Thursday, May 8, 2014

FABBY: Mother's Day and Giveaway I Won!



Hello dear Friends!



 
LOOK at my beautiful giveaway I won from pretty Deborah Montgomery for her "just three month" bloggiversary! 
 
I love the adorable teacup and saucer in bone china 'Colclough made in England' and the pretty vintage tray linen, in such a soft and delicate vanilla color as the teacup and saucer.

Lovely Deborah has a beautiful blog, you don't want to miss her at "THE BEAUTIFUL MATTERS" and you would never believe she was blogging only three months, she is a pro at this, with great taste and very talented...you, like me, would think she has been blogging for ever!
She is also a lovely lady you will love to meet her if you haven't yet!

Here is the link to her blog:  http://thebeautifulmatters.blogspot.com

Thank you so much dear Deborah, I am very grateful and lucky to have this lovely giveaway from you, all the way from your Michigan, USA home, right here at my home in Ecuador, SA to enjoy and remember you every time I use them!

My table for MOTHER'S DAY 2014. This table is in honor of my Mother, your Mothers, to you my friends, the Mothers in my family and to all the Mothers in the world!

May God bless you always!


The etched stemware is Viennese. The three tier server is Royal Albert-Lady Carlyle.

I used my china from 1976, called 'Naomy Rose' from Anchor Hocking.'

The china has a lovely pink flower with a pink bud, so I decided on these big dinner napkins with the large pink flower, very similar to the one in the dishes, as you can see here, right?

The plates also have some gray 'brushstrokes' around them, which went perfectly with the reverse side in gray of the lovely floral place mats DD Sofia gifted me this past C'mas.

The complete place setting with the teacup and saucer. I have them for 12 places... and some are chipped, as they are old!
I also used white chargers that have a faux mother of pearl finish and it picks up a sort of gray tone in the light.

I always loved gray and pink. I was so fortunate that the reverse of the floral placemats are with a soft gray pattern, perfect for the dishes!

I baked Mother's
 fave cake, my 'Carrot Cake' with coconut cream-cheese topping and walnuts.

The centerpiece flower vase was made at our former ceramic company.
The pretty flowers have lasted since my Rosary tea.


I used my beloved Oriental ladies in honor of Mother's Day.

Look how pretty the gray side pattern in the place mats look with the gray on the dishes; I truly loved it together!
 

Love this pretty lady with the bird in her wrist.

The sweet bowl and saucer is vintage Bavarian, I will use one for hot sauce, the men like and the other for Parmesan cheese. They belonged to Alejandro's grandma and I have a set of four.


HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY 2014 to all of you sweet ladies in blog land, to the mother's in your families and to your own Mothers, if you are lucky to still have her with you!

May God bless you always!

LOVE,
FABBY

Thank you my wonderful friends for your comments, as they always make my day!

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

I will be joining:

Tablescape Thursday at,  http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com
Grace at Home at,  http://www.impartinggrace.com
Open House Party at,  http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com
It's a Party at,  http://acreativerpincess.blogspot.com
The Inspiration Gallery at,  http://craftberrybush.blogspot.com
Vintage Thingie Thursday at,  http://coloradolady.blogspot.com
Inspire Me Tuesday at,  http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com
PINK Saturday at,  http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com
Home and Garden Thursday at,  http://www.adelightsomelife.com
Home Sweet Home at,  http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com
Friends Sharing Tea at,  http://blog.bernideen.com
The Charm of Home at,  http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com

"FINAL Thrifty Things Friday" at,  http://thethriftygroove.blogspot.com
Be Inspired at,  http://www.commonground-do.com
Food on Friday at,  http://caroleschatter.blogspot.com
Foodie Friday at,  http://designsbygollum.blogspot.com
Fabulously Creative Linky Party at,  http://www.jenniferrizzo.com
Show and Tell Friday at,  http://www.blogger.com
Saturday Show Off at,  http://malevikrosentradgard.blogspot.com
DIY Projects Junkin Joe at,  http://www.thecottagemarket.com

