The little joys of the roof terrace and a sardines party
the roof terrace for instance....
ah yes...the roof terrace and the vision I had of pale pink and green cushions
....do you remember ?
well, last week I had the idea that inviting my friends over for a casual sardines party on the roof terrace last saturday night would spur me to at last materialize my vision
....do you remember ?
well, last week I had the idea that inviting my friends over for a casual sardines party on the roof terrace last saturday night would spur me to at last materialize my vision
oh it did help me...except that it skipped my mind that Monchéri and I had to transport2 Morrocan beds (called sidali - a very thick mattress - perfect for that use)
through the very tiny metal spiral staircase leading to the roof terrace
plus little tables, plus a cupboard to place all things necessary to dine
in fact, plus zillions of things
On thursday night, I was still sewing some cushion covers - the pink ones above -On friday I prepared the lemon custard for the mini lemon meringue pies I had planned for 10 persons. I missed one step and it went wrong and had to do it again.
That's the reason why you didn't see me on the blog....
I also finished painting the pots in blue while Monchéri, full of zen and solicitude
was making an orange and almond cake
On saturday morning, I picked up 4 kilos of sardines at the fishmongerbought more beach mats to place on the floor and some glass marbles
to make them stay flat....
Then mounted the lemon meringue pies, made an olive cake, a big pan of ratatouille,
and a Salade Niçoise
to make them stay flat....
Then mounted the lemon meringue pies, made an olive cake, a big pan of ratatouille,
and a Salade Niçoise
alas....there is no pic of before or during the partybecause I was much too busy !
I took this pic last night
I took this pic last night
There were some sardines and a loaf of bread (still in its casual dinner jacket) leftso we had an intimate barbecue
bread, sardines and rosé wine
under the Andalusian sky....
ah...life is good sometimes...
I forgot to say....among the leftovers were also 2 lemon meringue tartlets...ok...I confess it was premeditated, I had made 12 and we were 10
and in the end...well they just stayed in the fridge...hum...
This morning I rushed up to the roof terrace to see if everything was all there...You never know...a gust of wind..hungry cats
But yes, the pots were still there
the cushions were still inviting
I had my breakfast inventing my summer life on the roof terrace
with more barbecue parties, couscous parties, mojito parties, mint tea parties in the afternoon.....until one day the summer comes to its end
pics : me
Comments
You did all that for your guests! I know that they had a fabulous time.
I love the pink and green with a hint of blue color combination. hint of blue combination.
I'm going to have to book a flight soon!
Ciao.
David
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cariños,
maria cecilia
The two tarts on the day after the party were well earned, I'd say. ;-)
Bss
The decor is so beautiful and inviting. I love your creative spirit. It's inspiring!
When you look at the pictures on your blog they tell a story but now I have seen the terrace they actually don’t do the reality justice. Your eclectic collection of all things elegant and beautiful is inspiring. And I am very envious of your studio Lala. Keep doing what you do…it’s lovely.
Beautiful photographs,food, surroundings, the ufolding of the 'Casual Sardine Party'. We could linger until the end, along with your guests.
A fantastic depiction!
Hmmm! I did happen, fleetingly, visualise a party of sardines in casual dress, hanging out, chilled out, on the shoreline .... and then I was absorbed by the actual event ... and made my way to your roof terrace.
And now I want to go again after seeing these inviting images on here!
Beautiful!
Catherine xx
I am fascinated by the diamond cracking effect in your silver spoons. Is that just an interesting light reflection, or has the silver finish cracked that way?
hasta luego!!