~ A Swashbuckler Soiree Sets Sail !! ~

The festivities are underway! We have left port and we're aboard our ship, The Bonnee Lass (christened by our poet laureate, Miss Maddie ). Good call on the extra-large ship as we have a full crew, all of who are listed directly to the left under the Swashbuckler Soiree Banner. Click on each artist to see how they are celebrating the party!

I have been starving myself all week to fit into this dress! I certainly want to look my best for that certain someone- (back off, Lisa!)

It's a good thing the laces can be loosened as I plan to enjoy and indulge myself all day. Speaking of....

Oh! I believe this is just what I need. Bowls and bowls of candy.

Saltwater Taffy...

Chocolate-filled coins.

And a little Pirate's Booty!

And of course, we need to toast each other as we take our Maiden Voyage. A bit of rum perhaps?

Or maybe a spot of ale instead.

There's plenty to go around. Or if you prefer....

we do have lemonade.

All served up by our special bartender, Jerry. Finally, he's comfortable in his shirt!

What's this? Someone is breaking into song! Oh, I love it!

From A Favorite Opera, Pirate boy.

And a selection of pirate songs. But who is that singing??

Adam Ant!!! (for sure,a pirate before his time). And now he's singing an extra special pirate song.

Oh, this is so, so, wonderful- good company, food, drink, entertainment. I'm so glad you all are here. I'm so enjoying mingling with you.

But what's the commotion over in the corner? I see Sylvia running over to me. "He's here, he's coming aboard!!"

OMG! Quick, tighten the laces. He's making his way over to me!!

He leans in and whispers that he is here only for a moment. That if I am to go with him, I must leave right away- abandon my crown and sail away. But wait, I beg. The Soiree, my friends, the candy- I can't leave this very minute.......can I?

 

Check back Sunday after 5:00 to see what I've decided to do ( like you need to ask!). If I go, I must forfeit my crown so a new Queen of the Swashbuckler Soiree will be crowned!

Until then, enjoy yourselves, visit with each other and accept a huge thank you for attending OUR Soiree!

Comments

[Sylvia Anderson]

Oh my....you simply MUST GO Donna!!! Give in to your heart's desire...say YES, YES, YES to Johnny!! And my...doesn't he look fabulous this evening!! ;)

I will be posting my contribution to the party in the morning...and can't wait to see what everyone else has in store! What fun and excitement for all! Thank you Donna for hosting this event, and congratulation's on your BIG 100th!

[Melissa]

Oh Donna! If he looks like that abandon everything...the ship, the crown, the candy, all hope...everything.

Thanks for putting this soiree together. It was a lot of fun trying to figure out what I was going to do especially since I signed up so late. Thanks again!!

[Nancy]

Oh Donna...your crown in simply stunning!! And you deserve to wear it...with Johnny of course! Thank-you so much for putting on this party...I am going to go visiting...see you later!

I really had fun with this...
Hugs, Nancy

[Liisa]

He sure looks gorgeous! I wouldn`t hesitate!!
I posted my creations a little early and I brought some other handsome lads too...so there´s no need of fightin! And I´m looking forward to visit everyone else.

Thanks for this soiree! It was fun creating with a theme.

Liisa

[The Lady of The Sea]

Step back before I make all of you walk the plank! Adam Ant has been mine all along... That wench Donna has stolen my man slave and now I'm afraid, you'll have to pay the price... When we get to port, no rum for you lass! A begger's purse is yours for the supreme duty-free port o'call, so it's me who's settin' sail with the fresh new Louis Vuitton, and you'll be dragging around with that old piece of sad leather you call a handbag! HaaaaHaaaaHaaaa! That'll teach you to take my man...

[Du Buh Du Designs]

Seinfeld Adam Ant and Johnny..I'll take Bachelor number three:) You have so many awesome pirate related things to share! I'd say that after J-boy my favorite would be your haute couture paper dress..! Can't wait to visit everyone else's site throughout the day..thanks for hosting the party:)
~Christine
p.s. just picked up the latest Artful Blogging..congrats!!

[Miss Maddie's]

The gown it is delightful,
And the crown is so divine
If you should chose to leave them,
I hope they shall be mine!
I shall watch you from the dock
As you sail off to sea,
With the man that gives you vapors,
The pirate Connery.

Thankyou so much for hosting a fantastic soiree and sharing your light hearted humor with us these past 100 posts. It has truly been a pleasure!
XO Susan

[rochambeau]

Pass me a brewsky will ya Jerry? And some gold chocolate coins too. It's been a quite a journey sailing all this way, not to mention a complicated operation getting my "do" ready for the Swashbuckler's Soiree.
Now THIS is a fun party! I thought may spy Johnny, but I never dreamed Adam Ant would be here!!! Oh beby!
Your Pirate Girl dress is divine!
Cheers to you Donna!

Arrrrrrrrh!!!

