I suppose I should start to tell you about these gates and home before I post more photos!I was invited to a SOIREE a BLOGGER and FRIEND get together by the ever so generous ANDREA of the most famous FRENCH BASKETEER………..FAME.Her gates hail from the estate of the gentlemen who built UC BERKELEY.
She did not even know me!But had heard of me………….
She had a sweeping successful party the first part of summer and wanted to re~do the event with more GUESTS.
You see she loves FRANCE and she loves to COOK!
She also loves to bring people together who share some of her same passions…….FRANCE,FOOD,DOGS and MUSIC.
Let’s just say SHE knows how to TOSS a BALL……………the kind I would WANT to attend!
Some of the visuals she used were grey TULLE………OLIVE BRANCHES……….white LINEN NAPKINS……….CHINA……..I did not check the under bit but lets just assume they were Limoges………..STEMWARE to worry about………and utensils that were VERY old INDEED!
Her table was adorned in WHITE LINEN………….
With GOLD chairs that enclosed us ALL together.
We were THIRTY in total.
Lets take a peek at the HOUSE.
Bult in the 1920’s.In LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA.
Purchased in the 1970’s by her parents…………
View of the PACIFIC ocean out each window………..
GARDENS that go on and on……….
In fact, I asked about a flower that seemed to be hanging off a huge succulent.Guess what?It only opens once a year and the NEXT morning it was OPEN just for ME!I was beside myself with happiness…………the color white and yellow!!!!What color is my garden………….YEP!You got it WHITE & YELLOW!
Lets explore a bit …….shall WE?
How about this munchkin door!There’s the SUCCULENT above…………
Below is the view from my room!Thats the OCEAN straight out for you NON~CALIFORNIANS!
MY room with a VIEW!Black and white awnings…….silk moire curtains…..tattered a bit by the sun but WHO CARES!Just adds more to the ambience……….So much AMBIENCE!
Guest Cottage……..
My BATHROOM VIEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I’m sitting on the LOO!!!!!!!!IT’s a pale pink.I loved IT!
THE KITCHEN where ALL THE ACTION took place……………..
Adore the wallpaper in the KITCHEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PAINTING is NOT bad either!But wait there is a chandelier above this!IN THE KITCHEN people!
HELLO…….have I found MY SOULMATE or WHAT??!!
Dog beds underneath the table………..PERFECTION!!!!
What you caNOT see is the DUTCH DOOR that opens onto the the ocean view through a few trees.
Dinner outside FRIDAY night before the SOIREE that was held SATURDAY…………those paper napkins were put there by ME!I had to stop the HOSTESS from getting off her THROWN to grab proper ones.We did not need to create more of a mess.Thank goodness she listen to me!
The menu on Friday:
Chicken stuffed with cranberries &………….
Lemon Risotto
Green Salad
Pistachio brittle……………OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I need that recipe!!!
AND here she is………..may I have a DRUM ROLL PLEASE!
The lovely and I DO MEAN LOVERLY…………..
FRENCH BASKETEER!
Full of LIFE…….Warmth………..and JOY.
Guests started to arrive the day before like ME and JENNIFER from A WELL STYLED LIFE.We were joined by the ever so vivacious LA DOLFINA and her husband CHRIS.Look what they brought to the HOSTESS!A magical box of GOODIES that were SPOT on for ANDREA……………
Another VISITOR who got moved from HIS chair so I could take a seat……………..
Behind me is the LOGGIA where the party took place!I think I should STOP here…….as this is getting rather LONG!However, I want to SHARE so much with you ALL who missed out on this EXTORDINARY event!Should I just keep GOING?
THOUGHT SO!!!
THE TABLE SET for a GRAND AFFAIR…………..The curtains were grey tulle that I let lose right before the AFFAIR began……
At the last SOIREE they did damage when the wind came for a visit!
UN~INVITED of course!
See what I mean about the place settings………..one of my favorite moments was sitting in my PJ’s in my bare feet sipping coffee out of a LIMOGES cup on the patio listening to the birds chat and SING.
My job was to roll the napkins and place twine around the olive twig……………..
I LOVED MY JOB!
Nailing this moving TARGET down for a photo was one of THE MOST DIFFICULT jobs I have EVER had to DO!
Well, worth it…………if I do say so MYSELF!Love this shot……………..
LA DOLFINA scores AGAIN!
THANK ~ YOU………… TERRI!
