Sunny Saturday In Laguna Beach

It was a picture perfect Saturday

here in SoCal this week

which made heading out to Laguna Beach even more of a treat!

First stop was the
 Laguna Beach Farmers Market

where I wanted to pick up a little garnish 

for a hostess gift.

Blouse -vintage YSL,  jacket and jeans-almost vintage, leather flats-Lili Pulitzer, basket
 French Basketeer, floral brooches - Tamera Beardsley -DIY HERE

Jeff and I then made a quick stop at 

Las Brisas 

for a cocktail 

and

to take in the world class view!

Next it was on to 

the French Basketeer's home

where Jeff dropped me off 

for another of Andrea's amazing

cooking classes.

Appetizers were at the ready ...

Knowing that  learning how to make different versions of

champagne cocktails

 was on the agenda

I brought some Rondel gold in a galvanized bucket

garnished with eucalyptus 

to class!

Andrea had so many great ideas for

champagne cocktails

that I know I will be incorporating 

many of them in an upcoming

engagement party 

for my daughter and her wonderful fiancé!

Pears were poached …

and turned into holiday treats!

We were shown how to 

candy petals and flowers
as well as taught too many things to list!

Learning new skills

with wonderful women

at such a phenomenal property

is always a magical experience for me.

Desserts were masterly prepared.

There was something to see and learn

around every corner.

But my favorite part of the class 

is always spending quality time

with marvelous women
friends old and new!

Andrea has a gift of gathering the most amazing people

and

generously sharing her talents!

Jeff came back to pick me up at the end of class

so we could finish our beautiful Saturday

with a sunset dinner

at the beautiful
 Deck Restaurant.

Time spent with my husband 

at sunset

is always a gift to my soul

and 

a powerful reminder that

Life is Good.

As always my friends

I wish you love and joy

as you style your life