Spring. Friends. Family Dinners outside in the garden. Is there any better way to end the day or celebrate the weekend? I love nothing better than to treat my guests to a simple, delicious meal outside. Is it any wonder that I love these Linen table cloths, runners and napkins? Stylish, casual and romantically tasteful, [...]
Winter is the time for a comforting, hot drink. Coffee, Tea, Lattes, Chai, Hot Apple Cider and Hot Chocolate. Be sure your kitchen cupboards are stocked with plenty of beautiful, colorful mugs and bowls for serving your friends and family. Here are some of our European favorites, each one a little colorful work of art, [...]
Thanksgiving is almost here and we all have so much to be thankful for! Sorry about the blog break, between FrenchGardenHouse, a new grandbaby boy in the family, the most adorable Luca, and my Mom who has Alzheimer’s now, it’s been a little crazy around the edges, that’s for sure! I am so grateful to [...]
Nothing says Autumn like a comforting bowl of soup! I love Autumn, and I love soup. This is my newest favorite, French Vegetable Soup from the Alsace region. Try it and let me know if you love it as much as I do. Set a glorious table this season with our new indispensable pieces, they [...]
I love decorating for a special dinner party! Don’t you?Last week I had the pleasure of hosting our Giving Circle Meeting and Dinner.Although we are having a rather warm Indian Summer here in California, I went for an all out AUTUMN theme. {hoping the weather will get the clue!} My decorating style is always [...]
Hot summer weather makes us want to picnic! A French Country style picnic. When eating outdoors, look for delicious, no cook meals. This Tuna & White Bean Salad fits the bill perfectly. Inexpensive, easy, and healty, it’s perfect on a huge salad, or in a wrap. Ideal cold or at room temperature, no mayonaise either. [...]
Nothing is as easy as entertaining in the garden, so let’s get this party started! 1. Choose a lovely spot to set the stage. Set up your table outside in the garden, on your balcony, or front porch. Here, a length of inexpensive burlap covers a long table. The chairs are mismatched, the china is [...]
Petite Fleur Pitcher, Vintage Rose Pillow, Hydrangea Urn, Chinoiserie Khaki Bowl, Vintage French Blue Tray. Antique French Ticking Pillow, Ribbon Rose Mug, Souvenir Glass, Ricard Pitcher, Chinoiserie Rose Red Plate, Antique French Tablecloth. Antique Victorian Teapot, Handwrapped Tapers, Vintage Milkglass Candy Jar, Love Bird Cup, Vintage Pink Tole Tray, Antique Linen Tablecloth.
I have a total LOVE AFFAIR with dishes. I admit it. That’s why I can barely contain my excitement over two gorgeous new lines of dishware that absolutely rendered me speechless. They made their debut at market in Atlanta. I’m so excited, I can’t really wait for you to be able to see each and [...]
There is nothing I love more than to gather family and friends for a holiday celebration. Easter, when the garden is starting to be in glorious full bloom is a wonderful time to set up a buffet inside, and have lunch in the garden. Some years I love serving at the table, other years a [...]
