tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462500305642907315.post1255436284475062380..comments2024-02-10T05:35:03.074-06:00Comments on * v i s u a l * v a m p *: The French House Wife DinnerVisual Vamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17703228111473936714noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462500305642907315.post-44807555458928530052011-01-04T23:20:15.885-06:002011-01-04T23:20:15.885-06:00Hello Everyone!
Thanks for all the great comments!...Hello Everyone!<br />Thanks for all the great comments!<br />Hope you are all making Cafe Brulot!<br />Gerry - the green candles are by True Grace Candles, a company in the UK. We sold them at perch. last year, but did not reorder this year. We sold out, but I found one set of six in a deep beautiful blue. email me and I will send you a photo...<br />xo xoVisual Vamphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17703228111473936714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462500305642907315.post-2623959878412045902011-01-04T13:15:16.036-06:002011-01-04T13:15:16.036-06:00I'm with you Valorie. I'd say being a Fren...I'm with you Valorie. I'd say being a French housewife is probably one of the best gigs out there! Everything looks gorgeous and so creative. I love those devilish jester cups. They really pop. A happy and very healthy New Year to you and Alberto!<br /><br />H.H.Hill House Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18412649709294802444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462500305642907315.post-2110378286398303682011-01-04T12:21:39.589-06:002011-01-04T12:21:39.589-06:00I think it's safe to say that you're well ...I think it's safe to say that you're well on your way to becoming that French housewife! That is a gorgeous table!<br />xoxo<br />Lila FerraroLilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00882350878125922187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462500305642907315.post-15455667196653601912011-01-04T02:09:52.964-06:002011-01-04T02:09:52.964-06:00HI Valorie, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. ...HI Valorie, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. Love the table and the red, so warm and inviting.. Wishing you and Alberto a spectacular 2011. Carla xxCarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13322882831875687110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462500305642907315.post-27840493758128939862011-01-03T22:46:57.100-06:002011-01-03T22:46:57.100-06:00I am sure the food was as delicious as these pictu...I am sure the food was as delicious as these pictures!!!!!I am so glad you are enjlying the holidays, and Robes and I wish you and your family lots of good tango times in 2011!!!!Maryanne xoBeadboard UpCountryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08021853986081835613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462500305642907315.post-13667839763016777332011-01-03T00:15:41.009-06:002011-01-03T00:15:41.009-06:00A new visit for me - hello!
Lovely inspiration an...A new visit for me - hello! <br />Lovely inspiration and images --- thank you for sharing <br />x<br />SuziAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462500305642907315.post-10367192957428523622011-01-02T20:54:03.399-06:002011-01-02T20:54:03.399-06:00Hott! What fun. Who wouldn't want to have dinn...Hott! What fun. Who wouldn't want to have dinner here?!Jessica Wrasmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14503823921430261599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462500305642907315.post-34910185191705873322011-01-02T18:43:58.426-06:002011-01-02T18:43:58.426-06:00Oh my gosh Valorie. This is superb and I am sooo ...Oh my gosh Valorie. This is superb and I am sooo glad that everyone is up to this. I know this is for Christmas Eve, but Happy New Year!!!!!Mona Thompsonhttp://blog.providenceltddesign.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462500305642907315.post-27716856167038734262011-01-01T15:02:54.537-06:002011-01-01T15:02:54.537-06:00Dear Valorie I KNOW you had a fabulous holiday in ...Dear Valorie I KNOW you had a fabulous holiday in this incredibly festive setting worthy of the most French of housewives!! I can see you tango-ing in with the pate and champagne!<br /><br />Lots and lots of love to you this New Years and wishing all good things for you and Albert this year...<br /><br />xoxo Kit*Chic Provence*https://www.blogger.com/profile/06520485138167646348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462500305642907315.post-8072402680219361332011-01-01T02:30:18.692-06:002011-01-01T02:30:18.692-06:00Lovely. I've stated here many times the fact ...Lovely. I've stated here many times the fact that I love your new dining room (and the old red one too). Those red plates trimmed with baby pink are beautiful.jlonithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08786212777760178771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462500305642907315.post-18910428813732933052010-12-31T18:43:09.834-06:002010-12-31T18:43:09.834-06:00What a pretty table. Your photos are lovely. Happ...What a pretty table. Your photos are lovely. Happy New Year.Donniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06665597376389301581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462500305642907315.post-13694125935906190492010-12-31T18:19:24.797-06:002010-12-31T18:19:24.797-06:00Valorie- Such a beautiful celebration! the reds ar...<b>Valorie</b>- Such a beautiful celebration! the reds are so life-afirming!<br /><br />A Very Happy <b>NEW DECADE</b> to you and Alberto!<br /><br /><b>Loretta</b>Loretta Fontaine (EcoHappy Blog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07267859119744984172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462500305642907315.post-81197078554418854782010-12-31T14:27:58.745-06:002010-12-31T14:27:58.745-06:00Oh, to be a French housewife! You seem to have mas...Oh, to be a French housewife! You seem to have mastered the art of being one beautifully! <br />My maternal 'arrierre-grand-mere' was one and I'm so thankful for the bit of her blood that runs through my veins which allows me to feel like one every now and again.