Pot de crème with heirloom French strawberries & candied rose petals
White cake with Four Fruits
White cake with Apricot filling
Night-Night Cake
Cups of fall fruits poached in red and white
winewild fruit cups with crème
The MOST GLAMOROUS GUEST……………..TAMERA of TAMERA BEARDSLEY.COM.Who I noted has been contacted by ARI SETH of ADVANCED STYLE on her Instagram account!!!!HOW EXCITING IS THAT!CONGRATULATIONS Madame Beardsley!!!!!!!!!You will be a STAR!
The FRENCH BASKETEER’s MOTHER……………THE GRAND DAME of this Event!
The youngest guest sharing HER paintings………..this was HER first ART class and she did these………………..ONE ART CLASS PEOPLE! This isNOT paint by number!!
The GORGEOUS SISTER of ANDREA and her HUSBAND………..who both are DOCTORS.Anyone, want to guess the AGE Of the SISTER……..I’m NOT going to tell YOU because you wouldn’t believe me if I did!But just take a WILD GUESS!!
This would be ME………..and the Gorgeous TAMERA.
Can you make out the LADIES from VINTAGEWEAVE and GREIGE DESIGNS………….they were loads of FUN.
Lets step into the kitchen…………HOMEMADE PASTA!
PUMPKIN SOUP……………..
The SOUS CHEFS……..they NEVER left the kitchen!A bit blurry…sorry I was in the way at the door!In my haste I must have moved!The GAL on the LEFT is a MOTHER of FOUR all grown adults now.She was like a kid herself full of SPUNK!Then there is Lori who is a MASTER of running households and children………a dear friend of Andrea’s.Who managed to escape HER duties for the night only to step up to the plate and be a HUGE HELP in the kitchen that night!
Lovely Chatter……
Lovely sister of Christina ~ KATHY of Vintageweave ~ Me ~ and Christina of GREIGE DESIGN.
YOUR CONTESSA with Diane Ripley of Kirste Ripley Public Relations.
THE HOSTESS who finally after hours on her feet sat down to visit and relax!BRAVO!!!!!!!!!BRAVO!!!!!!
The desert table………more was added…………very little leftovers here!Beautifully done with the VINTAGE crates……..
I so wish I could have eaten this…….NO flour no wheat……..can be an absolute bore at times!
A gorgeous rose on this cake…………
A slice just for YOU!
The night is done………..
The morning AFTER…………………
THE BOYS………..BISCUIT and HONEY.They know how to behave for a bite of BACON!
That Flower that Opened just for ME!!!!HOW GORGEOUS is this!
If you live in SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA and have the time I would think you would want to skip over to
FRENCH BASKETEER.COM and sign up for her next cooking class!
Check out HER baskets that are FOR SALE……I bought two and cannot wait to get more!
For those of you in NORTHERN CALIFORNIA doNOT despair………..ANDREA will HOP up NORTH the end of JANUARY and perhaps put on a cooking class or two in the BAY AREA!If you are interested do send me an email and I will make certain you are added to the LIST!
Again ANDREA………THANK YOU for including me in this GRAND SOIREE…….a MAGICAL night had by all.
Our next SOIREE shall be in FRANCE…..NON??
You see she has a HOME there TOO………….and has been known to take people around to SHOP,COOK and sip the regions WINES.Might YOU be interested in that TOO?
YOU can COUNT ME IN for SURE!!!!
XOXO
Mary Jo says
I feel so excited reading this! Living vicariously through you..what a lovely home Andrea has and looks like it was fabulous dinner party with glamorous ladies! Oh I miss home! Do you my mom has that same flower…only it is bright pink/red and I saw it on the day it bloomed! Truly magical. Anyway, loved this peek into your trip!
xoxo Mary Jo
contessa says
To think I was in your old stomping grounds!
To think YOUR MAMA has this CACTUS!!!
For me to have FOUND YOU………another PLUS!
