How often are you fortunate enough to have dinner at someone’s home in Paris?
Our daughter’s good friends graciously invited us to their
elegant apartment in the 16th arrondissement.
The exterior
The interior courtyard
It’s difficult not to appear rude while snapping away photos for your blog…
OK, I might not ever be invited back, but…
John, above in the foreground, served us a Champagne aperitif, while his wife, Sue (can you see her hiding in the gilded mirror below?) prepared a delicious dinner.
Their home is filled with beautiful, French antiques.
Notice the Baccarat chandelier with white and red crystals.
According to their daughter, Jane, this was once a gas fixture.
Charming powder room.
Large formal dining room.
Our son surrounded by the mademoiselles: his aunt and sister and friends.
The dinner menu included a spinach salad, salmon en croute with tarragon sauce,
a cheese course and an apple tart with creme fraiche….AMAZING!
The kitchen window view.
Merci, Sue, John and Jane
for an unforgettable evening!
Best Wishes,
Mary Ann
Participating in Tablescape Thursday, Feathered Nest Friday
and Friday Pretties, and Friday’s Unfolded #14
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Res Course says
Very nicely done. Was this done by some professional?
Allen Bates says
The place looks wonderful. I'd like to retire in a place like that.
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That home looks very lovely, thank you for sharing these pictures.
Taylor Long says
Your dining room is amazing. Thank you for sharing those pictures.
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Quintin T. says
That chandelier really looks amazing.
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Wendy Williams says
You have a very elegant apartment and it looks very classy.
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Jen@Organized-Design says
How gorgeous! Thanks for sharing the pictures!
Entertaining Women says
I'm always in awe of the ceilings and moldings in the amazing homes of Paris. The chandelier is a jewel; I loved seeing it. Thank you for risking another invitation to show us these wonderful pictures. Cherry Kay
Pamela says
What a beautiful home! This is like a movie…you lucky girl!!
I am living through you here!!
Pamela xo
Seaside Style says
Lucky Girl!! What a beautiful place. France is on my list of place! Grandpa's last name was Jaques, think I am a little French? LOL . Loved the photos!
blessedmom's simple home says
Beautiful!! Thank you for sharing.
I'm sure you'll get invited back too 🙂
Blessings,
Marcia
Cameron (House Sale) says
Brilliant. Simply brilliant. I wish I could be invited there too. One of my dream places to visit is Paris.
[email protected] says
I am green as I read this and so happy for you to have that experience. Their home is just lovely. The gilded mirrors everywhere are gorgeous and I love the way they mixed the mirror with the very simple frames in the powder room. No one does it like the French. Thank you for sharing this and thanks to them for allowing it. Have a great time!
Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says
Wow~ What an incredible and fun experience!! Everything looks absolutely amazing~love the sweet powder room and that gorgeous gilded mirror! Thanks for sharing this at FNF! 🙂
Simple Dwellings says
Wow- absolutely amazing! It's what I imagine a beautiful parisian apartment to look like- and better! How lovely! Enjoy the rest of your unforgettable trip. 🙂
Mona Thompson Providence Ltd. says
How much fun would that have been? I can only imagine. What a beautiful apartment. Loved the little powder room. Have a great weekend. Mona
Laura Ingalls Gunn says
What an absolute visual feast!
Donna says
Mary Ann, Thanks so much for stopping by. Considering you are away in Paris, I didn't really expect a reply. Have fun!!
Ahhh..I see you are already doing that. Thanks a million for sharing your wonderful visit with us. I LOVE these photos!
I have to laugh about being invited back and blogging. Most of my friends seem to feel honored when I ask to take photos of their home and event. They feel just a little bit 'famous'.
There are such great ideas for decorating in your friend's home. Thanks so much for sharing a little bit of France with us. I doubt I'll ever get to visit.
Have a great day,
Donna
I Love Pretty Little Things says
My Goodness! What a dream trip! I have always wanted to go to France. Maybe someday? Their home is absolutely elegant and beautiful. So are all of the lovely people! Thanks for sharing this on my Friday Pretties. It is all certainly Pretty!
ENJOY,
Joyce
Love Where You LIve says
What a treat! I think it's always more special to visit a place and then get invited to a home. You can really get to know a place a little bit better! Lovely!
Kellie Collis says
What a lovely, lovely home! The chandeliers look fabulous! Enjoy the wonderful day, Kellie xx
Susie2 says
Beautiful – thanks for sharing. What I like most about his tablescape – it was the real thing. People were present and food was served. Delightful!
Renae Moore says
What a lucky girl. A fab home to be sure and your son will never be the same!
xx
Jess says
I'm jealous! This is beautiful. And how about that chandelier?!
