Saturday, February 1, 2014

FABBY: Tea Party for Rosary Prayer


Hello sweet friends!

The last Wednesday of each month I am assigned to have "Rosary Praying"gatherings; like some people, who get together for Bible Study. I have it with a group of my closest friends and Sils, here at my house. The first time I had eleven ladies, but normally they will be around fifteen.

We pray the 'Rosary' ( a Catholic prayer) for our families, friends, the country (I also pray for my country the USA as well) and peace for the rest of the trouble areas in the world.
Than after it we proceed to the dining room for some tea or coffee with just bread, marmalade and cheese. Nothing fancy, that's not the idea.
 
"Whenever you'd like special prayers I'm ready to oblige."

Here are my two tables, set for the after prayer simple tea party. I hope you like it.



My dear Mil's beautiful hand crocheted tablecloth as back drop for my Ecuadorian pottery, designed by me and inspired in the indigenous women lovely embroidered apparel.  

The pottery is entirely made by hand by a 'potter's wheel' as in colonial times and hand decorated by artists we had working for us, back at Alejandro's Ceramic Factory, Monte Turi.

Look at the cute papaya on the lid of the marmalade bowl.

Another marmalade bowl with an apple and half lemon.
I cut the cheese in cubes so the ladies can just help themselves and don't have to be cutting it themselves.

The big soup tureen had another use many years ago, 'before plastic'... and it was used as a container for keeping bread fresh, so I stored more bread there in case we needed to refill it, lol..

The tureen has a chicken on top of the lid too, as the Ecuadorians used to make them way back, as their 'special touch' to the pottery originally taught by the Spaniards in Ecuador and the rest of Latin America, of course.
The forms I chose to make are original Spanish designs from colonial times, as well, specially in the big serving pieces.


I love the pitcher, where I put water, for some of the ladies who wish to have some. The blue glasses go well with the blues in the pottery.


I chose for the breakfast table another crochet tablecloth and the friends that follow me, may remember I "found it"half way made in a carton box in the cellar; from a girl that was crocheting iy for me, but immigrated to the USA ten years ago and used to clean my house twice a week, lol! 
Than after I found it, I had it finished by someone else.


Another cute marmalade bowl with a little chicken on top.


Thank you so much for visiting me and for the generous comments you leave me, as you always make my day!

Thanking the lovely hostesses for having me at their great parties each week.

LOVE,
FABBY



 
I will be joining the following parties:


Saturday Night Special at,  http://fnkyjunkyinteriors.blogspot.com
Laurie for Show and Tell Saturday at,  http://bedifferentactnormal.blogspot.com
Suzanne for Saturday Sparks Link Party at,  http://piecedpastimes.blogspot.com
Marty for Inspire Me Tuesday at,  http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com
Kathryn for Make it Pretty Monday at,  http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com
Mary for Masterpiece Monday at,  http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com
Kathy for It's a Party at The Bouquet of Talent Link Party at,  http://lifeonlakeshoredrive.blogspot.com
Silver Pennies Sunday at,  http://www.findingsilverpennies.com
Sally for BLUE Monday at,  http://smilingsally.blogspot.com
Susan for Metamorphosis Monday at,  http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com
Inspire Me Monday at,  http://createwithjoy.blogspot.com
Kathy for A Return to Loveliness at,  http://adelightsomelife.blogspot.com
Linda for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at,  http://coastalcharm.blogspot.com
Linda for Amaze Me Monday at,  http://www.dwellingstheheartofyourhome.com
Sandi for Tea Time at,  http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com
Bernideen for Friends Sharing Tea at,  http://blog.bernideens.com
Ma. Elena for Tuesdays at our Home at,  http://ourhomeawayfromhome.blogspot.com
Paula for What's It Wednesday at,  http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com
Terry for Tea Cup Tuesday at,  http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com
Kathe for You're Gonna Love it at,  http://kathewithane.blogspot.com
Ivonne for The SCOOP at,  http://stonegableblogspot.com
Martha for February Tea cups at,  http://www.marthasfavorites.com
Angie for Knick of Time Tuesday at,  http://knickoftime.blogspot.com
Emily for Create, Link Inspire at,  www.nap-timecreations.com
Tuesdays with a Twist at,  http://www.backtothebasics.com
Anyonita for Tasty Tuesdays at,  http://www.anyonitanibbles.co.uk












Between Naps On the Porch I will be participating in Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch.







Tuesday, January 28, 2014

FABBY: Chinese New Year Tablescape


Hello sweet friends!

I just got back from our three hour trip to visit Sofia and her family. We specially went to celebrate Cayetana's and my dearest Alejandro's birthday which is today.

My inspiration for this table is Sofia's gift that I received this past C'mas, and are eight gorgeous place mats with pagodas, roses with green branches, so it was perfect for an Oriental table scape, better to think of a Chinese NYear 2014.

Today is also my dearest Alejandro's birthday which we celebrated with his three Darling girls and Sil.

Ok, here is my Chinese New Year setting for 2014.

I used as a centerpiece among flowers a lovely ceramic, cinnabar red sculpture of a Chinese rice harvester girl that was a gift from my dear sister in law for a birthday several years ago.


My dear daughter Sofia gifted me with eight gorgeous place mats with an oriental motif as pagodas and flowers, which inspired me to make a 'Chinese New Year 2014' tablescape.

They are reversible.

I forgot what this sign 'exactly' meant, but I think it was a 'Happy Home' or something in this order.

