We had friends over on Saturday night and we wanted to sit out and enjoy watching the evening draw in before it gets too cold to sit outside at night. I set about the table with not much forethought and had forgotten to buy any flowers from the market so I ended up scooting round the Beach Cottage with a basket filling it up with things I could use and grabbing some hydrangae's from the garden whose colour was not quite right, but this is not about being perfect right?
And that worked well, picking out a few things that kind of went together. The putty stripe, white and shades of cream and white of course is a regular theme around here but 'don't fix what ain't broke' don't they say?
And for me it certainly works, not too much fussing, just layering it on and then adding some shells and some candles.
For a time here at the cottage I was somewhat reluctant to have people over, for me 'entertaining' conjures up scenes of stressed-out-women-with-souffles in the kitchen, I like rather to think about having friends over for a casual meal. Which I spose is what it's all about here overall, casual living, casual decor…
And for me I think the key is simplicity, who wants any more stress, right and more than just simplicity for me it's mood depending on life, schedules, budget and time, but although I like simple I too like effort. I don't know about you but walking into someone's home when they've made some effort to set a table, perfect or not and light a few candles makes me feel that wonderful fuzziness that I guess is being on the end of hospitality
I've had a few messages asking, so here's what works for me
roughly plan the meal once the invitation has been accepted and once you've set it DO NOT SWAY FROM IT, you want pizza have pizza, do not start elaborate planning of courses that will send you into a spin, I've done this before and it's led to me having to lie down in a darkened room
know your limitations, I am no baker or desert maker, I normally ask the guests to bring a desert or buy something like a French Apple Tart from the patisserie or just have cheese and biscuits…at the moment I am the not-so-reluctant baker and am gradually building up a repetoire of eye-shut-recipes
use other people's knowledge – search the net for easy menus, easy 'entertaining' ideas and what I did for this one is phone a friend – a very good friend of mine pulls off hospitality with what seems like little effort, she likes to cook similar things to me, likes to dress the table, but with not too much palaver, so I swiftly got on the phone to her last week and asked her what she's been cooking lately and what's good – we poured over the same cookery books each end of the phone, rating what she'd tried… which led me to the pudding and it was a true delicious no-brainer of a success!
do-ahead – I hate to sound all apron-wearing-boringly-organised but I try to prepare ahead and find recipes that can be put in the oven a coupla hours before they arrive, can be slow cooked all day (love love love my crockpot) or if my brain cannot go to thinking about a menu I stick chickens into roast surrounded in little fat-laden roast potatoes, you won't find too many complaints there and you'll have a cottage oozing fragrant domestic-bliss. I steer well clear of pasta, stir-fry or anything that requires me to stand in the kitchen and stir, watch or foof. To lose the stress I need the security of something sitting in the oven, me happy in the knowledge that it's just there and ready
lose the starter/entree – buy bits and bobs from the deli for a loaded platter, a wedge of cheese/sausage or of course posh chips or a tub of dip and some pitta
I don't like the idea of some regimented itinerary of tight planning but if I can I do set up earlier in the day and there's no fretting involved just a bit of ya know clarity – I go through what I might need during the course of the evening and shove it all on a side table or on the counter – the dishes for the food, extra glasses, coffee cups, cafetiere so it's all out and I won't be delving around on my knees in cupboards looking for the milk jug
delegate, delegate, delegate – those kiddos can get the basics on the table, Miss Beach Cottage made the desert for this one, Mr Teenage Beach Cottage set the lighting and the candles, Mr BC did the shopping (oh yeah people I am so there!)
get the beverages sorted, stacked and cooled and keep em flowing & if all of the above and all else has failed have a glass of wine, or as in my case, beer
We had a Thai curry from Jamie Oliver, not something I would normally have but I just fancied shoving it all in a pot at the beginning of the day and forgetting about it and that so happened…we started with a platter of crostini and ended with Nigella Lawson's Sticky Toffee Pudding.
Sarah the table looks fabulous. It is great to be able to wander through the house and pick bits and pieces to set on the table.
I am with you on the meal preparation. Whatever is easy and stress free is for me. I want to be able to enjoy the night as well as my guests. Great to see the kids helped out too!!
