Monday, July 16, 2012

Vive La France


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I love France and anything French.  In school, I did the 6 years of French and loved every minute of it.  And that fact that my teacher in college was the cutest little Frenchman didn’t hurt!  So we always celebrate Bastille Day.  This year I had this wonderful rouge, blanc and bleu table all planned in my little French mind. But the market had these wonderful sunflowers and that colorful little table just flew out the window. 
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We were fortunate to be able to spend our 10th wedding anniversary in Europe and we split the time between Italy and France.  I found this fun sunflower table cloth in Grasse, France on one of our little road trips to explore the country side around Cannes.  Knew it would be perfect with my flowers.  

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The bright, sunny colors remind me of the fields of flowers that are so typical of Provence.
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Found these neat two-tone napkins at Pottery Barn a few years ago and I have been saving them for the boat but the colors were perfect for Bastille Day.

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The required Bee…

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and fleur-de-lis.

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A crusty French baguette, escargot and a Nicoise Salad with cedar plank salmon was the perfect meal to celebrate another wonderful Bastille Day.  Merci beaucoup Chef Gar and Bon appetit!


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Till next time….Santé,(AKA Danielle)
Resources:
White Linen Tablecloth: Pottery Barn
Table Topper: Clementine’s, Grasse, France
Napkins: Pottery Barn
Napkin Rings: Pier One
Rattan Chargers: Pier One
White Dinner Plates: Corning Pyroceram, The Corning Store
Red Salad Plates: Country Living, K-Mart
Silverware: 1881 Rogers Stainless by Oneida
Wine Glasses: Dollar Tree
Water Goblets: Gift

This week I’ll be sharing with:
The Tablescaper Seasonal Sundays
Southern Hospitality's Thrifty Treasures Monday
Boogie Board Cottage's Masterpiece Monday
Coastal Charm's Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
A Stroll Through Life's Tabletop Tuesday
Cuisine Kathleen’s Let's Dish Wednesday
Style Sister’s Centerpiece Wednesday
Ivy and Elephants' What's It Wednesday
Faded Charm's White Wednesday
Savvy Southern Style's Wow Us Wednesday
Between Naps on the Porch’s Tablescape Thursday
No Minimalist Here's Open House Thursday
Shabby Creek Cottage's Transformation Thursday
French Country Cottage's Feather Your Nest Friday
My Romantic Home's Show and Tell Friday
At the Picket Fence's Inspiration Friday
The Charm of the Home's Home Sweet Home Friday

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Red, White and True Blue!!

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I love the 4th of July!! It is the best birthday party of the year and makes you proud to be an American!! This year we celebrated on the Bayou!  My stars and stripes were showing…want to see???
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I just love these colors!!
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Found these great bandanas in the men’s department at Wal-Mart.  All cotton and great size for summer picnics.  Bought the blue and white too so you will be seeing them some more this summer! 
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Recycled a couple of sake bottles for candle holders. Just the right color blue to go with my little flags!
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An Old Glory Star to add a little bling.
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Started out in the side yard under the arbor because the weather has been so hot but the table wasn’t large enough and I do miss the bayou view!  Maybe next time….
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Hope your 4th sparkled!
Till next time….Santé,
Resources:
Red Checked Tablecloth: Beall's Outlet
Red Woven Placemats: Kmart
Napkins: Bandanas from Wal-Mart
White Dinner Plates: CB2
Blue Square Salad Plates: Gourmet Basics by Mikasa, Old Time Pottery 
Silverware: Burnished Twilight, 1881 Rogers Stainless by Oneida
Wine Glasses: Old Time Pottery
Water Goblets: Gifts
Stars and Flags, Old Time Pottery, Beall's Outlet, and Wal-Mart

This week I’ll be sharing with:
Boogie Board Cottage's Masterpiece Monday
Coastal Charm's Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
A Stroll Through Life's Tabletop Tuesday
Cuisine Kathleen’s Let's Dish Wednesday
Style Sister’s Centerpiece Wednesday
Ivy and Elephants' What's It Wednesday
Faded Charm's White Wednesday
Savvy Southern Style's Wow Us Wednesday
Between Naps on the Porch’s Tablescape Thursday
No Minimalist Here's Open House Thursday
Shabby Creek Cottage's Transformation Thursday
French Country Cottage's Feather Your Nest Friday
My Romantic Home's Show and Tell Friday
At the Picket Fence's Inspiration Friday
The Charm of the Home's Home Sweet Home Friday
The Tablescaper Seasonal Sundays

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Happy Anniversary to US!!

 
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June 26, 1996 was a very special day for us.  Chef Gar and I had been together for 6 years and made numerous wedding plans trying to include family from far and wide.  When that didn’t work out, we took the kids out west and did the deed on a bluff in Laguna Beach! It was perfect.  That was 16 years ago and Chef Gar outdid himself with a fabulous dinner.  Why don’t you take a peek…..

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All that glitters…

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Shandon by Waterford

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Canna Lilies and ferns from the garden

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Escargot ready for the oven

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Basil and spring onions from the garden

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Lights, camera, action!! It’s time to eat!

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Grilled lobster with Thai ginger butter, filet, risotto stack and grilled veggies!!

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Happy Anniversary to US!!

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Till next time….Santé,
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Resources:
White Linen Tablecloth: Pottery Barn
Napkins: Battenberg Lace, Restaurant Style: Old Time Pottery
Gold Woven Chargers: Old Time Pottery
White Dinner Plates: Corning Pyroceram, The Corning Store
Black and Gold Paisley: Gilded Noel, Holiday 08 from Target
Square Gold Plate: Spirit of the Season, St. Nichols Square from Target
Footed Crystal  Bowls: Bed, Bath and Beyond
Flatware: Bamboo Brassware, James Jewelers, Thailand, Circa 1970’s
Wine Glasses: Shandon by Waterford, Coach and Four, FWB
 
This week I’ll be sharing with:
The Tablescaper Seasonal Sundays
Boogie Board Cottage's Masterpiece Monday
Coastal Charm's Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
A Stroll Through Life's Tabletop Tuesday
Cuisine Kathleen’s Let's Dish
Style Sister’s Centerpiece Wednesday
Ivy and Elephants' What's It Wednesday
Faded Charm's White Wednesday
Savvy Southern Style's Wow Us Wednesday
Between Naps on the Porch's Tablescape Thursday
No Minimalist Here's Open House Thursday
Shabby Creek Cottage's Transformation Thursday
French Country Cottage's Feather Your Nest Friday
My Romantic Home's Show and Tell Friday
At the Picket Fence's Inspiration Friday
The Charm of the Home's Home Sweet Home Friday