I am a Victorian Soul, who lives in a small townhouse that was built in the mid 1970's, not a huge Mega Mansion!! I just recently lost my Hubby Joe, who was a Retired Letter Carrier. I worked night shift as an RN on a Hospital based Rehabilitation( Physical Medicine) Unit for 37 years before I had Knee Replacement Surgery and officially Retired in 2019 after 41 years working in Direct Patient Care ... I am so glad that we retired at 62 years of age and got to spend that time together before he passed....I still do love Retirement!!!!

I DABBLE IN A BIT OF THIS AND THAT!!!!

" IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO BE WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE BEEN"
George Eliot
George Eliot was actually a pen name for a woman named Mary Anne Evans......

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Monday, August 15, 2016

Anniversary Tablescape and Dinner


 Friday August 12th, was our 38th Anniversary!!!  YIKES!!!!
 Good Grief!!
 You can see by the look on my parent's faces how they felt that day.....
 Look at how young we were!!!
   That is because we WERE young!!
 I was 20 years old and Joe was just 5 days shy of his 24th Birthday!!
38 years!!

Where has the time gone???

On Saturday, we celebrated our Anniversary with a nice quiet dinner for 2 at home since I worked on Friday, the 12th, which was our Anniversary......
 I threw together an Anniversary Tablescape to celebrate the occasion!!
Nothing really too fancy!!
 I used my very first set of China.......
 China that I had bought at the Acme Market before I was married!!!
 You can see I was partial to Roses even at 18 years old!!!
 Simple but elegant!
 Joe bought the gold flatware when Service Merchandise went out of business!!
  Anyone remember that store??????
 I also bought these crystal angel salt and pepper shakers at Service Merchandise!
     A simple rose paper napkin rolled in a napkin holder......

 I bought the place mats in Belevidere, N.J. one year during their Annual Victorian Days......
 You can see that they are reversible.......
 I placed a candelabra that I painted pink a long time ago , on top of our Wedding album, which I discovered was way to big to open up and display on the table!!!!
Nothing like a little candle light.....
 Since our Wedding Album was too big to display on the table, I took a few photos out of the album of our proofs........
 And scattered them about the table.......
 After I took the photos, I realized that since these photos were proofs, there are numbers in the right hand corner which were used for ordering!!
So please ignore those silly numbers!!  LOL!!
These are the pictures that I think meant the most to me.......
 Candlelight.......
  Now what exactly did we have to eat for our Anniversary Dinner??????

Have I ever mentioned that Joe makes a mean Lobster Tail and that anyone who has ever had lobster at our house says it is the BEST that they ever had???????

He does boil it in water with some "secret" ingredients..........
And then he splits the tails in half.......
Adds pats of butter and sprinkles with paprika and then puts the tails in the oven under the broiler, butterflying them......
So that they melt in your mouth!!!!

 Many years ago, I bought Butter Warmers at Boscov's Department Store......
These were probably one of the best things I ever bought!!
 Keeps the butter nice and hot!!
 We also had fried scallops and potatoes with our lobster!!
 We don't drink alcohol so our crystal glasses are filled with soda!!
 The small bowls were used for tartar sauce for the scallops.....
  We were asked by a few friends why we did not go out to have dinner......

Here is why:

No waiting in line to get a table on a weekend

No screaming kids or hearing other people's conversations while we eat

And not that the price had anything to do with it but we got much more for our money than any eatery would ever give us!!

 1 pound of potatoes, 3/4 pound of scallops and a container of tartar sauce,
bought at Valley Seafood = $13.49

2 lobster tails weighing a little over 12 oz. each, bought at Sam's Club = $27.00

Total cost of Dinner for 2= $40.49!!

Now where could we ever get a dinner like that for a little over $20 a person!!

 It was a lovely quiet Anniversary Dinner for 2!!
If you would like to see the post that I did last year for our Anniversary, 37 Years of Marriage Reflected on a Gallery Wall,  please click HERE!

My next post will be the last post sharing the reveal of my "New" Sitting Room!
 So I hope you will be back to visit soon!!

And thanks to those who took the time out of their busy day to spend a little bit of time with me!!

If you do not have a blog, PLEASE  give me some way to reply to your comment, maybe by including your email in your comment.  If I can not find a way to reach you, I will reply on the post where you commented so please check back......

Hugs,
Debbie
 
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32 comments:

  1. Penny @ Penny's Vintage HomeAugust 15, 2016 at 1:26 PM

    Happy Anniversary to you and Joe! H and I will celebrate our 50th next year....Nov 2017. We always eat at home on special days for the same reasons you gave...I esp. hate all the noise! You set a gorgeous table, and yes I do remember Service. The clock that hangs in the utility room came from there ( Christmas gift from my mother) Have a blessed week...hugs...

