Hello my bosom friend. I am so glad that you have come to call. Today I will be sharing an Anne Of Green Gables Birthday Dinner in the most poetical of fashion.
The Inspiration
For this warm August birthday dinner inspirtation was found at the Sunday school picnic hosted by The Barry’s.
Even though the event is a casual outdoor affair all the best china is laid out.
Tables are draped with fabric in shades of pink and white.
Flowers are arranged in cut crystal vases.
The Tablesetting
Let me welcome you to the party dear kindred spirits.
The table was set with an antique white tablecloth and my great grandmothers pink damask napkins.
Grandma Mary’s crystal glasses sparkle and shine.
The summer bouquet features blooms of roses, daisies and stock in lovely soft shades.
Each place setting features a small journal, pencil, bookmark and a place card.
You can save these bookmarks by right clicking. Then simply print them out in the size you desire.
Other party favors included wax sachets scented with rose oil. They were placed by the front door as the scent was quite heavy.
Let’s take a look at the buffet.
Anne Of Green Gables Birthday Dinner
Many wonderful recipes can be found in the Anne of Green Gables Cookbook. I have had my copy for over 30 years. You can find a newer edition HERE.
I wanted the sideboard to be laden with all manner of delights.
The Edwardians loved to display food in heavy crystal with food dished up with silver serving pieces.
Of course there MUST be raspberry cordial. Anne of Green Gables: Chapter 16
As well as lemonade. Anne’s Golden Picnic Anne of Avonlea: Chapter 13 .
Edible blossoms were placed next to the drinks for a whimsical touch.
The layer cake was made with whipped cream and red jelly. Anne of Green Gables: Chapter 21. No lineament was added!
Forever our Anne. Just right click to save the image to your computer.
The yummiest summer cherries and salt water taffy were favorites of Anne’s.
I found some lovely printables HERE. You can right click to save my favorites to your computer. Then simply print them out and frame them.
My husband’s Aunt Lolly gifted me these wonderful pieces of Royal Doulton Archives Piper Platinum. The design is based on historical artwork from the early 1900s. Which is the perfect time frame for the Edwardian era. The dazzling details feature a deep border of intricate lattice work and small heraldic motifs accented with a rich platinum trim. It is named after Enoch Piper, an artist who worked in the Royal Doulton design studio during the early 20th century.
Dinner is served!
Roasted Chicken is mentioned numerous times throughout the books. Two such occasions were Miss Lavender’s Tea Party from Anne of Avonlea: Chapter 21 and A Bang-Up Dinner for Dr. Lennox Carter Anne of Windy Poplars: Chapters 9 & 10
The delicious sourdough bread is a nod to Jem’s Rainbow Valley Feast Rainbow Valley: Chapter 3.
For the green beans almondine and twice baked potatoes I was inspired by Anne’s Menu for Mrs. Charlotte E. Morgan mentioned in Anne of Avonlea: Chapter 16.
Kindred Spirits
My son and his new bride arrived with a clipping from one of their lovely plants. I love how much fun they are having creating their new home.
My girls love Anne like I do. Lou is wearing a me made dress of pink dotted Swiss. Megan was happy to wear my eighth grade graduation dress.
Ponyboy and Gracie are all smiles.
Gracie makes me laugh everyday.
I wish for you a truly magical day filled with joy and happiness.
Have a splendid weekend,
Laura
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So beautiful!!
(Did anyone mistakenly get a glass of blackberry wine?)
We absolutely drank raspberry cordial and stayed away from the red currant wine!
I knew you’d have dresses for the girls! I was expecting the dogs to have clothes too! 🙂
Your table looks so nice, and the sachets are gorgeous too. I hope you enjoyed creating all of that for YOUR party. I know I would. But I’m controlling. 😉
Happy Birthday, sweet friend.
It was just what I wanted! LOL
Oh, how perfectly lovely! You are so blessed to have such beautiful heirlooms. I was just looking at a beautiful white tablecloth on Amazon today and after seeing yours I think I am going to splurge!
You can never go wrong with a white tablecloth!
oh Laura…what a wonderful “Anne” meal and setting. So pretty and your ‘girls’ as well as the fur babies look adorable. I love the attention to detail and the care you take to include all the period , vintage pieces. Happy Birthday Bash…and thanks for sharing.
Thank you for your wonderfully warm wishes!
Your birthday celebration was so incredibly beautiful.. I love how you pulled everything together from the Anne books. You have truly inspired me to re-embrace my Anne, re-read the books, and re-watch the movie (the one with Megan Follows…..because she IS Anne!!) You never cease to amaze me with your gorgeous table and sideboard settings. I am humbled and blessed to be a kindred spirit with you, my sweet friend.
Thank you so much for your kind wishes!
I can’t think of a more perfect way to celebrate a special birthday. Everything is so lovely — and I especially like that the women were in Anne-appropriate dresses! Your table, of course, is beautiful and the buffet looks fantastic. What tasty treats you served. It simply could not be one bit nicer!
It was truly so lovely!
Everything is so lovely, great inspiration and those chargers are outstanding….I really wish we lived out of our jeans more often, Sandi
It truly was such a special occasion!