13ltHTwK65GF8snCzBiTxB/s640/More+Black+and+White+table+027.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> The print of the salad plate matches very well with the npkins! The wire nest votive holders gave another touch of casualness to the table.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPT82kx94pz6VkDNOCTRbmtrIdPmPl_1sU7xAVzNmmCbxsBFtS1xn8YdfYs3p7YS5PjRywkRjkSmHWGjUp_0-OOn2igEGnNRo1XVF_EEUkO7VVmJcCruelS4qfshZlX_UeoVJdKxIh1ip9/s1600/More+Black+and+White+table+029.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPT82kx94pz6VkDNOCTRbmtrIdPmPl_1sU7xAVzNmmCbxsBFtS1xn8YdfYs3p7YS5PjRywkRjkSmHWGjUp_0-OOn2igEGnNRo1XVF_EEUkO7VVmJcCruelS4qfshZlX_UeoVJdKxIh1ip9/s640/More+Black+and+White+table+029.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> This was our entree, Monterey Chicken. I will share the recipe this week. It was DELICIOUS!!!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNk6xOJrFCs3lYLoS-BhW4u_DBksWN8o4bwd2fSkWWR-DUIzVD4JanSLGBXs2BMyK8oNlX6OxMm9AT9oRqMxnWJpCar3JwHwQThiNDl8sfVInM7TwHV3MNFXEM5moQgQH8YipTVbpZ3N5b/s1600/More+Black+and+White+table+032.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNk6xOJrFCs3lYLoS-BhW4u_DBksWN8o4bwd2fSkWWR-DUIzVD4JanSLGBXs2BMyK8oNlX6OxMm9AT9oRqMxnWJpCar3JwHwQThiNDl8sfVInM7TwHV3MNFXEM5moQgQH8YipTVbpZ3N5b/s640/More+Black+and+White+table+032.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Baked squash was our vegetable. I will be sharing all of these recipes since they all were great!!!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3v2_awfEbDwq2B-KVLxYoDSf21CgHS2Hty526yD7uyKVX0_zM53i43a88mDBNHx5tlRSf2B-vYjIpW-Sj0o9ucu7PrJifV3H_rsgirpFRNK6Xk8xyftIfz-UtOImLFuMnO3WdPxkUnO9B/s1600/More+Black+and+White+table+035.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3v2_awfEbDwq2B-KVLxYoDSf21CgHS2Hty526yD7uyKVX0_zM53i43a88mDBNHx5tlRSf2B-vYjIpW-Sj0o9ucu7PrJifV3H_rsgirpFRNK6Xk8xyftIfz-UtOImLFuMnO3WdPxkUnO9B/s640/More+Black+and+White+table+035.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> and this sald of arugula, watermelon, feta and mint was outstanding!!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOGbqamYoUmCKcGyuPregAGxX5B1e2ZKzB3wR6T9rRxKcWFvFV-d8xsgwlQswOkQghJm4vW0PM1R-qhQh3d2wAVzgPflACPi2_IL-ZNcIvpP0KpG_yKU3fv4qSxAZC4JG1EZ3AmMvAa50X/s1600/More+Black+and+White+table+036.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOGbqamYoUmCKcGyuPregAGxX5B1e2ZKzB3wR6T9rRxKcWFvFV-d8xsgwlQswOkQghJm4vW0PM1R-qhQh3d2wAVzgPflACPi2_IL-ZNcIvpP0KpG_yKU3fv4qSxAZC4JG1EZ3AmMvAa50X/s640/More+Black+and+White+table+036.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Oh honey! I could have eaten that whole bowl:)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja_9J1Xv_gnQ87HcdI1rZcR0wrPnOaSSYFBDMxDG0wmJSruiGmXQR6dqqkouSAJebrCviTyG85UHhILQdRAUj3MRnFUTX2YueuKxAdv8VmplOwJyd-FEFMH-wHmQyJD9Wbc5lT0Tf6TJBs/s1600/More+Black+and+White+table+037.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja_9J1Xv_gnQ87HcdI1rZcR0wrPnOaSSYFBDMxDG0wmJSruiGmXQR6dqqkouSAJebrCviTyG85UHhILQdRAUj3MRnFUTX2YueuKxAdv8VmplOwJyd-FEFMH-wHmQyJD9Wbc5lT0Tf6TJBs/s640/More+Black+and+White+table+037.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> It was served with this wonderful, citrus dressing. In my cabbage gravy boat that I found recently at....Home Goods!!!! Yes, I do practically live there:):)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXA_jMJyeqYkzuUXmgcYETlH7V9ZzUmIqN7aw9hLOVGdSWzO7AQCupQ5zn_d2NaDUUBvU9xIboBG_3vEbpR5O8WopPs306YkzTKAfV_zglHNXiZAwYxpxqKzXX_1A2IiOFnOP3AvHtOO6B/s1600/More+Black+and+White+table+038.