*****
Last but not least, I want to wish our #1 a very happy 24th birthday. We are so proud of you. My hope is that you always enjoy life as you do now, and never lose that wicked sense of humor.
Until next time...
I'm Katie. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I am an empty nester meandering through my middle-aged years while entangled in the never-ending process of renovating an antique home on the South Shore of Massachusetts. I love to write about books, movies, TV, celebrities, decorating, and weekend adventures. My favorite writing material is derived from my family: the Mister, my girls, #1 and #2, and my two untrainable, rambunctious pups, Chowdah and Chili.
you may also like
I'm Katie. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I am an empty nester meandering through my midlife years one page at a time. We sold our antique home on the South Shore of Massachusetts in October 2020. We relocated to Dallas and have been spending our time searching for our Forever Home. I love to write about books, movies, TV, celebrities, decorating, and weekend adventures. My favorite writing material, however, is derived from my family: the Mister, my girls, #1 and #2, my favorite son-in-law, and my two untrainable, rambunctious pups, Chowdah and Chili. You can contact me at: preppyemptynester@gmail.com
Sign up with your email address to receive new updates straight in your inbox.
What a beautiful evening! It seems fewer people than ever know how to or even want to make the effort to entertain well. Your friend certainly has the touch! Lucky you!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on not knowing what day it is. Crazy schedules for us all!
Have a wonderful end to your weekend — at least I think it's the weekend!
Absolutely lovely...the kitchen reminded me of my childhood home kitchen with the beautiful thick white woodwork; however there was no dishwasher in my childhood home for there were seven children. The tree and all the decor spectacular...I love to listen to stories from others probably because I am a storyteller myself. Happy Birthday #1.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you about the which day of the week is it...last Tuesday in the early morning I heard the trash truck enter my court...I ran out in my pajamas to get the trash out to the street...the sanitation workers had quite a show, but at least I was wearing matching pj's.
What a beautiful home. The older homes have a comfort factor that new builds just don't have. When we built our previous house I was aiming for an old house feel...in a Georgian. How wonderful that you are finding new friends in your new town! Happy New Year, sheila
ReplyDeleteFirst happy new year! I am back and catching up...missed being in blogland though I did occasionally check in. What a cozy and festive home....looks like a fun night. I hear you on the food/sugar coma....time to get back to healthier eating though its not going to be easy! I am still dreaming of baked brie:) Hope your 2016 is off to a grand start!
ReplyDeleteMade 2 baked Brie in the last week...sigh...back on the low carb wagon but I'm ready.
DeleteWow -- what a beautiful home and table. Looks like it was such a wonderful time! My house has a built-in in the dining room just like theirs - so pretty! Happy New Year and Happy Birthday to your beautiful daughter!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!!! wish I had been invited to that dinner party. Just beautiful and what a nice holiday treat. Thanks for sharing your fun with us. AND, I feel the same way about the week between Christmas and New Years. ugh!
ReplyDeleteNow that's the way to decorate with antiques! You with your buffalo check and she with her tartan plaid - I love it all. By the way, today is Monday ;)
ReplyDeleteThat is a gorgeous home! Small get togethers with friends are the best no matter what season.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your beautiful daughter. :)
What a delightful way to start the New Year! And reading your posts are always a great way to start the day. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful home and a lovely dinner party - the perfect way to kick off the new year! Happy birthday to #1. What an exciting year for her. Wishing her great happiness and success!
ReplyDeleteThe dinner looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteDuring the holidays, I wake up each morning and lie in bed trying to determine the day of the week. The good and bad news: no more confusion.
Happy New Year! I look forward to your 2016 posts!
What a lovely dinner party and a lovely home! Hope your number 1 had a wonderful birthday!
ReplyDeleteHappy belated Birthday to your #1! Your friend Anne has a beautiful home. I overheard the Mister telling the guests what a fabulous wife he has. Says she hasn't aged a day...
ReplyDelete