Saturday, February 11, 2012

2012 BEAUTIFUL YOU LUNCHEON

"Ah, Sovereign LORD, you have made the heavens and the earth
by your great power and outstretched arm.
Nothing is too hard for you.”
Jeremiah 32:17

Today was “The Beauty of Hope” - our 2nd annual Beautiful You Luncheon.  It is a special event hosted by our Women’s Ministry including tables decorated by volunteer hostesses in whatever theme they choose. 

I chose to do two tables this year!!

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My 1st table’s theme was “The Language of Flowers” and used a lot of daisies which symbolize “hope,”
along with these other flowers and herbs from my garden in the centerpiece:

 

 

Borage for courage
Calendula for joy
Lavender for devotion
Nasturtium for victory
Pansy for thoughts of you
Rose Geranium for preference
Rosemary for remembrance
Sage for long life/good health
Violets for faithfulness

The plates even pictured rose-scented geraniums, borage and calendula!  The favors of “Friendship Potpourri” also used the language of flowers & herbs.

 

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My 2nd table was all about Cooking with Herbs!

A recipe decorated the rim of the plates, the centerpiece represented the fresh harvest of herbs and the favors included a head of garlic, packets of Classic Herb Blends and some measuring spoons.

 

Almost 200 women were pampered this year by 30 men who served the 4 course meal, enjoyed 30 beautifully decorated tables and were encouraged by the women who shared their personal journey of “hope” in word and song.

The room looked amazing - here are a few of my favorite tables!

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A Tropical Beach Party complete with
Flip-Flops!

 

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Black & White Elegance!

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Naturally Recycled Treasures!

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A Beach Lover’s Paradise!

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Let it Snow!

 

 

                                                                                                   Joyce

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