I would love it if you would join us for an afternoon of lovely conversation in French, with a variety of cuisine and cocktails. All while gazing upon these charming Santons that are out gathering produce in the petite orchard.
We hosted this adorable gathering last Spring for the Cafe et Croissants group that gather together to speak French.
All the Santons were purchased in France, the lilac plates are vintage, the teacups and saucers are Limoge, the linens were found in PA, the silver is antique.
After lunch we can take a stroll through our English Gardens.
Grilled Salmon and Asparagus over pappardelle
( this recipe is similar to mine but I use lots of fresh chives and grilled salmon in place of the smoked)
We have been cooking all the wonderful recipes that I wrote about in my last post. By planning out a weeks worth of recipes and menus I am prepared all week. It really is so much easier for me, especially having three kids to drive to and from 2 different schools several times a day. We can flip things around day by day and change it up a bit. Having all the ingredients and recipes on hand make cooking stress free and fun.
‘The Three Little Pigs’ china is from Tiffany’s The lovely decanter and glasses were my grandmothers.
Shortbread recipe is in the March issue of Martha Stewart Living.
Oliver asked for Turkey meatballs one evening for dinner, I try and make ‘sure things’ that they will eat and on some night I try an introduce something new. Like Martha Stewart’s roasted carrots with parsley and feta cheese.
Turkey meatball recipe here
This table reminds me of our gardens when Mr. Bunny and I are outdoors in our fruit orchard while all the flowers are on the trees.
Stop over at Tablescape Thursdays for gorgeous table setting ideas, Then pop in at Gollum’s Foodie Friday for mouth watering recipes and don’t miss Pink Saturday over at Beverly’s lovely blog on Saturday.
I hope you enjoyed your visit with us at The Paris House Designs because we just loved having you. Stop by anytime there is always something ‘Cooking” over here!!
Some Fun Projects and Adventures at The Paris House :
We are designing our Earth Mother Ring for one of the biggest Fashionistas on the Planet…stay tuned. We are donating 20% of all profits to Haiti through the month of May.
( don’t miss the fantastic new price on our Earth Mother Ring)
We are also shipping a huge order of baked goods out to Hollywood the Week after Easter. We will post some of these recipes. We will also donate portions of our sales to various charities.
My mother and I are heading down to Maryland soon to visit a wonderful group of ladies that I met through blogging. I can’t wait! I am counting the days!!
And we will also be taking some fun Cooking Courses on our travels in April and hope to bring back some yummy new recipes to share.
Tomorrow we are off to Princeton to spend the day with my lovely French friend Marie, I will be sure to post something on this gorgeous quaint and tres elegant town. I need to wear something pretty, she is a fashion stylist and consultant!!
All of these exciting endeavors and adventures will be featured on our blog in the days, weeks and months to come.
~Do something beautiful today~
This is amazing! Love the plates and your centerpiece of people and trees – it’s all quite lovely!
This has got to be one of the sweetest tablescapes I have seen. I just wish I were a little minature and sitting on that lovely table.
WONDERFUL!
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Oh Bunny, how CUTE is this table setting!!! I LOVE the orchard, that is just precious and makes me feel happy! And I am head over heels for the lilacs!! GORGEOUS!! You have the most amazing things. The spaghetti looks so good, my mouth is watering, lol!!
Love and hugs,
Amy
Bonjour Bunny,
You table is lovely with the little white trees. Will check out the turkey meatballs – I want to try something my French honey has never had before. Such great news about the Earth Mother ring, and your big Hollywood order. Bonne chance!
I will take your advice and do something beautiful today!!
Bonne journée,
Mimi
Hi Mommy
Your a beautiful mommy I love the tablescapes they are so pretty!:)
XoXo
Oliver
A sweet hello from Frog Hollow Farm. Bunny, you are just absolutely the most creative person – those little Santons are just the sweetest things – I’ve never seen anything like them.! And your table – glorious! There is so much going on in your life it makes sense to plan a week of menus, and yes, there is so much flexibility when you do that – especially for children. Enjoy your lunch with Marie – looks like a great day for a trip to Princeton. Ciao, bella!