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXA_jMJyeqYkzuUXmgcYETlH7V9ZzUmIqN7aw9hLOVGdSWzO7AQCupQ5zn_d2NaDUUBvU9xIboBG_3vEbpR5O8WopPs306YkzTKAfV_zglHNXiZAwYxpxqKzXX_1A2IiOFnOP3AvHtOO6B/s640/More+Black+and+White+table+038.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> At the end of the table, I placed the dessert dishes, along with the forks, on a cake plate. They are ready to be used at the end of our meal.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkcygqPnNGLt7eyX0-4x2x8mjtd9CT_cEpRot2fJ1vVecYbwf8akkRnbyYA3HdCiShDwDJvQx8XxBDWIlpUu30V9twbYILdQ0Sd_lmltdbBkBOn1_k2KJ4FfCkcmy6R1PZXphsOLJ5waN-/s1600/Crafty+Ladies+Dinner+8-8-12+023.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkcygqPnNGLt7eyX0-4x2x8mjtd9CT_cEpRot2fJ1vVecYbwf8akkRnbyYA3HdCiShDwDJvQx8XxBDWIlpUu30V9twbYILdQ0Sd_lmltdbBkBOn1_k2KJ4FfCkcmy6R1PZXphsOLJ5waN-/s640/Crafty+Ladies+Dinner+8-8-12+023.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> While I was doing the table and before I cut the hydrangeas I put my faux arrangement on the table so I knew what size I wanted. I used a green goblet and a clear goblet for our drinks.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-lLwU2eORSBUJZ8VrKl0xelwHavNoGw3XeVfKiQBnPrAXM26U4qPXTJvzDEJSjPB6OOMC_6DgFOw-5Ug2XP_6VQvEyvjCS4Ku_D4LBkFghLRuhozkpq1UNUSfueIpfHaG7lb6j0TOYzAx/s1600/Crafty+Ladies+Dinner+8-8-12+017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-lLwU2eORSBUJZ8VrKl0xelwHavNoGw3XeVfKiQBnPrAXM26U4qPXTJvzDEJSjPB6OOMC_6DgFOw-5Ug2XP_6VQvEyvjCS4Ku_D4LBkFghLRuhozkpq1UNUSfueIpfHaG7lb6j0TOYzAx/s640/Crafty+Ladies+Dinner+8-8-12+017.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> See how lovely the napkin is with the plate?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_FrGrijbQgIHhf1LuSvElH_Byht132p8AFGXkUsdVzoQnsqu493vxwD8YxY12vwvIa5jk1NvXsMYu6O5sKDX11ruqLE7GuTBgr3cwFKWkNb_1xR5OaTlW8H9K9mdMXPOIAopw6rKvE6st/s1600/Crafty+Ladies+Dinner+8-8-12+020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_FrGrijbQgIHhf1LuSvElH_Byht132p8AFGXkUsdVzoQnsqu493vxwD8YxY12vwvIa5jk1NvXsMYu6O5sKDX11ruqLE7GuTBgr3cwFKWkNb_1xR5OaTlW8H9K9mdMXPOIAopw6rKvE6st/s640/Crafty+Ladies+Dinner+8-8-12+020.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> My frog S and P joined us at the table.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkOmkMeieadd3mupS50yWVwxURiyObtiC75WquZSeOFVeuFzRxo0GKDAncDfMdIqofa-9pUrMqRFdAi8lq4JqXVy-4ZbikSPaG3dZ81JE46Lh_35AJuEpsbJBacNp792Kp8ZcmUYGI-nbR/s1600/Crafty+Ladies+Dinner+8-8-12+015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkOmkMeieadd3mupS50yWVwxURiyObtiC75WquZSeOFVeuFzRxo0GKDAncDfMdIqofa-9pUrMqRFdAi8lq4JqXVy-4ZbikSPaG3dZ81JE46Lh_35AJuEpsbJBacNp792Kp8ZcmUYGI-nbR/s640/Crafty+Ladies+Dinner+8-8-12+015.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuzpVJp3cA8cDrXmGwPoxMB8enSprj0KGebwj7e28xpiuZ3mMskENVbHjhZT1IDtPsPWoIFAxlFAJSS2Q5fUn3OIhK8YmE4EO6e2onmcYQQuA8dwhnxQHNOFtF-a7V-rwAcW736u3eJ4C6/s1600/Crafty+Ladies+Dinner+8-8-12+017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuzpVJp3cA8cDrXmGwPoxMB8enSprj0KGebwj7e28xpiuZ3mMskENVbHjhZT1IDtPsPWoIFAxlFAJSS2Q5fUn3OIhK8YmE4EO6e2onmcYQQuA8dwhnxQHNOFtF-a7V-rwAcW736u3eJ4C6/s640/Crafty+Ladies+Dinner+8-8-12+017.