Mother's Day Lilacs

I just love Mother's Day.  I love all of the beauty of the

world and gardens at this time of year.  I love that lilacs

are out in full bloom at Mother's Day here.

Which came first, my love of my parents' lilacs or

my love of purple?

As I was setting this table, the smell of the lilacs

brought back the smell of spring at home.  I used

to bring bunches into my bedroom when I was

in high school.

Although I was tempted to set this table outside,

as it would have been our first pretty weather,

I decided it was best in my formal dining room

with the purple banquets and chairs from Z Gallerie.

I started with white and silver polka dot

placemats.  Then I stacked ruffled purple plates

with ruffled white dessert plates.

These gorgeous ruffled dessert plates I found at

Tuesday Morning a few years ago.  They remind me of 

my French heritage on my mother's side.

The sterling came from my father's side.

This cut glass relish bowl is also from my father's side.

My life was made wonderful my both of my parents.

I didn't get my love of bling from my mom, but from 

my dad.  He loved beautiful home items and often

bought them for her.  

My life has also been made wonderful by being 

a mother and a grandmother.  Of all of my blessings,

there is nothing that compares to them.  

May Mother's Day bring you joy and sweet

memories of your mother or mother figures 

in your life.

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