Celebrating French Style Dinner At The Beach House
it’s more leisurely and relaxing and probably better for the digestion than wolfing down some chicken and a salad…
Bartley knew that something was up when I set up the table and wanted in on it!
I started with the flowers and that’s actually how I shop at the grocery store. I shop Whole Foods by the house and Fresh Market by the beach house and I’m sure that it’s not a coincidence that the floral department of both are located right as you walk in. Is it like that in your area too?
Pretty pale pink stock is a favorite of mine for the look and the scent. I love to give some height to my arrangements and stock is generally taller than mixed grocery store flowers…
But dinner is also about the food…like this French croissant dessert that I hope to share the recipe to soon in an upcoming post…
And the dishes, like this giant antique French transferware platter in blue and white. Yes, it makes sense to me to incorporate French style decorating in a beach house and not cave to the typical coastal style…
Not just dessert, but a loaf of freshly baked crusty French bread, goat cheese brie and a great bottle of wine…
Joie de vivre…
As it turns from dusk to evening candles are lit…
I never liked shabby décor too casual for me but you have definitely changed my mind after seeing your beach house and your beautiful home! It is absolutely stunning!
This is so beautiful, Janet. Gosh that dessert looks good!!
What a gorgeous place to have dinner! Yes, our Whole Foods is the same and it's my go-to place for flowers. I just love your arrangement and everything else at your lovely table… 🙂
Let me start off by saying that I cannot wait for the "recipe" for that dessert!….Beautiful table and ambiance!….the flowers are always exceptionally gorgeous!!
I can almost smell the ocean. What a lovely post. I love that centerpiece, and the simple food sounds utterly delightful. Love the airy, uncluttered look of your Dining Room. And, by the way, this is the first time I see flamingoes done right.
Just beautiful! Can you tell me more about the flamingo art work?
It’s from a local artist and I purchased it years ago at a yard sale!
Your table is beautiful and the flowers are perfect. The dessert looks great and can’t wait for the recipe. Nice wine with brie, good bread, doesn’t get much better. I love making my baked brie in puff pastry.
Have a super weekend
Cindy
Hello,
I love the dining room chairs are they Weathered Oak in color? Every website I see them the color is slightly different.
Thank you so much
Hi Kareen, thanks for stopping by! The chairs are from Restoration Hardware in a weathered oak. I’ve had them for a long time and not sure that they still carry them? There are lots of other places that have this style, as you mentioned!