Are you sick to death of...

Paper Flowers? Sorry. I just had to show you some pictures from dinner last night. Our mixed doubles tennis team got together for dinner at a great old beach club. It ain't fancy, but it sure is fabulous. You start with drinks upstairs, sitting in rocking chairs watching the ocean. Then finish with dinner downstairs. Dinner you have brought. Along with the tablecloth, napkins, centerpieces etc. That's half the fun.

I had some paper flower arrangements left over from my Aunt and Uncle's anniversary party and just hated not to use them again.

My sisters and I were in charge of the flowers for the party so my sister Susan, in Atlanta, made the green Sweet Peas. My sister, Betsy, in Charlotte, made the pink flowers and I made the white with the green and yellow center (Shake my family tree and a craft nerd will fall out). We made 30 of each. Once everyone got to town we crossed our fingers and started arranging.

Voila! It worked. This was at the anniversary party. Next stop the beach. I needed something more casual. Who wears gold to the beach?

Out went the gold boxes. I threw in some greenery, votives and trellis napkins with bamboo rings and I was set.

It looked even better once it was dark and the candles were lit. The pictures aren't great, but that is because everyone was ready to eat and I was still trying to get the perfect photo.

Everyone had a great time and I got lots of joy from setting the table! And of course the great company. Thanks for a great night everyone!!

I promise, no more paper flowers, ever!! Unless I think up some new design or fabulous arrangement and then well, I might have to share.

P.S. Why is it the one night you have been out late, Butterball wakes up early?

Have a great weekend!!