the birthday party was a wonderful time and i'm happy to report the potato salad was received very well. my sister in law laughed at we siblings as we are used to certain meal items being catered to our taste by mom - which makes the exact ingredients of mom's potato salad much more of a guess than common knowledge. my youngest brother swears she never put onions in it - my other brother didn't know about the celery seed - when she tried to cater it to me, she left out mustard and onion. the only agreement were the eggs and olives. here is what i remember chopping many, many, many times as a child: olives, eggs, celery (eventually she started using celery seeds instead), pimentos and onion. to that she added mayo (miracle whip actually), mustard, sweet relish and potatoes. served cold. the brownie pops eventually just turned into individual brownie cakes - the girls were so happy having their very own cakes and candles. it was just the best time - except i forgot to actually light my sister's candles. hahahaha - it was very hectic.
but....in getting ready for the company i finally got the studio arranged the way i want it. the extra furniture previously in the way was stored and i'm in heaven. look at how the light hits my little table (built by my father). (of course the girls instantly loved playing with all the bottles) it was so inspiring that i'm going to tackle my bed room next. i'm leaning towards decorating in there with mustard and blues with the already established (before i moved in browns and khakis).
and ... a front has moved in and changed the humidity to nothing. i'm in heaven. hope you are too.
LOVE the light on those objects and the claro oscuro which would be perfect for still lives!
ReplyDeleteSO pleased you *party* went well...I don't think I have ever had a potato salad with olives...sounds good.
It's been pouring here all day...but we haven't really had ANY rain for 4 weeks, so we need it...but the allergies are kicking in...thanks rain!
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Sweetie what a great idea about giving kids their own little cake. This would make them feel so special. (It would be as well) Lovely post and so glad you enjoyed the party!
ReplyDeleteThis is your happy voice. LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteWhen my mother passed away 2 years ago, it has become my sister Char who makes the potato salad to the exact specifications that we all remember. Nothing like yours, which sounds fantastic.
And I wanted to play with the bottles too, as soon as I saw them!
potato salad? individual chocolatey goodness? Sounds like heaven!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a heavenly hectic weekend! I especially like the redecorating part...always fun and re-energizing!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a grand time :)
ReplyDeleteI like the sound of mustards and blue in the decorating, a pretty combination. We were in the 70s today, but a front is passing through as I type, and we should be dropping into the 60s tomorrow, and the glorious 50s Wednesday!
brownie pops?!?! mmmmm
ReplyDeletegreat party it sounds like...potato salad is a real personal thing, I have never heard of olives in it, bet it is good...the shadows on your table lend such an air to it...lovely still
ReplyDeleteThe potato salad sounds yummy. My sister and I make ours using the same ingredients, but hers always tastes better than mine. How does that happen?
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm in heaven here as well due to the drop in humidity and the sight of the sun.
Love the brownie thing! Congrats on more space to take gorgeous light shots! Glad a good time was had by all!
ReplyDeleteoh, all this food talk is sounding so delicious! i love potato salad, and i know their are fierce arguments as to what ingredients it should contain. i never would have thought to use celery seed. hmmmm. might have to try that!
ReplyDeleteand love the shot here, and the beautiful flowers and lovely bottle collection!
and no humidity is a GOOD THING.
Great photo! And so glad the party went well, potato salad sounds absolutely delicious and those little cakes would've been gorgeous. What fun :-)!
ReplyDeletei love potato salad. my fave is with crumbled bacon on top. sounds like your mom was a doting mother. lucky you!
ReplyDeletePotato Salad and individual cakes are both winners.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun party. I am glad you enjoyed it.
we all need a little bit of heaven.
ReplyDeletei'm so glad you guys had a good time! i always think it's so great how everyone has their different potato salad recipe. my in laws have three different recipes of their own. stuffing is that way too. so happy you all had fun together!
ReplyDeleteI knew they'd all have a great time with you leading the pack...
ReplyDeleteand the potato salad....I've never made it because mom always does and the day when I need to duplicate it in her absence...let me just apologize to everyone now !
i bet the potato salad was yummy! : ) so glad you and your family were together.
ReplyDeletexo
I really love the idea of brownie pops. They'd be a big hit around here, too.
ReplyDeleteLove those jars!!!
ReplyDeleteGlad a very merry birthday and un-birthday was had by all:) Your mom's potato salad sounds divine...love the idea of olives in it...that is something unusual...and Miracle Whip really does make a differenc IMO.
ReplyDeleteYeay for no humidity!