FABBY'S LIVING says
Oh my goodness…what atreat and gift to have had dinner in such a beautiful sorroundings and in PARIS!!! The chandalier is way over incredibly stunning!!! I am for sure your newest follower, hope you visit and do the same, this way we could drop by always! Thank you for sharing this beautiful evening with us.
HUGS
FABBY
pretty pink tulips says
What a treat this must have been! Dinner in Paris….but in someone's home. That chandelier is BEYOND amazing….so excited to see what else you do while you're there!
xo Elizabeth
Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says
What a wonderful experience. The home is beautiful and just what I pictured an elegant Parisian home would look like.
Hugs,
Sherry
ANNE says
A delightful vicarious glimpse into a lovely home — that chandelier, oh my!! I've just found your blog via By the Bluegrass, will browse around a bit. If you like bird/nature decor, come and visit me too!
Style Maniac says
This looks like a scene straight out of a movie. Oh so chic!
Marianne {Style For Living} says
So jealous!!! What a gorgeous apartment!
Kelle Dame says
Still sooooo jealous!!! I would love to see all of these antiques in person. Someday! Thanks for taking some pics for us!
Kelle
xx
Tootsie says
wow…this is fantastic! lucky you!
Scribbler says
Thank you for sharing, and I hope they forgave your for the photos. Just tell them that many many of us swooned over their home, and all will be well.
Mandi @ Interior Design Musings says
How fun is this! I adore this post! M.
annie says
How much fun! What a beautiful apartment. I love how you started the tour at the gates entrance. Sounds like a wonderful menu too! Paris in the springtime…what could be better?
Carrie @ Hazardous Design says
Exactly how I imagined a Parisian apartment to be. It has an understated elegance. The plaster crown molding and dining room paneled molding are making me weak in the knees. Sounds like an amazing experience!
OC Italian says
I feel like a fly on the wall at a fabulous
dinner party.Thank you for sharing. Enjoy your vacation.
Karen says
What a gorgeous home and what an awesome invite! Thanks for sharing!
Karen
quintessence says
What a lovely evening and beautiful apartment!! And I'll bet the food was fabulous too! Lucky you!
Tote says
It looks like a dream come true!
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designchic says
Now those are great friends to have…gorgeous apartment with amazing architecture and windows…what a lucky lady you are!!
CalypsoInTheCountry says
Those windows…that dining room…that molding…that view! What an incredible apartment! Such a classic interior space. You must have had a wonderful time.
Ideezine says
Mary Ann,
This felt as if we were all friends coming together there also. How fun for all of you and your expressions show a great mixed of company. Pictures were great treat. Lovely home indeed.
Bette
Carolyn@SweetChaos says
Thank you for this post. It's nice to pretend that I am at that fabulous dinner in Paris right along with you. In reality, I was having chicken ala king from a crock pot 🙂
Carla@DesignintheWoods says
Doesn't food just taste better in Paris! Looks like you're having a wonderful trip. Dinner at home in Paris….lovely!
Blondie's Journal says
This was just magical!! I thoroughly enjoyed seeing how the French live and dine. You are a lucky gal!!
Hope you are having a great time!!
XO,
Janie
Julie says
How fun. Enjoy the beauty.
A Vintage Vine says
Oh, this so fun!! I love that you are giving us a glimpse into your trip! Have a great time!
Kelly_Deal says
Lucky girl! I'm green with envy!
laxsupermom says
What a beautiful home! Love that chandy! The menu sounded fabulous, too! Thanks for sharing.
Teresa at Splendid Sass says
You are seriously having a great time, Mary Ann! Jealous.
Beautiful images.
Teresa
xoxo
lizziefitz says
Stunning!!!! The floors , I mean seriously does it get any better than old herringbone wood floors in Paris? No . I even loved the pink TP in powder room:)))
Jeanne-Aelia Desparmet-Hart says
One word: ELEGANTISSIME; probably not a real word, but you get the meaning. What a great home. Very Parisian, very chic yet luxuriously unpretentious.
and the menu…
SHERRY HART says
WOW…I had to slap myself to come out of my trance after reading that post! Like I was there just for a moment. Paris in the springtime…how lucky you are.
The enchanted home says
What a beautiful placea and what a fun evening it looks like it was! You are so funny..about the snapping away of the pictures for the blog, the expression of the guy in the first picture with the glasses is worth a thousand words…lol. (He is probably thinking…those Americans and their crazy antics) Great post…looks and sounds like you are having a ball!
Tammy@Beatrice Banks says
Gorgeous!
You made me smile. When I saw the photos of the bathroom, I could imagine you snapping away in there without anyone knowing it! lol I'm glad you did. Enjoyed all the pretty photos!
Rene says
What a treat this must have been. And thank you for risking rudeness so that we might all enjoy the pictures. Ooh la la.