Naylor Hall in Roswell Georgia for Dutch KONINGS DAG

Yes, I am late for posting this but that is due to the upcoming Revue with our Choir...

Will soon be able to visit others and to catch up on life!

But yes, husband Pieter and I did go to the annual Dutch event at Naylor Hall in Roswell, GA near Atlanta.
Always great to meet with the Dutch community here in Georgia.
Both of us feel very proud that they are one of the Ten Largest Foreign FDI Investors in Georgia!
Click the pink hyperlink and see that they rank 4th...

Thursday, April 27 on a bright sunny afternoon!

We had rain showers in the morning...

We had come the long drive to Roswell once again.

Stopping at Costco for picking up our DVDs with old 8mm movies.

Checking in at the Hyatt Place Atlanta/Alpharetta/North Point Mall first and than only a few miles driving to the lovely Naylor Hall.

We arrived there as FIRST guests for Valet Parking!

Not a good photo due to the harsh sunlight...

Husband Pieter who would celebrate a special double-digit Birthday two days later!

Feeling relaxed for being in time. The traffic was not bad at all for once!

Yes, wearing some orange for the House of Orange...

We were here 8 years ago with Pieter's Goddaughter and her partner Toine.

Special memories!

The Valet Parking crew standby for the majority of the guests.

Wearing my Escada jeans and blouse.

Comfortable for the long drive.

You can see more photos here from the Naylor Hall FB Page,  just click the link.

We still enjoy the complimentary orange tulips!

Thank you for your visits and soon I will be 'off duty' and visit you!

Related posts:

{Orange Tulips compliments of Cut Flower Wholesale - Atlanta} | previous post by me
{HM King Willem Alexander by Elske Wilton, Portrait Artist} | previous post by me
{Dutch King's Birthday Celebration in Atlanta, Georgia} | previous post by me
{Curaçao Airport on Coronation Day King Willem-Alexander} | previous post by me 
{Usually we celebrate Dutch Queen's Day in Atlanta} | previous post by me with Pieter's
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{Orange Tulips compliments of Cut Flower Wholesale - Atlanta}

When we did go to the Dutch King's Birthday Celebration, we all received a lovely bouquet of Orange Tulips at the end of the evening. So I want to share these lovelies with you here.

In our veranda in a Baccarat crystal jug.

There were many business sponsors for the wonderful event and one of them was:

Cut Flower Wholesale Atlanta ←just click the link

We came home next day after one night at the

Hyatt Place Atlanta - Perimeter Center 

It was a lovely time, even though we went three days in a row back and forth to Atlanta.
To Naylor Hall, it was a one-way trip of 155 miles or some 250 km.

Next day we did go back for picking up a dear friend at the Atlanta Airport International Terminal

That was another round trip of 400 km or 250 miles!

Blissful time we had... Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

Related links:
{Dutch King's Birthday Celebration in Atlanta, Georgia} | previous post by me
{HM King Willem Alexander by Elske Wilton, Portrait Artist} | previous post by me

{HM King Willem Alexander by Elske Wilton, Portrait Artist}

While at the beautiful Naylor Hall for the Dutch King's Birthday Celebration (see link below post) we both had the pleasure of personally meeting Elske Wilton, Portrait Artist who recently created HM King Willem Alexander's portrait.

HM King Willem Alexander - King of The Netherlands

Feeling honored for having received this card format from Elske, for using on my blog!

She told me that the King really liked this portrait... Who would not?!

Elske is a member of the Portrait Society of America and the Cecilia Beaux Forum

It was such a beautiful addition to this splendid evening, sponsored by so many great companies.

Husband Pieter, talking with Portrait Artist Elske Wilton...

Look at her stunning work!

Elske's drawings follow the technique of the Italian Renaissance artist Raphael (1483 - 1520), and are done with red Sienna colored pencil on cream olive green Canson paper with white charcoal on the highlights.

Such a beautiful display of her perfect portraits...

One can only admire her meticulous work!

Sorry for the glare of lights but it still gives you an impression of how exact her work looks like!

Of course HM King Willem Alexander got displayed on his Birthday Celebration!

This was such a pleasant encounter and I feel humbled for being allowed to share Elske's work with you!

Related link:
{Dutch King's Birthday Celebration in Atlanta, Georgia} | previous post by me

{Dutch King's Birthday Celebration in Atlanta, Georgia}

Okay, let's sum up what happened since our trip to Arizona... Husband Pieter had another Birthday on April 29. Next day we drove to Atlanta, to celebrate Dutch King's Birthday with a reception at Naylor Hall in Roswell. Spending one night at the +Hyatt Place Atlanta/Perimeter Center. Only to drive back next day, to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport picking up a dear friend from The Netherlands, who stayed with us for one week.

Here you see the Dutch Honorary Consul, Ewoud N. Swaak (l) with my husband Pieter.

A nice wooden floor was placed on the lawn.

