Book signing reception with Sharon Santoni

On June 27th, 2016 we had the pleasure of hosting blogger and author Sharon Santoni during her U.S. book tour.

My Stylish French Girlfriends is Santoni’s debut on print, and it’s filled with that which has made her blog, My Country French Home, so popular: charming sights of the French countryside, tasteful entertaining, and delightful interiors.

Sharon Santoni and Charles Nevinson

Sharon Santoni and Julie Durkee of Flower Magazine

Despite the tremendous heat of summer, the evening was a success. Sharon talked about her book and what inspired her to write about her friends. “Each woman has a story to tell; each is living her life passionately and each has a beautiful home that she opens for us.”

Florist Robbie Honey presenting his arrangement

Our friends from Flower Magazine – media sponsors of the evening – got together with the talented florist Robbie Honey to provide a beautiful arrangement which by the end of the night was to go home with a lucky attendee.

Sharon with Martha and Fabrice Alberti

A gift from one of the readers – a fragrant gardenia bloom from Georgia.

We appreciate everybody that joined us in welcoming Sharon during her visit to our showroom, a place that she said felt very familiar – full of French antiques!

Photographs by Doug Mills