Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Jacqueline
Chocolat - French for Chocolate. I adored chocolate from a young age when I had to sneak in the cupboard to find where my mother had hidden the Nestle's Chocolate Chips. Having read about the famous chocolat shoppes in Paris, when I finally got there I was determined to try a chocolate from every Paris shoppe. I invite you to share my adventures in creating, in travel, and in life.
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Words to Eat By
"Though never a very good dieter, she'd found a rule of thumb that kept her from blimping out as her metabolism aged - eat what you want, but not all of it. So if she wanted cheesecake, she made cheesecake, had a slice, and took the rest to a friend or someone in her church who needed a pick-me-up."
Lemon Tart, A Culinary Mystery, by Josi S. Kilpack

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I'll be there!I'm going with all of you to Paris.I'll be joining next week,see you then-Denise
ReplyDeletenice idea.. thanks for sharing..
ReplyDeletepretty.. tres jolie bien sure ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great Paris post !!...i am also in Paris this year with Anita !!...love Ria...xxx....
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty setting in the garden! Your roses are beautiful, love that deep red color-enjoy:@)
ReplyDeleteThe colors you've chosen capture the intended mood beautifully. Love those napkin rings also!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty table set in such a pretty outdoor setting too! I love your plates, especially the ones of the estate homes...they are unique!
ReplyDeleteMagnifique! This is one seriously beautiful post. I'm especially charmed by using that lovely mirrored table. I'm stunned!
ReplyDeleteLinda @ A Toile Tale
So many thinkgs to love the dishes and that mirrored table are great. Love it!
ReplyDeleteCynthia
how lovely, I love the black and white with the red POP! anne
ReplyDeleteI miss Paris, too, and love how you have captured the mood with your pretty Paris plates and gorgeous red roses. Lovely table, Jacqueline. Congratulations to you for your sweet new grandbaby.
ReplyDeleteWhy would you ever need to go to PARIS when you have paris in your own backyard...Gorgeous and so romantic...
ReplyDeleteyou really did a fabulous job
Wow, that mirrored table DOES add wonderful sparkle to your oh-so-French anniversary celebration! I love the red roses with the black and white color scheme -- dramatic and romantic!
ReplyDeleteJacqueline, you've captured the feel and mood of a intimate French garden. I'd love to be dining here on this beautiful table setting. Perfection!
ReplyDeleteYour roses are gorgeous and so is the urn full o petunias.
Oh, to be back in Paris! Angelina's and oh so many other favorite spots. Your post is perfect for Anita's Paris Party! ~ Sarah
Beautiful table, J! Love the black with the pop of red! Dishes adorable! The sweets look good too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to Let's Dish!
What a beautiful table! Happy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteCandy
Beautiful! Happy Anniversary!!! Rose flavored macarons, mmm xo
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea to bring a mirrored table out into the garden/patio area! What is a more beautiful reflection than nature itself? Brilliant! You set a gorgeous table, Jacqueline, and the Parisians should be jealous! :-) I love the punches of red against the neutral black and white. Your roses are magnificent! I could kill a rose bush just by looking in its general direction. :-( Sadly, not my forte. I hope your anniversary celebration is as fabulous as last year...even without the passport!
ReplyDeleteSuch an elegant Parisian table for two! Doesn't the mirrored table just set the mood for your romantic anniversary celebration.
ReplyDeleteThe black, white and silver are nice but then the red accents - gorgeous. Perfect red roses too Jacqueline.
Judith
This party looks FABULOUS! I threw a Parisian baby shower for a girlfriend and it was so much fun to plan.
ReplyDeleteSuch a stunning table. Love love the red black and white.. especially on the mirrored table. Your roses are absolutely spectacular.. and the dishes just totally make me wish i were in Paris!! Have a great weekend. xo marlis
ReplyDeleteEverything is exceeding beautiful! Gorgeous mirrored table and a very pretty setting to take the place of Paris.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely photos! I've never been to Paris, but you really captured the spirit. Congratulations on your new grand baby.
ReplyDeleteThe second best thing to being in Paris is being in your own backyard. Lovely tablesetting and those macaroons look divine!!! Love the Paris plates too : )
ReplyDeleteDanielle xo
WOOOOOOOOOOOO JACQUELINE! Your garden....that is enough to stop me in my tracks. BUT THAT MIRRORED TABLE???? It is exquisitely placed amongst what looks to me a European style garden in the lushest of greens. That is what I have going and it is so peaceful! But your tablescapes are magnificent here! IF THIS IS what you are doing for a prep for the Paris Party, then what delightful and beautiful things do you have up your sleeve for JUNE 8? This is just perfect. HAVE A BLAST and let's dream dream DREAM!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for the mention!! Anita
Your roses are fabulous. What a pretty French tablescape. Love everything and the pretty mirrored table. What kind of
ReplyDeletecamera do you use? Just lovely.
Macaroons are my favorite!!! Looks like a lovely party.
ReplyDeleteAhhh...Paris...Thank you for the little visit. And those roses!!! OMG, they almost don't look real! They're so beautiful! ~Zuni
ReplyDeleteCan't believe it has already been a YEAR since you posted about going to Paris! Yikes, how time flies!
ReplyDeleteThe black and white looks so sharp and classic, and the pops of red are stunning!
I would say you've done a terrific job creating Paris in your own back yard. I'm glad you mentioned that you bought the macaroons because for a split second I was even more impressed! (:
ReplyDeleteHi Jacqueline, I was starting to feel sad that you could not go to Paris for your anniversary and then I remembered those fabulous pictures of Cabo !!!! and I wasn't feeling so sorry anymore! :) Just kidding. I would love to have you go to Paris again and show us more wonderful places there. I don't know what is the matter with me today. When I saw that rose I actually inhaled thinking I would enjoy the delightful aroma that only those full red roses have. Your photos and the table setting are beautiful and the macaroons look so delish! Have a wonderful day. Linda
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful table! The red roses are the perfect jewels to celebrate your anniversary, and I love the Parisian plates! Happy Anniversary! Cherry Kay
ReplyDeleteI am so glad I saved this post to come see. This is TRES MAGNIFIQUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love the plates but your GARDENS in the background are magnificent. The roses are gorgeous. Such beaty displayed here, especially that mirrored table. WOW!!!! XO Pinky
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