Monday, March 28, 2016

Easter 2016




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We enjoyed Easter weekend with family as it is always our tradition.  Our son and his boys came for Easter and spent the night.  Before they arrived the Easter Bunny had left a basket for the grandsons.  Since we have been having construction going on in the kitchen and dining room, we put the construction on hold and just worked around the uncompleted room and enjoyed our Easter dinner.  The counter-top will be installed on Wednesday and I can hardly wait to have that put in and then we can finish this project.

I set the table before they arrived as I find it is easier to get this done before family arrives.




I used my Mama's Meakin ironstone on a white lace tablecloth.  I needed to brighten the table with some sunny yellow napkins that I have had for years.

Working with a white tablecloth I needed to add more color.  So I bought out the Beatrix Potter vase and filled it with colorful egg picks.




Being the only woman at the table, I'm not sure anyone paid any attention to the decor of the table, but I surely did.




We colored eggs the day before.  It's our tradition to make a madras egg.  Grayden, aka Bear, and Samuel enjoyed  seeing what they could come up with.




I was quite remiss in taking photos of our weekend together.  When Grady and the boys were ready to leave today I asked them to please let me take at least one photo of them before they left for home.
 



Even though I have very few photos to share, we enjoyed a great time with each other.  Besides, it's not about the photos, it's about the memories we shared.








26 comments:

  1. It sounds like you had a wonderful Easter, Martha Ellen. I really like the dark furniture in your home. I've always loved the traditional furniture, and think I always will. The Beatrix Potter vase is very cute.

    Have a terrific week, my dear.

    ~Sheri

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    1. Sheri, thank you. I found the Beatrix Potter vase at Goodwill! I paid $9.00 for two of them. Have a lovely evening, dear one. ♥

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  2. I am so glad you enjoyed your traditions and your special time together regardless of the state of your kitchen/dining room! (We too are working around disarray as we are packing, but I cannot imagine not gathering to celebrate.) You certainly had some handsome fellows around your table!

    I know you're looking forward to having your project completed. I know I am looking forward to seeing it! :)

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    1. Thank you, Cheryl! Yes, gathering with family is so important. I know you are in the middle of moving and have so much on your plate. I'm thinking of you and wish you smooth sailing in all that it entails. ♥

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  3. No one would know that you were in the middle of renovations. So nice to have your boys home to enjoy the holiday together. I really like the photo you took at the last minute...those boys of yours photograph well!

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    1. Thank you, Vee. Our renovations are going well, but not exactly ready for a photo shoot! ♥

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  4. Hi ME- wlel golly, at least you have SOME pics! We never ever seem to take them. We hardly have any family photo memories, which is just beyond sad and wrong. After our family's departure yesterday and exclaimed to my husband "Oh, NO- we forgot AGAIN!"

    *Sigh*

    Glad you had an enjoyable Easter weekend, sweet friend. Hugs.

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    1. Michele, I do believe we get so busy with preparations and visiting, there is no time to take great photos. Well, there are many memories to reflect upon. Have a wonderful week. ♥

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  5. Fun family time, Martha Ellen, and us girls noticed that the table looks lovely. Beatrix Potter rules!
    Amalia
    xo

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  6. Being the hostess AND event photographer do not mix well. I know first hand. Sometimes I think the Amish have it right--no photographs! They just live their lives one day at a time, gathering precious memories, and keeping them safe in their hearts.

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    1. Cathy, that's so true! The memories are what are important. ♥

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  7. What a lovely Easter celebration, Martha Ellen! Your Mama's white ironstone is such a special part of your holiday dinners. Just imagine, every family gathering from now on will have your new countertop connecting your cozy kitchen and dining room! You will find fun, new ways to make entertaining easier. There will also be a new countertop to decorate! I can just feel the love in your photos! ♡Dawn@Petals.Paper.SimpleThymes

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    1. Hi Dawn, thank you for your sweet comments. Our project is going quite well and I am anxiously awaiting the installation of the counter tomorrow. Then, it will be time to have it all painted. I am practicing my patience! Have a beautiful day, dear one. ♥

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  8. I am so happy for you Martha Ellen! A blessed Easter day with your sweet family! Love that you colored eggs too! I missed doing that this year! I'll just bet they enjoyed your beautiful decor and table! Just lovely!

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    1. Thank you, Betsy. We had a great time. I'm never sure whether guys notice things like decor! Have a wonderful day, dear one. ♥

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  9. Oh I love this peek into your home!!!!!

    This is the dining room, of course. What is beyond, in the room with the lovely windows and lace curtains, please?

    A smaller table... With comfortable chairs, to the right... So inviting...

    Gentle hugs,
    Tessa

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    1. Thank you, Tessa. The room you see beyond the dining room is our Florida room. It's a sunny room with eleven windows, a table and chairs. It's where we "live" most of the time. Our tv and love seats and chairs for relaxing in are here. We added this room to the back of our home in 1986. I hope your day is wonderful! ♥

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  10. It sounds like a wonderful family time, Martha Ellen. And i love the Beatrix Potter vase and eggs and darling sheep and bunnies!!! xoxo I'm sure most of your blog friends feel the same. Thinking Spring!

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    1. Judy, Spring is coming fast and furious here. I'm so happy to see all the beautiful trees getting ready to burst open in bloom! Have a lovely afternoon! ♥

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  11. I love that you added some Easter decorations even if the guys didn't notice! I was remiss on taking pictures too but in part due to the fact that I was hosting the gathering. That's a sign of having a good time too since you are too busy to take pictures! Can't wait to see your new counters and finished project!

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    1. Thank you, Liz. We are getting closer to having our part of the project finished. Then the painters will come in and make it look fresh and clean. ♥

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  12. It is a lovely table! And I'm so impressed at the men coloring the eggs! But I guess there's a challenge to make that madras one and men do rise to a challenge!

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    1. Dotsie, that is so true. The madras egg has been a tradition in our home since the children were small. Our daughter even makes one every year as well. ♥

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  13. Hi Martha,
    What sweet times the sweetest with family!!
    Hope your project is moving along smoothly :-)
    I can't believe that it is already April!!
    Much Warmth, Love and Joy, Linnie

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    1. Thank you, Linnie! I can hardly believe it's April as well! Our part of the project was finished yesterday! Yay! Now the painters will be coming and paint the inside and outside of our home. It's a big project, but I'm so excited to show you.
      Have a wonderful day! xoxo ♥

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