FABBY: Bareuther-Bavaria for 'Victoria's First Communion'

Hello sweet friends!

         We'll be celebrating my 9 year old grand Victoria's First Communion this month, so we are very excited and happy for our little girl! I can't believe our little Victoria is already going through the first Sacrament of the Catholic Faith, which is so important for children, as now they are very conscious of what they are committing to our Lord Jesus Christ.

My sweet mother, or Victoria's great-grand, found this "Bareuther-Bavaria" from Germany  in the antique shop, tea cup and saucer, plus cake plate just for the 'First Communion' and the teacup reads in Dutch 'Ter Herinnering aan Uw H. Communie.' Our lovely friend Mariette Vander Munckhof Vedder; she has the beautiful blog: 'Mariette Back to Basics'...translated it for me in English and it reads..."In Memory of Your Holy Communion." 

Anyway, it's vintage and mother loved it for her Gg'girl as her present, to remember her by. I thought it was lovely. Hope you like it too.

Here you have it...isn't it simply adorable? Victoria is doing her "First Communion, September 21st. 2013."



The First Communion handky was my two daughters, as they both carried it in their small purse on that special day. The image of Jesus is inside the cup.

A close up of the lace, embroidered First Communion scarf, which Victoria will wear too on her special day September 21, her own First Communion.

The sweet plate with the images of angels receiving the 'Holy Communion wafer.'

I can't make out clearly what it says, but it's obvious it's for a FC., which is what matters, actually. The owner of the antique shop said that it says...'To remember my First Communion' in Dutch, as he lives in Holland and speaks fluent Dutch.

The lace handkerchief has an embroidered calix.

I really love the pretty Little china, specially from my dear mother for Victoria.

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

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

LOVE,
FABBY

I will be joining:

Kathleen for Let's Dish for  http://cuisinekathleen.blogspot.com
Tea Cup Tuesday at,  http://artfullaffirmations.blogspot.com
Martha for Tea Cup Tuesday at,  http://marthasfavorites.blogspot.com
Marty for Inspire Me Tuesday at,  http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com
Ma. Elena for Tuesdays at our Home at,  http://ourhomeawayfromhome.blogspot.com
Terri for Tea Cup Tuesday at,  http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com
Sandi for Tea Time Tuesday at,  http://rosechintzcottage.blogspot.com
Deb for Cottage Style Party at,  http://lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com
Brenda for Tweak it Tuesday at,  http://cozylittlehouse.blogspot.com
Wednesdays, Make, Bake, Create at,  http://hopeineveryseason.blogspot.com
Paula for What's It Wednesday at,  http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com
Welcome to Centerpiece Wednesday at,  http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com
Barb for Home (work) Wednesday at,  http://theeverydayhome.blogspot.com
Debi and Charly for Wednesdays Adorned from Above at,  http://adornedfromabove.blogspot.com
Deborah for What we Accomplished Wednesday at,  http://greenwillowpond.blogspot.com
Jann for Share Your Cup Thursday at,  http://haveadailycupofmres.olson.blogspot.com
Kathy for Home and Garden Party at,  http.//adelightsomelife.blogspot.com
Sherri for Open House Party at,  http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com
Home Making Party at,  http://hopeineveryseason.blogspot.com
Vintage Thingie Thursday at,  http://coloradolady.blogspot.com
Create it Thursday at,  http://lambertslately.blogspot.com
Ivonne for Tutorials, Tips and Tidbits at,  http://stonegable.blogspot.com
Riverton Housewives Roundup at,  http://therealhousewivesofriverton.blogspot.com
Christina for Wildly Original Linky Party at,  http://igittacreate.blogspot.com
Terri for It's a Party at,  http://acreativeprincess.blogspot.com
Richella for Imparting Grace at,  http://graceathome.blogspot.com
Lucy for The Inspiration Gallery at,  http://craftberrybush.blogspot.com
Sherry for Home Sweet Home at,  http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com
Thrifty Things Friday at,  http://thethriftygroove.blogspot.com
Bloglovin and Home Talk Blog Hopping time at,  http://lifeonlakeshoredrive.blogspot.com
Courtney for Feathered Nest Friday at,  http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com
Kathryn for Anything Blue Friday at,  http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com
Debra for Be Inspired at,  http://commonground.blogspot.com
Jenn for Fabulously Creative Party at,  http://jenniferrizzo.blogspot.com
Dolly for Farmgirl Friday Blog Hop at,  http://hibiscushouse.blogspot.com
Holly for Tickled Pink Time at,  http://504mainbyhollylafevre.blogspot.com
Cindy for Show and Tell Friday at,  http://myromantichome.blogspot.com
Beverly for PINK Saturday at,  http://howsweetthesound.typad.com/
Debbie for The Scoop at,  http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com
Alma for Seasonal Sunday at,  http://thetablescaper.blogspot.com





 I will be joining PINK Staturday at How Sweet the Sound.










