Lady's Brunch at Country Cat

Last Sunday my friends Amanda, Liby and I went to brunch at Country Cat (a great restaurant in the Montavilla area).   I'd never been to brunch there and was impressed!  I got the grilled cheese and smoky tomato soup.  Amanda got (I think) the corned beef hash and Liby got the hazelnut pancakes. 

Liby brought her beautiful little darling, Hazel.  What a cutie pie!  I just realized that hazelnuts should be Liby's favorite!!

After brunch Amanda had to take off, and our friend Thea joined up with us.

We all walked up to the antique mall on Stark.  I ended up buying my Mom a really cool succulent arrangement in a vintage white planter and a set of moose antlers that Julian will paint for our baby's room.  These both turned out to be big hits - I gave my Mom the planter yesterday for Mother's Day and she loved it!  I knew she would since we both love succulents and I wanted to keep it for myself.  Good sign.  The antlers turned out to be perfect too - they're a perfect size for a space above one of the windows.  I can't wait to see what Julian does with them!