Jolene, meeting you in person (finally!) was the highlight of my weekend travels. I’m going to treasure our in-person time together until we meet again!
Can’t wait to hear how your book proposal work unfolds…I’m SO excited for your memoir to exist for all of us to devour. 🥰
You are the best, Maddie, and thank you so much! I CANNOT WAIT to start seeing your dispatches from Paris in my inbox. 🤩 what an adventure! Till soon! xx ❤️
Thanks, Domenica! Also, Lake Michigan is starting to freeze, so I’m putting on the kettle continuously ❄️ Saw your picture of “The Entire State Building” ☺️ on Instagram, hope all is going well in NYC! ❤️
Happy New Year, Jolene! I love winter, too. And what could be better than sharing pastry, tea and conversation with a good friend? I'm anxious to hear more about your book proposal!❤️
Learning to make laminated pastry is on my bucket list—along with consuming some with you, Jolene! These look delicious (and I love the pink Crinoline plate!). Can’t wait to hear more about the book proposal! Wishing you the best of luck!
Jolene, meeting you in person (finally!) was the highlight of my weekend travels. I’m going to treasure our in-person time together until we meet again!
Can’t wait to hear how your book proposal work unfolds…I’m SO excited for your memoir to exist for all of us to devour. 🥰
You are the best, Maddie, and thank you so much! I CANNOT WAIT to start seeing your dispatches from Paris in my inbox. 🤩 what an adventure! Till soon! xx ❤️
Good luck with your book proposal. January is a good month to focus on a project. See you in February, Jolene, and happy new year!
Thank you so much, Vicki, your sweet house card is still hanging on my tree 🎄 can’t bear to take it down yet!
We took our tree down today. Our living room looks slightly bereft!
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Wonderful news, Jolene! Can’t wait to hear more. And I’m with you on winter afternoons, tea, and pastries. Idyllic 🌟
Thanks, Domenica! Also, Lake Michigan is starting to freeze, so I’m putting on the kettle continuously ❄️ Saw your picture of “The Entire State Building” ☺️ on Instagram, hope all is going well in NYC! ❤️
Cold 🥶 and some pretty flurries today but nothing like the storm I am conveniently missing back in DC.
Excellent planning! ❄️👏👏👏
So excited for you - I have a great feeling about this book! ❤️❤️
Aww, thanks, Amelia! We missed you on Saturday! ❤️
A book proposal!? How fun and exciting. Enjoy your month of writing, Jolene! Bonne chance!
Thank you so much, Erin! 😊
I’m so excited to hear alllllll the details!
Aww, thanks, Erin! 🤗
Happy New Year Jolene. It all sounds very exciting. I look forward to hearing more. Good luck with the proposal.
Happy New Year, Julia and thank you! xx
Two of my favorites in one place! And exciting updates for you both. Have a wonderful month of writing, Jolene! 🩷
What a sweet and lovely comment, Caroline, thank you! 🤗
Next time we’ll all have to meet up in NYC! 🤗
That would be the greatest!
Yes please!!
Would be so much fun! 😄
Happy New Year, Jolene! I love winter, too. And what could be better than sharing pastry, tea and conversation with a good friend? I'm anxious to hear more about your book proposal!❤️
Thank you, Pam! Happiest of New Year’s to you, my friend! xx
I love the idea of "pastry afternoon"--those words really are beautiful together. And good luck with the book proposal!
Thank you so much, Kirthana, and happiest of New Year’s to you! ❤️💫
That’s so exciting! Have a wonderful month, Jolene. And thanks for introducing us to Maddie- I just subscribed to her Substack.
Thank you so much, Liz, hope all well with you! Maddie’s upcoming adventure makes me want to jump on a plane for Paris immediately! 🥮❤️
Liz, I’m so honored—you’re an icon! 🤩
Learning to make laminated pastry is on my bucket list—along with consuming some with you, Jolene! These look delicious (and I love the pink Crinoline plate!). Can’t wait to hear more about the book proposal! Wishing you the best of luck!
Thank you, Ruth, and we will DEFINITELY be having pastry (and dinner!) in April! xx
Exciting! Very best from us both, Jolene.
Thank you so much, Marco and Sabrina, I’m following your Morocco trip with great interest! 😊
Good luck on the book proposal, Jolene! Fingers crossed for good contract offers!
Thank you so much, Sarah! (Will first be hoping to get an agent :) hope you’re well!
Good luck with your book proposal, Jolene. I'm looking forward to reading your memoir. All the best to you in 2025!
Thank you, Kay, and to you, too! ❤️🤗
Jolene, this is full of sweets and promise! Sending you productive as punch vibes for Jan!!!!!
Jess! Thank you! “Sweets and Promise” love it! xx
Hunker down, write that proposal and keep the kettle on
Yes! 🫖