I bought this set for eight with lots of mix and match pieces at Macy's NYC, more than 30 years ago.

My borther's wife, my dear Sil also gave me the adorable Chinese teapot you see here.

The mud Foo-Dog was also bought that much ago in NYCity's China Town.

Chinese teapot in red I blught for less tan $7 while shopping this holidays past and I like them for green tea.

Happy Birthday today to my wonderful and handsome husband, Alejandro. Many blessings to you my Darling!

We're going out to dinner tonight with my Sil and brother Joe to celeb.


I love the ceramic, red cinnabar sculpture of a Chinese 'rice harvester girl,' that was given to me several years ago by one of my dearest Sils.

Hubby gifted me three years ago these two Foo-dogs here. This one is the male one with a ball.

and here is the female Foo-dog holding a baby Foo, lol! I have a special love for them as they remind me of Ben, our beloved Pug that died three years ago.




I sat this table in honour of the Chinese New Year, January 31, 2014 in my breakfast alabaster table.

Thank you so much for your sweet and kind visits, you always make my day!

Thanking the gracious hostesses for having me at their great parties.

I will be joining:

Marty for Inspire Me Tuesday at,  http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com
Paula & Patty for What's It Wednesday at,  http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com

Rednesday at,  http://brownginghamcreations.blogspot.com
Gotta Create at Wildly Original Link Party at,  http://gottacreate.blogspot.com
Wake up Wednesday at,  http://godsgrowinggarden.blogspot.com
Susan for Tablescape Thursday at,  http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com
Deborah for What We Accomplished Wednesday at,  http://greenwillowpond.blogspot.com
Deb for Cottage Style Party at,  http://lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com
Centerpiece Wednesday at,  http://stylesisters.blogspot.com
Debi and Charly for Wednesday's Adorned from Above Link Party at,  http://adornedfromabove.blogspot.com

Party on the Porch at,  http://theshadyporch.blogspot.com
Riverton Housewives Round Up at,  http://therealhousewivesofriverton.blogspot.com
Sandi for Tea Time Tuesday at,  http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com
Tea Cup Tuesday at,  http://artfullaffirmations.blogspot.com
Martha for Tea Cup Tuesday at,  http://marthasfavorites.blogspot.com
Bernideen for Friends Sharing Tea at,  http://bernideensteatime blog.blogspot.com
Vintage Thingie Thursday at,  http://coloradolady.blogspot.com

Christina for Wildly Original Linky Party at,  http://igottacreate.blogspot.com
Kathy for Home and Garden Thursday at,  http://adelightsomelife.blogspot.com
Lesly for Create it Thursday at,  http://labertslately.blogspot.com
Jenn for Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson at,  http://jannolson.blogspot.com
Richella for Grace at Home at,  http://impartinggrace.blogspot.com
Pamela for Treasure Hunt Thursday at,  http://myfrontporchtoyours.blogspot.com
Sherry for Home Sweet Home at,  http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com
Debra for Be Inspired at,  http://commonground.blogspot.com
Crystal for Ladies Only Blog Share at,  http://mommifried.blogspot.com
Thrifty Things Friday at,  http://thethriftygroove.blogspot.com
Lucy for The Inspiration Gallery at,  http://craftberrybush.blogspot.com

Kathryn for Anything BLUE Friday at,  http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com
Jennifer for Fabulously Creative Friday at,  http://www.jenniferrizzo.com
Farm Blog Hop at,  http://www.sunnysimplelife.com
Cindy for Show and Tell at,  http://myromantichome.blogspot.com
Holly for Tickled Pink Times two at,  http://504mainbyhollylefevre.blogspot.com
Party Time at,  http://junkingjoe.blogspot.com
Beverly for PINK Saturday at,  http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com
Alama for Seasonal Sunday at,  http://thetablescaper.blogspot.com
Valkommen for Saturday Show Off at,  http://therosegardeninmalevik.blogspot.com
Dolly for Farmgirl Friday at,  http://hibiscushouse.blogspot.com
















Between Naps On the Porch I will be participating in Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps on the Porch.











I will be participating in Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style.


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Sunday, January 26, 2014

FABBY: Cayetana's 7th. Birthday


Hello sweet friends!

Well, today my baby grand Cayetana's 7th. birthday and there was no great celeb as it's on Sunday, so next week when she's back to school she will have a small birthday party. Anyway, she wanted me to feature her in my blog, so I obliged, lol!

We had some time together with Cayetana's other grandparents and I forgot the battery of my camera, so at least here is a mosaic of her til now.

Thank you for visiting her.

Love,
FABBY



Thank you for your visits and your sweet and kind wishes. You always make my day!

I will be joining some parties, so thanking the lovely hostesses for having Cayetana, specially caz she asked me to tell you about her birthday, lol!

Inspiration Monday Party at,  http://ishouldbermoppingthefloor.blogspot.com
Marty for Inspire Me Tuesday at,  http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com
Inspire Me Monday at,  http://createwithjoy.blogspot.com
Alma for Seasonal Sunday at,  http://thetablescaper.blogspot.com
Mary for Mosaic Monday at,  http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com
Gemma for Monday Mellow Yellows at,  http://mondaymellowyellows.blogspot.com
Our World Tuesday at,  http://ourworldtuesday.blogspot.com
Kathryn for Make it Pretty Monday at,  http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com
The SCOOP Link Party at,  http://everydayhomelife.blogspot.com