Alison
Oh yeah… my idea of perfect entertaining Sarah – casual but thought out, beautiful setting and yummy easy food. What more do your guests want? I think I would like sharing a table with you and the rest of the BC’s.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
I love this. Flowers or no flowers – its still lovely! I actually think flowers would have distracted from the beautiful simplicity. You gave some very good entertaining advise. I quite agree. I love Jamie Oliver’s cookbooks, too.
Beautiful! I love how you handle the beachy theme without going overboard. Simple and classic, I love it. This would be great for a wedding or bridal shower too!
Yours is the beach style table I want to do one of these summer days… I love its simplicity and it reminds me of being on the beach when no one’s awake yet… Serene, and just plain beautiful!
It looks really pretty! I love Jamie’s Thai curry, though I haven’t made it in ages and Nigella’s pudding is gorgeous. Even my Mum who hates dates enjoyed that one.
A good one that impresses people more than you really deserve is roasting a duck with soy and honey on it, then serving it a la Chinese crispy duck… the most hassle is finding some panackes in the shops!
Gorgeous table setting. WOW,I love white on white table settings and this is so beautiful for the beach. I would love to be a guest at your dinner table.
Gday Sarah:
Thanks so much for stopping by. Your attention to detail is stunning! I love everything you do. Hey, if you get a minute stop by, I have having a table dilemma.
Lovely table, combined with a great relaxed philosophy! Our best meal this year was with two other couples plus children – everyone just brought something along, with a bit of consultation ahead of time, and it all went together so smoothly but yummily!
WHat a gorgeous tablescape!!! I cannot imagine that even for a minute you would ever have any qualms of entertaining. Your home is so beautiful and you seem to have a knack for making people feel at home and comfortable. That tablescape is just that….simple elegance, unpretentious, earthy and PERFECT! I would love to come for a visit and feast!
LOVE this, as I do everything I find here at your place!
Oh, girl…I think your table looks amazing!
You know already that I am your number 1 fan!
I have NEVER let anything keep me from having friends over for meals. I have always had it very casual as all our friends do so we always have a wonderful time..just as you and your friends do!!
xo bj
As always, this is stunning. If this was accomplished without much forethought, I cannot imagine what you’d create with forethought! Love your entertaining tips too. I learned the hard way that it is so much better to serve dishes that can be prepared the day before and popped into the oven at the appropriate time. laurie
We entertain a LOT and one thing is more important than anything else: If I am stressed about it than my guests will feel it too. I just let it flow by being pretty organized, doing things ahead and deciding what I really need to make and what I don’t. Let’s just say no one ever turns down the invite so I must be doing something right.
You have really good tips there and a very inviting tablescape.
Your table looks lovely and very inviting. I agree casual so friends feel comfortable. My daughter is decorating in the Nantucket motif for her apartment and would love your beach cottage.
I really enjoyed your tablescape and the fact that it brought me to your blog! I think the use of neutral colors is greatly ignored lately and I am all for trying something clean and frsh looking such as yours. And shopping about your cottage to decorate the table~great idea…I love the starfish!
I took your tips to heart. I practice many of them~make ahead foods, prepping all the dish and glassware, utensils, etc., and trying to keep the cooking and my involvement at lengths apart (we have ovens for that!)
Can’t wait to see more of what you have in the future!
I am way more fascinated with your shells on the table for adornment than I would have been with flowers. And you know full well I’m a gardener! But those beauties from the sea just bespeak simplicity and relaxation. They are perfect. Scored a ten again, my dear!
Brenda
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G’day ladies, oooh have I got a good Beach Cottage recipe for you or have I got a good recipe for you. Well it’s actually not Beach Cottage, I cannot claim that… So, a couple of months ago I met up with a couple of blogging friends, AllConsuming and Mrs W for a lil [...]
G'day ladies, let's have a Too Easy Beach Cottage recipe yeah? The original place for Too Easy Recipes on the web ;-)
So, after my last salad went down a storm in my inbox, that's here if you missed it, I had to do this one seeing as I make it most weeks.
There is a problem with this salad and kiddos though...it looks, well, it looks, kinda yucky...but once they try it, they'll ask if and when they are next having it....at least that's what happens in this ratty old cottage...but I must interject here that my kiddos are 'good eaters'? ...they didn't get a choice in that ;-)
Now, stop, don't start running and hitting that next on your blog reading list, pulses are your best friend in the Too Easy Dump & Go kitchen for the busy mum, or busy anyone for that matter...that reminds me I must blog the garlic canneloni Go To for when you forgot to do dinner, feel like a bath but have three ravenous young Beach Cottage Kiddos on your hands...another day.