 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.






 

FABBY: I'd Love this COMPLETE CHINA!

Hello sweet friends!

      Lovely Alyson from THE POLO HOUSE is having her challenge "FAVORITES ON THE FIRST - China Patterns  we wish to have."

I chose this stunning Lady Carlyle China from Royal Albert I would love to pieces!

Gorgeous "Royal Albert, Lady Carlyle" pattern is in my WISH list!

This beautiful three tier is ALL I have from this gorgeous Royal Albert-Lady Carlyle pattern I would want to complete someday.

I would also love to have a complete tea set for 12 or 8 is fine too.






Have a wonderful month of September and a beautiful Autumn 2013 for all of you wonderful friends in blog land.

Thank you sweet and pretty Alyson for the fun party.

LOVE,
FABBY

 

Alyson for  "Favorites on the First" at,  http://thepolohouse.blogspot.com

Kathryn for Make it Pretty Monday at,  http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com

FABBY: Elegant but Simple Setting

Hello sweet friends!

     As many of you who follow me know, my mother comes every Wednesday and spends the day with Alejandro and me; that means she eats lunch and dinner at home; with a little 'happy twist' this week we had our lovely daughter Alexandra as a guest as well. She came to visit us from the capital, Quito, where she resides. She came last Monday for a week and we also celebrated her been featured in an international magazine as a skilled and talented children's photographer, (Alex is a professional photographer and takes potos of everything, including children).

My daughter and mother inspired me to make this elegant, (photos of Alex at the end of this post) but simple table setting with mother's Polish china she gifted me a few months ago from her NY stash, as mother also has many dishes so she can spare some to her 'only daughter,' lol..

When mom gave me this gorgeous set of dishes for eight some months ago, she said that she was gonna 'keep the teacups' for 'her tea parties,' (sniff,sniff) but now she had a change of heart by giving me the teacups, sugar bowl and creamer, as the teapot she said daddy broke long ago... which was a WISE decision on her part, been that she is a very 'intelligent' lady that I adore!!!

Here is the table setting for my very special guests...my dear mother and darling daughter Alexandra, who we are celebrating she's been featured in HOLA, the Spanish international magazine as a skilled and talented children's photographer here in Ecuador. Her photo is at the end of this post.

The Wawel-Polish china mother gifted me a few months ago and now complete with salad plates, teacups and saucers, along with sugar bowl and creamer.

I used the cobalt blue chargers from our past Factory to bring out the lil'blue flowers in the china, plus pretty glass stones cobalt blue napkin rings...I had forgotten I had!

I love the teacups with pedestals!

As a centerpiece I used this lovely porcelain Antique French urn, with white porcelain roses embossed, hand decorated angels and Rem's heads on each side.

Hubby's grandparents English buffet is newly tweaked with my two pink tea sets.

White lace place mats. My Mil's lovely French stems.

The flowers in the Antique Belgium buffet, as the vintage French urn has taken center stage this time.

My dear daughter Alexandra, who was featured in HOLA the Spanish-international magazine,  as a skilled and talented children's photographer, here in Ecuador. 'She's a professional photographer and takes photos of many things and adults as well.'



The entire photo which she sent us...taken by the magazine's own photographer.
Alejandro, mother and me are very proud of her, so I made a special lunch aaand dinner for the four of us in mom's china.

Thank you so much sweet friends for the wonderful comments, as you always make my day!