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  2. Penny @ Penny's Vintage HomeAugust 15, 2016 at 1:27 PM

    I almost forgot to mention what a beautiful bride you were...

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  3. LindaAugust 15, 2016 at 1:43 PM

    {{{Big Big Smiles}} Beautiful. Happy Anniversary to you both and wishes for many more.

    We will celebrate our 28th anniversary on Dec 31. I often wonder where those years have gone.

    Thank you for the smiles.

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  4. Alex August 15, 2016 at 4:44 PM

    Happy Anniversary, Deb! What a lovely 'restaurant' you went to! I know the decor was just to your liking ;)
    You made a really romantic scene to dine in, all the candle-light must've looked lovely.
    You both did look very young in your wedding photos..they are so sweet. My hubby and I married at ages 21 (me) and 24 (him)
    ~ mere babes, really. But we wanted to, although people still said we were a bit young.
    Happy memories!

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  5. Valerie Cottage Making MommyAugust 15, 2016 at 7:11 PM

    Oh congrats. 38 years is excellent. Your table looks lovely, here is to many more.

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  6. mrayAugust 16, 2016 at 1:13 AM

    Congratulations Debbie & hubby!! We eat at home on all special occasions including our anniversary too! We were married young also, me 19 the mr. was 23 years old. We will be married 54 years in October. You were a beautiful bride & what a fabulous wedding. We eloped & haven't looked back with any regrets either. Enjoying your blog & all your decorating again. Wishing you many many more years together !!! Marcy sunray4@roadrunner.com

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  7. Kasztanowy DomekAugust 16, 2016 at 5:50 AM

    Congratulations Debbie and I wish you many years together. Your table is very elegant and beautiful. Kisses:)))

    xxBasia

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  8. MargieAugust 16, 2016 at 9:07 AM

    Happy 38th Wedding Anniversary,Debbie! I really enjoyed seeing your wedding photos. Thanks for sharing!

    Your anniversary table setting is pretty! I would also rather enjoy a delicious lobster dinner at home surrounded by mementos of your special day.

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  9. GranthamLynnAugust 16, 2016 at 2:46 PM

    Happy Anniversary. What a beautiful dinner! It is always so much more frugal to cook at home and many times much better too! Thanks for sharing your wonderful evening!

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  10. CynthiaAugust 16, 2016 at 3:20 PM

    Happy Anniversary to you and Joe! The lobster tails sound yummy, and if Joe makes them that good, why go anywhere else?

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  11. Linda @ Life and LindaAugust 16, 2016 at 6:39 PM

    Happy, happy anniversary Debbie. Lobster is a favorite of mine. love seeing your wedding photos. I never had a big wedding.
    38 years is something to be proud of. Congrats to you both.

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  12. Thrifty Mom In BoiseAugust 17, 2016 at 12:10 AM

    How nice. You made your tablescape so pretty. And all of those lovely pictures of your special day. Thank you for sharing with us. Happy Anniversary to both of you.

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    1. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasAugust 21, 2016 at 1:55 AM

      Thanks so muchf or stopping by!! I could not get in touch with you any other way so I am responding here.
      Hugs,
      Deb

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  13. ConniecrafterAugust 17, 2016 at 9:03 AM

    Happy Anniversary! Your table looks so pretty, I love the idea of having the wedding album out and pictures on the table, I may have to do that on ours, it will be 33 for us, we were 19 when we got married. Love your candle centerpiece too, and so neat you used your china that you had bought before marrying!

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  14. Creations By CindyAugust 17, 2016 at 9:05 AM

    Happy anniversary to you both! 38 years is something to be proud of and what a legacy of true commitment. For better or worse...right? I love your anniversary tablescape. What a wonderful idea of displaying the wedding pictures on the table! I might need to borrow this idea from you girl! Loved it! And you are so right about the "eating out" thing. I love your menu of choice. Enjoyed this so much this morning. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  15. Edye NicoleAugust 17, 2016 at 12:46 PM

    Happy anniversary, Debbie! The tablescape you set up is lovely <3

    Blessings,
    Edye | Http://gracefulcoffee.wordpress.com

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  16. Carol @Comfort Spring StationAugust 18, 2016 at 8:49 AM

    Happy Anniversary, Debbie! Your table is so sweet and lovely. You are as always an inspiration.

