"Entertaining From The Garden"

The Macon Federation of Garden Clubs hosted a Fund Raiser which featured James Farmer, noted Middle Georgia Author, Decorator and Speaker as well as a Columnist for "Southern Living" Magazine.

The Fund Raiser was also a Luncheon which had a sold out crowd of eight at each of 35 tables.  The tables were decorated by Garden Club Members as well as several local Decorators.

This table was decorated by this Blog Author's Bride.  She focused on a Fall Theme.  

The following three pictures feature the Author of this Blog's Table.

 He presented a table which featured vegetables and focused on the theme "Entertaining From The Garden.  The China had roses so the theme was complete. 

 Each guest at this table received a gift bag with a book mark that featured a picture of  a bloom or a garden scene.  The book marks featured appropriate "Gardening Quotes."  Each gift bag had unique contents.  After the Luncheon each guest at this table was able to select items from the centerpiece decor to also place in their gift bag.  I chose a color scheme that worked well with the fresh vegetables.

At the time I volunteered to decorate a table I was informed that the best three table decorations would receive a James Farmer Wreath.  Each Wreath was unique and I challenged all the Garden Club Ladies that I would win a Wreath.

Here is a picture of the wreath that I received.  I did have one of the three selected as the best decorated tables.  I understand that a unbiased panel of evaluators selected the top three decorated tables. There was no announcement as regards which one was the best.

In addition to this event being a "Fund Raiser" it was also a "Fun Raiser."