This woman had always been a big entertainer and had a lot of kitchen tools and dinnerware. “You don’t have to worry about her things being junky,” explained Gram. “Loraine has very high standards and doesn’t buy anything low quality.” It really did feel like Christmas.
Aside from a big box of bath towels, which I took for Mr. Handsome’s brother who couldn’t make it, I scored some candles, stationery, and three containers of about 1,000 festive napkins (pictured above). Like I said, this lady loved entertaining, and she had napkins for every holiday. I’m looking forward to breaking out my napkins for upcoming celebrations!
Do you enjoy entertaining?
Regina
I enjoy entertaining and fellowshipping with friends and family. I enjoy more now that I have become a better housekeeper thanks to Flylady.
Anonymous
Does fellowshipping mean something different than visiting with? I see that word used a lot, but I don’t know what it means.
Anonymous
In a Church context, it means interaction between believers. They probably would have the Holy Spirit in them and amongst them… Where ever two or three are gathered together in His name, Jesus said he will be there. An important aspect is to not quench or greive the Spirit and as far as is moral to go to lengths to forebear in love and get along peacefully because of the unity of the Holy Spirit. In the Bible Jesus said human beings need a second birth to be born again in the Spirit. Taken seriously it should mean new life even to eternal life. And this Kingdom of Heaven must be received, 'as a little child would receive it'.
Anonymous
What is Flylady?
Anonymous
Thanks for answering my question!
tigerchick
Flylady is a woman who started a website about housekeeping. It is great for folks who are overwhelmed and don't know where to start. She has very easy and practical step by step advice.
http://www.flylady.net
Anonymous
I love this post! Just wondering…did you count the napkins to see there were 1,000? 🙂
nashvillewife@gmail.com
That's a good question. LOL. I counted one stack of 50 and then eyeballed the rest.
Ellie
Anonymous
I don't particularly like entertaining large groups of people. But, I do like it when company stops by, it's always a nice surprise. Ellie, I would of took the napkins also…Jane
Debbie Wicklund
I’m not much of an entertainer but I’m a crafter & those napkins would make beautiful card fronts.
Anonymous
So then maybe Ellie can make lovely 'Thank-you!' cards for the two ladies and show her craft project on this blog.
Anonymous
I love those napkins. MY Mom use to have some of those napkins shown when she was in Newcomers Club & Welcome Wagon.
That was nice of you to get the bath towels for Mr.Handsome brother.
Lisa
I love entertaining, and setting the table is my favorite part. I would have grabbed those napkins as well. What a find!
Anonymous
I *love* a seasonal napkin!!! I always have some in the drawer, but nowhere near that awesome collection lol
Enjoy!
Bee 🙂
Anonymous
I love to have napkins and other objects for the holidays. You sure did good. Enjoy your treasures.
Marilyn
Anonymous
Uh? You took all of the napkins? (Maybe you should share some with your sister-in-law who also likes to entertain.)
nashvillewife@gmail.com
You're too funny. Mr. Handsome and I had to leave for a short time, and after we returned to look through all the stuff and choose what we wanted, everyone else had already chosen theirs. No one else wanted the napkins. 🙂
Ellie
Anonymous
There is a way to decoupage napkins to the bottom of clear glass plates that makes the plate look exquisite. Ellie, you have some gorgeous napkins that would work. In fact, you could make a set of plates. I’ve never done it but would love to try. Has anyone done that?