I am almost embarrassed to tell you how easy this is, we have it so much that I always have a couple, make that six, cans of lentils around and a jar of goat's cheese in the fridge...the great thing about this is that it's all too easy to get ready in just a few minutes, but it looks, tastes and seems like you did oh so very much more than that.
You can obviously too change it up a bit depending on what you have to hand in your kitchen, and I must say that is how I settled on this version...because one day when I made it I didn't have enough Parsley in the garden and so I chucked in some basil too, and liked the Summer feel it added.
I think of this as being a rather posh salad, not sure why, because it couldn't really be further from the truth...the great thing is that it works so well for an average run of the mill day, (when I did this for this blog post, it was a hot Sydney Sunday and I did it just simply to go with Rosemary & Garlic stuffed pork, you can see that pork here),
...but just as easily it works on a regular old Wednesday night when you have lost all enthusiasm for rustling up yet another meal, or indeed on Saturday night, when your friends are on their way over for dinner and you my friend, are in your new vintage inspired clawfoot bathtub (that's me in a few weeks time, k?) without any clothes on, a tipple and no idea what to cook for dinner...
I have a complicated and ever-changing relationship with goat's cheese...it never fails me in its performance and it never fails to impress me (you can find out a bit more on what I like in food here if you like) and I kinda collect it...because it's very easy to collect and has a fairly long fridge-life, I love trying out different ones and there's not many things I love more than goat's cheese on sourdough...but I think the best thing about it is not thinking about it exclusively in the toast/salad department...I've stuffed it in chicken and all sorts of things as a last minute and it's been fab.
But let's get down to the nitty gritty of this super salad that makes you look like an angel who has been on her knees all day scrubbing the front step when really you are in the digital world and spent most of ...
G'day Beach Cottage ladies, howdy, howdy howdy today for a Beach Cottage Too Easy recipe.
If you like cake, cream, sugar and chocolate, make this.
This is, rather than a recipe, a putting it together...as you know I am no dessert maker, but, I do make quite a few sweet things, because, somehow I have ended up with kiddos, who in their roles as offspring, believe that part of the deal, is that not only do I feed them a home-cooked meal with a few homegrown ingredients in there, yes, they also believe that dessert and not the kind that comes out of a packet is included too in this All-Inclusive Deal they call Parenthood.
So, this, for sure, is no culinary masterpiece, but if you are looking for something that is so very easy, dump-able, uses everyday ingredients and at the same time makes you look like you spent hours pulling things together plus tastes good....well, then this is for you.
Best though, you don't make this for yourself, if you have spent the most part of your week sitting on your derriere reading blogs...this my friend ain't low in the calories department...if, however, you are treating yourself to a delight in a mason jar, this is so for you.
I first had a version of this when at dinner back in Old Blighty with a girl, I once, in another life, caught the train up from our village to London with...she was a funny thing really...I am not quite sure how we got on...she was kinda prissy and a bit bothered by too much...I would run to the train flustered, having got up late, and she would have a spreadsheet on the train times, if you know what I mean.
Anyway, a few years later when we both had bambinos, I bumped into her again and we met up for playdates and dinner sometimes....this particular night, after a lovely meal she served up little bowls of creamy, cakey fruity stuff topped off with chocolate flake...it was delicious!
She didn't serve hers in little jars like this, hers were in a champagne glass and not quite so layered as these ones, plus she used tinned fruit not fresh or frozen.
Years later when said offspring kept requesting dessert, one day I wangled together somehow these from what was around in the fridge and they've been with us ever since.
Most likely, if you ever come here for dinner, and shock horror, you dont' bring the dessert with you, this, if you are lucky, will be what you will get.
Throw it all together, sprinkle a lil bit of chocolate on the top and the blog reading past-time you so rudely left in order to make this, is my friend, your oyster.