(I'll be back later to visit the rest of the party) Just wanted you to know I'm here!

[Karen]

Donna, the crown, the dress, the loot and Johnny too, you have created a bit of pirate paradise for us all. I love your dress creation and that crown is absolutely heavenly.

Thank you for hosting such a magical event. I believe you did awaken the creative pirate muse within us all. When I read what you wrote about these Swashbuckler boots in your article, I had no idea the adventure that you had in store for all of us to enjoy. Karen

[Ann-Denise Anderson]

Donna, Thank you for a lovely party and your hospitality, I love your sense of creativity! Excellent pirate attire! LOVE IT ALL!
Hugs,
Ann-Denise

[Denise Fontaine]

Good Morning fair ladies.I am a mermaid of old,but was once a fair maiden aboard the infamous "Whydah".
Pirates raided the ship that now lays in an ocean grave off the shores of Cape Cod.....
Have a cup of warm tea as I share
my journey..

[Diana]

with Johnny Depp, the pirate. oh ya, I would go in a nano second and worry about it later. great party!

[mya]

The thank you goes to you Dear Donna. This has been so much fun. Love your writing and that dress and crown are over the top fabulous. Now if you don't go with Pirate Johnny after seeing him with his shirt off, I will question your sanity. I will hold Lisa back if you need me too. But send him my way when you are done with him.
-Mya

[Clarice]

Let's see candy, Johnny, candy, Johnny. Oh what a choice. Have a cup of black pearl to help you chose xoxoxoxo Clarice

[Mo'a]

Put that drink down Donna you are not thinking clearly...go, go, but I am coming with you after all you invited me to a party :) So let's parteeeee!!! Oh, Johnny, Oh, Jonny, Oh, Jonny, Oh!!!!!!

[cdm]

I am indeed having an absolutely brilliant time - Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum!!!

[Lisa Kettell]

I'm enjoying the journey, the views from the ship are exquisite. I have packed a secret case for my hidden bounty of candy. My crown for the soiree is almost complete, ready to wear....
More to come.....
Lisa!
P.S. I have extra rum if anyone wants some! LOL!

[Melissa]

Such swag I've never seen. You are the Queen of Treasure. I'm off to party with the other guest. I'll return before sundown.

[Holley]

In that dress you are the Queen of the Soiree,Donna! How could that pirate resist such beauty. But the guy in the puffy shirt sure is cute. Woo hoo! Party time!

[Ulla]

A true Pirate Queen to the core ~ Donna you WONDERFUL! Eat your fill, dance till dawn and make poor Johnny eat his words ~ no one Soiree's like you my dear!!!!

[frenchgardenhouse]

I see a battle to the death coming up between your Scotsman and Johnny. (The Scots always win, they wear KILTS and eat haggis, no one is as fierce as them!)
Hope you have fun at the soiree, matey.
xo Lidy

[frenchgardenhouse]

ps. Did you know there are still Pirates operating today?! On April 20th, 2008, two or more ships were taken. One was released, but there is still one ship with crew being held for ransom. arggg! (I have a link on my blog.)We better look out, these guys are not handsome nor well behaved like YOUR pirate.
xo Lidy

[A Fanciful Twist]

OH MY GOOOODNESSSSSSSSS!!!! I will perish if I never get to touch that crown in person!!!! I LOOOOVE your candy loooot!!! Annnnd, I am claiming Adam Ant!! Right now!!! (Only I want the 80's version of him) Also, that photo of your Johnny is outrageous!!!! You must go with him!!! Go go go!!!!!!! He is wayyyyyy to scrumptious!!! Gooooo!!!!! Run!!!! Put on that beyond gorgeous corset and go!!!! (LOVE the black and yellow stripes!!) Oh, this is wayyy to wonderful!!!!!!!!!! xoxoxoo

[Vickie]

Love the booty! The crown is gorgeous. I hope the laces loosed enough on that dress!! Fab party.

[jungle dream pagoda]

I am here!!!! I came ,okay so its somewhat lame,but I got here!!!

[Nancy ~ Fete et Fleur]

Oh my! Donna your Swashbuckler Soiree goodies are to die for. I'm sure there will be many a pirate lass wanting your treasures! Johnny must me so proud!!

xx Nancy

[Deana]

Adam Ant and I have been partying it up sine the 80's so back off ladies!! Such fun...

Deana

[Betty @ She's Sew Pretty]

music, chocolate, songs...Adam and Johnny fighting over you...What could be better?!

[Debra Schoch]

oh my! i forgot all about pirate booty! thats my gransdson's favorite snack! love all the fun piratey snack and drinks you have for the party and i'll bring the movies!love your lover-ly dreseden creations..

[christie]

Lemonade and Johnny please. This is all delicious!