Pieter wore his Agave denim Fit Classic Rocker, in an orange charcoal pinstripe and orange cotton pique Ralph Lauren polo.

The event was being held at the Historic Naylor Hall, an 1840 mansion.

Weather was cooperating very well; far better than the previous day on husband Pieter's birthday when it rained cats and dogs...

For the event I did wear my orange Escada stretch jeans with blouse.

Lovely costumes worn by charming Dutch girls!

The Honorary Consul did speak to the crowd and we sang the national American and Dutch Anthems.

The American Anthem at the top and in Dutch, the Wilhelmus and also translated into English.

My hands holding the iPhone with which I did tape the typical Dutch Klompen Dancing.

Not such perfect ending but still okay...

Yes, I enjoyed this evening tremendously!

In the outside 'tents' they were serving typical Dutch fare... Bitterballen, (click link for recipe!) patatje met mayonaise.

Bitterballen duo...

Kroketten ←click the link. In the past, I loved a Kalfskroket between a whole wheat bun... So yummy!

Inside Naylor Hall there was a buffet with delicious food. Vine ripe tomato and mozzarella salad Field greens with strawberries, pralines, goat cheese & sweet peppercorn vinaigrette

Say CHEESE...!

And more CHEESE...

Are you getting hungry yet?

Very much I enjoyed this Wild mushroom risotto with white wine & fontina cheese...

Thanks to many generous sponsors! Hope you enjoyed it...

{Curaçao Airport on Coronation Day King Willem-Alexander}

On Tuesday, April 30 was the Coronation Day of the Dutch King Willem-Alexander. We were lucky for being still on the Island of Curaçao, for our family vacation of 10 days at the Santa Barbara Resort. Enjoying our tropical environment, together with daughter Liz and husband Hans, who flew in from The Netherlands to be with us for celebrating Pieter's Birthdays on April 23 and 29. THANK YOU SO MUCH for all the comments on Pieter's Birthday! It meant a lot to all of us and I will be back soon at your blogs.

• By the way, on April 23, Pieter turned 20, as a USA citizen!

• We could watch the Coronation ceremonies from our hotel room via Live TV stream of NOS Journaal; Dutch broadcasting. When we did arrive at 1:00 PM at the airport we were in for a Royal Treat in honor of King Willem-Alexander's Coronation Day.

• Cupcakes with an orange crown made for some great treats to all passengers willing to take one!

Image by Vogue on my Pinterest

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima in her elegant royal blue gown by Dutch designer Jan Taminiau.

The Dutch have a new Queen of Fashion by the Argentine blonde, Máxima!

• Husband Pieter enjoyed it very much. He ate already an orange glazed Tompouce (Napoleon) pastry and now the cupcake goes down as sweet lunch food! Just click the link above for recipe and historical information...

• The colors of the Dutch flag: Red - White - Blue were shown as well as tiny flags on each cupcake.
• There were two flights going to Amsterdam but the one showing at gate 3 was not the one for Liz & Hans... 
• We got so lucky for arriving almost at the same time; only 15 minutes after KLM landed, we got there on our American Airlines flight for frequent flyer miles. Great service by that airline we must say!
• Our departure was also 20 minutes apart from each other. We departed from gate 4 and Liz & Hans from gate 1...

• Orange balloons on the floor; it looked very festive!

• Very nice presentation...

• At another table, ladies in orange shirts were offering the typical Dutch 'Bitter Ballen' from which I did taste one. Long ago that I had one, typically being served at weddings during reception and at parties.
• Customary these Bitter Balls were being served alongside Bitters such as Dutch Gin or in this case, Dutch Oranje Bitter (Orange Bitter). Click the above link for Dutch Beef Bitterballen recipe and info.

• Another Dutch treat are Poffertjes or Pancake Puffs.
• Click above link again, for recipe of Classic Poffertjes.

So that's why I have been missing several blog posts... We're back home since yesterday morning at 2:30 AM. It took us about as long as it took Liz & Hans for flying home to Amsterdam, The Netherlands. For us with a stop in Miami for going through immigration, re-check of luggage and on to Atlanta.

A very happy Daddy Pieter, who was feeling great for having gifted his girl this nice vacation, together with her husband.

Related articles:
Curaçao Airport | Find out more about this great tropical destination.
Willem-Alexander sworn in as king of the Netherlands after his mother abdicates | Dutch Caribbean Legal Portal
King Willem-Alexander will be inaugurated, not crowned | Dutch Caribbean Legal Portal
Maxima's parents will watch Dutch coronation on TV | Hello Magazine - Royalty
Queen Maxima gives nod to Dutch flag with cobalt blue gown | Hello Magazine - Royalty
Willem-Alexander Becomes New Dutch King After Queen Beatrix Abdicates The Throne (VIDEO, PHOTOS) | Huffington Post
Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort Curaçao | Where we were last year and again this year (formerly Hyatt)