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


LOVE,
FABBY


Susan for Tablescape Thursday at,  http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com
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Marty for Inspire Me Tuesday at,  http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com
Suzanne for Vintage Thingie Thursday at,  http://coloradolady.blogspot.com
Kathy for Home and Garden Thursday at,  http://adelightsomelife.blogspot.com
It's a Party at,  http://acreativeprincess.blogspot.com
Paula for What's it Wednesday at,  http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com
Open House Party at,  http://nominimalistnow.blogspot.com
Debra for Be Inspired at,  http://commonground.blogspot.com
Richella for imparting Grace at,  http://graceathome.blogspot.com
Simple and Sweet Fridays at,  http://rootedinthyme.blogspot.com
Crystal for Ladies Only Blog Share at,  http://mommiefried.blogspot.com
Sherry for Home Sweet Home at,  http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com
Courtny for Feathered Nest Friday at,  http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com
Jennifer for Fabulously Creative Linky Party at,  http://jenniferrizzo.blogspot.com
Thrifty Things Friday at,  http://thethriftygroove.blogspot.com
Suzan for Bloglovin' Blog Hop at,  http://simplyvinatgeous.blogspot.com
Holly for Tickled Pink at,  http://504mainbyhollylafevre.blogspot.com
Lucy for The Inspiration Gallery at,  http://craftberrybush.blogspot.com
Cindy for Show and Tell Friday at,  http://myromantichome.blogspot.com
Kathryn for Anything Blue Friday at,  http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com
Time for Junkin' Joe's Linky Party at,  http://thecottagemarket.blogspot.com
Jane for Frugalicious Friday at,  http://findingfabulous.blogspot.com
Karen for Friday Link Party at,  http://redouxinteriors.blogspot.com
Dolly for Farmgirl Friday at,  http://hibiscushouse.blogspot.com
Ann for Blitzed on Pinterst link Party at,  http://suttonplace.blogspot.com
Aimee for Overflowing with Creativity at,  http://itsoverflowing.blogspot.com
Lorie for Show and Tell Saturday at,  http://bedifferentactnormal.blogspot.com
Natasha for Serenity Saturday at,  http://serenityyou.blogspot.com
Kathy for A Bouquet of Talent at,  http://lifeonlakeshoredrive.blogspot.com
Mary for Masterpiece Monday at,  http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com
Danielle for Silver Pennies Sunday at,  http://findingsilverpennies.blogspot.com
Cindy for AMAZE ME MONDAY at,  http://dwellingstheheartofthehome.blogspot.com
Mix it Up Monday at,  http://flourmewithlove.blogspot.com
Motivate Me Monday at,  http://keepingitsimple.blogspot.com
Sally for BLUE Monday at,  http://smilingsally.blogspot.com
Stephanie for Sunday Showcase party at,  http://bystephanielynn.blogspot.com
Sandi for Tea Time Tuesday at,  http://rosechintzcottage.blogspot.com
Isabelle for Monday Link Party at,  http://isabellethorntonlechateaudesfleurs.blogspot.com
Sarah for September before and after, Thrifty Decor Chic at,  http://thriftydecorchic.blogspot.com
Kathy for A Return to Loveliness at,  http://adelightsomelife.blogspot.com
Maria Elena for Tuesday's at Our Home,  http://ourhomeawayfromhome.blogspot.com
Debbie for The Scoop at,  http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com
Linda for Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays at,  http://coastalcharm.blogspot.com
Angie for Knick of Time Tuesday at,  http://knickoftime.blogspot.com
Tuesday with a Twist at,  http://backtobasics.blogspot.com

































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











 

FABBY: Tea for Two

Hello sweet friends!

        How fast Summer is going and really, the entire year is!...before we realize it, it'll be close to Christmas 2013! I really don't like this 'time flying' to be honest with you, it seems like I'm flying behind TIME holding it's skirts and wanting it not to go away!!!

"To better things!" This post is inspired in our after lunch tea with my Mil's cookies, which my Sil gave me some, as only she knows how to make them, lol..

A few posts ago I mentioned that the custom here in Ecuador is a heavier lunch and a light dinner, therefore, after we have our lunch, hubby and I love a little dessert, like cookies with tea or even coffee. Anyway, here it is, set so we can have tea and cookies.

A little tea and cookies is set with my two Polish cups my dear daughter gave me three years ago for my birthday. They have cute birds on each side of them.

My Mil's cookies I don't know how to make. The small teapot holds some antique silverware that were my Mil's...which I always keep at hand in the kitchen.

