Royal ball

[BALL][you may most individual pins with the prince now] Darkness settled over the castle, flames erupting from candles at the rush of a cold draft that seemed to have no source. The ballroom had been polished to its former glory after nearly twenty years of vacancy, here for its one purpose. There seemed to be more people in the room than one might expect, but everyone experienced a different perspective. Some saw guests with eyes black as a midnight sky, while others saw handsome couples…

I first posted this table in November, 2009. It was Thanksgiving, and I'd decided to host a (virtual) appreciation dinner ... along with a "coronation." In honor of this being the 150th week of Tablescape Thursdays, hosted by the inimitable Susan of Between Naps on the Porch!), I thought I'd share it again. If the tablescaping community has a queen (Susan of course!), perhaps we should also have a patron saint. My recommendation would be Hyacinth Bucket of the classic British situation…