Southern Blogging Ladies Luncheon

Yes, I am a tad slow with putting out the 411 (hip teen term, you learn these things as the mom of a teenager) to blogland.

Monday was bitterly cold, but I braved the day after a winter blizzard. Ok, just a few inches of snow, but that IS a storm in Georgia. Drove a bit over an hour to the big city to meet up with 11 other wonderful Southern bloggers, most living in and around the metro Atlanta area. Some were transplant Southern ladies (ya know, really Yankees...but living here now) and some were home grown originals. Couldn't tell the difference because they were all just as sweet as molasses!

We met at La Madeleine. I was thrilled to be greeted by Crystal, a local gal and instant friend that I met last week. Here is a photo of us, courtesy of Sue (Rue Mouffetard).

The food was delish! I had a fancy french named chicken pot pie (sort of) with a creamy mushroom sauce and of course, sweet iced tea. Photo of my plate, at the top, is thanks to Crystal.

We all laughed, ate, shared tid bits about our lives and our blogs. Reminding me of the words in my Inspire me Pink post. The words typed on our blogs about our lives, our photos shared, projects, crafts, thrifty finds and more reach out touching others. We come together via blogs during our morning coffee, the kids nap time or late night hours to share with each other a little piece of ourselves and a peek into our lives. Meeting these ladies was such a special treat! The time was brief, but the memories will last along with the sharing and inspiration found each day as they write their blogs.

Please be sure to drop by each of their amazing and beautiful blogs for more photos of the day and tons of wonderful inspiration. I can't wait for our paths to cross again!

From left going around:

Our hostess with the mostess! Susan of Between Naps on the Porch
Next, the lady that can drive circles around all of us! Debbie of Confessions of a Plate Addict
A Rosebud and giving mentor to young girls, Cheryl of JoJo's Joys
The talented and smiling, CC Catherine of Catherine de the Cups (she made us all a beautifully done card with a personal note and chocolate! So very sweet!).
A fellow scrapbooker and sweetie, Deb of Drivin' 55
My new local thrift hunting bud and lost sister, Crystal of Olive Rue
Cupcake baker extraordinaire, Sue of Rue Mouffetard (she brought us all YUMMY cupcakes!)
Simply me
Sweet Grandma babysitter, Linda at Nina's Nest
Soon-to-be blogger and another great baker, Joyce (who provided us with delicious brownies)
And one more soon-to-be excited blogger, Denise
Not in the photo was camera shy but just as lovely as her name, Rose, of
A Santamaker's Journey