Issue link: https://newsleader.uberflip.com/i/231222
Sarasota News Leader December 20, 2013 Page 73 right now that I attended Mary's holiday cookie party two years ago and wrote about it in the former Pelican Press. But coming back was — to borrow an expression — "déjà vu all over again," and I loved every minute of it. Mary Lee is a phenomenon who has the eye of a professional landscaper and art lover. She seems to know exactly where to place everything to its best advantage. Walking through her museum, we were welcomed on the patio by the mellow sounds of a pianist, who put us in the mood for a memorable afternoon. I approached the wonderfully festive long table laden with our cookies and saw people of all ages smiling as they took plates on which to pile their favorites. Huge oak trees shielded us from the sun, and tables and chairs were spread out to make us even more comfortable. Many of the museum's creatures were adorned with holiday 'attire.' Photo by Harriet Cuthbert Flamingos welcome guests to the Cookie Party. Photo by Harriet Cuthbert What a spread! Photo by Harriet Cuthbert