Comments on: Yes, They’re Coming! Luncheon Part I

By: Juliana

Juliana — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:15:00 +0000

I love the idea! Thanks for sharing! )

By: Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality

Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:44:00 +0000

Sandy, I missed your 2 year giveaway, but big congrats on the milestone! Your luncheon looks & sounds wonderful, I know your guests enjoyed themselves, since you are such a sweet hostess!

By: Robin

Robin — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 02:56:00 +0000

Sandy, I’m so sorry I posted that giveaway after the fact…I feel so silly! That’s what I get for blogging late at night when my brain is tired! Hope I didn’t cause you any problems! I enjoy your blog so much.

By: Sandy Toes

Sandy Toes — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 02:38:00 +0000

I have something for you!

By: Jo

Jo — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 02:27:00 +0000

What a wonderful way to celebrate autumn and see those that live in your neighborhood.

It is simply following proper etiquette to RSVP to the host and hostess. I make it a point of responding and when I am hosting a gathering, I base my menu content, seating, tableware and beverages on my RSVP list.

By: Tracey

Tracey — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:32:00 +0000

Hi Sandy,

I'm thrilled Meredith sent us over here. I haven't been blogging much the last few months and lost track of a few favorites--like yours!

RSVP within 48 hours of receiving an invite is my goal, same day if possible.

By: Heidi

Heidi — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 22:13:00 +0000

sandy – i have to chuckle about your RSVP question…i’m hosting a dinner for my dad’s 60th on saturday night – i invited about 120 people and have had the best RSVP response i’ve ever had. it’s those last 10 or 12 that i’m trying to find out if they are coming because that means one more or possibly two more full tables ! a big difference! YES! so important to rsvp – and my mom always said “you do it and you do it promptly!”

By: Grace

Grace — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:25:00 +0000

you’re such a fabulous person, sandy! this page is being bookmarked and will no doubt be referred to often.

By: Jennifer F.

Jennifer F. — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:12:00 +0000

Wow!! This post is so inspiring. I’ll be linking to it.

Just found you via Meredith and am excited to read more from your blog!

By: duchess

duchess — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:44:00 +0000

What a great thing you did. I just love your ability to just jump right in & go with it.
I'm new to my neighborhood & am just too nervous to actually get something like this together.
Maybe I just need to pray about it & then my nerves won't be a problem (I hope).
Thanks for the inspiration.
(The girls are so cute.)

By: Stacey @ The Blessed Nest

Stacey @ The Blessed Nest — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:01:00 +0000

This looks like such a special, lovely luncheon! Everything was so beautiful, one would never guess how simple it really was to do! I love the addition of the little mini candles at each place setting, and the idea of using what you have. Your daughter’s “concert” must have been wonderful as well!

I have been meaning to get the ladies on our block together, and this is a great idea!!

I do believe the RSVP is very important, and is a huge pet peeve of mine when others don’t respond. RSVP ,in short, means respond. Whether you plan to come or not! I wish more people knew this — it’s very discouraging to have to call for missed RSVP’s!

Thanks for the inspiration today

By: Nadine

Nadine — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 02:31:00 +0000

What a wonderful idea. I love the table – it looked lovely. The soup sounded very interesting and the color was great.

I do love aprons and I have taught young people to cook and the importance of a good apron.

By: sarah @ a beach cottage

sarah @ a beach cottage — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:16:00 +0000

Hi Sandy

just sat down to catch up with you (brought a nice piece of cake with me and some tea!)

what a great idea, a wonderful way to connect with the neighbours, hmmm I think I might try this, there are a couple of neighbours who have just had babies and I am sure they could use a nice luncheon, good planning I guess is the key and keeping it simple of course like you said

your table looks stunning, isn't it amazing how you can creat a table easily and quickly from stuff you just have already around your home, I love that, I'm enjoying making up our table so much! the fall colours are just the best and the flowers tie it in beautifully

oh and the RSVP thing, so important in my opinion

great post and great inspiration as usual

Sarah

By: Rhonda

Rhonda — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:30:00 +0000

Once again…I am filled with admiration.

Yes, I do feel that RSVP’ing is important. I’ve been on the non-receiving end when people haven’t replied. Not fun.

By: Christine Lynn

Christine Lynn — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:02:00 +0000

And this is what life is all about,…opening ourselves up and inviting others in, not closing the doors and keeping them out! I love it! We haven’t done the luncheon yet but we have coffee cake and coffee once a month in our neighborhood for the stay at home moms, and sometimes the not so stay at home moms sneak out of work to join us!…lol You have inspired me to throw a little lunch party here…I think a Fall luncheon is what we need here! =O)

By: Suzann @ Lavender and Roses

Suzann @ Lavender and Roses — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:14:00 +0000

I so wish I had the guts to do that. But, most of my neighbors aren’t very friendly (wish I would have known that prior to moving in). How wonderful of you and it surely sounds like an absolutely lovely afternoon.

BTW…I’m having a little give away, feel free to pop by my blog if you’re interested.

By: Betts

Betts — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:23:00 +0000

What a terrific idea. I meet friends for lunch out once in a blue moon, but for some reason I never thought of a luncheon here.

RSVP’ing is of utmost importance! So many seem to take that to mean “call if you can come”. You should call no matter what and without delay.

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:08:00 +0000

Yes RSVPing is very important and people dont take this serious enough. I love the fall luncheon for your neighbors…such a great way to fellowship…

By: Buzzings of a Queen Bee!

Buzzings of a Queen Bee! — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:00:00 +0000

What a wonderful luncheon…wish I lived in your neighborhood!
Carrie

By: Neighbor Jane Payne

Neighbor Jane Payne — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:47:00 +0000

What a grand thing to do, Sandy. Truly, that is a wonderful gift to give and receive…better knowing your neighbors. Thanks for stepping us through it.

Your daughter could not have learned more important things that that afternoon. Way to school her!