Frances just moved into her new pad and invited the cousins over for dinner. I super love how she dressed up the place!
Her style is shabby chic/country chic and it shows all throughout… from the color scheme to the furnitures, to the shutters, down to the throw pillows and telephone.
I have a crush on the powder room!
This side of the wall is hand-painted.
"Life is for deep kisses, strange adventures, midnight snacks
and rambling conversations."
Doesn't the dog on the wall look a little familiar?
Gucci is the prettiest little puppy in the world!
Luggages and crates
Another wall art I love, and yes, I believe in magic :)
Oreo and oreo!
The heart of a home is the kitchen
And the master of the home is a slave to her guests! :P
Frances and her brilliant idea to cook the penne standing up. A labor of true love.
Kitchen props
And it's time to eat!
Homemade sangria
Homemade sangria ice cubes
We didn't have a decanter so Achi Donna improvised by using the vase! Hahaha! :D
Smoked salmon and cheese on toast drizzled with truffle honey
Pear and arugula burger salad with walnuts, figs, cranberries and cherry tomatoes
Baked lamb chops
Penne cake!!!
Cheese-crusted potatoes
Iberian Chicken from M Catering
Lemon Meringue Tart from M Catering
More smoked salmon, walnuts and cheeses
Tea in pretty cups
I declare the purple one for my lips only! :)
We are happy campers
And I know we'll be back often to...
and
Eat, Eat, Eat!