I did some shopping at my favourite source for "smalls": Ellie's wonderful Paris-based shop Have Some Decorum HOME.
Beautiful brass candle trimmer. |
Delicate French serving pieces from Have Some Decorum HOME |
We had some rain at the cottage which of course carves out time to play Trivial Pursuit 1980's but also creates a magical hour or two afterwards, I love to be out on the dock after the rain:
After The Rain |
How do you prepare for family visits?
I'm focussed on flowers, fresh towels and linens, and of course food.
I did manage to finish my sports-gear-organizing project and I don't know why I didn't think of this sooner. I bought some of those big totes from Lands End and had them monogrammed accordingly:
I've got them stored in the open cupboard under the stairs for easy access: grab and go Sporty People!
Hoping to continue Summer's trend of eating outdoors? Me too.
I'm planning to whip up Ina Garten's famous chicken for my family...
... but as far as baking I think I'll be headed to Eric the Baker, local source of fabulous French pastries, don't take my word for it, Mimi says so too.
Might have to slip a little something from Eric The Baker in here. Hehehe. |
Tomtem looking a little worse for the wear. |
I hope to read it again this week, more than once!
Enjoy your Monday and your week.
xoxDani