I love this water glass dispenser because I drink a lot of green tea, and some coffee and hubby likes plain water...therefore, 'pure water' is always ready to go! I just bought it the other day and I'm so happy with the practical little faucet it has!

Isn't this small silver 'tea caddy' I bought early this year, adorable?... with a flat teapot on both sides!

The honey cookies and in the back a gold wood box in the shape of a duck.

Like I said before, we love our cookies and tea for after lunch. Hope you liked it too.

Thank you my sweet ladies for your wonderful and kind comments, you always make my day!

Thanks to the lovely hostesses for having me at their great parties too!


LOVE,
FABBY


Alma for Seasonal Sunday at,  http://thetablescaper.blogspot.com
Marty for Inspire Me Tuesday at,  http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com
Kathy for Bouquet of Talent Link Party at,  http://lifeonlakeshoredrive.blogspot.com
Susan for Metamorphosis Monday at,  http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com
Mary for Masterpiece Monday at,  http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com
Kathryn for Make it Pretty Monday at,  http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com
Mix it Up Monday at,  http://flourmewithlove.blogspot.com
Danielle for Silver Pennies Sunday Party at,  http://silverpennies.blogspot.com
Cindy for AMAZE ME MONDAY at,  http://dwellingstheheartofyourhome.blogspot.com
Judy for Creative Monday blog hop at,  http://judyhjsthoughts.blogspot.com
Sandi for Tea Time Tuesday at,  http://rosechintzcottage.blogspot.com
Kathy for A Return to Loveliness at,  http://adelightsomelife.blogspot.com
Isabelle for Monday Link Party at,  http://isabellethorntonlechateaudesfleurs.blogspot.com
Inspire Me Monday at,  http://createwithjoy.blogspot.com
Linda for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at,  http://coastalcharm.blogspot.com
Angie for Knick of Time Tuesday at,  http://knickoftime.blogspot.com
Ma. Elena for Tuesday at our Home at,  http://homeawayfromhome.blogspot.com
Kathe for You're Gonna Love it at,  http://kathewithane.blogspot.com
Ricki for My Happy List at,  http://artandhome.blogspot.com
Angie for Tuesdays with a Twist at,  http://godsgrowinggarden.blogspot.com
Joy for Wordless Wednesday at,  http://createwithjoy.blogspot.com
Paula for What's It Wednesday at,  http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com
Kathleen for Let's Dish at,  http://cuisinekathleen.blogspot.com
Sarah for Make, Bake, Create at,  http://hopeineveryseason.blogspot.com
Home (work) Wednesday at,  http://theeverydayhome.blogspot.com
Deborah for What we Accomplished Wednesday at,  http://greenwillowpond.blogspot.com
Debi for Cottage Style Party at,  http://lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com
Riverton Housewives Round up at,  http://therealhousewivesofriverton.blogspot.com
Centerpiece Wednesday at,  http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com
Share Your Cup Thursday at,  http://haveadailycupofmrsolson.blogspot.com
Create it Thursday at,  http://lambertslately.blogspot.com
Christina for Wildly Original Linky party at,  http://igottacreate.blogspot.com












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










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






 

FABBY: Nephew's Fall Luncheon

Hello sweet friends!

    Our nephew David came for Summer vacation from the "Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida;" where he studies 'Business Administration' and he's been there for the last two years, he's got two more to go. He is a terrific tennis player, for which he got a 60% scholarship and is a very smart intelligent and handsome young man...we are very proud of him...can you tell?

I did a luncheon for him and my table is looking like Fall weather, as right now we're in the late 50's and early 60's; although this china has lots of birds and bright colors, the transition to Fall is subtle. I chose a china made at our past company, because David likes it; with lots of oranges, blues, pinks and yellow flowers and finally with burnt orange chargers, etc. I usually set my Thanksgiving large table with this set. Anyway, this would be my first Summer-Fall table for 2013; after I just recently made a totally Summer, 'beachy tablescape,' before this one,hehehe..

This set of dishes contains 350 pieces and was designed by me back at our 'past ceramic company.' The inspiration came from the indigenous babies wrapping blankets, which are hand embroidered with flowers and birds.  Here is the link if you'd like to see ALL the pieces together.  http://fabbysliving.blogspot.com/2013/01/fabby-350-pieces-of-my-pottery.html 

These dishes are mine, as Alejandro has his own set. I love the juice pitcher, as young David doesn't drink because he is a tennis player as well.

