The event: April in PARIS 2013

 It was one of those grand times that days later still brings a smile to your face~  I'm feeling amazed at the smiling, very happy guests we hosted here on Saturday April 13.  Merci beaucoup to each of you~

 The weather has been dreary and chilly here (in Minnesota), so it was a fun getaway day!

 Flowers - color and freshness~

 Herbs

 Romaine (decided to turn to the side?)

 At one of our 'wait' stations in the Atelier-turned-bistro, a photo of a favorite bistro station at la Terrasse, PARIS.  Just looking at the photo takes you there - and don't you think it feels timeless?

 Chef Adam's menu du jour~  Served to rave reviews!  I hope you can enlarge to read?

 Prizes galore!

 Only the French would have plastic espresso spoons~

 Ooh la la - the entree', savory tomato/red pepper tarts.  Read the French description on the menu above - everything sounds so much better ala francais, mais oui?

 Shopping, the fabulous meal, dessert, prizes - then to the third floor apartment!

 I loved hosting everyone in my third floor home - you were all so complimentary and appreciative - oh my!

 Apartment entree (before the event)~

 Paris 'on a dime' I call it.  Epicerie (grocery store) candles.  Bring them home, cut the label off the box, all goes into a favorite jar - eh voila, I smile when I see this~  

 Entree' cabinet top

 Same cabinet - favorite old flatware in the jar

 This pretty much represents April in Minnesota right now: a fresh perennial (flax?) in an urn, wrapped in a dried ivy wreathlet with faux lily of the valley tucked in.

 Entree' from the salon

 The daybed, simply covered in a French linen sheet

 Closeup of monogram on the French sheet

 Office, off the salon - corner window to the left is over the Atelier entrance.  We've been wrapping some of the walls in old tin.

Lots of comments and talk on Saturday - newly staged prints on the bedroom wall.  I've always wanted to do it, and had all of the prints (stacked on the floor!).  When in Paris, I was inspired when at the Musee' Gustave Moreau. Check out the photos of his home - you'll see what I mean.

Merci beaucoup to all of our guests, and to the friends and family who made the event happen!  Erika Pirness of Portrait Lane graciously snapped photos all day, so what you're seeing now is just a teaser - more to come!  

Off to pack a huge trailer for JUNK BONANZA - we're taking our show on the road to Canterbury Park!  ~TERESA

Bienvenue! April in PARIS~

Welcome, bonjour.....

Info about pre-registering for the event: 1) call the shop (763 684-1254), 2) right-click the above registration form, print, complete and US mail your completed form: 32 Central Avenue, Buffalo MN 55313

 Ooh, then look forward to a delicious chef-prepared menu, served at your table

 Win prizes, have fun, and be inspired~

Enjoy fresh fleurs~

Tour the third floor 'PARIS' apartment

 Enjoy and celebrate

Purchase flea market finds~

 We'll take you there~

Join us, we'd like that - TERESA

MERCI, au revoir~

 Our February Market is a wrap.  It's been the 'sale I leave for PARIS after', and here we are~

 Feeling all kind of fine and ruffly today!

 Twinkly excited, as the tour Eiffel at night - it sparkles on the hour!

 Can't wait to visit favorite restaurants~

 Admire architecture - eye candy is everywhere~

 Return to a favorite shopping area in the Village St. Paul

 Stop for cafe' or wine when we feel like it

 Ooh and aahh at every turn

  'Bonjour Madame DeJarlais'

 Half the fun is finding your way around

 And, ooh, we'll be flea marketing at least two days while there~

And bringing back what we can - for you - but of course~  

Then, celebrate with our grand April in PARIS event.  At The PORCH & Atelier, Saturday April 13.  We start taking reservations when I'm back - around February 21.  We're closed until that time, so we'll see you then!  a bientot, TERESA