Hi Cuties and Merry Christmas,
Well, it's that's time of year again when I hold my annual Christmas ladies luncheon.
This weekend has been so hot and wouldn't you know it, it's going to be 30 tomorrow. I've had my air conditioner on all weekend as I just hate the heat and the humidity has been very high.
Trev bought the tables up yesterday and I started to dress them. Today I had church and then a Cluster meeting this afternoon for an hour and a half. I am on a committee for my church - Belmont North/Redhead Anglican church and there are 4 Anglican churches in east Lake Macquarie. We got together to organise gatherings for next year.
Once that was finished I did some shopping for tomorrow.
In the morning I'll buy a hot BBQ chicken, Ham and Turkey. The ladies all bring a salad of some sort and I supply the drinks, Plum pudding and custard for dessert and Plunger coffee. I may get some little choccies to have with the coffee too.
Anyway, here are the pictures so far before all the ladies arrive tomorrow.
The long Poinsettia centre piece under the vase of flowers I made early in January. I've made a hand towel, flannel and tea towel with Poinsettia designs on them too. The ladies also get an FSL Christmas tree ornament and each one has a Mobile phone case (except for Mum, as she doesn't have a mobile phone.)
I have the plates on my lovely placemats I've just recently made, but they are for me to keep!
Once the food arrives I'll take some pictures of that too.
Wish you could all be here, but you are in spirit. Love Chris
1. Table taken from the doorway into the back room.
2. Sue's setting (my oldest friend).
3. Meg's setting - from Cute!
4. Chris' setting (my friend).
5. Stasia's setting, my old Folk Art friend.
6. Kaye's setting, my other old Folk Art friend
7. Carol's setting (Mum's friend)
8. Mum's setting (no mobile phone case for her)
9. Looking at centre table-piece - Chrysanthemums, Delphiniums, Christmas Bush and a native bushy plant with little green balls on it.
10. Picture of my magnificent porcelain 3 foot high Santa (my pride and joy) who is on the food table. I'll take some pictures tomorrow when the food is on it.
11. These are the placemats I made previously.
Once the ladies are seated I'll remove the floral display and put the little one that is sitting on the table behind with the coffee cups on it. That way we can see each other!
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173695All your decorations are splendid! The attention to everything, only you could accomplish! I know I would forget something. I know your ladies look forward to this luncheon and I know this year it really must mean a lot to them to be able to attend.
We are still wanting to get together here for Christmas. A grand daughter-in-law asked me today if we were going to have Christmas this year. She said I will wear a mask, just so we can all be together. I told her as long as no one is sick we are planning on it.
I know we will be taking a chance, because some of them are out in the workforce, but we have missed birthdays and get togethers all year. Hopefully for Jesus' birth day we can celebrate with our kids.
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by pennifold
10 Dec 2020
Thanks Toogie, I do hope you can all get together. We are very fortunate here in Newcastle as we have no covid. I pray you and your family can all get together. Love Chris
109780How lovely, to look at the setting and the work you made . I am sure the ladies are looking so much forward to this luncheon since they know how much work you put on this day. And the gifts. Wish I could be there. Have a nice 2nd Advent. Love, Mary
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by pennifold
10 Dec 2020
Thanks Mary, yes, you are right lots of work, that's why I start it early in the year. Love Chris
11496WOW! I couldn't even come close to duplicating what you have done for Christmas. Plus, can't even imagine all the hours of putting all of this together to look so stunning. Talent and Beauty wrapped up in one package here.
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1684I am speechless.... Everything looks so beautiful!
Hugs - Roberta
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9009Your table is so festive, everyone will have such a wonderful time.
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19439Beautiful and very elegant Chris! You have done so much embroidery work. placemats are beautiful!
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12452As I said to QueenofHearts---these pic's need to be in a magazine. Such elegance. Most beautiful.
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18497Excellant Table decorations!!!Well done..All looks so Fantastic and Pretty
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66027It looks absolutely gorgeous. I'm sure a good time will be had by all. So wonderful of you to share this with all of us. And yes we are with you in spirit!
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14637Your table is stunning, it brings such joy and hope for better times for those who are under such strict conditions due to Covid19.
Your out did yourself this year, hope you all had a fabulous time.
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by pennifold
08 Dec 2020
Thank you so much, yes, we tried to forget about the world's troubles for a few hours! Thanks so much for your kind words, Love Chris
3290How fabulous! Every year your table is so beautiful. I know the ladies are proud to come to your luncheon. The porcelain Santa is my favorite too. I usually have 18-22 for Christmas Eve dinner but this year it will be dinner alone. I am okay with that because next year we will be having a grand Christmas Eve dinner. Love, hugs and flowers, Suzanna
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by pennifold
07 Dec 2020
Hi Suzanna, thanks for commenting. Yes Santa’s gorgeous, I agree. We are very lucky here in Australia we’ve got Covid pretty much under control. It’s just dreadful the amount of people who are dying in America. I pray there is a vaccine soon. Love Chris
18140As always, so festive and gorgeous, Chris......I love the fabric on your chairs, too....beautiful!
