A Wonderful Christmas Luncheon - Scotty Style!

Our local garden club hosted the annual Christmas luncheon a few weeks ago. There were over 31 tables - each painstakingly decorated in different themes. My friend, Dodie (also the breeder of our beloved Duhgall) invited me to sit at her table. She and another sweet Scottie owner, Waive, decorated the table with their Scotty collections.
Our place settings...old Bakelite utensils, and carved acorn napkin rings. You can click on any photo to enlarge it for details. Dodie even made chocolate molded Scotty Pops and larger chocolate Scotty Dogs for us to take home.
Oh......aren't they too pretty to eat on?
As you can see, this table setting won the hearts of many. Lots of "oooohs and awwwwsss" were to be said at this precious table. See all of the large Scotty Dogs looking at the antique feather tree? They are all antique Hubley pieces, all made of heavy metal and each adorned (by Waive) in either a tartan coat, hat, scarf - and one even has his own set of bagpipes - oh am I jealous! But, can he play?
Just too cute!!! Around the base of the tree are Dodie's collections of itty-bitty Scotty Dogs...most made of metal. Around the Hubley pieces are black licorice Scotty Dogs. You can find those at Trader Joes. Yummy!
The antique tree is Waives and she has it all decked out with old dog tags that she found in Scotland and Ireland, little dog ornaments and tartan fancys here and there. Waive is of Scottish decent, as is her husband. In fact, her hubby has an uncle by the name of Duhgall. No kidding. Well, afterall, Dughall is Scottish and translates to "Dark Stranger" - that of which my little bugger is not. He loves everyone!
The backs of our chairs were draped in various tartans.
Ok - here is the wee lad that is sporting a set of bagpipes 'round his little neck. Shhh...I think I hear 'em playin'!
...ok, have you had enough of him? I uploaded this pic twice.

The pipes are Waive's. They are old an need I say I didn't even ask if I could give them a pumping up! Too afraid that the leather might split. But, shhhh...if you listen, you can hear the pipes playing with my Braveheart song. Ahhhh, such sweeeeeet music. It really touches my soul and sparks a deep sentiment within. Has to be my Scottish roots!
...Jingle Bell Scotty...

Can you hear them? They are singin' "Oh Christmas Tree...Oh Christmas tree...how dare I not hike my leg on thee...." ha!

Under Cover Steiff Scotty Dogs. They have been hired by our local drug sniffing unit....

Ok, so I wasn't suppose to share this covert operation with the world. Bite me! Kidding!

Final glimpse of our tree before the festivities ended. It was a fun time and everyone always has a great time.

Thank you everyone for visiting my little blog. It is always a treat to hear from you! As I mentioned in two posts ago, Deena was to undergo breast cancer surgery. If you click HERE you can catch up with what is going on with her and to read her beautiful blog. She is home now, thank GOD, and her surgery went well. To those who have taken a moment to visit her, I thank you, and I know that she appreciates everyone's comments and best wishes. It is just so sad to hear of those who have to deal with such severe health issues, and at such a busy time of year. Deena, we wish you the best!!

Blessings to everyone....

Becky