As some of you know, I am in a small group made up of special women who love decorating or collecting or crafting or all of the above, and we get together every other month for dinner and fun at each other's homes. There are 12 in our group, so each of us entertains just once every two years.
It
was my turn this month and one of our members is getting married soon
and it was suggested that we do a surprise shower at the same time. I
was already planning an "April Shower" theme (yes, some of us do some
sort of seasonal or other theme). And I was able to invite Michelle to
her own surprise shower without her having a clue that it was going on.
Even when she saw the umbrella on the front door, she remained in the dark.
She walked right past this dining room, and still nothing seemed unusual. (That tells you a little bit about how we go all out for our get togethers.) Fortunately, Michelle was with me in the kitchen when others arrived bearing gifts, but I
always managed to answer the door and then have them stash their gifts behind the
sofa. We didn't want to announce the surprise until all had arrived. Who
said women can't keep a secret?!?
This is how the table looked in anticipation of everyone's arriving. I found the little demitasse cups at one of my favorite haunts and was amazed there were 12. I didn't know if they would be nut cups or what, but finally decided they would be mini succulent planters. My co-conspirator helped me plate the dinner while everyone was enjoying appetizers and libations. So the plates were placed, and the candles lit, everyone summoned, and when we broke the news, Michelle was practically in tears she was so surprised.
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