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by pennifold
07 Dec 2020
Thanks Vicki, they are Amy’s which they were throwing out, so Trev and I took them and reinforced the under pad section! They are now quite sturdy. Love Chris
261163What a dazziing and impressive table you have set for your guests! I love how you did the cultry holder and name tags. All the little details come together to make it such a pleasing event. I'm sure all the gals will enjoy all your efforts in creating this for them! Maybe some pictures of the ladies so we can see their expressions when they view what you have created for them? They will be astounded.
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by pennifold
07 Dec 2020
Hi Penny, I should have taken pictures of everyone looking, but we got busy talking and I then didn’t get a chance! Maybe next year I’ll remember to do it. Love Chris
33641Your table so pretty, and the Santa hat chair covers SO CUTE...LOVE THEM!
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10173Lovely, as always! So festive and bright. I know you will have a fun day and so glad you get to gather with your friends.
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by pennifold
07 Dec 2020
Hi and thanks for commenting, yes, we had a great fun day and afternoon. Love Chris
5431Your table looks wonderful, Chris and I can see why your porcelain Santa is a favourite...he would be mine too! I wish you all a wonderful Christmas celebration!!
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by pennifold
07 Dec 2020
Thanks so much Bev, yes my Santa is one of a kind. Literally after mine was made the mold broke and he can't be made like that anymore. Love Chris
3246Your table looks so festive. I am sure you will all have a great day regardless of the heat. Here am I down in Tassie with the heater on. It's cold, very windy and showers. Hugs
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by pennifold
07 Dec 2020
Hi Shirley, I would love that. I am a love of the rain. Known as a Pluviophile! Love Chris
52686Gorgeous table, Chris...so gorgeous, I felt the need to comment again..
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318516Have a fun and happy time. Enjoy your happiness and good cheer!
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41781It all looks very nice and festive. Turn the air con on early as the heat will spoil your fun otherwise.
Had mine on at 5.30am yesterday and today it will be hotter.
Have fun everyone.
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by pennifold
07 Dec 2020
Hi Barb, yes, it was very warm here today. I had put the air con on about 11.00, but it didn't cope well. Would you believe we are taking all the family up (well most of them) to Coffs Harbour Saturday till Tuesday and it's going to rain all the time! Love Chris
29726WOW!!! Chris! You have outdone yourself. What a wonderful set up and gorgeous display. The ladies are going to love this! I hope you all have a wonderful time and have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS. You are definitely an inspiration to all crafters! Tonya
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by pennifold
07 Dec 2020
Thanks Tonya, we had a great day and as I've said before got talking, so we didn't get to take many pictures. I had tried to get down to see Sue, but Covid got in the way. Love Chris
20088Oh how lovely .Please send that heat across the big ocean to us:):)hugsxxx
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36066469I love seeing your table for your Christmas ladies luncheon! Just beautiful! You do a wonderful job of planning - making things through the year - and look how lovely it turns out. Your Mum and friends must look forward to this every year!! Tons of hugs, Laura
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by pennifold
07 Dec 2020
Hi Laura, yes, they all love the presents and enjoy the food and companionship. I just wish it wasn't so hot here this early in December and yes, they all look forward to coming. Love Chris
96283279I think you outdid yourself . Each year your table is just gorgeous. I hope you have a wonderful fun time and we all do feel like we are there in spirit. I think we all look forward to checking out all the wonderful placemats and gifts you have made throughout the year. And seeing the festive table makes my day.
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by pennifold
07 Dec 2020
Thanks Karen, I was so happy to see them all. My best friend has to travel 2 hours each way to be here, and of course has to leave by 2.15 at the latest to get back and miss the afternoon school traffic etc. Everyone loves coming and I love making things for them. Love Chris
169064Beautiful like always enjoy you day i now you and your ladies will do In good health Maria
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by pennifold
07 Dec 2020
Thanks Maria, yes, it was a beautiful day and everyone enjoyed themselves. Love Chris
119791This is all just beautiful! Every tiny little detail is so festive and just perfect! I wish I was there. You are all going to have a magnificent time. Please post more pics, I am so glad that you are all able to continue your tradition this year.
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by pennifold
07 Dec 2020
Thanks so much, I just wish we remembered to take more pictures!!
More restrictions have been lifted today, and we have had minimal infections in NSW. Love Chris
91Oh Chris you have outdone yourself again. What a beautiful Table setting!!! You always set such a gorgeous table!!!! Hope everyone enjoys their day there. HUGS
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111388Gorgeous table, Chris...I know your ladies will have a wonderful day...wish I could be there too! I recognize those poinsettia coasters too! You are so very lucky you are able to have your annual luncheon this year...we just went into another total lock down effective at midnight. Covid here is rampant and our hospital ICU beds are almost at capacity. Truthfully, it is frightening. I know you will all have a fabulous time...looking forward to more pictures after your event!
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by pennifold
07 Dec 2020
Hi Kim, yes your Poinsettia coasters were lovely. Everything went off beautifully.
I have been watching your country's demise with the Covid virus. I just don't understand why people aren't listening to the warnings about this. We here in Australia have been wearing masks and keeping our distance for months and it's been working. Keeping my prayers that you will all understand how to get through this. Love Chris
318516All looks brilliant Chris and hope you have a fun day. Its freezing here today so please feel free to send some over. Keep the door shut to keep Masie and the girls out
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by pennifold
07 Dec 2020
Oh! how I wish we could have cool. I absolutely hate the summers here. We did have a great day. Love Chris
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