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The Golden Girl

Chicago Fashion and Lifestyle Blog

April 11, 2014

Sunday Brunch

” A brunch without mimosas is just a sad, late, breakfast”

image via Sportsanista

image via Sportsanista




This past Sunday, I attended an incredible brunch. A sweet, savory, soiree of sorts. (Damn, that was some great alliteration!) My friend, Mary, of Sportsanista hosted us all at her gorgeous apartment (West Loop? Exposed Brick? #Swoon) with a spread that put Martha to shame. It was a chance to finally meet so many ladies I felt like I already knew through the blogging community — Lisa & Kaitlyn from Sisters Marie, Jess & Jill from Jess + Jill, Johanna from 101 Things I Love and Zahra from Love Zahra — who’s personalities, I can attest, are just as amazing in person as they are in the blogosphere.  

Not wasting any time putting the Mimosa bar to good use (complete with fresh squeezed OJ and edible flower petals) we quickly became fast friends, divulging in lots of girl talk and a few shameless selfies. 

Mary’s eye for detail is absolutely impeccable — she has now become my #1 resource for DIY entertaining. (Sorry, Pinterest.) She whipped up several amazing recipes, among my favorite were her baked avocados with egg and baked french toast. Be sure to check out her blog for more of her savvy entertaining tips! 

I think there need to be more blogger brunches in my immediate future, yes? 

Filed Under: Lifestyle

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  1. zahra says

    April 15, 2014 at 2:16 am

    Love your post! It was so great to meet you in person at the brunch! I want to host one but I don’t think my skills are up to par with Mary!

    Hope to see you again soon! Xox

    Zahra

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    • jess keys says

      April 19, 2014 at 5:24 pm

      Had so much fun with you at brunch, Zahra! I know, Mary is seriously skilled! We have to do it again soon!

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