Breakfast at Janet's..............

Returning to New England is always pleasant. This trip was even more special because I was to meet up with blog friend Janet of Housepeepers in Massachusetts. Only had a little time to visit, our itinerary was full, but this quick stop to meet humorous Janet, and her charming husband Bob, was so enjoyable.

Behind the welcoming blue door of this sunny yellow New England colonial house, a delicious breakfast awaited. Janet had been busy in her spacious kitchen baking the most delectable treats........fresh blueberry coffee cake, the yummiest banana nut bread, accompanied by fresh fruit and good, strong coffee.

Janet had planned for us to eat outside on her back deck overlooking a lovely garden area but rain clouds were threatening again.......New England had suffered through a very wet June with 29 straight days of rain, phew! This of course meant the garden was brilliant green, no dried out grass, and huge hostas with dozens of flower spikes ready to bloom. Oh to bring some of that rain back to the the hot, dry Southeast.

So we gathered around her table in a beautiful dining room, surrounded by Janet's collection of antiques, and tucked into the goodies while chatting away a mile a minute.

I loved Janet's kitchen and her pot rack - something I've always wanted but am too nervous to hang from my ceiling!

Janet's Bob, Janet, Mary, and my Bob.

Luckily we had granddaughter Jasmin to take some pics of us in front of this charming house. It really was a great visit. Thanks so much for making us welcome Janet and Bob. We enjoyed meeting you and hope you will come visit with us some day.