[Lisa Oceandreamer]

I just knew you would put out a spread....I just knew you'd be corseted and ready for the party! I just knew it would have entertainment and a little debauchery thrown in too! Ah it is a fine party......especially since the story had a happy ending for me and now I have TWO dates.
You didn't think I'd leave it at that..........did you???????
XOXOXO

[Diana]

Tis Truly The Best Soiree! I need nothing else today to satisfy me. Pass the RUM!
(xoxoxo thanks donna for the amusement!!!!!)

[Denise Fontaine]

The dress and goodies are stunning, black and yellow so classic and elegant like you!
Thank you for stopping by..aye!

[Karen sailing as The Lady of The Sea]

Congratulations on the 100th post on a blog that is rivaled by none!!! ALL HAIL THE QUEEN OF THE SEAS!!! MAY SHE SAIL SMOOTH WATERS ALL HER LIVE LONG DAYS!!! Thank you for allowing me to attend your fabulous soiree, Donna! I couldn't have imagined how wonderful it would be or how lavish and beautiful your special pirate art would be! Even YOU have outdone YOU!!! Mostly this is how I've met you, and that's the best prize yet! I'll see Adam safely back to Tortuga, and the rest of it lass, is none of yer business ;-)
xoxo
Karen Otto

[phyllis]

Wonderful creations as usual!!! Almost as nice as that one creation from Kentucky (my state :) which probably gives me dibbs on him...Maybe he will come and pilage my house one dark night...

[Magpie Sue]

Ha! Found the map, found the treasure, but I'm not giving up my turn with the honored guest!!!

[monica magness]

oh the PC gods or PIRATES that be attacked my days and stole the night leaving me LATE for the soiree! Charming creations Miss Donna, you set me heart on fire, a post I surely treasure! Let's see if I can manage to put together my pirate best and make the ship before it sets sail, Monica :)

seeing Jerry in his Saturday BEST made me smile, ahhh the infamous shirt- maybe he'll let me borrow it tonight?

[Bethany]

Oh this post was soooo full of eyecandy...sweets and sweeties!!!
This has been the most fun to prepare for but....it seems my pirate festivities have been hijacked and marooned with the yucky weather and the breaking of a sewing machine :(
Well, I'm off to hoist up a newly mended sail and continue on in my journey despite the troubles....yo-ho-ho!!!

[Karen Young]

Donna, what a fun post. The crown and gown are fabulous. I love them both. It looks like there will be a lot of fighting over Captain Jack. I only have a few takers on Captain Barbossa. And, my dear I will fight you for my loot.

Happy 100 Posts I'm enjoying the party
Hugs Karen

[Sue from Cottage Way of Life]

First, yes, absolutely, you must abandon your own soiree for the dashing Captain Jack. I am quite certain that none would hold it against you.

And secondly, what delicious fun this is to see the different variations on a theme, and so very inspiring as well. Would that I had discovered this earlier, I should have loved to set sail with you all.

Thank you for hosting the fete, it was fun to lurk about.

Now go ... off be you with that pirate!

[Black-Eyed Suzie]

mwah hah ha! What a fabulous post..I love the Seinfeld pic! And I'll take a double 'o' the spiced rum or it's down the plank wit your briney self! (don't really know what dialect that is..pirate meets cockney meets queenie?) Anyway, thanks so for organizing this, Donna! It's been so much fun and I've only just gotten started!

[michelle]

What a very fun party! Thank you so much for inviting us all!

[Raised In Cotton]

OK, I am ready for my spiced rum! The website launch just about did me in, so could you send Johnny over to comfort me?
Hugs sweet Donna:)
Carol

[Twyla and Lindsey]

Oh, thank you for hosting such a faboulas party! You outdid yourself! Such a beautiful dress! And the crown is to die for. Which I think there are a lot of women who are ready too!
Now pass us the bottle of rum and set sail!!!!!!!!!!

[Auberne' Fox-Hughes]

What a beautiful dress! Cool crown to!!!! ^-^

Auberne' Ancalimon @-`--

(P.S. I think you should follow your heart, where ever it may lead;)

[Bettsi]

Oh dear! What will Mr. O'Brien say? Scandalous!

[Vee]

ohhh...me achin' head..... just managed to get upright....

headin' for the sui...the sroi.. the... ssoorrI? .... arrrrghh... the fun! be there in a bit...... don't drink all the rum!

[Karla Smith]

Yo Ho Ho to you on your 100th post.

I was shipwrecked for a while but your ship sailed by in time to save me from more pirates. You passed me the bottle of rum and now I'm feeling wonderful as we all sail together.

I truly love your work Donna and Thank You for hosting this Soiree. Your dress is perfect in every way.

Now for a little more rum and Johnny too.
Karla

[Joy]

How fun! Adam Ant - LOVED him in his day! :)

Love your blog - it's wonderful!

Joy

[Kelley]

Oh Donna! I arrived late but wouldn't miss it for the world, Johnny maybe but not the world. You have given us all alot fun,fun, fun let's celebrate with some rum, rum,rum!
Thanks for everything!
Kelley