<br />Your table setting along with each and every special touch, from the food to the chandelier, were breathtakingly festive, and so pretty, such fortunate guests you had!<br /><br />A very Happy & *Healthy* New Year to you, Alberto and Cholo!!!<br />xo Jessica~24 Cornershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13630767883910250689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462500305642907315.post-33155266063366264452010-12-31T09:53:37.376-06:002010-12-31T09:53:37.376-06:00Sounds absolutely droolworthy and it looks spectac...Sounds absolutely droolworthy and it looks spectacular! Darling, you know how to throw a party!!<br /><br />Love the dining chairs too. <br /><br />Happy New Year!<br /><br />NaomiNaomi@DesignManifesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12502738831872020174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462500305642907315.post-80560647738678321092010-12-31T08:49:40.885-06:002010-12-31T08:49:40.885-06:00Dahling VV,
Your Christmas Eve table looked lovel...Dahling VV,<br /><br />Your Christmas Eve table looked lovely---I don't know how you do it. I have enough energy and patience to decorate or to cook, but not both. <br />I hope you and Alberto have a lovely New Year's celebration---I have a good feeling that 2011 has to be better than 2010!<br /><br />Love,<br />MAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462500305642907315.post-18057960939269564992010-12-31T07:11:52.599-06:002010-12-31T07:11:52.599-06:00Lovely! Red and white are so wonderful to gether....Lovely! Red and white are so wonderful to gether. The love chain is so sweet. <br />I'm wondering about the painting. Who is the artist? I love it.<br />Kathyconcretenprimroseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12615278788874155439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462500305642907315.post-21655775692903642332010-12-31T07:03:37.814-06:002010-12-31T07:03:37.814-06:00Hey Val! Loved spotting you over at Susan's ta...Hey Val! Loved spotting you over at Susan's tablescape link party! Your table looks fabulous and I especially love your Cafe Brulot cups with that devilish jester!!<br /><br />!!! Happy NEW Year !!!<br />xo LyndaLYNDA QUINTERO-DAVIDShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01443098224970691696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462500305642907315.post-60787651712585754492010-12-31T01:25:24.210-06:002010-12-31T01:25:24.210-06:00ok, i know stuff is supposed to look nice for the ...ok, i know stuff is supposed to look nice for the holidays, but your house and table were downright fabulous! <br /><br />alberto's video was almost like being there, and at least we weren't in park slope this weekend.........<br /><br />corey and you ever think about swapping houses for a month? (houses and husbands?)<br /><br />m<br /> <br />michael/bagelbrookefarmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462500305642907315.post-75483449219864629602010-12-30T22:18:09.035-06:002010-12-30T22:18:09.035-06:00Oh i love love love your red and white table. I to...Oh i love love love your red and white table. I too have some Le Cadeaux and love it. We use it all summer long outside. Your menu sounds wonderful too. Happy New Year.. ooops Bonne Annee!Marlishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05965220365912256742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462500305642907315.post-67434669566945686322010-12-30T19:08:52.946-06:002010-12-30T19:08:52.946-06:00Sorry I meant elegant! I should proofread before ...Sorry I meant elegant! I should proofread before I hit publish!Gerrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462500305642907315.post-1443969181908644022010-12-30T19:08:15.290-06:002010-12-30T19:08:15.290-06:00Oui Oui Oui...fabuloso! (that's French paired ...Oui Oui Oui...fabuloso! (that's French paired with Espanol!) hehe<br />Beautiful Valorie...I love Alberto's little films too!<br />xoRenae Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08083827332206881787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462500305642907315.post-47089846727883056192010-12-30T19:06:26.037-06:002010-12-30T19:06:26.037-06:00What a fun table! So Christmasy, yet very elegent...What a fun table! So Christmasy, yet very elegent! Your house really looked so pretty this year. I like the way you decorated it very much. I love those green candles on the table, where might one find those?Gerrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462500305642907315.post-63448270623003144992010-12-30T18:12:10.540-06:002010-12-30T18:12:10.540-06:00Valorie- INSANELY beautiful. Seriously.... Could b...Valorie- INSANELY beautiful. Seriously.... Could be in a magazine!Sketch42https://www.blogger.com/profile/10536244216664912207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462500305642907315.post-48904721621240589542010-12-30T17:53:53.298-06:002010-12-30T17:53:53.298-06:00Hi what fun it made me smile ,YOU WILL have a fab...Hi what fun it made me smile ,YOU WILL have a fabulous party enjoy and happy new year to you Fay xxxfayhttp://amelangeetmoi.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462500305642907315.post-85505707705886871252010-12-30T16:11:28.687-06:002010-12-30T16:11:28.687-06:00How LOVELY! Thank you for sharing; I LOVE seeing h...How LOVELY! Thank you for sharing; I LOVE seeing how other people live. I, too, often fantasize about being a French housewife... however my fantasy involves the absence of my children, and a man that is decidedly not my husband in the bedroom...ahem... er, thank you for the peek! love it! ;)Molly Marlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10367155562528555483noreply@blogger.com