A glamorous affair

I am one week behind ...to be rectified asap!!

Last weekend started with a Friday meeting at one of my favourite haunts in Brisbane "Bella Epoque Patisserie"  meaning Beautiful Era

I had a fabulous chai tea with a pistacchio macaroon - my favourite... 

Saturday I had lunch with Mum at really great Deli in Toowoomba.

Mum spotted a wall of pasta trying to help me find porcini mushrooms!

We found the porcini and also this divine pasta.  We are  are going to put it in glass jars in our respective kitchens.

Any suggestions on what sauce to put with it?

Mum and I then  broke the shopping drought at the RM Williams Clearance Centre Clearance Sale

the prices are fabulous and it was so busy (but worth it)

Mum and I had quite a stash - obviously mine's the pile with pink!!!  Mum taught me to shop - I blame her!

It was then time to get ready for the Downs and West Queensland Law Ball.  It was a special event this year to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Association and was held at a historic Toowoomba House "Gabbinbar Homestead".  

The dress code was vintage glamour.  I wore a wheels and dollbaby number.

Mum tied the bows for me

Leona Shoes and the bag from where else

Bond, James Bond

This is Gabbinbar by Day.  

It was constructed in 1863.

Its beautiful at night....

The couple we came with were dressed beautifully.  Here's a shot of them being greeted on arrival.  Note the lovely coat!

The dining room was decked out to perfection

and the food was fabulous..here's my retro prawn cocktail with brandy sauce

I had the lemon glazed barramundi with mash

The alternate drop was lamp shanks with espagnole with du puy lentils followed by a fabulous cheese platter and the Countdowns (an ancient Tooowoomba rock band - they played at my Formal!!! I must say they are as good as ever!)

the standard of dress this year was exceptional and it looked like a set of "Mad Man".  These photos just don't do the guests justice.  

I've been told that I'll be able to access some of the professional shots soon and I will upload asap!

 It was a fabulous ball well organised Ms Westall!!  Its going to be hard to top that next year!

PS Mum has just rung and said our photos are in the Toowoomba Chronicle - we are famous (LOL!) - will post photo soon!




xox