Every detail was perfect! It made us miss Elizabeth who was actually IN Paris instead of with us. We are so lucky that Kate agreed to come and join us and take amazing pictures. Be patient with me, I don't pretend to be as awesome as Elizabeth. I have no idea how to do these photos justice, aka make them big ;)
Little hints of France everywhere
The appetizer table was incredible! So much fun and flair of a French Market.
Everyone loved all of the flowers
There was great chalk art everywhere
Ellen is a hoarder of antique linens. They were such luxurious touches throughout the room.
Kylee even read us the menu in French! She said she was rusty, but we all loved it and clapped after.
More great details. The room was completely transformed from how it usually looks.
Such a great quote! Love Julia!!
Olivia with Rose Lemonade, which was delicious.
We're so glad that Cierra could make it, being 2 weeks overdue with her first little girl!
Kate, Darcey, Julie, Niki, Cathleen, Cierra, Olivia, Kim, Angie, Kylee and Julie
Petit cucumber with Brie, Blackberry puffs with Brie and Croque Monsuier sandwiches, accompanied by fresh berries, baguette, soft cheese and preserves. Oui! Oui!
Beautiful mix of antique dishes
The table was set to perfection. Those chalkboard chargers were amazing! Loved all the feminine details.
Lovely bunch of ladies
Gorgeous radish salad
These were AMAZING! French onion soup dumplings. The soup was inside each bite sized wrapper. So unique and fun!
Everyone was so impressed with the entree. The visual presentation was off the charts. Tasted wonderful too! Salmon en croute with beets and carrot salad
We finished with Creme Brûlée Macarons and Passion Fruit Creme Brûlée. It was so pretty. We felt so French!
All of that lovely food creates quite a scene in the kitchen. It is so much work to put these magical nights together. We are so lucky that we only have to do it once a year and the rest of the time, we just show up! I like that "don't even offer to help clean up" rule more and more each time!
We got to take home lovely pistachio and lemon macaroons. Ellen is such a master at making these delectable French cookies! We also got to take home the flowers from the "market". Perfect for Mother's Day.
Our gracious hostesses, Ellen and Olivia, with adorable Kate
What a fantastic evening!
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