August 01 2010—On this day my mother in law turned 88 years old!!! She has a hearing aide, and has now help around the house, but she is still living on her own in her own home. Not bad for being 88. We had a small celebration with her niece and nephew and a good friend. We started the big day by going out for breakfast-yummy-a breakfast buffet with eggs, bacon, fresh rolls, cold cuts and fruit. In the afternoon we then had coffee and cake in her home. I remembered to take these pictures, unfortunately I can not tell you the name of the dishes. I do know they are about 40 years old. She still has the entire set. The cake is a chocolate cake that my husband made for her! The cut flowers that you see by each place setting were grown in Oma´s garden.
Be sure to stop by Between Naps on the Porch and check out all the wonderful tablescapes that are being featured this week!
Mimi
•14 years ago
Happy 88th Birthday to your mother-in-law! Beautiful table…love the blue flower rimmed plates.
Kathleen Ellis
•14 years ago
What a wonderful cause for a celebration! How nice you were able to share it with her!
Lovely table linens!
Have a beautiful weekend~
;-D Kathleen
GrannySue
•14 years ago
How pretty. There is nothing better than sharing sweets – and, it's better for the waistline! Your table is really nice and that cake — yummmmm
Entertaining Women
•14 years ago
I know that Oma was pleased to use her beautiful things to host her loved ones at the table. Thank you for sharing your charming design. The cake looks totally yummy….sweet son. Cherry Kay
Maria@BubblegumandDuctTape
•14 years ago
that's a lovely table. The tablecloth and dishes are very pretty and that chocolate cake looks absolutely deliciuos! if it tastes as good as it looks, your husband is a genious!