The inspiration and or story behind this event was ...I was picking my kids up from school one afternoon and I saw these beautiful green flowers in my neighbors yard and I thought to my self "that's it" I just had to use those flowers at my next event and so it began.

The color of the event was soft green, white and tan. My table linens were recycled damask drapes it added contrast and texture. The place settings were white doily placemats, white plates that had a peril design, and a green floral napkin which all added a feminine cottage feel. The center pieces were a small grouping; White antique doily, a picture of my daughter in her beautiful white baptism dress (I also added a green ribbon on the frame for color and flair), placed in a simple clear cup was the inspired bunch of green flowers tied with a lace ribbon, and a glass vase that held white dinner mints and a green thank you note to all our guests.

The food was a hit! I made sausage and bacon quiche, muffins, fancy breads with butter and fresh fruit. The serving table was very eye catching with all the color and aroma. I used a three ti ere platter and tied various ribbons on the top for color and focal point. In the center of the table I used an antique doily table runner and also placed a single tied ribbon down the center to again draw your eye towards all the different choices of food. I used the placesetting floral napkin and paper doily under each serving dish for added color and interest.
I loved preparing for this event and it was a simple success. The food was delicious and the guest were relaxed and the colors were beautiful! it added a special touch to the day!

I started this traditional gift with my first daughter that is to make a quilt for their baptism day. I used a local embroidery company to embroider my daughters name and special day of the event this adds a personal touch and my daughter loved it! and the tradition will continue I have two more to go.

I used five different 6x6 fabrics to complete my quilt and also backed and bind ed it with a soft dot (of course) chenille and tied it with a simple white sheer ribbon. My daughters comment was that she was glad that the back was soft so that she can snuggle up and get cozy in it.

This is a complete look of the quilt. I loved using all white fabrics it went well with the theme of the event. I also decided to not go too traditional and added three texture fabrics to add interest and warmth. This is a great gift idea for a special occasion but FYI it does take some prep time and some experience in sewing and a great deal of patience.