Another Magical Laguna Beach Afternoon.

It was my favorite Saturday of the month once again!

An afternoon at 

The French Basketeer's!

I say it each time

but this culinary class was my most favorite ever!

That's because there is the most amazing collaboration 

going on now 

between 

The French Basketeer 

and 

Q Street

The  most magical pairing ever!

Mary of Q Street 

is a true artist

whose medium is florals and vignettes

with a specialty in doing  new and fresh every time.

I was looking forward all month to see what she what

art installation in the form of a table setting she was going to do.

I had high expectations

and

 I was still blown away!

It was her luxurious use of grapevine that took my breath away!

From meandering all through the tablescape

to being strung through the logia chandelier.

The colors and textures played perfectly together

creating the perfect balance of luxurious simplicity.

The table was set with  

Astier de Villatte
French ceramics
which you will soon be able to order from Mary.

I had to sit down 

and 

truly experience the artistry of composition that is 

the signature of Q Street's work.
(If you want to see more of Mary's work she is qstreetqvale  on Instagram).

Mary wove her signature grey grograin ribbon throughout the tablescape.

Even the eggs that The French Basketeer's

are an art worthy capture.

Hailing from three of Andrea's favorite ranches

we were told to pick out three eggs

for an omllette we could customize

and 

then Andrea showed us the insiders secrets

to cooking it perfectly.

She is truly a master

and 

I must say good eggs make an amazing difference.

Oh just look at the truly artisan  bread that was there!

Bread Artisan Bakery

not only had their bread to be tasted and purchased

but  the owner as well.

I must say I was amazed by Jonnie

who is a gorgeous Laguna native

with an iconic boho style

and 

an infection passion for the artistry she literally 

brings to the table.

I was able to purchase a gorgeous loaf …

but I just couldn't cut into this beauty!

Deserts abounded as per usual!

Always presented with such French flair!

This time Andrea even had wares to sell as well!

She knows as much as I absolutely adore her classes

the likelihood of me really cooking at home are slim.

That's why I was so excited to buy 

some of her syrups and vinegars.

I was missed out on the homemade lemon curd.

Next time I will be more on top of my shopping game!

I  was able to buy some of Q Street's organic roses and grapevine

ensuring I could bring home some of the magic of the afternoon.

Waking up the next day to these beauties

had me reliving the magical gathering once again ...

And has me knowing I just have to plant some grape vines 

for the foliage alone!

At almost a week out in water

they are still as fresh as the day they were cut

from Mary's mother's vine.

Yep …

everything

that magical afternoon

had the most amazing story.

I still don't know if my words and pictures

can do this afternoon justice.

Every since I was young

and

 first heard of the gathering of artists

during the French Impressionists era

I have dreamt of being able to enter a gathering 

of artistic souls.

I finally got my wish.

Andrea is a master at many things.

But I believe her biggest gift

is in the gathering of artistic souls

and
 the connections that come of it.

Thank you French Basketeer

for yet another magical and memorable Laguna Beach afternoon.

xoxo

As always my friends

I wish you love and joy

as you style your life