This weekend I hired a henna artist -- the amazing Rose Flowers of Bohemian Monkey (aren't all of those words absolutely delightful??) to decorate my mom's beautiful bald cancer head. I scrolled through Pinterest looking at pretty chemo crowns, and now my entire Pinterest feed is stunning hairless paintings. It's the definition of bittersweet.
Anyway, it was a perfect continental spread, though for just 3 adults and 2 kids, I definitely over-bought. My inspiration for brunches is forever the Best Western in Bruges. Best Western sounds like it would be tacky, but can I tell you it was the absolutely most spectacular breakfast spread I've ever encountered -- hotel or otherwise. From sliced Muenster to an entire wheel of Brie, from hard boiled eggs to sliced watermelon, from yogurt to fresh muesli, and miles of croissants... oh, my goodness it was everything. We honeymooned in Bruges, and I am forever trying to re-create that breakfast buffet, even if it's just for a henna-decorating morning. I apparently didn't take any photos of that breakfast, so it lives entirely in my mind, but here are some grand photos of Bruges anyway. I haven't used my passport in a while, so I'm living in my iPhotos.
Also, I've raised a butter snob. When asked by our hostess, "What would you like on your bagel, Graham?" my 4-year-old responded, "Do you have Kerry Gold?"
Thankfully, our host is British, so she knows her butter.
"I most certainly do," she grinned, basically confirming why we are friends -- and also that Graham's expectations are sky-high.
Enjoy the beautiful henna tiara. I think next time, she'll go full-on cap:
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| Farmers' Market in Bruges. Roseberries. |
Also, I've raised a butter snob. When asked by our hostess, "What would you like on your bagel, Graham?" my 4-year-old responded, "Do you have Kerry Gold?"
Thankfully, our host is British, so she knows her butter.
"I most certainly do," she grinned, basically confirming why we are friends -- and also that Graham's expectations are sky-high.
Enjoy the beautiful henna tiara. I think next time, she'll go full-on cap:
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I had forgotten you guys had honeymooned in Bruges. That was my favorite city on our Baltic Cruise. Would love to go back!
ReplyDeleteHow long does the henna last? What a great idea.
Are you the source of Kerry Gold in the Donelson household or did Lyzz come upon that on her own?
It has been way too long since we stopped by Louisville.. Miss seeing you guys, and meeting Angus!
We miss you too! How has Louisville not been on your way to anywhere lately?? Maybe we could all meet in Bruges instead.
DeleteThe henna lasts about 2-3 weeks:)
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