Beach Cottage Too Easy Layered Raspberry, Cream & Sponge Dessert
1 small maderia or butter cake or a pack of cupcakes (or of course make your own)
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
8 tbsp fruit
1 x chocolate Flake or chocolate bar for grating
1. beat the cream cheese until it is soft
2. whip the cream until soft peaks form
3. combine & add the sugar through
4. cut your cake into portions
& layer into the bottom of your jar
5. add a tablespoon of fruit
6. layer on top the cream combo
7. repeat
8. grate chocolate or Flake on top
*Beach Cottage Recipe Notes : this is just a guide really, you can use any cream that you have on hand...I have made this with clotted cream (don't even go there unless you want to seriously get these babies on your thighs), with double cream and I have even, in desperate times squirted in that, ...
G'day Beach Cottage ladies, well I thought it was time for some blogging tips here today, alongside a few nice flowers and shells ;-)
I was recently part of a blogger discussion group over at Kidspot and a couple of hours later had a few questions from girls who couldn't make it to the live chat, one was on my Facebook page and one via email, the Facebook one I will deal with in another Real Girl Blogging Tips post...the email one asked me what essentials do I think every blog needs?
Well I have been around here for a while now doing the blogging thing, so I should know this, yeah and I mused this on my walk by the sea this morning I thought well what do you only need?
...I think it is really very easy when blogging, whether or not you are blogging up there in the lofty heights of the Super Bloggers or you are just dipping your toe in the water, to get side-tracked by 101 million different things that are 'essential' to your blog and if you are someone like me who actually gets a thrill from reading blogging tips then you are in an even worse place because you will find yourself literally buzzing with these essential things to add/do/implement on your blog.
However, walking along, gulping down that brisk sea air today (no sunshine & clouds) I thought you actually don't need any of that professional blogging stuff to be successful...but there are a few things that are pretty much crucial ...and once I started to think about it I got it down to about 5 - these are the only things that you need to concentrate on...once you have read through take a look at some of the big girl's blogs...you'll see that actually they don't have bundles of stuff on their blogs...but they do have all of these...
So here are my top things that your blog must have
1. About Page
There are all sorts of About Pages out there, and if you search on it there are many different tips and ideas for what to have on yours
Whatever blogging platform you use, adding an About Me Page is easy, quick and simple and will do everything to grow your blog.
I like a long-ish About Page, I am inherently nosy and I like to know a bit more about the person but at the least you should have on it your name and where you are located. I also think a photo is good too...over the last year or so I think this has become more important in blogging - if you are hesitant about that as I was, you can try using sunglasses or a behind shot until you get comfortable.
There is nothing worse than stumbling upon a new blog and going to find out more to only be faced with a piddly little one liner About Me Page...well there is something worse, not having one at all!
2. Contact Page
The chances are someone, somewhere will want to contact you and you will be surprised what lands in your inbox once you put yourself out there on the world wide web with a blog.
Many bloggers also use this page to include details for PR's/brands that may want to contact them and some bloggers put their stats on there too.
A short, to the point and simple Contact Page works really well...whenever I have wanted to contact another blogger I am often very busy and have limited time so I don't want to hang around sifting through information looking for an email address, so concise and clear ...
G'day lovely Beach Cottage lovelies.
So, yeah, so on a roll people, so on a roll.
I feel kinda home accessory wired right now.
I am always telling people, if anyone ever listens, that blogging is all about passion, not that sort of passion, but about passion that makes one tick.
Things like this make me tick tick boom.
I love finding things that suit my budget and let me treat my home but look amazing too.
So without further adieu I introduce you, ladies of the beach, to the blue vintage glasses that I have been stroking for about a week or two now...
These glasses are from a little boutique I sometimes happen upon, this boutique sells also pet accessories, carpet cleaner, bras and compost...it's quite unique though.
And, thanks to my friend Marnie (she blogs over here, go take a look at her praying position, interesting), who just so happens to be one day having me over for a lil' Greek dinner, has let me in on the fact that we call Kmart....The KMart...with an accent ....as in 'I love The KMart'...just like her MIL does. Oh yeah. Love that.
So I have had my eye on reproduction vintage glass blue wine glasses and being trying to find real true vintage blue glasses for like ever.
Oh yes I have spied them in Frenchy boutiques, I have lusted after them in stores that I shouldn't even enter and I have put them back pretty quickly in those shops with the hand-written price tags. C'mon, you know the ones.
And, though all of the above have tempted me, muchly, really, even with my wardrobe stashing skills I just thought that, actually, I'd rather be saving that casherooni for our next trip overseas..
