Southern Luncheon
My dear friend, Christy Case Keirn is the president of the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries.
Christy Case Keirn
The NAJA has a publication that is published twice a year called The Crownlet.
In this publication is information about the NAJA Cookbook – Silver Spoons, Blueberry Afternoons.
“A collection of recipes from junior Auxiliary Chapters in Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri, Texas, Alabama and Florida. This cookbook is filled with NAJA history and stories of the work Junior Auxiliary Chapters are doing for children in their communities.”
As you can see, the ad for this cookbook features a tablescape! I was so honored when Christy called and asked for pictures of tablescapes for the NAJA publication. Christy has also offered to allow one of the cookbooks to be given away on A Southern Life!! So, you know the way this goes – leave a comment here. You can leave one comment a day between now and next Wednesday, March 31st at 3:00 p.m. central time.
Even if you are the lucky winner, I’m sure you will want to go to the NAJA website and purchase more to give away to friends! The proceeds from the sales of the cookbook go to further the NAJA mission which is:
“To encourage members to render charitable services which are beneficial to the general public, with particular emphasis on children; to cooperate with other Charitable 501 (c)(3) organizations.”
What a wonderful organization. Okay, so which tablescape pic did Christy choose?
This one!
So, here is the entire tablescape presentation that includes this picture from June 3rd, 2009.
Blue Fitzhugh china by Spode
Simple and pretty
The colors go well with my planter in the background.
White petunias in the tureen.
Of course, my birds are always invited.
Nice crystal glasses.
And pretty coffee cups.
Cream or sugar?
Very nice.
Checkout Between Naps on the Porch to see a lot of great tablescapes by a lot of lovely and talented people.
Today’s Lagniappe: Buttery Herb Cheese Muffins
This recipe is from the ad in The Crownlet.
2 cups self-rising flour
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted
1/2 cup sour cream
1 (6 ounce) package garlic and herbe spreadable cheese, softened
Mix the flour, butter, cheese and sour cream in a bowl until smooth. Spoon into lightly greased miniature muffin cups, filling to the tops. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until light brown. Makes 2 1/2 Dozen.
Tags: Southern Tablescape
March 24th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
blue and white is one of my favorites .. your table is lovely..
Sonny
March 24th, 2010 at 10:34 pm
This such a beautiful table! Blue and white is always a classic pair. Thanks for sharing and happy TT to you!
March 24th, 2010 at 11:49 pm
I love cookbooks, they are my passion! I have many Junior League cookbooks and would love to add this one to my collection.
March 25th, 2010 at 12:06 am
Your tablescape is lovely, and it looks really good in the cookbook. Please enter me in the giveaway. 🙂
D
March 25th, 2010 at 1:20 am
Your tablescape was lovely. The blue and white table settings with the green nature background is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
March 25th, 2010 at 9:21 am
I love, love, love, those blue and white dishes! And the white petunias in the blue and white planter are just perfect on that table. How fun to have your tablescape featured!
March 25th, 2010 at 9:26 am
I would love to win the cookbook. I have quite a collection which include a few from my late mother-in-law who was reputed to be quite the cook, some that I have purchased in antique stores, and many that I have collected over the years. The Junior League cookbook would be a much-used and welcome addition to my kitchen.
March 25th, 2010 at 10:43 am
The blue dishes are beautiful…not sure about the birds, though…they look like they would snatch the meal off the plate before I did!
March 25th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
your tablescape is very elegant. Even the birds loved it, awsome!
March 25th, 2010 at 8:56 pm
I love your blue & white dishes!! Would love to win the cookbook…the recipes sound delicious! Thanks for the chance!
March 25th, 2010 at 11:10 pm
Gorgeous dishes and tablescape. I love trying new recipes out on the family. Count me in for this fab giveaway please.
March 26th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Love the blue and white dishes…I have a nice collection of them myself. Please enter me in your giveaway!!!!!
March 26th, 2010 at 8:12 pm
What a lovely table. Just love the blue and white with the crystal.
The Junior League cookbooks are always some of the best. This is a great giveaway!
March 26th, 2010 at 9:11 pm
Lovely table! I would love to be lucky enough to win the cookbook!
Deborah in NC
March 27th, 2010 at 12:03 am
Beautiful table setting. Would love to win the cookbook.
March 27th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
What a pretty blue and white table! Love that you also invited the birdies to join you….
March 28th, 2010 at 8:14 am
I would love,love, love to be entered to win this cookbook! I will definately be keeping my fingers crossed! Thanks!
March 28th, 2010 at 9:28 am
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March 28th, 2010 at 6:28 pm
Oh now your photo does look picture perfect! I can see why it was chosen for this cookbook.
March 29th, 2010 at 8:53 am
Lovely table. The petunias in the tureen are too cute!
Would love to win the cookbook to add to my collection.
Sally
March 29th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
I love a good cookbook!!
March 30th, 2010 at 9:59 am
What a beautiful table. I love blue and white dishes, and the simplicity of it is so inviting. Truly southern in its beauty! Thanks or the wonderful giveaway – I would be thrilled to win a cookbook.