Valentine's Day was extra special as I spent it at Evi's home
along with girlfriends Paula, Carole and Debbie.
As always, Evi's home was perfection.
Her table was set so beautifully...
with care and attention to each and every detail.
Evi crafted small gifts and party favors
filled with candies for each guest.
She made us feel so special...
...but Evi is really the special one.
Her creative and artistic talents are on display in every inch of her home and with every thing she creates, sews, cooks or bakes.
We had an amazing lunch with delicious desserts.
Her dress form is still sporting her handmade angel wings
... and for this occasion...a trio of Valentine hearts.
Evi has already started to bring spring touches into her home.
Everything is so clean and fresh...light and airy.
Don't you just love these whimsical green pompom trees?
Partial to rabbits and bunnies...
Evi used this found by the curb iron basket to display
this charming pair in this spring like vignette.
Here is another group of rabbits gathered together.
It's all in the details...
Debbie made lovely pink merinques, chocolate nut bark
and these sweet little mice for us to share.
Everyone exchanged Valentine tokens and little gifts...
...these girls are all so creative...
I'm so lucky that they put up with me.
It was a delightful afternoon
and I am so happy that I was able to attend.
Will share more tomorrow!
Hope that you had an extra special day too!
:)
You must have had a wonderful time at Evi's. Her home is just beautiful, so airy and clean looking. Many beautiful things to look at, but not crowded looking. Those little handmade mouse candies really caught my eye, too. I think I know how they were made and I am trying to think of an occasion to make some. Maybe as a little something extra for my two year old grandson's birthday party. They are almost too cute to eat.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post - such a beautiful home and an enjoyable day for you all. Sharon
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice valentine party......wowwww.....we have also one...with 8 friends.....so nice to do !!...love Ria...xxx...
ReplyDeleteNothing better than girlfriend time, and you hit the nail on the head with your description of her home, clean and fresh.
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I love your posts, and love seeing Evi's home through your eyes. Each time you go there, she is presenting a beautiful seasonal wonderland! What a special friend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous setting and afternoon! I'm totally in love with her drapes, and oh my gosh, the edible mice, so cute!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an inspiring house!AriadnefromGreece!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful way to spend the afternoon. Thanks for posting all of the photos, Evi's home is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteJane
UM. Gulp.
ReplyDeleteI have no words.
WOW isn't sufficient.
FABULOUSLY OMG WOW maybe?
Whew. OK. I hate my house now.
It sounds like it was so much fun, Laura. Thanks for showing pictures of her home. It's always so pretty:)
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Capers of the vintage vixens
wHAT A BEAUTIFUL HOME AND LOVELY PARTY. I MUST MAKE A GREEN POM POM TREE. And I loved the chocolate mice, too. Lots of great ideas. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI could go back right now! It always seems to go by too fast. Love the photos and glad you were able to take more of the house then me. I'm a slacker:(
ReplyDeleteI had fun going through my goodies last night and this morning but especially blessed for being friends with all of you.
hugs
Carole
O-M-G!!! I am in total LOVE with her home!!! I have to go back and look at all the pics again...and again :o)
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What a very special day you shared with friends as a guest at Evi's beautiful home.
ReplyDeleteWishing you many more such days of friendship
Helen xx
Sometimes I think you and your friends live on a different planet than me. Evi has a Martha Stewart worthy home. She must have a lot of time on her hands and a lot of storage space.
ReplyDeleteLaura I adore Evi's home. The table is beautiful for Valentines.I am ready to add some spring details and will be on the lookout for estate & moving sale pieces!
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Karena
Art by Karena
I love when you post her home Laura!!
ReplyDeleteIt makes me smile and think.. we like a lot of the same things! Thanks for posting Friend ;)
xxx Liz
What a beautiful home! And what a fun party to go to with the girlfriends. I loved seeing all of the little details (like the gifts). Was that a real cat in the window? It almost looked fake! Loved all the photos!
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Stunning! Someday maybe I'll be able to have some more white in my house...it's not the best color for lots of littles!
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Laura, sweetie...what beautiful pictures you took!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhen did you manage that? Must have been between stirring the croutons! You have such a knack for capturing every detail at it's best.
You girls always thank me for our get-togethers, but, in fact it is I who is thankful for having you all in my life. Could not imagine it without you gals!!!!
I loved sharing this very special day with you...it has become a treasured event that I look forward to every year.
Laura, thank you for all YOU do!!!!!
Looking forward to the second installment...since I did not get to take too many pictures myself.
See you guys tomorrow.
Many hugs and kisses,
Evi
What a beautiful home and such a special day to get together with friends with all the details attended too. Hugs! Florence
ReplyDeleteP.S. I would love to see the macarons, as I am trying to master them myself!
Hi Laura~~ LOVE it all. The roses are sooo...beautiful. You know how I love flowers. The table setting was perfect and her house is stunning. Loving the party favors too:) Looks like it must have been a great gathering.
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~Cheryl
amazing gathering, it's a well prepared place filled with creative juice.
ReplyDeleteThank you dear Laura for always letting us be a little part of your wonderful friendship get-togethers by sharing such beautiful detailed photos with us! I love every detail of Evi's home and decor. The lace table cloth is to die for and the party favors look so special and now I can't wait to see what was in the pretty wrapped gifts. All you gals did such pretty little gifts and they all match so well!
ReplyDeleteGreetings from the couch *sneeze*
Carola
Une belle balade dans ton pays,tes amies ont des intentions charmantes.
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Manon
Laura, I have been looking forward to your gorgeous photoes from dear Evi`s beautiful home, ever since she wrote me, she was prepearing for the visit.And here I am -again-drooling over all the beautiful shoots you made from her stunning surroundings,--Evi`s fantastic way of making every little nook and corner ,so magical and cosy- and her gorgeous collections of old wonderful items.
ReplyDeleteThankyou, dear Laura, for giving me (us) the possibility to be there with you all-
The party favors looks so pretty all-I wonder what was inside :)
Hugs,Dorthe
Hi Laura, you can tell that everything was done with great care and detail, but mostly with love for dear and cherished friends. How very fortunate you all are to share such fun and memorable times with one another. At this stage in our lives these special moments are invaluable. N.xoxo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful just beautiful!
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Dore
What beautiful pictures and I adore all the Valentines..hearts to hearts
ReplyDeletegorgeous, it is inspiring me to get out some spring stuff!! are those delicate topiaries real?
ReplyDeleteerin
xxoo
Hi Laura...I just enjoyed both your luncheon posts, thank you!
ReplyDeleteYou girls really know how to have fun and Evi set a beautiful table and her home is just lovely!
Those chocolate mice are too cute!
Evi's home is beautiful! I had to go back and look again to make sure I didn't miss anything. She has some unique and wonderful things..very pretty. xo, Sherry
ReplyDeleteLovely post, beautiful home - thank you for sharing!
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