XO
contessa says
Via Email:
Wow what a beautiful home, dinner and group of friends! I only wish i was there! Yes put me on the list for the cooking class, and once again thanks for sharing! XO Jennifer
contessa says
VIA E:MAIL:FROM ELLie
at HAVE SOME DECORUM.COM
I love love love love love Laguna Beach. We started going to Laguna Beach in the 70s every summer when we lived in Missouri. We always stayed at Surf and Sand or Vacation Village. It has the best Taco Bell in Laguna. My fondest memories of childhood are in Laguna. My parents had a house there when I was in high school. It was this super tall house with an elevator and the most incredible oceanview. When Gracie was in kindergarten I rented another house there with my husband, other husband. Loved it. Love everything about Laguna. My friend who was here over the weekend had the hands-down greatest house in Laguna. It used to be owned by Diane Keaton. It was an old Spanish house that started at the top and went all the way down to the beach. It’s actually the last house that I saw my brother at. If I ever moved back to California, it would be to Laguna. So glad you had a good weekend there!
contessa says
Ellie………I remember that TALL house with glass!I too spent my summers in the 70’s going down to NEWPORT to visit my AUNT and cousins………..SO where did you go to HIGH SCHOOL??Happy to know you had FOND memories of LAGUNA.I need to go back to find the DK HOUSE………was it on the LEFT HAND SIDE of the BEACH?Looks like WE have more catching up to DO!!!!!!!XOXOXO
Heather in Arles says
Ah, all good things are worth the wait! And I have certainly been eagerly awaiting for this post. It is quite something, in the world of internet and bloggers when we find people who are truly generous. You have always been that for me and so it makes me enormously happy that the lovely (literally) French Basketeer welcomed you all so graciously. This was the dinner to be at for certain and how I wish I could have been there too. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful evening!
contessa says
That has been the BEST thing about BLOGGING for me…………..I have found MY BUDDIES world WIDE!Now, can you imagine a dinner where YOU and I Get to meet for the FIRST TIME??I will GOOBLE you up and MOST likely NOT SHARE YOU for the rest of the evening……so BEWARE!
I still want to come over and teach YOU to DRIVE………….I think WE must do that!Plus,I think we should be out in a field………..with long flowing gowns or CAFTANS…………..getting the shift down RIGHT!For REMI it would be a MAGICAL photo opportunity!!!XOXO
Heather in Arles says
When I finally met my friend Jen at a blogger’s luncheon I couldn’t talk to anyone else! And she has become a real live 😉 friend just as you and I already are even if we haven’t made that one teensy jump to actually meeting in person!
As for the driving? I am beginning to see your vision! Dressing up will be mandatory to give me courage beforehand and maybe une petite coup de champagne…
xoox
kim says
Contessa, You must have been in your element. What an amazing and fun getaway! She has the kind of home I swoon over! Thanks for sharing all the details because that’s what I love. She puts on a fabulous dinner. What a perfect hostess. You got to go with Terri, Jennifer and Tamera! Fun ladies. I would love to take her cooking class, so please add me to the email list!! I love everything!! xxoo Kim
contessa says
WILL DO KIM!
The HOUSE was EYE CANDY!!!!
XO
tara dillard says
MY Contessa!!!!
Doing things so I will have the neo-experience of them too.
She’s on my blog roll. And, of course you know her.
That dog painting? Have the print in my library.
The iron white gate? Adore the detailing at the bottom. They wanted to keep pets in, or chickens. Amusing how even garden gates are a narrative.
Garden & Be Well, XO Tara
contessa says
YOUR CORRECT TARA………it is a PRINT.The orignal hangs in CHATEAU FOUNTAIN BLEU.My spelling may be way off there……..SO you and FRENCH BASKETEER share the same LOVE of ART!Do you know I sent her one of your POSTS this week……..she wrote back “I LOVE TARA!!”So, you are on HER list too!!!LOVE THAT!
ONLY YOU would spy………that bit at the bottom…………those gates originated up by me!Berkeley is just 10 minutes away from my home!Small World……..NON?
GARDEN and BE WELL…………as you say………….and why didn’t YOU correct me on the CACTUS verses SUCCULENT!!!LEAVE it to MADAME PENELOPE to TELL ME!!!!XO
Karena says
Elizabeth you have brought back so many memories for me! Your images have reminded me of the early summer soiree Andrea’s had in my honor! Another magical experience that I am so happy you were a part of!
xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
contessa says
GOOD….HAPPY to be of SERVICE!IT was a BEAUTIFUL NIGHT!!
XO
Anita Rivera says
CONTESSA!
I remember this party from the summer; those flowing tulle curtains from that loggia impressed me, but I didn’t know it was from the French Basketeer! What a soirée to remember and all the bright star’s of blogland! I wish I could put on such a party, but there are only two of us that I know of here in The Twin Cities where I live.