From the Farm Blog Hop at,  http://www.sunnysimplelife.com
Say G'Day Saturday Linky party at,  http://www.natashainoz.com
Saturday Sparks at,  http://piecedpastimes.blogspot.com
Show and Tell Saturday at,  http://www.bedifferentactnormal.com
It's a Bouquet of Talent Party at,  http://www.lifeonlakeshoredrive.com
Masterpiece Monday at,  http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com
Share Your Creativity at,  http://www.it'soverflowing.com
Inspire Me Monday at,  http://www.createwithjoy.com
A Red Rose Tea at,  http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com
Tuesdays at our Home at,  http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com
A Return to Loveliness at,  http://www.adelightsomelife.com
Make it Pretty Monday at,  http://www.thededicatedhouse.com
Rustic and Refined: Table it Linky Party at,  http://www.rusticrefined.com
THE SCOOP at,  http://www.stonegable.com
You're Gonna Love it at,  http://www.kathewithane.com
Turn it Up Tuesday at,  http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com
Tea Cup Tuesday at,  http://www.blogger.com
Tea Time Tuesday at,  http://www.marthasfavorites.com
































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

40 comments:

  1. Congratulations, Fabby! The items you won look like the perfect fit for you. Your table settings are always so beautiful. You put your heart in all you do. Thank you for sharing your creativity. Wishing you a lovely Mother's Day. I'm sure your daughter and sweet grand-girls will spoil you rotten!!

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  2. Lovely, Fabby! Also, your prize is adorable....I will definitely take a look at her blog, thanks for sharing!

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  3. A post of Fabulous - Fabulous People, Fabulous Pieces, Fabulous Fabby!

    All so charming and so you. I'll stop by your friend's later.

    Just wanted to wish you a Happy Mother's Day, you're a great Mom and also the Sweetest Daughter involving all in a lovely bow of affections and caring that are the essence of the "role".

    Smile, Laugh and Eat Cake,

    Teresa

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  4. Such a beautiful table you have set in honor of all mothers.Lovely presentation.Congratulations.Love the Chinese dolls on the table.Have a wonderful mothers day.Love and Hugs sujatha..:):)

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  5. Fabby, congrats on winning your beautiful cup and saucer, I always wanted to enter a giveaway hehe, your table is beautiful, I love the way you stacked the dishes and that pop of color with the napkins is genius
    Have a blessed day.
    Ramon
    Rowhouseblog.com

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  6. Thank you to visit me dear Fabby.The store is doing good.Some have placed orders for bed spreads and cushion covers.Little busy handling all that.Hope your darling g daughter and family are fine.Have a great day.Lots of love here from India..sujatha..:):)

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  7. Your table is gorgeous, and happy Mothers Day to you too. That is a lovely gift package that you won.

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  8. Fabby, you are such a sweetheart! I'm glad you like your gift, and thank you for such a lovely compliment about my blog!

    I love the pink and gray together on your table, and your tiered stand is so pretty! The carrot cake looks delicious; I'm making one this weekend for my son who will be home from college. His birthday is on mother's day this year. Blessings to you on Mother's Day, dear Fabby! Love, Deborah

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  9. Fabby, that is one fabulous table setting! I love your pretty china, I can hardly believe your flowers are still alive how wonderful...
    Oh my your cake sounds delicious...

    Hugs~
    Mari

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  10. Absolutely one of my fave settings.

    Hope there is still a piece of your cake coz I am coming :-)

    TY for sharing and hope Mum and you will have a fab day.

    Sweden is celebrating MB last Sunday of May. so, for me, 2 weeks more to go.

    Hugs from D´Box,
    /CC

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  11. Fabby ... this is a beautiful table! I lingered over the post and enjoyed every element! Thanks for sharing.

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  12. Hi Fabby, you have done it again and set a beautiful table for Mother's Day! Everything looks so pretty and elegant and may you have a wonderful Mother's Day.
    Julie xoxo

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  13. Another beautiful table and that cake looks delicious. Love your 3 tiered cake stand too!

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  14. Such a beautiful table for Mother's Day...my favorite element was the gray placemat with the gray touches in the china. Thanks for inviting us for a peak. Happy Mother's Day! Cherry Kay

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  15. Dearest Fabby,
    Deborah sure is a natural talent in writing, photographing and all. What I love about her blog is she is using her OWN material which is often not the case with all bloggers.
    Your table setting in honor of your and all Mothers, is so lovely as usual are all of your special settings.
    Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and reflective time during Mother Day's weekend and always.
    We just got back from our 9-day trip to Orlando, Sarasota, Miami and Lakeland. We had a great break away after so much hard work. I'd given a dinner for 11 persons of Pieter's club of intellectuals, the day before our departure...
    Hugs to you,
    Mariette

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  16. What a beautiful table! :)

    I read The Beautiful Matters already and I agree...hard to believe that she's only been blogging for a few months! :)

    Have a wonderful Mother's Day !:)

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  17. Beautiful table, as usual! love those napkins.

