Saturday in Laguna Beach

I was back in Laguna Beach on Saturday

for another of 

The French Basketeer's 
French Food Camps.

My favorite part of wardrobe styling

is always dressing for an occasion

and 

going to Andrea's Saturday afternoon classes

are always a stylish occasion!

For  Andrea's French Food Camp

which is always at her historic home

outside on the patio

I wanted a boho patio dress vibe.

Romantic comfort was my intent.

I pulled out my vintage crocheted skirt

paired it with my favorite piece

my Free People tunic slip

and topped it off with my Rachel Zoe ribbon weave sweater.

To keep the outfit from feeling to bulky

I gathered the bottom of the sweater

and
fastened it with some vintage flowers.

I finished my ensemble 

with a new crown

and
 a perfectly boho backpack

from Forever 21.

This month one of my all time favorite florists joined the group!

Mary Qvale of Qstreet.

I had previously met Mary at one of Andrea's dinner parties

and 

was immediately taken with her  paired down sense of style.

Her ability to edit out the unnecessary

and 

highlight what is

always has me in awe of her artistry.

Mary's restrained table top decor

was built on a linen tablecloth

with white butcher paper run down the middle.

Stunning arrangements of branches

with sculptural appeal lined the long table

and

 were interspersed with 

vintage glassware

luxuriously large linen napkins

and

free floating ferns.

I wanted a special Crown for the occasion

and

 opted for 

a Frida influenced headpiece

in all taupe florals.

I simply slicked my hair back into a low pony

and
 had a style that lasted from 

day to night!

Andrea's house in always a most romantic destination

and

I always feel ever so lucky to visit!

All this … and ocean views as well!

And to think I met Andrea

on instagram!

Social media is sometimes a magical connector!

And speaking of the magical powers of instagram

I was able to meet the gorgeous Diana

of Frenchybubbles at the French Food Camp!

She and I were introduced to each other by

@peoniesandtumbleweedsblog on instagram

Shelley who writes for the Huff Post 

and

Peonies +Tumbleweeds

thought Diana and I would have a connection

and 

she was so right!

Social media can be such a magical gift

when it comes to making connections!

I wouldn't even be at Andrea's without it!

Sharing some more of the beauty of the afternoon!

Andrea sharing about how the French use their herbs.

Luckily Mary brought

linens to buy …

because I couldn't wait to bring home

some of the afternoon's  Laguna Beach magic.

As always my friends

I wish you love and joy

as you style your life

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