The dishes are entirely hand decorated in a manner to resemble 'embroidery' as you can see in the flowers. This bowl with handles is for the rice.

The flatware is Reed and Barton, and I bought it in Florida on our vacation last June on sale in Bloomingdale's, Orlando. Here are some of the many serving pieces it has. We also had steak and so I used the steak knives that came with the set of twelve.

The burnt-orange chargers with a Fall reticulated design around it, I bought them on sale after last C'mas for $1.50 each. The doilies were made by mother... so not to scratch the surface of the charger with the friction the dinner plates make, while we eat...it's actually a custom from around here to place a doily between the charger and dinner plate.

The cute birds' design and flowers make this china very versatile for any season too...so for the ones that don' want to let go of Summer!

The teacup and saucer for offee or tea with dessert after lunch.


I designed the handle of the teacup with a blue flower in the branch with leaves. The small bowl at your right is for the hot sauce and notice it has a little red chili-pepper on it.

Deep salad plates, almost like bowls.. in the back.

Our vintage Dutch chairs and French velvet orange upholstery go perfect for the Fall season and with this setting, as it even has brownish-green leaves in the material.

Alejandro posing very proud with his nephew David, who's been here on vacation from 'Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida.'  David is studying Business Ad. there and he's got two more years to go. He won a 60% scholarship because he's also a very achieved and skilled tennis player. 

The linen tablecloth has pale orange stripes.


Thank you lovely friends for your visits and generous comments, as you always make my day!

Thank you to the wonderful and gracious hostesses for their great parties.

LOVE,
FABBY

I'm joining:

Marty for Inspire Me Tuesday at,  http://astrollthrulife
Kathleen for Let's Dish at,  http://cuisinekathleen
Ma. Elena for Tuesdays at Our Home at,  http://ourhomeawayfromhome
Kathe for You're Gonna Love it at,  http://kathewithane
Martha for Tea Cups, Poodles and Firsts' for Fall at,  http://marthasfavorites
Brag About it Tuesday Linky Party at,  http://bebetsy
Angie for Knick of Time Tuesday at,  http://knickoftime
Kathryn for Make it Pretty Monday at,  http://thededicatedhouse
Sandi for Tea Time Tuesday at,  http://rosechintzcottage
Kathy for A Return to Loveliness at,  http://adelightsomelife
Bernideen for Tea in the Garden at,  http://bernideensteatimeblog
Sherry for Home Sweet Home at,  http://thecharmofhome
Paula and Patty for What's It Wednesday at,  http://ivyandelephants
Wordless Wednesday at,  http://createwithjoy
Brenda for Tweak It Tuesday at,  http://cozylittlehouse
Cottage Style Party at,  http://lavendergardencottage
Home(work)Wednesday at,  http://theevrydayhome
Ricky Jill for My Happy List at,  http://artandhome
What We Accomplished Wednesday at,  http://greenwillowpond
Riverton Housewives Round up at,  http://therealhousewivesofriverton
Homemaking Party at,  http://hopeineveryseason
Wildly Original Linky Party at,  http://igottacreate
Sherry for Open House Party at  http://nominimalisthere
Terri for It's a Party at,  http://acreativeprincess
Share Your Cup Thursday at,  http://shareyourcupofmrsolson
Kathy for Home and Garden Thursday at,  http://adelightsomelife
Leslie for Create it Thursday at,  http://lambertslately
Richela for Grace at Home at,  http://impartinggrace
Sherry for Home Sweet Home at,  http://thecharmofhome
Courtney for Feathered Nest Friday at,  http://frenchcountrycottage
Suzann for Bloglovin' Hop Time at,  http://simplyvintageous
The Inspiration Gallery at,  http://craftberrybush
Jenn for Fabulously Creative Party at,  http://jenniferrizzo
Cindy for Show and Tell Friday at,  http://myromantichome
Natasha for Serenety Saturday at,  http://serenetyyou
Dolly for Farmgirl Friday at,  http://hibiscushouse
Sandi for Tea Time Tuesday at,  http://rosechintzcottage
Aimee for Share Your Creativity at,  http://itsoverflowingandbarnesandnoodles
Saturday Show Off at,  http://therosegardeninmalevik
Ann for Blitzed on Pinterest Link Party at,  http://onsuttonplace























 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.