Tout ce qui est français, je l’adore! Je voudrais suivre un cours de cuisine avec Madame, en FRANCE!!!!!!!
You deliver the most elegant extravaganzas…..YOU ARE WONDERFUL!!! Anita
contessa says
YES!
The HOME of FRENCH BASKETEER…………….You would LOVE her baskets ANITA!!!!!!!!!
Have you ever SHOPPED @ FRENCH BASKETEER.COM…………….
GO NOW!
Perhaps, the next visit HOME to LOS ANGELES you can swing by…………I know she would LOVE to meet YOU!
Just as I would………….one day!
XO
contessa says
Via E:MAIL:
LOVED being part of that Soiree!I felt I was there with you guys. Her trips to Europe sound fascinating so keep me in the loop please for any adventures down the track. The twist of olive leaf twigs on napkins looked gorgeous .. the grey tulle blowing in the breeze along the loggia reeks of a movie !!so simple but appealing.The menu mouthwatering… definitely trying that stuffed chook !! Love to you My Contessa , Ros
contessa says
GOOD ROS……….YOU were with us in SPIRIT!
Of course, you the ART teacher pick up on ALL the FINE detail!!
It was LOVERLY!!!
XOXO
Jennifer says
Your pictures brought it all back!! It was do amazing I’m speechless. Put me down for the cooking class!!
contessa says
OKEY~DOKEY……….MADAME of a WELL STYLED LIFE!You have a spot!
Nancy Case says
Contessa, Contessa! This reminds me of Vintage Hollywood, back in the days of glamour, class, and glitz all packaged with swaying Palm Trees, Laguna soft, warm breezes such attention to detail….I am so touched by it all. Thank you for sharing your thoughtfully taken picture gallery to all of us who appreciate this kind of beauty. Yes, please put me on all the lists for her cooking classes, France trips etc….
I am in awe…
contessa says
NANCY……..you are EXACTLY RIGHT!The home the living room all reminded me of VINTAGE HOLLYWOOD!!!Do you know a BALLERINA lived here in the 1920’s…….and they had BIRDS.Big birds that flew about the garden!!!
You made the LIST!
XO
Nancy Case says
Oh my goodness! I can just see it! I bet Ginger Rogers and Fred danced on the patio as well. I just love it all! I adore the photo of you and your enchanting hostess with gorgeous, smiles..it just says it all!! Enchanting!
Pat says
You found your long lost, separated-at-birth twin! What a great party…I definitely want to join her in the kitchen when she comes up our way. (And I want that chair that the dogs were sitting on).
contessa says
THAT chair reminded me of one my COUSIN owned in LA JOLLA years ago when I was a teenager………the dogs looked so cute there!YOU will ADORE ANDREA………….I will make certain YOUR on the LIST!
Loreen Attridge says
Loved! Loved all the pictures and the description. I have also signed up for the cooking class and I can’t wait!! Thank you for sharing!!! Loreen
contessa says
YOUR WELCOME!ANYTIME……………
Penelope Bianchi says
Holy cow! This was a cooking class? No……this was a dinner party!
And I adored every second of it!!
Especially the “tulle curtains” wrapped around the plant in the pot!
Elizabeth! (don’t I sound like your “AuntieMame”? That is NOT a succulent that bloomed just for you! It was a cactus! And we went to Lotusland together 3 times??? Yikes!
Your joy and enthusiasm and love of life are the most wonderful things on earth! (who cares if you mix up a cactus with a succulent??) Whatever it is…it doesn’t bloom often..and it bloomed for YOU!
what a delightful post!
You will soon have 300,000 followers!!
I believe it!!!
Brava!
contessa says
OH, PENELOPE I can ALWAYS COUNT on YOU to FIX ME!!!!!!!!!!
MILLIE GRAZIE………of course its a CACTUS!I see that now……it’s just that I have been buying SUCCULENTS with our drought and ALL and SUCCULENT was in the front of my brain!THANK YOU THANK YOU!
To think your up NORTH now and I”M MISSING YOU!!!!!!!!!!!HORRORS!SO Sorry I could not make that work!
XO
PS.OF course you LOVE the tulle on the fern it had done that naturally ………….and YES, you are my AUNTIE MAME through and through…………XXX
Penelope Bianchi says
I forgot to compliment on a lot of things….more comments coming…..(you know how I TALK!!!)
but please, everyone notice. the “spears” holding the awnings! That is the way they are “supposed” to be; the “correct” way; something that has been lost along with saying “sofa” and “curtains”!!
