It was dark when we arrived. No photos of the garden but then there was nothing much to photograph there anyway!
The Quiet Moon was out and looking beautiful between the red berries. Since we were the first to arrive (and the last to leave) it was quiet indeed!
Our first stop? The gift shop!
There were lots of pretties inside but I managed to be relatively restrained!
Time to head over for dinner!
But first, a peek into the activity tent to get a sneak peek of our project. No such luck!
We started with a lovely riff on a Cosmo cocktail, followed by a delicious dinner of Asian sweet and sour pork. Dessert? Peppermint creme brulee!
Don't they set a pretty table?
The dining room mantel, as always, was lovely!
Then on to the tent for our project. The workshop was called "Tie it with a Bow" and we learned how to make those lovely bows floral designers use in their work.
Our work space was set out with everything we'd need.
We wired the swag pieces together with florist wire and spent most of our time making (and remaking and remaking again till we got it right -- or close!) the bow.
Here's what their version of the end project looked like!
A little better than mine, but no complaints! It was a great workshop, pretty project and now, on to the next fun holiday thing!
Merry, Merry!
38 comments:
That last photo should be your Christmas card next year. Simply beautiful! Southern Exposure sure knows how to please their groupies like you and other customers. LOL
What a fun look at the final Southern Exposure workshop of the year. Lovely photos, and great project. I think your bow is brilliant. Better than the ones I make. Happy, happy and merry, merry.
It all looks wonderful! Hugs, Valerie
What a quote, so true!
And WOW, that car!!!! And at first it looks like it´s hanging magically in the air, too, great shot!
Beautiful work you got done, I love it!
You make me smile, thank you!
How wonderful to have such a pretty swag you crafted yourself. Making the bow reminded me of decorating for the National Trust's Christmas displays in the shop where I worked and the instructions for, probably thousands of, identical bows to be tied for the trees. The instructions? Martha Stewart's perfect bow. That made me smile, for no one other than I had heard of her where I worked.
Nadolig Llawen!
Deb in Wales
Looks like a joyful event. So festive! And fun and yummy too. I made those drum ickers yesterday as well as the jingle bells. Yummy! Thank for sharing them. Hugs-Erika
How wonderful. The bow looks great. I know how hard it to make one of them, as I spent a lot of time on youtube trying to make one a couple of years ago. The workshop must have been great too.
How wonderful. The bow looks great. I know how hard it to make one of them, as I spent a lot of time on youtube trying to make one a couple of years ago. The workshop must have been great too.
Ohhh very nice!! I always love your posts about this fabulous place. -Jenn
L♥VE!! I also love your quiet moments you always seem to capture by going early. Thank you for sharing. I'll miss SE too!
Oh Jeanie, I know how much you look forward these events. This one looks like a lot of fun creating those festive swags. Dinner must have tasted delicious! Enjoy using your swag for years to come. Great pics........
What fun you had! Plus look what you got to go home with, I'm jealous! It looks beautiful. I loved the car with the lit tree on it, now that would be a terrific yard art piece.
You showed us the dining room, Jeanie, and indeed it looks lovely, but you didn't tell us what you ate. I am sure it must have been delicious. I suspect that for some at least a festive dinner might even be the main attraction. Last night we had dinner with friends, and Graham, the husband extraordinaire and damn good chef too, prepared a feast as he always does. But the nibbles ahead of the meal included a really good gorgonzola cheese. I found out where they bought it, and sometime in the next few days I am going back to the bakery for another loaf of olive bread and together with the cheese, a couple of glasses of wine and maybe some Burgundy ham, that is going to be dinner. I'll catch up on the broccoli later!
Lovely outing! Cute pics of you..always!
lovely, all of it! And you - A warm cheery face among the holiday finery.
Simply wonderful!
What a fabulous event - dinner and art and all about Christmas...wow!
I agree ~ that last picture should be your christmas card next year!!
Ya done good on the swag, Jeanie ~ it is gorgeous!!
Oh Jeanie!
This is just what the Dr. ordered for the Winter season-you and Southern Exposure!
Bows and I end up in a tangled mess no matter how hard I try! Your bow is perfection.
Holiday hugs!
Jemma
This is the way to celebrate the holiday season! You certainly captured it all and ending with a wonderful workshop. Your bows turned out very lovely!
Wow what fun, they are always doing something special at this place, and I am swooning over your dinner menu! Peppermint Creme Brulee sounds amazing!!
Your swag is gorgeous!!!
Jenna
Great holiday fun for sure!
I always enjoy seeing all of your photographs.
I think your bow turned out lovely :)
All the best Jan
What a great dinner and workshop. I enjoy your visits to this place!
Great pictures!! Look like you had a wonderful time!! Thanks so much for stopping by!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Always enjoy your visits to Southern Exposure both for the food, the environment and then for the final creations. That last shot is beautiful and would indeed make a lovely holiday greeting...maybe next years?
I love your pretty swag, Jeanie! Your bow is beautiful. I love seeing what you do at these workshops. Now, that dinner menu would have made me smile! That's a great photo of you and your creation. I hope you found a very special spot to hang your beautiful swag.
What a beautiful bow and swag. Yes, the table looked gorgeous! Love your visits here. Sorry I have been AWOL. Doesn't life sometimes just get in the way. Loved your card.
What a fun event! I love your pretty swag as well.
Amalia
xo
Ooh, I love the swag - where is yours hanging? And what a useful skill to learn how to tie a beautiful bow!
You certainly have fun, my friend!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Beautiful.
Such lots of fun.
You did great!
You look stunning in the photos!
Creme brulee - here I am. I love it.
Sounds like another wonderful trip and workshop.
Very impressive job!
What an exposure:-)))
Merry Christmas:-)
It sounds like you had fun. Merry Christmas!
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