A Fabulous Luncheon and House Tour

Hello dear friends.  I hope everyone is managing to stay warm.  I looked at the calender to figure out how many days until April.  Looks like it may be awhile.

Several months ago, I had the pleasure of meeting one of my favorite readers, Mary, for lunch.  After being in her company for just a few minutes, I felt that I had known her for a lifetime.  Although Mary is a very busy lady, we kept in touch.  Mary works part-time as an ICU nurse at Childrens Hospital.  She also walks two hours a day.  Two hours.  She listens to NPR radio  and audio books on her constitutional.  Thanks to Mary, I have converted from listening to music on my walks to audio books, which makes me walk more, especially if it's a good book. 

Several weeks ago, Mary wrote me a note and invited me to her home for a luncheon.  She said that a few neighbors read my blog and wanted to meet me.  To say I was flattered is an understatement.  I counted the minutes until the big day.

I was the first to arrive which was fine with me.  It gave me some time to catch up with Mary and she gave me permission to take some pictures of her gorgeous home.

I positively love the den.  Lots of seating and so warm and inviting.

  

Mary and I share a love for the almighty rooster!

Mary's living room is brimming with New England charm.

Love this library.

The kitchen is bright and is perfect for cooking and parties.

Mary and Laurie sharing a laugh.

Window seats are one of my favorite features in a home.  Love the pillows too!

The food was fabulous.

Almost every one of these lovely ladies have raised their families in the neighborhood.  You can tell how close they all are.  They know each others families, have celebrated many a birthday and lots of graduations together.  They are a very special group of women.

Kathy made this fabulous Apple Crostata.  Not only did it look like a magazine cover, it was positively delicious!  She told me that she used Ina's recipe.

Darling screened-in porch.

This is Mary's daughter's room.  I adore the color and fabrics that she used.

Mary's daughter is away at college.  If I lived in this room, I would never leave.

Is this not the cutest?  A drawer for every American Girl Doll.

As you can tell by all the trophies, Mary's daughter is quite an accomplished tennis player.

Mary ordered these beautiful prints from The Pink Pagoda.

These are the lovely ladies who made me feel so welcomed.  I apologize to the few that left before I thought to take a group shot.  You ladies will always be known as the Sudbury sweethearts to me. 

Chatting it up with Kathy and Karen. 

Thank you, Mary, for the most delightful afternoon.  On Thanksgiving, I will definitely count this day as one the blessings that I am so grateful for this year.

Here's to good friends!