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Thanks once again for your visit. I will be playing at these parties too:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3edsQia1ZDYQXXkqdE15o0bd9NG4yz5Z52VxnYIheu3u5vrpP9LfyGt30EBJx3taTeSokFxWRjiORcMoZKPQohu2k-rGajbNfV1W4e7LkZJPgK2shXYSO8bSy1IUhgmLwXAf_4ivq5y0y/s1600/Crafty+Ladies+Dinner+8-8-12+020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3edsQia1ZDYQXXkqdE15o0bd9NG4yz5Z52VxnYIheu3u5vrpP9LfyGt30EBJx3taTeSokFxWRjiORcMoZKPQohu2k-rGajbNfV1W4e7LkZJPgK2shXYSO8bSy1IUhgmLwXAf_4ivq5y0y/s320/Crafty+Ladies+Dinner+8-8-12+020.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Tablescape Thursday-<a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/" title="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/"><i><span style="color: #5588aa;">BNOTP</span></i></a><br />Full Plate Thursday-<i><a href="http://mizhelenscountrycottage.blogspot.com/" title="http://mizhelenscountrycottage.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #5588aa;">Miz Helen's Country Cottage</span></a></i><br /><span style="font-size: 100%;">Show and Tell Friday-</span><i style="font-size: 100%;"><a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/" title="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #5588aa;">My Romantic Home</span></a></i><br />Inspiration Friday-<i><a href="http://www.atthepicketfence.com/" title="http://www.atthepicketfence.com/"><span style="color: #5588aa;">At The Picket Fence</span></a></i><br /><div style="font-style: normal;">Sunday Favorites-<i><a href="http://happytodesign.blogspot.com/" title="http://happytodesign.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #5588aa;">Happy to Design</span></a></i></div><div style="font-style: normal;">Seasonal Sundays-<i><a href="http://thetablescaper.blogspot.com/" title="http://thetablescaper.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #5588aa;">The Tablescaper</span></a></i></div><div style="font-style: normal;">Metamorphosis Monday-<i><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/" title="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #5588aa;">BNOTP</span></a></i></div><div style="font-style: normal;">Motivate Me Monday-<i><a href="http://craftskeepmesane.blogspot.com/" title="http://craftskeepmesane.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #5588aa;">Keeping it Simple</span></a></i></div><div style="font-style: normal;">Tabletop Tuesday-<a href="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/" title="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/"><i><span style="color: #5588aa;">A Stroll Thru Life</span></i></a></div><div style="font-style: normal;"><div style="font-style: normal;">Cowgirl Up-<a href="http://cedarhillranch.blogspot.com/" title="http://cedarhillranch.blogspot.com/"><i><span style="color: #5588aa;">Cedar Hill Ranch</span></i></a></div><div style="font-style: normal;"><div style="font-style: normal;">Let's Dish-<i><a href="http://www.cuisinekathleen.com/2012/03/let-dish-wednesdays-at-7-pm-announcing.html" title="http://www.cuisinekathleen.com/2012/03/let-dish-wednesdays-at-7-pm-announcing.html"><span style="color: #5588aa;">Cuisine Kathleen</span></a></i></div><div><span style="font-style: normal;">Tutorials, Tips and Tidbits-</span><i><a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/" title="http://www.stonegableblog.com/"><span style="color: #5588aa;">StoneGable</span></a></i></div><div><em> XOXO, Pinky</em></div></div></div>

~~~Dinner With The Crafty Ladies!!!~~~

 HI everyone!!! I hope you are trying to keep COOL in this crazy heat! Last night I hosted 4 ladies for a dinner. We call ourselves The Craf...

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