Easter At Our House....

I hope you all had a BLESSED Easter. Don't forget the reason that we celebrate!

I thought that I would share our Easter tables from yesterday. 

It was such a lovely time! 

Here's the Menu

3 Herb Skillet Chicken (with wine sauce)

  Roasted Asparagus  (with Hollandaise sauce)

Au Gratin Potatoes  (provided by MIL, thank you very much)

Fresh Berries  (provided by daughter, thank you very much)

Rolls  (also provided by daughter, thank you very much)

Home made Cherry Pie and Pecan Pie (provided my my Mom, thank you very much)

with 

your choice of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Not your typical "Easter Feast" but spring-ee none the less. 

I broke down and bought this gold colored flatware.  I really 

did hem and haw about it, but now I'm glad I did the dirty deed. 

It was an unexpected change in how I usually do my tables. 

And even though it is more modern than I prefer, the gold added a warmth to the table.

I'm glad I gave in to my (dare I say it?)  impulse!  (gulp)

If you see any thing you would like to pick up I will list the 

description and sources here for you. 

Blue water goblets : Walmart  (a million years ago)

Wicker Chargers: World Market years ago, but surprisingly, they still carry them.

Wood Chargers: in a resale shop years ago (World Market has some that are similar now)

Linen Napkins and Tablecloths: Home Goods (years ago) 

Gold Flatware: Target (currently in stock)

We had eight for dinner. This causes a problem for me because 

I don't have a table that seats more than six. 

BOO! 

So rather than putting 6 at one table and 2 at the other, I did 4 and 4. 

I tell myself that this is a more intimate setting and that the conversation 

can go deeper.  (...whatever)  :P

I kept the tables similar so that everyone would feel like they were

at the same party. No jarring differences. 

It worked. I was eaves dropping and I heard some pretty intense conversations 

going on at the table behind me. 

Anyway! The point is that we make do with what we have. 

And it was lovely! 

I have a wonderful family that appreciates the 

effort that a big holiday dinner takes. And I'm so grateful!

Here is the front room... 

I just realized that I rarely photograph the family room (the one behind this one) 

I think that it's because I can never take  decent photograph of it. (bleh) 

.... anyway!

I hope you had a wonderful Easter! 

As my Mother-in-Law always says.. " Remember, Number One!" 

Engagement Photos

The engagement photos are in. 

Here are just a couple of my favorites....

That's my girl and the love of her life! 

Thank you  Reeves Photography!

Don't forget...

This friday! 

Picture Postcard

I was just sitting here reviewing all my beautiful post cards from Sweet Daughter. These are just from this trip. I have saved all of them over the years like treasures.

A thoughtful daughter is just one of the many reasons in life
I know I am blessed beyond anything
that I could have ever hoped for.

So glad you are safe and sound back in the States. We love and miss you too!
See you soon ...

Pine Is Still Fine

One day shortly after my husband and I were married, he came home with this cute little shelf. He proceeded to tell me that he had made it when he was 16 and that his mom had been saving it in the attic for years. She sent it home to see if I wanted it.... well duh! Of course I would want it. I'm so glad she saved it!

It hangs proudly in our family room and is laden heavily with family history.

Sweet Daughter's high school graduation picture.....

Look at those cute little mice admiring her beauty. :) They were in the nick knack cabinet at my great grandmothers house. They are from the 50's.

A little jelly compote....

Some little Dutch Dairy men.... also from the fifties..... I know the shelf looks dusty but it isn't. It actually needs to be oiled. The varnish is getting old and dull so when it is dry it looks dusty.
Really!
At least that's the story I'm rolling with! :)

The picture in the back is of my Mom on my grandfather's shoulders. Isn't this just the most precious picture. It is one of my all time favorites. The little round picture is my Mom holding my older brother. (trust me...it was a fleeting moment)

My Great Grandmother's thimble.

I hope you are having a wonderful weekend!