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  17. LauraAugust 18, 2016 at 4:00 PM

    Happy Anniversary!
    Your tablescape is lovely.
    You have so many beautiful things.

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  18. SarahAugust 18, 2016 at 10:50 PM

    Happy Anniversary, Debbie. We celebrate 42 years this month. Doesn't seem possible.

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  19. SoutherncookAugust 19, 2016 at 12:35 AM

    Happy Anniversary to you both. We will be celebrating our 47th on Aug. 29. No special plans as of yet but I'm working on it. I love your charming and romantic table you have set. Hope you both had a lovely evening.

    Carolyn

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  20. Barbara F.August 19, 2016 at 4:54 PM

    Happy Anniversary Debbie and Joe. What a beautiful bride and handsome groom. Your meal looked and sounded fabulous. I lobster and scallops. Also, my birthday was two days later! Although I am a lot older than 38!! haha

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  21. Thelma August 21, 2016 at 7:24 PM

    Happy Anniversary to you both Debbie. You were a beautiful bride. I love the pretty china and the lobster tails look so delicious. May you have many more wonderful years together.

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  22. LaurieAugust 21, 2016 at 8:32 PM

    Happy Anniversary Debbie and Joe! Perfect way to celebrate 38 years. Your tablescape is beautifully done and so meaningful with the pictures that meant the most to you. Such beautiful pictures of a young couple ready to embark on the greatest journey life has to offer. I enjoyed your post! I do remember service merchandise. What surprises me is that you recall where you picked things up . . . I have no idea where most of the things I bought over the years have come from! Thanks for sharing with us at Snickerdoodle Sunday! Have a wonderful week and take care of you and Joe :)

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  23. anneAugust 22, 2016 at 4:05 AM

    Happy Anniversary to you and your husband, you look so stunning in your wedding dress. Visiting here from Pink Saturday. Hope you can visit mine, thanks. http://www.annesweetlife.com/2016/08/21/pink-saturday-1-hello-kitty-pink-blouse/

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  24. ornate splendorAugust 22, 2016 at 8:32 AM

    Hi Debbie
    Happy Anniversary to you and your hubbie!!! Love the set up of your pretty table, and enjoyed seeing all of the wedding photos. What a beautiful church!!!! So nice that your husband makes such a great lobster treat!
    Catherine

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  25. The Stonybrook HouseAugust 22, 2016 at 9:44 AM

    Happy Anniversary!! Thanks so much for sharing and linking up at Dishing It & Digging It! We love seeing your projects each week! :)

    Blessings,
    Lori

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  26. Art and SandAugust 23, 2016 at 4:00 AM

    Happy Anniversary!

    You were young! I thought we were young at 22.

    You set a beautiful table for Joe's delicious lobster. Steve cooks his the same way, but he buys live lobsters and has lobster races on the kitchen floor first.

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  27. elaine @cookinandcraftin.comAugust 23, 2016 at 10:05 AM

    Congratulations on 38 years of marriage!! i think your table is beautiful!! Thanks for sharing on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday - Pinned!

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  28. UnknownAugust 23, 2016 at 11:45 AM

    Happy Anniversary! Everything looks so great!

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

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  29. Sara SyrettAugust 26, 2016 at 1:26 AM

    What a sweet anniversary! I loved reading about your wedding and seeing all those awesome pictures! Thanks for sharing it at Merry Monday! I am visiting from www.twelveonmain.com. Have a great weekend!

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  30. Beverly @Across the BlvdAugust 27, 2016 at 2:48 PM

    Belated Happy Anniversary, Debbie. What a lovely way to spend the evening.Your table setting is so pretty and I love that you sprinkled photos from your wedding on the table top. Thanks for sharing with us at Snickerdoodle!

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  31. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageAugust 29, 2016 at 1:41 PM

    What a cute couple and Happy Belated Anniversary to you and Joe, Debbie! Like I've said a few times beofre, you and I have a lot in common but one thing we don't. My hubby doesn't cook! You are so blessed that Joe does and the meal looks wonderful. I love scallops and the lobster looks delicious! We don't drink either and soda or sparkling grape juice looks just as enticing in a pretty crystal goblet. Love the photos and my, what a big wedding you had! Something else we don't have in common. I had a very small wedding with only a couple of friends in attendance because my mother didn't want me marrying my sweetie. Thank goodness she has changed her mind about that but it's taken her almost forty years to admit she was wrong! LOL The rose place mats are really pretty too and I also chose a rose motif on my first set of dishes. I've loved roses since I was a little girl. I enjoyed your post and thank you for sharing with us.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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