Friday Flowers

{images via Belle Maison, Ada and Darcy, Kelly Green}

Flowered fabrics and accents for your maison.

Delicious!

Have a marvelous weekend!

White After Labor Day...

{images via Braborne Farm}

Mes amours, nothing pains me more than the thought of summer fading into fall. Bathing suits and bellinis replaced by pumpkins and plums.

What better way to keep your chateau feeling bright and light-an everlasting summer haven-than the simple clean effects of white. Clean and calming, perfect with pops of color. Keep the summer sun in...even after it's gone!

Pink Your Room

{images via la belle tumblr}

Perfectly pink ways to cheer up your chateau!

Must Listen...

...To the Aretha Franklin station on Pandora

Fabulouso assortment of mood music for cooking, cleaning, getting down to business and getting it done!

Go on girl!

Hot Fille in the City

Have you ever?

With this sweltering weather all I can think about are ways to beat this heat.

Dreaming of iced bellinis, cold gazpacho, clear pools and a cool breeze!

Maybe one of the four after work?

Ciao!

Friday Flowers

{images via la belle tumblr, ada and darcy, brabourne farm}

Fresh Friday blooms.

Wishes for a weekend fantastique. Don't forget to sleep in!

Brocco-lovely

Broccoli was on the menu last night...usually among my most hated of green things.

20 minutes in la cuisine and au contraire!! More than pleased with this chic veggie dish, I am left craving brocc.

Zesty, lemony, lovely. Paired it with a (moderately portioned) chicken meal and apple crisp.

Well rounded. One step further on my quest as to: Why French Women Don't Get Fat.

Recipe is Ina (of course).

So Capri-sed To Meet You

Have you ever?

The J.K. Place Capri is the absolute picture of nautical, breezy, chic-and-sweet paradise. It appears to be a palace, cleverly disguised as a hotel.

Of course the Isle of Capri is the jet set destination for all those luxurious. It's a short 2 days until Vendredi...shall we???

Tuesday Would Be Alot Better If...

...I were here!

I tried my hand at the camera again this weekend on a trip down south. The house where I stayed (for a far-too-short, 1 night) is the picture of perfection. Shabby paradise and beachy chic-ness.

Dream worthy view. Could you get used to it? I know that's right.

Naan You See Me...

...Naan you don't!

I had my first Indian dining experience last night. It did not disappoint. New and uber chic restaurant Lehja was a dimly-lit sparkle paradise. Jewels hanging from the ceiling and deep dark colors make tummies rumble! Reasonable, delicious, extensive wine list...what's not to like?

Be sure to give Lehja (and its delicious naan a try).

Every Wednesday Needs...

{images via la belle tumblr and fifi flowers}

...a reason to celebrate! Today's reason? La Fete Nationale...Bastille Day!

Mes amis, today is the French July 4th..."Le quatorze juillet". If you also dream of the cafe lounging, day napping, wine and bread eating lifestyle of les francaises...celebrate today! Vive la France!

What am I doing? Joining a fellow co-worker for a wine infused Bistro Bouchon lunch. Why not?! Wednesday only comes once a week of course.

Tuesdays Would Be Alot Better If...

{image via la belle tumblr}

...you could spend them here! Magnifique.

The Apprentice

I tagged along to a special event this weekend and tried my hand at the camera. I could get used to this!

Happy Monday mes amours...It's only 4 more days until Vendredi!