I was inspired to stitch a French style sampler during a recent trip with a dear friend to a French bistro here in town. It apparently opened up last August and has been a succès fou, absolument. The bistro owner's mother stitched some samplers that hang proudly on the walls. Naturally, I had to take pictures.
I have located the first one, however, it is now out of print and was only available in France, apparently. The second one I am still on the lookout for. I love the colors that were used!
Lunch was an absolute delight. For starters, I had ordered a Latte Provence, which was made with lavender and honey. It was simply divine! I was also quite naughty and had one tiny lemon macaron. I absolutely adore macarons.
Lunch was the "Country Plate". It consisted of various French cheeses and meats, cornishons, olives, a tiny salad and a walnut tart. It was sooooo good and filling. It really made you slow down and just savor the time eating. It was so nice to do this as my work week was hurly burly most of the time.
I also took home a lemon meringue tart for laters. DH and I had it for dessert after dinner. Lemony, not overly sweet, and smoother than Barry White. Heaven!
I have since been back for another go around, this time for croissants and more lemon meringue tarts and a Latte Provence for the road. I am going to have to pace myself with this place, I see. Otherwise, I am going to wind up twice my size!
Which leads me to my newest start. I found this piece out on internet walkabout. I was attempting to locate the samplers I saw at the bistro, and came across this. And, at less than $2.10, I can't very well pass that up, now could I? Consolation prizes rarely come that cheap, n'est pas?
Here is what I managed to get done over the weekend:
Design: Motifs Abécédaire 30
Designer: Boutique DMC France
Stitcher's Notes: Began Friday, March 4, 2016.
Well, I had better be off. Ain't no rest for the wicked :). Hope everyone had a great weekend!
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Respectfully submitted,
C.
1 comment:
Lovely start, and what a wonderful restaurant you've found. Sounds like the perfect place to slow down and truly enjoy your meal.
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