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!
Oh my word, that brunch looks fantastic! I might steal some of these ideas–my Mom and I throw a ladies brunch at Christmastime each year for our mutual friends. 🙂 So yes, we northerners love a good brunch too!
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What a wonderful buffet brunch! What are the strawberries stuffed with? Is it just whipped cream? They look pretty.
what a G O R G E O U S home! i absolutely L O V E that sunporch. all the rooms are so tastefully decorated … just lovely!
What a lovely home, and such a scrumptious looking brunch, too! Love that sunporch! What a perfect place to have your morning coffee. I love all the little weathered touches she’s used on the exterior. You’d never guess that wasn’t a newly renovated older home. Thanks for sharing.
You’re making me hungry! Lovely farm, family and food! Thanks for taking us along, I love going where you go,
Debbie
Did someone say brunch?
I will be right over.
Rashon
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Girlie brunches are my favorite! I love your friend’s house, too! So cozy and welcoming. Thanks for taking us with you, Rhoda!
I’m all for a Southern brunch, myself! These are great pics…I felt like I was there!
Eye candy all the way around! Rhoda, would the hostesses share the recipe for the Baked French Toast? We do brunch items for our Sunday school each Sunday and that looks like it would be just perfect for our mini brunch!
Rhoda, that home is charming and looks like it has been there forever. We still have a lot of countryside where we live in Gwinnett county. Cows and horses just down the road. There was a lot more land out here when we built in 1995, but the hustle and bustle is getting closer and closer.
Beautiful! Yummy food too.
Hugs,
Kat
wow, what a house! so cozy and inviting! love the food spread.. she’s quite the hostess!
What a lovely time. I would never have guessed that this house was only 10 years old-so many great details added.
Love your blog and ideas! I live in Cobb County too and have pondered a move to the country. The difference between Cobb and Paulding amazes me! Love this house – looks like the perfect country escape.
Beautiful photos with Southern charm – Love it!!
I LOVE BRUNCH!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m with you, Rhoda, FOOD will always get me there:):) This is a beautiful home!!! I am curious about the animal skin over the back of the chair: is it a throw? I love it! The food sounds SO yummy too, I am drooling here. We northerners love brunch too! Thanks so much for sharing this. XO, Pinky
Oh what a lovely time it looks like y’all had !!!! YUP we Northerners like us a brunch too…..ours usually include a Blood Mary or Mamosa though 🙂 (must be those nasty Winters we endure lol)
Rhoda, what are the strawberries stuffed with, I’ve never had those….they look fantastic…..and the french toast I remember you have a wonderful recipe was it that one ??
Summer isn’t it the best…….and Best Wishes to the bride and groom…(I just celebrated my anniv..June 16, )
All the best,
Kathy 🙂
Rhoda, Now that’s what I’m talkin about! I love,love,love home tours. This one is so inviting. That is exactly what I want my home to be. And I guess there is not a one of us, that doesn’t love good food and getting together with our friends. Thanks,so much for sharing.
I’m in love! What a beautiful house! I love the farmhouse look, the front porch and the gardens. Oh, I just love everything. And the brunch looks delicious. Can’t wait for your next post about the goats, etc.
Love your home. The rockers on the front porch just say, SOUTHERN! The brunch looks wonderful, wish I had some. Thanks for sharing, Richard at My Old Historic House