The Monroeville Garden Club met on Thursday, December 14, 2017 for a Christmas brunch and gift exchange at the home of Ms. Vonceil Stringer.
The gathering was hosted by Vonceil Stringer, Evelyn Bond and Sara Bradley.
The home was beautifully decorated, and dining tables adorned with fresh-cut centerpieces and elegant tableware. The hostesses served a delicious spread of fruit salad, figs and dates, muffins and biscuits, tomato slices, cheese grits with sausage, and breakfast casseroles. Beverages included water, coffee, and hot tea. After the brunch, the ladies enjoyed a Christmas gift exchange.
Following the gift exchange, the ladies traveled to The Barnett Home on Pineville Road in Monroeville. Owners Preston Barnett and his wife Becky welcomed the ladies in and guided a tour of the historic home. The house was built in the early 1900's by Preston's grandfather, Gus Baker Barnett, for his grandmother, Anna Lee Moore Barnett. It has been beautifully renovated and restored, all while keeping it's rich history and detail. You can learn more about the Barnett home at
www.visitmonroevilleal.com. After the tour, Becky invited the ladies into the kitchen to enjoy the lovely confections and goodies she had prepared. Many thanks to club member Carolyn Hutcherson for arranging the tour, and to Preston and Becky Barnett for being so gracious.
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| Hostesses (L-R) Evelyn Bond, Vonceil Stringer, Sara Bradley |
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| Ms. Vonceil's Christmas tree |
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| Fresh-cut centerpiece |
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| Barnett Home Christmas Tree |
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| Barnett Home - Nativity in foyer |
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| Barnett Home - Upstairs bedroom |
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| Barnett Home - Upstairs bedroom |
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| Barnett Home - Upstairs childrens' play area |
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| Barnett Home - Dining room mantel |
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| Barnett Home - Pantry made of old doors |
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| Barnett Home goodies |
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| MGC pictured at Barnett Home with Preston Barnett |
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