Guests, including many of Sallye’s neighbors, socialized, sipped champagne, and nibbled on assorted delicacies elegantly prepared by Sara Sharpe Catering, all while experiencing the beautiful afternoon. The home is nestled within a historic enclave on a nice cul-de-sac. A walled-garden with lush heritage trees encloses the grounds.

The French Normandy village showcases some truly historic and elegant period architecture. One of three enclaves designed to reflect various eras of French architecture, the Normandy homes (also sometimes called the French Provincial section) were based on a 15th-century French village. Miami architects John and Coulton Skinner, who also were responsible for bringing the Florida Pioneer and Italian villages to life, constructed the 11 homes that belong to the French Normandy neighborhood in 1926 and 1927. The grouping is bound by LeJeune Road, Viscaya Court, Viscaya Avenue, and Alesio Avenue.The buildings are actually townhouses built in a tightly knit square—reflecting the English and French hamlets of that era. The grounds are dotted with traditional kitchen gardens, enclosed courtyards, and open-air porches. Though the French Normandy homes are all privately owned today, they have a rather intriguing history: In 1935 they were purchased by the University of Miami to use as men’s dormitories; they later became fraternity row. Plus, at some point during World War II, soldiers used them for barracks. [Information sourced from Internet]