Hello The KMart.
Tick Tick Boom
Vintage style blue wine glasses.
Do not come to my old place and think you might pick up one of these and smile with pleasure at their handblown quality, their weight, and be secretly jealous that my wine glasses cost more than your car...friend, that would not happen...these do not feel like that...indeed these in a funny way reminded me of my baby girl, she was a tiny little thing, with stick legs, the tinsssssssiest ankles and wrists you ever did see, she slept sideways in her cot wedged in between rolled up blankets and would only settle attached to Mr Beach Cottage or I or a (dirty) pj top of mine scrunched up under her nose...the first few times I picked her up to cuddle, being used to Honeymoon Baby who weighed in at 9lbs at birth and has never really stopped growing, I nearly threw her little bird-cum-rat down covered body over my shoulder.
These glasses are like that...be careful or you might lose your wine down the front of your shirt.
But oh baby, we are not talking picking up here, we are not talking quality, we are not talking house accessory snobbery.
Beach Cottage ladies, we are talking aesthetics.
And this is what I need in my cottage.
Blue vintage style glass, paired with coastal / nautical / beach stuff on my deck.
It's The KMart.
Tune in tomorrow, tomorrow, I have more budget foofing for your home, or maybe it will be the dress that wraps me up in supermarket-chic and makes me feel like me again.
Good Day to you my friends, wanna come hang out on my deck, talk house accessories, The KMart and drink some wine from blue glasses?
Sarah
Sarah the table looks fabulous. It is great to be able to wander through the house and pick bits and pieces to set on the table.
I am with you on the meal preparation. Whatever is easy and stress free is for me. I want to be able to enjoy the night as well as my guests. Great to see the kids helped out too!!
Alison
Oh yeah… my idea of perfect entertaining Sarah – casual but thought out, beautiful setting and yummy easy food. What more do your guests want? I think I would like sharing a table with you and the rest of the BC’s.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Simple, elegant.
Simply elegant.
OH, Sarah, your table is beautiful! I would have felt so honored to sit here knowing all you did! You’re good!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia
you had me at beachy. absolutely gorgeous table. I love the starfish on the table. so many great ideas from you always.
Oh so lucky guests, it looks like a wonderful evening. So simple but very classy. Happy TT!
Great suggestions. I love letting guests help with something. Great beach theme and great table.
I love your table…best one I’ve seen yet. The monotone is just so elegant and perfect for the easy lighting.
I love this. Flowers or no flowers – its still lovely! I actually think flowers would have distracted from the beautiful simplicity. You gave some very good entertaining advise. I quite agree. I love Jamie Oliver’s cookbooks, too.
Thx so much for sharing – blessings, Barb
Beautiful! I love how you handle the beachy theme without going overboard. Simple and classic, I love it. This would be great for a wedding or bridal shower too!
What a fabulous table you set and I love the chefs you chose Jamie Oliver and Nigella. I love Sticky Toffee Pudding!
Just beautiful! I love the tone on tone!
I find it very hard to believe your “groove” was ever missing! You make me want to get rid of everything but white!!–Love it!
Beautiful table, and enjoyed your tips! ~Smiles~Tam!
What a beautiful tablescape! It is certainly magazine worthy! I enjoyed reading and seeing it all!
Katherine
This table setting is truly amazing.It looks as if some serious highly paid decorator has planned it out. You are so talented.
Very,very pleasing to the eye and I’m sure the stomach too!Joanne
Yours is the beach style table I want to do one of these summer days… I love its simplicity and it reminds me of being on the beach when no one’s awake yet… Serene, and just plain beautiful!
Adore your lovely beach tablescape!
Kathy
It looks really pretty! I love Jamie’s Thai curry, though I haven’t made it in ages and Nigella’s pudding is gorgeous. Even my Mum who hates dates enjoyed that one.
A good one that impresses people more than you really deserve is roasting a duck with soy and honey on it, then serving it a la Chinese crispy duck… the most hassle is finding some panackes in the shops!
Mel xxx
I think this is one of my favorites…and you have done so many wonderful tablescapes! Just beautiful. What a lovely evening I am sure.
I’m adoring this tablescape. Wonderful post about entertaining too. I never have people over anymore. I really should try to get over that.
