It was my favorite Saturday of the month once again!An afternoon at The French Basketeer's!I say it each timebut this culinary class was my most favorite ever!
That's because there is the most amazing collaboration going on now between The French Basketeer and Q StreetThe most magical pairing ever!
Mary of Q Street is a true artistwhose medium is florals and vignetteswith a specialty in doing new and fresh every time.I was looking forward all month to see what she whatart installation in the form of a table setting she was going to do.I had high expectationsand I was still blown away!
It was her luxurious use of grapevine that took my breath away!From meandering all through the tablescapeto being strung through the logia chandelier.
The colors and textures played perfectly togethercreating the perfect balance of luxurious simplicity.
The table was set with Astier de Villatte
French ceramics
which you will soon be able to order from Mary.I had to sit down and truly experience the artistry of composition that is the signature of Q Street's work.
(If you want to see more of Mary's work she is qstreetqvale on Instagram).
Mary wove her signature gray grograin ribbon throughout the tablescape.
Even the eggs that The French Basketeer'sare an art worthy capture.
Hailing from three of Andrea's favorite rancheswe were told to pick out three eggsfor an omllette we could customizeand then Andrea showed us the insiders secretsto cooking it perfectly.She is truly a masterand I must say good eggs make an amazing difference.
Oh just look at the truly artisan bread that was there!
Bread Artisan Bakerynot only had their bread to be tasted and purchasedbut the owner as well.
I must say I was amazed by Jonniewho is a gorgeous Laguna nativewith an iconic boho styleand an infection passion for the artistry she literally brings to the table.
I was able to purchase a gorgeous loaf …but I just couldn't cut into this beauty!
Deserts abounded as per usual!Always presented with such French flair!
This time Andrea even had wares to sell as well!She knows as much as I absolutely adore her classesthe likelihood of me really cooking at home are slim.That's why I was so excited to buy some of her syrups and vinegars.I was missed out on the homemade lemon curd.Next time I will be more on top of my shopping game!
I was able to buy some of Q Street's organic roses and grapevineensuring I could bring home some of the magic of the afternoon.
Waking up the next day to these beautieshad me reliving the magical gathering once again ...
And has me knowing I just have to plant some grape vines for the foliage alone!At almost a week out in waterthey are still as fresh as the day they were cutfrom Mary's mother's vine.Yep …everythingthat magical afternoonhad the most amazing story.
I still don't know if my words and picturescan do this afternoon justice.Every since I was youngand first heard of the gathering of artistsduring the French Impressionists eraI have dreamt of being able to enter a gathering of artistic souls.I finally got my wish.Andrea is a master at many things.But I believe her biggest giftis in the gathering of artistic soulsand
the connections that come of it.
Thank you French Basketeer
for yet another magical and memorable Laguna Beach afternoon.xoxo
As always my friends
I wish you love and joyas you style your life
