French Market - Georgetown

Join the Book Hill neighborhood of Georgetown as the shops celebrate the annual Georgetown French Market.

Superb shopping complimented by the scent of fresh coffee and the sounds of strolling musicians immerse the Book Hill neighborhood of Georgetown every spring with the 10th annual Georgetown French Market coming up at the end of April.  The 2013 Georgetown French Market will be held Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20 from 10am to 5pm. 

This event takes place along upper Wisconsin Avenue, NW, between P Street and Reservoir Road, and features over 40 Georgetown boutiques, antique shops, restaurants and galleries offering savings up to 75% off designer goods, art and antique home furnishings. Enjoy strolling mimes, children’s activities, live music and French cuisine from Georgetown cafes and restaurants.  To view the video from the April 2012 Georgetown French Market event, click on the link below.  

Mad Men Returns

Our Man Men Inspired Appetizers:

Onion Dip with Potato Chips and Cruddette

Deviled Eggs

Goose Pate (canned)

Hot Sausage with Cheddar Cheese and Sourdough Baguette

Shrimp Cocktail

Lamb & Mash Potato Bites

Lime Jello with Whipped Topping

And what was to drink?  Old Fashions of course.

Smart Art - Victor Castanera

I love how when you look at art you feel something.

The instant I saw Victor's work, the beauty of the simplicity and  flow to each shape stuck with me.  I also love the idea of the individuality of each piece.  Here are a few photos (all from the artist's website) to illustrate the process and highlight the distinctive beauty.

From the Artist's site:
Areniscos is borned with reflection about the speed of the current industrial production and the social consequences of nowadays. On the other side it takes natural environment and the possibilities it can bring us in sensory levels, sustainability and experience.

It's about creating a small industry that allows us to create multiple objects in a simple way, using our surroundings, without contamination, without machinery, using only the resources we need and discarding the minimum surplus material, as molds, tools and more. these are built acquiring the value of an handcrafting object but unlike traditional manufacturing it increases the speed at which objects are created.

The project aims to emphasize the importance of the production process for both, the final product, which acquires a unique identity resulting from a decision of Nature, and the user who made that experience with them from the time throwing water on the sand until they have to give at home use. It is a process that allows anyone to create objects in a very simple way getting a variety of shapes, sizes and colors that will always depend on the environment and its effects.

It's an experience between man and the environment.

Year of Color ~ Emerald ~ Day Thirteen

Sleek emerald glassware and elegant white lilies. Image Source

A Clear Choice

Furniture is fashion for the home.

Or event.

Here is the latest from Luxe Rentals & Decor:

Luxe Event Rentals

is a fresh and innovative boutique style rental company offering an exclusive line of luxury event furnishings and decor that go beyond standard rental items.

Our collection includes the finest seating, tables, bars, lighting and accessories encompassing a wide and varied style from South Beach Chic to Baroque gone Modern. Sophisticated, Opulent, Glamorous, Sexy,  and Stylish are just some of the words that have been evoked to describe our line.

A Pie to Try

As the menu for this Thanksgiving continues to grow, homemade pie has now been added to the list.

I have NEVER made a pie before but this recipe from allrecipes.com has rave reviews.

No pie is complete without a personal touch.  Thankfully Style Me Pretty and Pinterest stepped up with the perfect pin.

 

Not sure which design I like best, but this inspiration is surely making my mouth water with ideas!

A Glass Of Wine A Day

Just a quick visual for making sure that glass of wine is placed just right!

Basic Table Setting

Formal Table Setting

I loved this extra tip:

'If you’re unsure which utensil to use or do not know how to eat a certain food, it is best to delay by having a sip of your beverage and watching what the others are doing.'

No dummies here!

Source: www.dummies.com