Every once in a while, I pay a visit to one of our local Dollar Tree Stores.  Recently,
I did just that, and I found packages of disposable flatware that looked too good
to pass by.  Eight silver and black, sturdy place settings for $ l.00.  I also found
attractive black and white designed placemats for a dollar each. 

 

Here I used them with Costco sturdy disposable/reusable plates, for a casual luncheon. 

Of course a few fresh flowers and a candle, make everything look better.

Right?  Thank you Dollar Tree, for providing some fun surprises for people like me.

 

 This week, while keeping our three grandchildren, I let our

granddaughter use the purchases to set up her pretend tea

party.  She also used the empty yogurt jars and a

faux carnation that I had in the cupboard, to finish her

tea party table top.

  

This was the plate of food that she served to me:), in the early morning hours
of her play time.

I purchased extra fruit in anticipation of their visit.

Along with the place settings, I had also purchased a bag of 12 forks of the same
design.  Here I chose to serve my fruit, using the forks.  It was a fun way to serve
fresh fruit and dip.  She loves helping me in the kitchen, and I enjoy teaching her
ways to add beauty to food served, especially using my dollar finds.

It is a cloudy, overcast day here, so I thought I would share a touch of sunshine with you.
This basket of sunflowers were on the floor of a local market we visited on Friday.
Thank you for stopping by today!