Friday, February 11, 2011

MY FLOWER DINNER PARTY.

WE HOSTED A DINNER PARTY FOR 16 LAST WEDNESDAY  WITH GOOD FRIENDS AND I WANT TO SHARE WITH YOU MY  BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS I BOUGHT AT A FLOWER SHOP ALL FOR $ 28 AND THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ROSES OF THE WORLD, WHICH ARE ECUADORIAN ROSES...I'M ALSO PROUD TO SAY THAT MY BROTHER IN LAW  HAS ONE OF THE  ROSE FARMS HERE AND HE EXPORTS THEM TO EUROPE,  RUSSIA AND THE USA.
 
I, AND EVERYONE ELSE, COULD BUY THEM FOR $ 4, 25 THE BUNCH OF 25 ROSES; HERE IN MY BIL'S STORE, BUT NOW THEY WERE $ 7 BECAUSE OF VALENTINE SEASON.  THEY'RE  2 MT'S. TALL, SUCH LARGE STEMS!



WE HAD A WONDERFUL EVENING WITH ALL OUR DEAR FRIENDS.

I HOPE YOU LIKE MY TABLE-SETTINGS AND FLOWERS.


I love the Chinese figurines Alejandro bought on a trip to the capital.
I don't recall how long ago.

 
This beautiful vintage, Italian silk brocade tablecloth is a heirloom from my dear Mil. 
My mother in law  left it to my hubby as it's unique and so elegant. 

 
I love doing flower arrangements, one of the best things about having guests for dinner, besides tablescaping, which is my very favorite part, specially choosing the dishes, stems, flatware and table toppers, of course. 
Beautiful hot pink roses.

The star lilies are so beautiful too, although hubby hates their scent, lol..

 
Orchids... just love them!  There are such immense variety in this country.

Gorgeous orchid for the coffee table.

I love the color of the green-yellow roses.

The flower arrangement at our den's coffee table. 
Our den is close by our formal living room and it also has a counter bar, therefore we can have guests sitting in both areas and still be near to mingle among each other.

This gorgeous roses are from my Bil's Rose Farm, Altaflor.  He exports them to many parts the world.

 
This round table will be seating eight guests for dinner.
The china is Tognana, made in Italy.

The large table will be for eight dinner guests, as well.
The flower bowl, with a basket weave pattern in the crystal is German..it was a gift from hubby several years ago for one of my b'days.

The organza cut work tablecloth is from Spain.


The glass chargers are from Turkey.

The white dishware is Noritake,"White Scapes".

Below: 
 The white table you see against the wall, at your left is where I will serve the buffet.


HAPPY VALENTINE'S !
  Thank you for dropping by and for the sweet and generous comments you leave me, you always make my day!

Thanking all the lovely ladies for the great parties I will be joining.

LOVE,                                                                              
FABBY


21 comments:

  1. OMG! I forgot to tell you all about the golden silk brocaded tablecloth from the large table...it was bought in Venice-Italy in 1950 by my in laws when they did they're European trip and they sailed from NY's harbor...so it's had 60 years of loving use and now we have inherited it to our delight! THANKS FOR VISITING ME.
    XOXO
    FABBY

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  2. those flowers are beautiful!! how lucky you have a BIL to turn to for flowers anytime :)
    Have a wonderful Valentines day!

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  3. Hi Fabby's beautiful table I love your tablecloth , beautiful flowers.
    Have Happy Valentine's Day
    Love
    Isora

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  4. The flowers are really gorgeous, Fabby and so are your plates. I love them, so pretty!..Christine

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  5. Hi Fabby,

    So much beauty! It's always a treat to visit you, and especially today when you've shared these gorgeous floral centerpieces. I think you must be absolutely correct that Ecuadorian roses are the most beautiful anywhere. The lilies are wonderful too, and I love the way you've arranged them. These are truly international tables. I enjoyed seeing so many beautiful items from your extensive collections of beautiful things from so many different countries.

    My compliments to a most excellent hostess!

    Warmest regards,
    Bill

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  6. I really love your Italian china (very beautiful) and your roses are wonderful. Thanks for stopping by
    Randee

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  7. Fabby, thanks for coming to visit. The tables are just fabulous and I agree, those roses are absolutely wonderful. I know, I hate what they do to rose prices right now! What if they quadrupled the price of chocolates this time of year! Can't believe it so I usually tell my hubby to skip roses or buy them at Costco - only double in price. Your linens and plates are gorgeous too. How fun. Have a wonderful Valentine's DAy.

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  8. Hi, Fabby,
    What beautiful flowers and centerpieces. Lucky you to have such good access to them.
    I'm sure you treasure that tablecloth.
    D

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  9. Fiori e piatti!E' una meraviglia,sa di primavera!Saluti,Rosetta

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  10. Fabby, both tables are so lovely! I really enjoyed seeing both gorgeous tablecloths -- just stunning! And you've shown them off beautifully with your pretty china and crystal. And the flowers are spectacular! How lucky you are to have a supplier in the family!

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  11. Thanks for visiting my blog and being my newest follower!

    Love your blog! We have lots of the same interests and I can see I will get great ideas here!

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  12. Hi lovely lady. I love your centerpiece for all your tablescape with your beautiful flowers!!! Thanks so much for your lovely comments on my Valentine's Day Tablescapes. I hope you have a Great Day sweet lady.xxoo
    Diane

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  13. Hi lovely lady. I love your Tablescapes with your Beautiful Flowers for your centerpiece !!Thanks so much for your lovely comments about my Valentine's Day Tablescape. I hope you have a Great Day sweet lady. xxoo
    Diane

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  14. Oh those flowers are gorgeous, and so are your tables! I love the white cloth, just beautiful!
    No flowers for me here, too expensive till after Val. Day.

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  15. What a beautiful table. The golden silk tablecloth is the perfect backdrop for your beautiful dishes. The roses are absolutely gorgeous. I would love receiving those for Valentine's Day! lol Thank you for stopping by, I consider it an honor.. hugs ~lynne~

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  16. Fabby... que lindo todo! Y esa mesa adornada con rosas esta fabulosa! Gracias por traerme aqui... te mando un fuerte abrazo....

    Cielo

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  17. Hello! So nice to meet you! I have enjoyed browsing through your blog and seeing your beautiful tablescapes and your adorable granddaughters! (What a sweet tea party, I love tea parties!)

    You have a real knack for putting together pretty tablescapes!

    Katherine

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  18. You've created such and elegant setting to honor your friends for the luncheon...and what an amazing view outside your window. The gorgeous tablecoths on both tables set the tone for your designs. They are like beautiful ballgowns crowned by your lovely flowers. Everything came together perfectly. Thank you for sharing your beautiful design and for stopping by my post. Cherry Kay

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  19. Such beautiful flowers! Thanks for stopping by and visiting my blog :-) Wishing you a very Happy Valentine's Day!

    Jocelyn
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/

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  20. HOLA FABBY
    ENCANTADA DE CONCERTE!GRACIAS MIL POR LA VISITA!
    QUE BELLEZA TUS MESAS, TODAS MUY ELEGANTES Y DELICADAS!!! ME ENCANTARON, GRACIAS POR COMPARTIRLAS!!!
    DESDE YA SOY TU SEGUIDORA.
    UN BESO
    MIVA

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  21. Hi Fabby... its the beautiful flower party. so much lovely flower... love the lilies...
    http://craftaworld.blogspot.com/
    Love
    Farah

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I love to receive your sweet and generous messages. You always make my day !

FABBY