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  18. what a great giveaway. A always, your table is beautiful, Fabby. xo Laura

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  19. Fabby, you have created a gorgeous and very special tablescape. Very well done!

    I am so happy for you to have won that awesome giveaway - what a sweet lady, going to check her blog out right after this!

    Have a wonderful Mother's Day weekend, too, sweet lady.

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  20. We don't see many tables done in gray and pink...very pretty, Fabby.

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  21. Happy Pink Saturday and Happy Mother's Day to you, dear Fabby. I wish all the mothers in your family a joy filled day of celebration.

    I do love the soft grays and pretty pinks together, and the placemats are perfect.

    And, the bluebird cups in your header are gorgeous.

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  22. Hello Dear Fabby...Quite a gorgeous table setting. Love the colorful napkins.

    Thank you, Fabby, for your sweet words and kindness over my kitty's death. Still walking in a fog. It's sad to lose a beloved pet.

    A most beautiful and blessed Mother's Day to you. Susan

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  23. Such beautiful dishes...the table looks so pretty. And that cake just might be a favorite of mine, too. :)
    Happy Mothers Day

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  24. Fabby, your Mother's Day table is beautiful. I like the big flowers on the napkins and the pretty placemats. Everything looks lovely and co-ordinated. The teacup you won is so pretty. I'm going to visit this blogger now. Have a lovely Mother's Day weekend! Hugs. Pam

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  25. any mother would be honored to sit at such a table! happy pink saturday and happy mothers day! xo

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  26. Fabby, You have set a beautiful Mother's Day table. Your china is lovely. The gray border on the plates is complemented beautifully by the placemats. The Chinese ladies are stunning, I especially adore the one with the bird on her wrist. Happy Mother's Day dear lady. God bless you, your mother and all of your beautiful family.

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  27. Your MOther's Day table is LOVELY. And what a sweet prize you won.

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  28. You have a very lovely table. My favorite is the Royal Albert 3 tier tray. Hope you had a great Mother's Day. Come visit my blog. thanks Pam.

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  29. What a wonderful table set with love! Everything looks fabulous, Fabby, and your cake, scrumptious! Thank you for linking to Tea Time and have a beautiful day.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  30. Congratulations on winning Deborah's giveaway, I follow her blog as well.
    You made a lovely Mother's Day table, thanks for sharing it.

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  31. Congrats on winning those beautiful gifts!

    I love those placemats and your dishes. Such a serene and pretty in pink table! I'd love it if you would join me in my weekly Table It Link party sometime!

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  32. Fabby!! I'm blown away. Love your chairs and dining room table. This is a showstopper! XOXO

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  33. Hello Fabby,
    Your Mother's Day table setting is gorgeous! Fresh colors!
    Congratulations on your win!
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  34. Hi Fabby: Your table is amazing! You are a wonderful creative lady. Thank you for always sharing your beautiful tables with us. I always look forward to my visit. Hugs, Martha

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  35. Oh wow, Fabby, everything is so pretty. I love your settings and your table display is gorgeous. That cake look so delicious. I hope you had a fabulous Mother's Day. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me.

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  36. Fabby, I'm over from Christine's new party. So happy to see your tablescapes as always.

    Thanks for sharing them.

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  37. Fabby,
    thanks so much for linking up with us at the Table It link party, I really appreciated it! (hugs)
    XO,
    Christine

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  38. Your table is so beautiful! Love the Lady Carlyle three tier tray and the pretty oriental ladies. The pink flowered napkins were a wonderful touch as well. Congrats on your great win--the teacup and saucer is lovely!

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  39. Oh, Fabby! Your table is gorgeous! You really do know how to set an elegant table!! Thank you for sharing. You will be one of the features tomorrow at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again tomorrow at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  40. Hi Fabby,
    I am in love with your stem wear, its beautiful! I so enjoy sitting down to a well dressed table. It makes the meal extra special.
    Have a sweet day! Elizabeth

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

FABBY