tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post6501965928896344428..comments2024-03-19T02:36:40.796-04:00Comments on The Peak of Chic®: Dining à DeuxThe Peak of Chichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-47659133273069860232008-08-30T23:14:00.000-04:002008-08-30T23:14:00.000-04:00I recall reading Joan Didion's The Year of Magical...I recall reading Joan Didion's The Year of Magical thinking about how she and her late husband John Gregory Dunne would eat in front of the fire much like your photo of Marilyn Evins' home.<BR/><BR/>I also have a cookbook of Jacqueline Onassis' housekeeper and friend, Marta Sgubin, who said when Mrs. Onassis dined with her mother or one other person, she insisted on eating on trays in her Fifth Avenue apartment. She also had Hillary Clinton and Diana Vreeland to lunch in the library (Vreeland always phoned ahead to request the Shepherd's Pie). This was a really nice post! Love the copy of Capote's book there, pre Cote Basque!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-5452961687121739962008-08-11T03:33:00.000-04:002008-08-11T03:33:00.000-04:00Love these old Tiffany books - Thanks for sharing....Love these old Tiffany books - Thanks for sharing.Visual Vamphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17703228111473936714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-39827074503415401632008-08-10T15:56:00.000-04:002008-08-10T15:56:00.000-04:00I wish I lived like this! As for guessing that wa...I wish I lived like this! As for guessing that was Saladino - I probably would because of the chairs alone only! But - he does seem the type to sit down to a beautiful table each night - he's such a tastemaster!!! Can not wait to discover who the Evins relative is!!!!!!???????cotedetexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421509668956556785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-16044592515413393782008-08-09T09:29:00.000-04:002008-08-09T09:29:00.000-04:00Table for two , I love it ! Just like a promise of...Table for two , I love it ! Just like a promise of love story ! And what about " un repas aux chandelles " check this photo : http://www.linternaute.com/paris/magazine/hotels-de-reve-pour-la-saint-valentin/image/5301.jpgMélaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06968941054340607366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-62289103718885016362008-08-09T05:24:00.000-04:002008-08-09T05:24:00.000-04:00You've inspired me. I already love setting the ta...You've inspired me. I already love setting the table, but now I've just got to have a tête-à-tête with my husband. Very nice. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-21275425374061154152008-08-08T19:28:00.000-04:002008-08-08T19:28:00.000-04:00Sorry Jennifer, that was me - not signed in proper...Sorry Jennifer, that was me - not signed in properly:-)<BR/><BR/>Felicityblahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15986116573395562455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-24163707837583672092008-08-08T19:24:00.000-04:002008-08-08T19:24:00.000-04:00Jennifer - this is most fabulous well thought out...Jennifer - this is most fabulous well thought out and most original post! I love it and I must try the souffle.felicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14859489828773758260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-41643354687257045742008-08-08T14:21:00.000-04:002008-08-08T14:21:00.000-04:00Fairfax- The colors are so vivid and cheery. Would...Fairfax- The colors are so vivid and cheery. Wouldn't you love to have tea served that way??!! I would :)The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-27282386382759053362008-08-08T14:20:00.000-04:002008-08-08T14:20:00.000-04:00Morris- I dream of entertaining like Evins!!!Morris- I dream of entertaining like Evins!!!The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-56023430119200335752008-08-08T14:19:00.000-04:002008-08-08T14:19:00.000-04:00Maryam- It is easy and delicious! A bit decadent t...Maryam- It is easy and delicious! A bit decadent too! :)The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-90412577073268279282008-08-08T14:18:00.000-04:002008-08-08T14:18:00.000-04:00Arts- It's a fun book; you should definitely read ...Arts- It's a fun book; you should definitely read it if you get a chance!The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-78236637560011688602008-08-08T13:46:00.000-04:002008-08-08T13:46:00.000-04:00That Bermuda picture almost looks like a painting ...That Bermuda picture almost looks like a painting with all the clear colours and great light.Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-85590447713327981382008-08-08T13:22:00.000-04:002008-08-08T13:22:00.000-04:00I remember seeing the Evins photograph as a teenag...I remember seeing the Evins photograph as a teenager and thinking that that was the way I wanted to entertain when I grew up!morrismorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03217481988472073213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-86352399646300662682008-08-08T12:55:00.000-04:002008-08-08T12:55:00.000-04:00That turquoise tablecloth.........is so very prett...That turquoise tablecloth.........is so very pretty. And your souffle recipe sounds delish and (gasp) easy!Maryam in Marrakeshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04847860772735091153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-8451769294271758782008-08-08T12:45:00.000-04:002008-08-08T12:45:00.000-04:00What gorgeous images, I love the intimate, cozy fe...What gorgeous images, I love the intimate, cozy feel of a dining à deux in beautiful surroundings. My favorite is the table setting for Madame de Pompadour and Louis XV or perhaps the home of Marilyn Evins. Thank you so much for bringing Tiffany Taste to my attention. Wonderful, fun post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-76017964635100114782008-08-08T12:23:00.000-04:002008-08-08T12:23:00.000-04:00Brandy- That was a truly special baby shower- the ...Brandy- That was a truly special baby shower- the way they should be! I'm sure everything looked divine and that you were indeed "the hostess with the mostess"!!!The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-24969006777696835492008-08-08T12:17:00.000-04:002008-08-08T12:17:00.000-04:00Oh my...you are so right. I recently hosted a bab...Oh my...you are so right. I recently hosted a baby shower for two and it was so fabulous. The intimacy was momentous and invaluable. I was indeed "the charming hostess". The honoree felt so special, and she continues to comment on the occasion. Settings for two (or a few) are perfect. This way you have the opportunity to present your finest everything without compromise. I love this :)!!Brandy C. Williams Paperie Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06921989351400485341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-36463629078634233412008-08-08T10:45:00.000-04:002008-08-08T10:45:00.000-04:00Anon- That Evins apartment was certainly very styl...Anon- That Evins apartment was certainly very stylish! You're right- classic design never goes out of style!The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-42346621135183289762008-08-08T10:44:00.000-04:002008-08-08T10:44:00.000-04:00Courtney- My mother has that old version, and I do...Courtney- My mother has that old version, and I do remember those menus. I have a feeling you're right about the popularity of the game day menus!The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-87665597247115944872008-08-08T09:34:00.000-04:002008-08-08T09:34:00.000-04:00Oh, how I do love your references to these marvelo...Oh, how I do love your references to these marvelous old images. The Evins clipping is in my files from long ago. Shows an interior that is still wonderful, tho done 30 years ago.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-48273027035675808872008-08-08T09:14:00.000-04:002008-08-08T09:14:00.000-04:00Jennifer, love the Bermuda table!(In an older vers...Jennifer, love the Bermuda table!<BR/><BR/>(In an older version of the High cookbook I remember a section related to theater suppers or before the performance gatherings -- I always figured it was a requirement to incorporate as many ideas related to the Woodruff center as possible. But I bet the game day ideas were used the most :)Style Courthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11034129367345351303noreply@blogger.com