The weather here has been so glorious the past few days it's almost all I can think about. And talk about. I think my life revolves around the weather more than I think it does. Getting outside into the sunshine this weekend was like a dream. We had my family over for Easter lunch and got to spend most of the day outside. My mom made that beautiful strawberry shortcake!
I'm off to the woods before the rain starts up again. Back in a bit!








You always set the most beautiful table, and the strawberry shortcake looks devine. I'd have no problem joing you. xxoo
Posted by: Carolyn A | April 09, 2012 at 09:06 AM
I just gained five pounds by looking at that strawberry shortcake! But it was worth it. Beeeeeutiful!
**blows kisses** Deborah
Posted by: Deborah Bauernfeind | April 09, 2012 at 09:32 AM
Beautiful photos, as usual! Good to hear you're getting sunshine - that means western Montana will be sunny in the coming days. We always get castoff weather from Portland/Seattle.
Enjoy!
Posted by: Jenny Scheuch | April 09, 2012 at 09:33 AM
The strawberry shortcake looks delicious. Is it a secret family recipe????!!!
Lorraine xx
ps gale force winds, rain and very cold here....
Posted by: FourHappyBunnies | April 09, 2012 at 09:44 AM
Your table is beautiful.
Have fun on your trip to the woods :)
Amy
Posted by: vintage market place | April 09, 2012 at 09:46 AM
Enjoy your beautiful day!!
Posted by: Scrappin Shonie | April 09, 2012 at 09:47 AM
Oh my friend...I live in England. The weather is everything here and I, too, find myself talking about it all the time. It rains here a lot... much like your part of the world. And when the sun shines I am in heaven. I understand. Totally.
Posted by: kim | April 09, 2012 at 09:48 AM
Oh, pleeeeeeeease can I come to lunch. The table looks beautiful and your mums strawberry shortcake......ahhh (sigh).
I am sat in my kitchen with the heating cranked up and a warm cat on my lap, daydreaming of easter luncheons al fresco with linens and lace and roses.
Beautiful
Posted by: Sophie | April 09, 2012 at 10:04 AM
lovely photos. your table is just perfect!
Posted by: rachel | April 09, 2012 at 10:22 AM
Wonderful pics, delicious looking cake! :-)
Posted by: tinajo | April 09, 2012 at 10:50 AM
Wonderful pictures. The strawberry shortcake looks amazing...mmmm!
Posted by: Shirley Rae | April 09, 2012 at 11:29 AM
I just took a bite out of my computer screen...
Your table looks so wonderful, and those tulips!!! Wow. :)
Posted by: Kristen | April 09, 2012 at 11:36 AM
Hancok...That is my china pattern too. My husband picked it out. He said that he was "not eating off of flowered plates for the rest of his life". I do love it though.
Posted by: Vicki | April 09, 2012 at 11:54 AM
I hate typos...that should read Hancock above.
Posted by: Vicki | April 09, 2012 at 11:55 AM
Haven't been here in awhile and am swooning over the pictures here and in last several posts. I'd forgotten the extraordinary captures that you manage to deliver to your readers day in and day out! thank you and Happy Easter.
Posted by: dee | April 09, 2012 at 11:58 AM
Hello, cake. My name is alexa...
Posted by: alexa | April 09, 2012 at 12:12 PM
I love your china!
Posted by: Renee | April 09, 2012 at 12:54 PM
That strawberry shortcake is ridiculous. I will eat it. After I marry those Easter eggs of yours.
Posted by: Kate Bratt | April 09, 2012 at 01:05 PM
xxx
Posted by: P | April 09, 2012 at 01:19 PM
I always find myself so envious of the natural light in your home. Gorgeous! I'm jealous.
Posted by: kate | April 09, 2012 at 01:34 PM
Beautiful tulips, cake and table setting! I imagine a wee Easter bunny running through the scene.
Posted by: patty | April 09, 2012 at 01:44 PM
I love coming to your blog, to see the pretty lighting in your photos! The strawberry shortcake is gorgeous, bathed in afternoon sunlight :)
Posted by: Elizabeth | April 09, 2012 at 02:44 PM
I think those of us in the Pacific Northwest completely understand the weather thing...I felt so uplifted and happy and free this weekend, soaking in the sun and just loving life! I've already changed out of my skirt and flip flops today as the clouds are rolling back in, but oh, the weekend was MARVELOUS!
And I think that amazing strawberry shortcake would have been a great addition to our brunch yesterday :)
Posted by: Jessica | April 09, 2012 at 03:17 PM
I think those are McKinley plates from Lenox's Presidential collection. We have the same ones. Were married in 1997 too? :)
Posted by: sara mcd | April 09, 2012 at 03:18 PM
You post the most beautiful pictures! I hope you had a lovely Easter. The strawberry shortcake looks divine.
Posted by: Melody | April 09, 2012 at 03:38 PM