Entertaining on a small or grand scale, with tablescapes, buffet set ups, menus, flower arranging and everything you need to throw a luxurious party!
{I changed the address for blogging purposes and sorry for the white out!} We love birthdays! I think everyone does. A few weeks ago, we had a fun French MADELINE themed birthday party for Linden. One of our favorite literary little girls, Madeline is a French girl who lives in “an old house in Paris” […]
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This weekend my daughter and her best friend gave the sweetest Wedding Shower Brunch in our garden. In the Bride’s colors of Mint Green, Gold and White, everything looked so festive. The weather couldn’t have been better, with the sun shining beautifully on the tables set on the patio and lawn. The Mimosa Bar was
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Red. White. Blue. Classic. French Country. Americana. Happy. Is there any one out there who doesn’t love summer settings with these colors? A colorful table calls for a memorable meal. In my mind, memorable means easy too…go figure! This chicken is so good, Pesto Chicken on the Grill. Super easy, and super delicious! My daughter
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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,
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There is something magical about tea ~ hot, cold, it’s refreshing and relaxing. Reading Tea Leaves – 1910- by Harry Herman Roseland Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect reason to have tea in the garden. Gather up the Moms you know, girlfriends too, and make something magic happen. Set your
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Just as soon as the sun peeks out, I whip the cover off the BBQ and declare that Barbeque Season is OPEN! Not only is BBQ-ing healthy and delicious, Mr. FgH is in charge of that, so that makes spring and summer dinners a breeze. Something on the BBQ, a salad, maybe another side dish
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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,
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Offering hospitality with an old fashioned flair envelops your guests in a charming spirit of warmth, generosity and good will. You may not have a houseful of servants to cater to your guests’ every whim, but you can anticipate their needs and help them feel welcomed and pampered. Here are a few tips I wrote
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I promised you my favorite Autumn dessert recipe….and here it is! I hope you will love this. I meant to freeze the left overs, but my family ate them all before I had a chance.
FrenchGardenHouse Pumpkin Praline Bars
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Here is the recipe for the Leek Quiche I promised you. It’s such an easy recipe, and don’t feel like you can’t substitute something. It all works! Lots of chopped mushrooms and leek make this especially yummy and healthy! So easy to make. You could make an extra one, to freeze for later, or to
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