Saturday was another magical afternoon at the fabulousFrench Basketeer's French Food Camp!
I knew I wanted to wear something equally magicalso this was a perfect opportunity for a new crown!
It was another very warm afternoon here in Southern California
(hard to remember it's November)so I chose to juxtapose my crown witha J Crew T and my Anthropologie ball skirtthat I have styled so many different ways over the years.I was ever so happy with my ensemble for the gorgeous afternoon!
I had even remembered to tuck a gray wrap in my basket
for later when there was actually a chill in Laguna.
Mary Qvale once again did her magic on the table!This time it was 20 feet of Southern Magnolia garlandthat meandered down the center of the table!
Mixed in was an array of French antiquesincluding candelabras and the most amazing hat stands.
Bowls of vintage metallic threads added a bit of whimsy to the tablescape.
Intermixed were pans of brand new paperwhites.
I just started planting mine for the season this week in similar containers.Mine are vintage drawers from the flea market.I finished mine off with crushed black rockbut I must say Mary's finishing touch of charcoal has me giddy with it's inventive use!
At the French Basketeer's classes there seems to be more and more goodies for sale each class!Like these individual paper white pots tied in thick black grograin ribbon!I never even made it around everywhere on the patio to check out the other wares. The people were all so amazing I forgot to shop!
How delicious are the vintage perfectly pressed French linens with a sleek gold vintage curtain ringto finish off a perfect presentation!
These beauties were also for sale!Oh what fabulous jewelry are they for any table!
And of course there were cooking demonstrations going on in the kitchen!Again,I go for the amazing people that Andrea always attracts to her classes.But I think I might just be needing to make this pear desert!
There is always so very much goodness in the classes at the
French Basketeer'sEven at five hours long time just seems to fly by!If you ever get a chance to attendI would highly recommend it!Whether you are interested in cooking culturespectacular table settings
shoppingor even meeting amazing peopleyou can experience all of thisin an afternoon in Laguna Beachwith the most generous of soul that is Andrea of the French Basketeer
I know I will be counting down to her next fabulous event in January!
As always my friends
I wish you love and joy as you style your life!