They sat on a terrace overlooking the exquisitely manicured lawns and gardens, sipping San Pelligrino water and recounting their efforts to bring in the best china, stemware and kitchen equipment, including a Bonnet stove, custom built to fit the height and cuisine of the executive chef, Fabrizzio Salerni.
The auction includes a fancywork bonnet made for a friend who was not a Shaker, a presentation sewing box and a booklet describing presents in a "Spiritual Box," including a cage with singing birds, a pineapple and sugar kisses from a "Mother Lucy".
The contents has changed over time (it now includes a duvet, quilted suit, bonnet, socks and gloves) but it remains hugely popular: 95% of mothers choose it over a cash alternative.
"Wild Rivers of the Yukon's Peel Watershed," by Juri Peepre and Sarah Locke, includes a guide to paddling the Snake, Wind and Bonnet Plume rivers.
The accompanying cucumber and mint dip is cooling and refreshing, but also includes an infusion of scotch bonnet chilli for an extra buzz.
His ("The Master Black") has a luggage closet while Her ("The Master White") includes a 365-pair shoe closet lit with a chandelier crafted from vintage Schiaparelli bonnets.
Other pictures that were shared showed a collection of handmade cards and knitted gifts, including a pink crochet bonnet and booties.
There are perhaps 200 pipers in or near N. Y. Pipers' uniforms, which are made only in Scotland & include a great Hingland bonnet of ostrich plumes, cost over $300.
These teams included a chef, or gros bonnet, in charge of the kitchen; a sauce chef, or deputy; an entremettier, in charge of preparation of soups, vegetables, and sweet courses; a rôtisseur to prepare roasts and fried or grilled meats; and the garde manger, in charge of all supplies and cold dishes.
The most eye-catching bonnets included a rose-covered sombrero (far right) and a floppy-brimmed picture hat with fragrant gardenias (above, center).
He was one of a group of protesters disrupting military exercises in Queensland, including a group of three bonnet-clad grandmothers holding a tea party to demonstrate the need for international diplomacy.