Awnings really matter (those words are not so important!!) This spears make them so so much more elegant!
Bravo!!!
contessa says
I AGREE TOTALLY!
GOOD EYE………….its the DETAIL that makes it doesn’t it!
Somehow, we are losing the detail……….I think thats why EUROPE speaks to me so VERY much……..the detail in the buildings……..cafes……….clothing………..I could go on and on!
Penelope Bianchi says
sorry typo again….these spears! not this!
This is the chicest house…..I love love love old Laguna Beach! IN fact I love all of Laguna beach!!
contessa says
It’s a JEWEL…………and I was lucky enough to go back and visit!
Jennifer Rankin says
Highlights for me were 1) kitchen wallpaper, 2) dog painting 3) olive branch napkin holders (good job bella) and 4) morning after photo – a glorious end to what appears to have been a fabulous party. a fun ride, thank you.
contessa says
THANK YOU!That Morning AFTER was one of my MANY favorites TOO!!!!!!!!
There was so much…….I barely scratched the surface!
A wonderful get a way for me……..if only the MARITO could have come!
XO
Marsha @ Splenderosa says
I have never actually considered moving out of Texas, but with all your magical posts I’m beginning to believe I need to be your new neighbor.
OMG, what a soiree, and I love that Christina, and so many of the other ladies. Great pics and a wonderful story, wonderful evening. Love that you do so many great things. And, YES, I would be able to go to France with you, or Italy…so please put me on the list immediately.
I’m serious !!!
Sending love and a big hug to one of my favorite women on this planet.
contessa says
There is a HOUSE FOR SALE right NOW on MY STREET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PLEASE POP over to CALIFORNIA!
YOUR ON THE LIST!!!!!!!!!AT the TOP of the LIST!!!!!!!
YOU would have loved the SOIREE!
XO
Doré @ BurlapLuxe says
Oh Elizabeth, how wonderful to have joined the dinning event with all the beloved bloggers.
I was invited to join in on her summer party …Karena, art by Karena was guest of honor. It was then I had a dental issue and at the last minute had to decline. I feel as if I were there with all the sharing that has taken place.
You look divine my friend and in the best of company.
What an experience, one to remember.
Thank you for your sharing.
Lots of beautiful love,
Xx
Dore
contessa says
OH, DARN……..those TEETH!
Hopefully, there will be another in the distant future and you are close enough to sweep over that desert and be there next time!!!YOU could even DO the cooking CLASS in NOVEMBER!!!!!!!DO THAT!
You have to see the house and meet ANDREA!!!
XO
contessa says
VIA E:MAIL:
Oh Elizabeth. What a life as they say. I love reading about all your escapades. What charm you have in your most natural way to enjoy the life of others. As they say, keep me posted as I so enjoy YOU SUSAN
contessa says
Miss seeing YOU at the old stomping grounds……………good to know your keeping TABS on ME!
Escapades…….is RIGHT!
XO
Jeanne McKay Hartmann says
What a fantastic event! The table is spectacular. Aren’t blogger gatherings just the best? Loving your photos, they really capture what must have been a very special celebration! Happy Weekend!! XXXOOO
contessa says
Yes, to respond to your question and I know you were just at one TOO!!!
XO
French Basketeer says
So picture the scene….we are all huddled around my laptop looking at your beautiful photos…me, Mom, Dad, even the dogs are looking at themselves on your blog….we had such a fantastic weekend, except that it was too short. I am planning a French Valentine’s Cooking Class for you and your guests at your home…it will be much much fun!! And I promise I will wash my hair and even dress up for it! Yikes! I thought you were going to photograph MOM and not me, so I got her all doodied up not myself! And yes, we are planning 6-8 weeks in Beaune next summer, and I insist that you come over for a visit, because it you think this is fun, wait til you see us party over there! xxooA
contessa says
I can picture it all!!!!!!!!!
Empty suitcases and FRANCE with YOU would be a DREAM come true………….
I’M IN!!!!
