We Southerners love a good brunch. I suspect you Northerners do too, as well as all ya’ll in the Midwest. I have no idea. I just know that down South, we love us a good time with the girls and brunch is a big part of those celebrations, whether it be for weddings or most any special girlie occasion.
My friends know I enjoy things like this so my friend, Judy, invited me to her family gathering. A wedding brunch in the countryside out in Paulding County. It is still country out there, unlike around Cobb County where I live. You have to drive out much further these days to see livestock, chickens, and goats. But out in Paulding County, it is still a way of life and I love to see the countryside that remains and flourishes.
Judy’s niece, Lisa, lives in this pretty white farmhouse and it is picture perfect out on 260 acres of land. You don’t see homesteads like this anymore, but it was a treat to enjoy. This is not an old house, at around 10 years old, but it has an old farmhouse feel.
Beautiful grounds with plants and flowers. 
She told me to take as many pics as I wanted to, so I did. 
Cause sharing on this blog is what I do and I knew ya’ll would enjoy it too. Where I go, you go! 🙂 
Picturesque white farmhouses are one of my faves. 
Lisa has great taste and welcomed her guests for the day.
I love this long front porch. 
These pretty birdsnests were on the door. 
And a welcome into the foyer. 
It’s a very lovely and comfortable home and I felt right at home there with Judy’s relatives. They were all so sweet.
Lisa has one of the Target bunnies too, so I know we could be friends now. 
We ate here on the sunporch and it was just a beautiful day. 
Pretty things everywhere you looked. 
Her daughter made this beautiful burlap table runner. 
Then it was time for the food. Did I mention that I can be bribed with good food? Oh yeah! Mention food to me and I’m all over it. I knew this would be a fantastic brunch and I was not disappointed. From baked French toast, to bagels and muffins. 
Fresh fruit, congealed salad, sausage balls and cheese grits. Yummo, it was good! 
That big bowl held the cheese grits, near and dear to my Southern heart. I was raised on lots of grits and love them dearly.
Stuffed strawberries were so pretty and delish too.
This yummy cool and refreshing punch was great too. 
The coffee station was ready and waiting. 
That’s Judy in the middle in pink and her sweet relatives, Lisa, Lisa’s daughters Cassie and Brooke, and her sister-in-law, Margaret. It was a fun day spent with some very sweet ladies and I enjoyed it so much. It was actually a wedding shower that they were hosting and everything went off wonderfully. I wish them the best!
Did I mention there were goats on this farm? Oh yeah, the cutest and cuddliest goats you ever saw. And a snake. Come back tomorrow and I’ll share all of that with you.
The snake I could have lived without, but I did get a pic of it, just for ya’ll!
I love Paulding County. My brother and his family live in Dallas and are employed by the Paulding County School District. Looks like a lovely southern brunch! I have never seen stuffed strawberries. What are they stuffed with?
Rhoda,
That farmhouse is so where I want to live! Thanks for sharing all the pictures. It feels like I was there. After seeing your pictures I MUST come to your part of the country. I know I would love it. Love food, brunches, farmhouses and great friends. Problem is, I feel like if I come out your way to visit, I’d never want to come back :)…Maybe that’s not such a bad thing.
What a lovely home! I am in LOVE with the curtains in your family room and would like to use this idea in my home. Can you tell me what the curtains are hung on?
The house and food looks amazing! Yum! Would you say the spices are different for Southern food?
Beautiful home and yummy looking food!! How long ago was the bunny at Target. Seems like I remember a post about it a year or so ago. 🙁
what a lovely home and gracious people!
This Northerner loves some brunch too :o) It’s not too early in the day, or is it too late and you get the best of both worlds: breakfast and lunch foods. The baked French toast looks fantastic by the way!
It looks so good..What a beautiful post……The food …all my favorite things…
The brunch looked delicious! I sooo want one of those Target bunnies!
Rho:
Your article is so well written. We are so excited about my Nephew’s wedding next month. He is marrying a wonderful girl.
The pictures of Tommy and Lisa’s farm are beautiful. Tommy and Lisa are wonderful Christian people. They love their family. Lisa is my only Niece – she means so much to me. Thank you again for this lovely tribute.
Judy
As a consultant, I love seeing all the Willow House (formerly Southern Living at HOME) items in use. Great for brunches, entertaining, decorating, and everyday life! Thanks for the photos and inspiration, as always.
My Grandmother lives in Paulding county on several acres! I have always loved to visit- so many pretty things and animals to see.
Hi, Rhoda!! It’s been a while huh?? 🙂
#1, being a GRITS myself, I adore brunch and often suggest them for baby showers, moms’ events, etc. You just can’t beat a great brunch! Love the one you went to–will be stealing ideas!
#2, I see you’ve undergone quite a change in your life and my heart goes out to you. I pray that the Lord will help you make the most of this transition time. I know your parents are happy to have you! God bless you in your new season of life. I hope it gives you a chance to reinvent yourself and drew closer to God in a new way.
#3, We are starting a new chapter soon, too. We sold the home my husband and I built 8 years ago and have been in a rental near his place of work for almost a year. Now we’re moving across town (from Phoenix to Chandler, AZ) into my folks’ neighborhood. My oldest son starts kindergarten this year! We are so excited to paint and decorate our new home! (I’m on the hunt for the perfect paint colors!)
Thanks, as always, for being “you” and for providing inspiration to so many!!! I’ll stay tuned and look forward to future posts!
Not sure what cheese grits are but it all looks delicious.
What are the strawberries stuffed with? Cream? Cream cheese?
All the food (and the house) look amazing!