Gorgeous table setting. WOW,I love white on white table settings and this is so beautiful for the beach. I would love to be a guest at your dinner table.
Carolyn, NF
Awww, Sarah, beautiful table, just like a magazine spread. You do such a good job with those neutrals & beachy things. You are the Queen of Beach!
Really beautiful…you make everything look so effortless. The dinner sounds wonderful too!
Gday Sarah:
Thanks so much for stopping by. Your attention to detail is stunning! I love everything you do. Hey, if you get a minute stop by, I have having a table dilemma.
Hugs,
LeAnn:)
Lovely table, combined with a great relaxed philosophy! Our best meal this year was with two other couples plus children – everyone just brought something along, with a bit of consultation ahead of time, and it all went together so smoothly but yummily!
WHat a gorgeous tablescape!!! I cannot imagine that even for a minute you would ever have any qualms of entertaining. Your home is so beautiful and you seem to have a knack for making people feel at home and comfortable. That tablescape is just that….simple elegance, unpretentious, earthy and PERFECT! I would love to come for a visit and feast!
LOVE this, as I do everything I find here at your place!
HUGS!
What a pretty and serene tablescape! Very elegant. I’d enjoy a meal at that table anyday. I really love it!
oh what a lovely and soothing table! I immediately felt calm and comfortable as soon as I saw it. Beautiful!
Your table is so light and breezy. I love it! When can we come over?
Sounds wonderful & yummy and the table looks amazing!
Hope you had a fantastic night.
love
Alison
x
BEAUTIFUL as ALWAYS!!! I hope we are having some FAB seafood!!!
ENJOY!
Fifi
Nice beautiful crisp clean table, I love it!
I can hear the ocean just looking at your photos!
Linda Q
Mmmm…..beautiful, inviting and perfect….as usual!
If I ever make it to Australia, you just might find me on your doorstep! 
Blessings,
Rachel
I think you can give yourself a big pat on the back Sarah!
I totally agree with all your hints.
I bought a really good cook book at the Op Shop called “Hoax Cuisine” Faking it in the Kitchen – if you ever come across it, it’s worth buying
I always love your tablescapes. They are so simple & casual & right up my alley. You take fabulous photos too.
Oh, girl…I think your table looks amazing!
You know already that I am your number 1 fan!
I have NEVER let anything keep me from having friends over for meals. I have always had it very casual as all our friends do so we always have a wonderful time..just as you and your friends do!!
xo bj
As always, this is stunning. If this was accomplished without much forethought, I cannot imagine what you’d create with forethought! Love your entertaining tips too. I learned the hard way that it is so much better to serve dishes that can be prepared the day before and popped into the oven at the appropriate time. laurie
We entertain a LOT and one thing is more important than anything else: If I am stressed about it than my guests will feel it too. I just let it flow by being pretty organized, doing things ahead and deciding what I really need to make and what I don’t. Let’s just say no one ever turns down the invite so I must be doing something right.
You have really good tips there and a very inviting tablescape.
Love the runner over the linen. Looks wonderful. I love to go to parties just like this! So much fun.
Your table looks lovely and very inviting. I agree casual so friends feel comfortable. My daughter is decorating in the Nantucket motif for her apartment and would love your beach cottage.
I really enjoyed your tablescape and the fact that it brought me to your blog! I think the use of neutral colors is greatly ignored lately and I am all for trying something clean and frsh looking such as yours. And shopping about your cottage to decorate the table~great idea…I love the starfish!
I took your tips to heart. I practice many of them~make ahead foods, prepping all the dish and glassware, utensils, etc., and trying to keep the cooking and my involvement at lengths apart (we have ovens for that!)
Can’t wait to see more of what you have in the future!
xoxo
Jane
Simply lovely! And totally inspirational!
what an incredible tablescape. . . just one more reason why I love your blog! so inspiring. . . . . . .. .
What a pretty table!
Glenda
I always feel so good when I visit your blog. It’s all so lovely and simple and perfect!.
I am way more fascinated with your shells on the table for adornment than I would have been with flowers. And you know full well I’m a gardener! But those beauties from the sea just bespeak simplicity and relaxation. They are perfect. Scored a ten again, my dear!
Brenda
Lovely – so YOU! Always a treat to come here
So beautiful and neutral and textural. Complete beach!