Hope you all had a wonderful Easter, if you celebrate it.

We did something different this year and had an Easter brunch at my house instead of Easter dinner at my parents’ house.

The change was mostly due to the fact that we had to take Ricky back to the airport to fly back to college (after his spring break) at 4 p.m. Plus, one of my brothers was gone, along with his wife, since they’re traveling this month in the Phillipines.

So … little different this year … but it was really fun. I’m getting used to changing up some traditions now.

We had my parents over, plus my other brother and my little nephew. (It was fun buying “Easter bunny” things for a little one again!)

And the brunch menu was fabulous! Here’s what we had (wish I took pics of the food, but I was too busy … er .. eating …): Continue reading →

Since I was talking about Debbie D’s beautiful tables the other day, I thought I’d find a couple more.

(Unfortunately, at her events, I always seem to be without my camera, or without my SD card, or without a workable battery … sheesh. So I asked some other book club friends if they had any pictures. …)

Here are some from book club friend Barbara, of our last Christmas brunch:  Continue reading →

I hope you find a little love everywhere today!

This is always the sad part of Christmas — putting everything away. Yesterday, I took down the tree, put away the glasses and dishes, washed all the holiday linens, and took down all the wreaths. …

Today is putting away the pillows and decor from the downstairs, putting away the dining room items, and putting all the boxes back up in the garage.

Deep sigh. …

I always hate to see the season go. It’s so beautiful and glowing and sparkly …

Hope you all had a beautiful Christmas season, and a safe and happy New Year!

Here’s to an awesome 2012 for all!