The four of us who call ourselves "The Lunch Bunch" enjoyed a holiday luncheon. A festive Christmas luncheon! With presents and cake!The centerpiece -- my non-blooming Christmas cactus in the blue oriental bowl.
A menu at each place, a present for my guests at each place. Wrapped in gold and tied with a gold bowl.
A menu at each place, a present for my guests at each place. Wrapped in gold and tied with a gold bowl.A green Christmas cloth and festive napkins with greens, burgundies and golds. A birthday gift from my dear friend, Shirley Ann. In the silver napkin rings, of course!
And my "new" everyday cutlery -- the German silver. (The fork turned upside down in the European tradition.)
The china is not Christmas but I think part of the gold design looks like a Christmas ornament. Bought long ago at an auction -- not for these dishes -- they were a bonus in the box. Eight of them. They're Japanese. I have no idea of the maker and not a clue as to the pattern. But since I like white and gold china almost as much as the blue and white transferware, they became as treasured as whatever was in the box that I did want!
The menu with a gold Christmas tree --
The menu with a gold Christmas tree -- Luncheon at Linderhof
December 15, 2009
Menu
Neiman Marcus Chicken Ala King
Parmesan popovers
Salad of Mixed baby greens with kumquats, sugared pecans
Orange curry vinaigrette
Lemon Curd Poundcake
Freshly Brewed coffee
It's Thursday which means that it's time for us to show off all of our beautiful tables. If you want to see some other fantastic tables, please join Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for it is Tablescape Thursday. I suspect a Christmas table or two may be in the offing!
25 comments:
Lovely! Your post brightened my dark afternoon here in the frozen midwest tundra. I'm "in" with the beginnings of a cold--drat--and feel as if I attended your luncheon. Please, please share the lemon curd poundcake recipe unless it is a treasured "secret". I LOVE poundcake!
What luck to find those bonus dishes in the box! They're so, so lovely.
Your tasble is lovely, Martha. It sounds like it will be an elegant luncheon!
xoxo
Jane
Isn't it nice to have a set of china that is 'just right' for a certain occasion or time? Your table looks very pretty and the luncheon must have been a lot of fun for the Lunch Bunch.
What a gorgeous gift wrap! Lucky gift recipients! Your menu sounmds wonderful and love the gold dishes....Christine
What a stunning menu! I love ladies' luncheons--wish I could've been there!
Your Christmas cactus makes a lovely centerpiece. And I think your gold china is very festive and Christmasy. The "Lunch Bunch" sounds fun!
Looks like fun! Love the gold.
Your table is just beautiful, I love the beautiful gift boxes...
You table is beautiful and the menu sounds wonderful. The Lunch Bunch were in for a treat.
Thanks for visiting my photo blog, hope to see you again.
Hope your holidays are merry & bright.
Love the small gift on the plate.
What a lovely luncheon menu! And your holiday table is beautiful.
This is beautiful, Martha. The menu sounds delicious!
I would love to be one of your guests! The table is beautiful and is the perfect setting for your fabulous sounding menu. Yummy. Are you sharing any of those recipes- I hope so!
Your guests are in for a delightful treat for their eyes and tummies!
Yvonne
The presents are lovely. I really like that china too!
How fun! Beautiful table and how lucky you are to have a lunch bunch!
Thanks for stopping by Nouveau Stitch!
Lovely and sounds so yummy, not to mention the atmosphere in your lovely home!
P.S. My sideboard ( with the top off right now) is also that black ebony finish like the etagere, both from about 1850-1880. I love them!
Would like to see yours!
Linda
Oh so, so pretty and I would love to taste that luncheon menu you are serving. Yummy. Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas
Maryrose
What a wonderful-sounding menu! Lucky, lucky guests :)
What a wonderful meal!
What a fun time, a ladies luncheon. Your menu sounds deliciously wonderful! A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours. Thanks for sharing, Martha.
Love the menu and the beautifully wrapped gifts. I wish I could have been a guest for your luncheon.
I so much like reading your blog.
Betsy
Love the touch with the menu and present at each place setting. Have a great day!
Lovely, Martha! I love the menu at each setting. What a great idea!
ummmm - your menu sounds wonderful and your table is quite beautiful!
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