9.14.2009

Na-Da Farm style party......

We recently hosted a party for over 200 of our closest friends and relatives....
with no old barn any longer, we used another new barn instead......
My husband, brother-in-law, kids and I worked VERY hard to clear out another section of our 'steel barn'..........
and happy with the light and breezes in that new area, that is exactly where the food, and centerpiece went.....
and with practically no budget, nature inspired me.........

using only things I already owned, it was both fun and unique
I could complain on how not all the whites matched, or how I wanted draperies hanging on the whole wall, or more of this and that.......but seriously.....why??
The altar was totally scrubbed down to accommodate my "centerpiece".......
it was charmingly rustic

we added fresh straw to the ground

(I love walking in straw....it has such a country rustle sound)

just little ole' buffet lights and my garden produce spilling out........
I finally got to use these little wire urns that held autumn joy sedum and goldenrod.....





I seem to always need a focal point, and in this case, it was a focal 'wall'...........


The food eventually surrounded this altar, but it primarily held all the wonderful delights people brought from their kitchens that were sweet........

~more pictures of the party decor this week~

14 comments:

  1. It all looks charming and very much the way a decorated building would have looked in the past. Lovely.

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  2. It couldn't have looked more perfect!!
    Beth :0)

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  3. Very nice. And I personally prefer whites that don't match.

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  4. Charming...charming, charming!
    You have such good taste!
    Hugs
    Magdalena/Color Sepia

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  5. Isn't it amazing what you can do with things that you have already got. You could have paid a fortune and it wouldn't have looked as good...great job. XXXX

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  6. oh you are sooooo good...those photos and your barn are beautiful...nicely done..can't wait to see more..;)

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  7. Everything looks so pretty and perfect. How wonderful to have enough space to host 200 people.
    Take care and enjoy your day,
    Elizabeth

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  8. Don't you love it when the creativity is flowing and you get to share it with those you love!!
    Can't wait to see more pics!
    Blessings~LillySue

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  9. Anne Marie, It looks like it was a wonderful party. You have styled your shed beautifully.

    The alter looks fantastic. Was this a wedding?

    Thanks for the message yesterday, yes, spend as much time as you can with your son, they grow up so quickly.

    Have a fab day, xx Coty

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  10. being there in person was the biggest delight

    ...I noticed how the straw went "crunch"

    ...when you can you come "lunching" here? I'm already planning

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  11. You my dear make farm life look easy & elegant. What a fantastic job! I love love love the centerpiece. Are those giant cabbage leaves? Your little ones must just marvel at what mommy can do.
    Lisa

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  12. I am gobsmacked my friend,I have no words....you have outdone yourself this time!! 0xx00x

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