XOXOX
Penelope Bianchi says
sign me up!!!!
foodiefan says
Arrived home not long ago just past midnight and tried to sleep but my body clock is all wrong so I’m lying in bed reading your last post…….and what a post it is! Blogland has opened up a whole new world with such interesting people and incredible invitations to some amazing events! Your infectious enthusiasm just shines through your words and photos……..so glad you kept sharing all the details…….what a magical two days! Loved the whole setting with the billowing curtains, the dessert styling with the wine boxes, the before and after shot of the cactus and the gorgeous photo of you and Andrea. You will definitely have to pay another visit to France next year! Happy to be back home…..all the crab apple blossom trees in my back garden are out in full flower so I’m so pleased I didn’t miss seeing that. xox
contessa says
OH, FOODIEFAN…………..coming from YOU is a REAL compliment!YOU SEE READERS SHE IS A FOOD STYLIST by TRADE SO………..FOOD IS HER WORK.
YOUR trip sounded AMAZING…….the photos and all the nifty locations!I want to hear more!I shall call you in a few days…………NOW,get the camera out again as I want pics of the crab apples PLEASE!!!!!XOXO
Mo says
Contessa,
You are a wizard at capturing the magic that Andrea @frenchbasketeer created!!
How generous of you to share the glory of a splendid weekend with all the Goddesses in Cyber Space!
I am so looking forward to seeing you again and the chance to share stories of Food and Travel!
Fondly,
Mo
contessa says
ME TOO MO!
If YOU ever come NORTH for any reason…….PLEASE CALL ME!You know how to find me!XX
Karena says
Elizabeth you have shown so many the grandeur and importance of this Laguna Beach Estate! (something I should have mentioned before)!
There is so much to take in when you are a guest there. The fun, food and camaraderie are the best though!
xoxo,
Karena
The Arts by Karena
Dana Madsen says
Contessa………Please contact me if you do have a cooking class….I’m in the Santa Cruz Mts and would love to make time for a class anywhere in the Bay Area. I don’t have a blog but I am a devoted follower of many…….Thank you for introducing me to “Have Some Decorum” one of my favorites…..so honest and real with humor and grace. I would love to meet you all……by the way I have a daughter and three grand-daughters in France….so dear to my heart.
Dana
contessa says
Did you buy a little persons chair from me years ago at the HEN HOUSE?If you did I remember YOU!!I will definitely let you know about the cooking class; we are thinking end of JANUARY!
Flora says
You absolutely beautiful things!!! I love the vim and vigour and the love and generosity in this post!!! What a fantastic experience!!
I had to save the image of Biscuit and Honey…just so I can go back and look at those two. Xxx
contessa says
Pretty cute Biscuit & Honey!
Thanks for the delightful comment!!
Anita @letshavelunch says
Hello Elizabeth,
Alone with your blog at last!!
What a weekend you had and That menu is just the best
So busy here with guests and special gardens in the area open for the weekend.
We’ve had a wonderful time but totally exhausted……even the dog is done out!!!!
Love the energy of this blog and the beauty of what you experienced.
Take care sweet pea and we’ll write soon.
Back to Melboune in the morning to face reality
Take good care Elizabeth.
Bisous x x Anita
Loree says
Oh the fun you must have had. The house is just drop-dead gorgeous. You are so lucky to be invited to such a lovely event. Glad you shared it with us.
Therese Long says
I loved reliving it all with you again!
Fantastic recap!!!
It was wonderful seeing you again!!!
xxoo
Faded Velvet says
La Contessa~
Excellent post my dear! Oh my goodness – where to begin?? Such a blog post…SOOO much content!
You captured the feel of the whole affair perfectly; I felt as if I were there with you all.
the French Basketeer…Ooh La La! Muwah! What a fantastic spread! The desserts alone deserved their own party! The home deserves it’s own post, and the culinary prowess of the hostess…IMPRESSIVE.
Thank you so much for sharing such a magical evening with all of us. I hope I get to meet her when I’m in California!!!
Fantastic post my friend!
Donna~Faded Velvet
Tamera Beardsley says
Oh my dear Contessa … this post brought back all of the grandeur and excitement of the night! You have a true gift for capturing and sharing such delight in life!
How sweet of you to mention that Ari contacted me on Instagram … he is the only man alive … who I look forward to getting to 60 for … for I am yet 5 years to young to enter his circle of most fabulous and stylish women! He and his message have been such a transforming inspiration for me!
Congrats again my dear friend … on your wonderful news on being royal … even though most all of us knew it already!
xoxo
Tamera
Sandra Sallin says
Oops, forgot, please add me to any lists you are on! You are the Pied Piper we all want to follow.