I love you Oliver! Today I am headed to Princeton and tomorrow I get to volunteer all day at your nursery school’s Easter Party and then guess what?? You are on Easter break!! YAY….The Easter Bunny is going to hop on over to our house very soon sweetie!
xoxo
Mommy
Yum, cherry Mojito!
Gosh what a lovely place this is, with so many lovely things to see and make. Thank you so much for calling in Down the Lane, it was so kind of you to leave me a comment.
Hope you have fun in Princetown,
Sarah x
Have a lovely day in Princeton! I’m sure you will look elegant! Love the lilacs dishes and the whole post is gorgeous! also must try the salmon & pasta! Happy Easter!! Jennifer aka Gigi
I think I just gained the 1/2 lb back that I just lost by simply reading your post today…
Beautiful pics!
I got to meet a blogger friend last week myself! Have a wonderful time!
Bunny daaaaahling, how i would love to attend one of your get togethers. You do everything so beautifully!
*kisses* HH
How lovely this is! And how delicious the food looks; I agree with you, the salmon has to be fresh, never smoked. The little plates are so cute!
Oh, this is gorgeous! I would love to be able to study all the wonderful details in person! The color scheme is just beautiful!
Wonderful table! Love the mix of whimsy and precious things. Nice feeling of nature inside, with a great view of your garden. Nicely done!
Green with lilacs so beautiful. Fun orchard story-telling tablescape. Thank you for taking time to make a wonderful post. Enjoy your time with your blogging friends.
What a fabulous table…Love the lilacs with the green…so pretty.
Oh how I wish I could be half as organized as you…your meals are so lovely. And you tables..my children would think they had died and went to heaven to be eating on such lovely tables with such amazing settings.
Thank you sweet bunny for always making my day special when I visit you. oxo
This is adoarable! I just wish I could click on the pictures to enlarge them to REALLY see how wonderful this is! The plates and linens are gorgeous!!! XO, Pinky
I love the lilac plates and napkins! Gorgeous tablescape!
Bunny, this is the darlingest tablescape. I especially needed to see something cheery and springy because we had monsoons tonight. Very Wuthering Heights. I know Oliver enjoyed the tablescape! Please tell him we have goats, sheep, donkeys, and chickens…and please give him a hug from “Gollum.”
XX00
Bunny-I love the combination of lavender and green–so springy and fresh! I do think grilled salmon and asparagas is one of my favorite meals. Have fun trip!
What a gorgeous table setting!! Just love the santons and the blooming trees -really beautiful. Love your table wear too. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!! Cheers, Lia
This is wonderful! I love the purples and greens together!
You have so many pretty things to work with! Great!
Katherine
Your Santons are adorable. That’s a lovely table setting. would love for you to join me for Crock Pot Wednesday next week. I took a little break this week to spend some time with Hubby at the beach, but CPW will be back up and ready for you next week.
Hi Bunny (Michele), I adore your blog! You are such an inspiration & have a zest for life! Fun you are a Jersey Girl too! You bring such class to our state!! That is awesome you were mentioned in Country Living! xoxo Jennifer aka Gigi
Such an adorable table, Bunny! I love your Santons. My sister collects them and I always brought a couple home for her when I went to Paris to visit my daughter. I kept one for myself…as he is a Christmas one and looks wonderful with my Santas.
Your talent just shines on through!
Hello Bunny ~I’ve just strolled in for my first visit…I’ve enjoyed taking a peek at your past posts. You’ve got so many wonderful ideas. Your blog is so beautifully inviting.
We share similar taste for so many of the same creative design elements.
I love your French country tablescape. It lends such a fresh ambiance.
As spring approaches I looked forward to applying it’s inspirational palette of colors into a few DIY decorations and gifts, with a little baking/cooking in between.
Don’t you love the aroma that fills the air during this season?
It’s definitely invigorating.
I’ve bookmarked you in my favs.
I look forward to coming by your charming blog again.
Come by for a visit. Your company would be nice.
Sweet wishes,
Sara
I miss lilacs soooooooo much. We don’t get those here in silly Florida. Sigh.
Beautiful! Just beautiful! You have great time on your travels.
hugs,
Sherry
Lovely as always! And the food looks delicious – that salmon recipe has me salivating!
Very pretty table. Loved the napkins and matching plates!
Oh my! Bunny, I am in heaven! This is the prettiest table setting. EVER!