This bedroom reveal has been years in the making. I’ve collected different pieces over time, starting with my bookcase (Billy from Ikea) followed by bed, bedside tables and lamps. My jewelry chest came along next, followed by two most unexpected…
Rhapsody in Blue
Flowers are the music of the ground from earth’s lips spoken without sound. — Edwin Curran Venturing out to the Duke Mansion on a glorious fall afternoon is a must for garden lovers in the Uptown Charlotte area. Open to…
Le petit déjeuner
When you’re planning out your brunch/lunch menu it’s always a good idea to balance your savory and sweet flavors. The ingredient that tied all of these dishes together is Jambon de Bayonne. The appetizer featured a half round of semi-hard…
French Blooms with Author Sandra Sigman
In early 2020, I first shared an interview with Sandra Sigman, a floral designer and the owner of Andover-based floral and french housewares shop, Les Fleurs. In the interview, she shared about her love of Paris, floral design, and some…
Manonboudoir Exhibition Arrives at the Hotel Caron de Beaumarchais
Back in 2020, I had the pleasure of interviewing Julie of Manonboudior, and I’m so excited to announce that she will be featured in her first Parisian exhibition at the Hotel Caron de Beaumarchais in the heart of the Marais, just…
San Pellegrino with Meyer Lemon Honey & Mint Flowers
This refreshing drink featuring San Pellegrino has been on my list of things to share for quite a while now, but coming down with COVID delayed it for a few weeks while I’ve been recovering. This year we’ve had quite…
A Walk in Park in Navy & White
In the summertime, finding a look that withstands the southern humidity is a challenge in and of itself. I found this darling little blouse by Pomander Place via Tuckernuck earlier this year (I’ll share a more breezy, short sleeve option…
A French Inspired Charcuterie Board
This past weekend we featured one of the most delicious and unique goat cheeses that I’ve tried so far. Bucheron cheese comes from the Loire Valley in Central France and was one of the first goat cheeses to be exported…
L’Appartement 4F with Ashley and Gautier Coiffard
While many budding bakers got their start during the pandemic, Ashley and Gautier Coiffard took their love of creating delicious breads and pastries to a new level by creating a boulangerie in their Brooklyn home aka L’Appartement 4F. Both Ashley and Gautier…
Gougères et Chablis
Our final wine pairing features the most delicious blend of flavors that are will tantalize your tastebuds. Chablis and Gougères (aka Cheese Puffs) are the perfect matches for one another. The unique, mild, nutty flavor of the Comté cheese in…
French Pastry Made Simple with Molly Wilkinson
Time to get out your apron and whip up some delicious pâte à choux! Pastry Chef, Molly Wilkinson (you’ll remember her from my first interview in April 2020) is releasing her first cookbook. Learn the foundations of French pastry and helpful…
Elise Dumas the Paris based Lifestyle Photographer aka The Pineapple Chef
Today I’m introducing Elise Dumas, a Paris based food and lifestyle photographer also known as The Pineapple Chef. I recently had the opportunity to see a Instagram LIVE that Elise did with Sharon Santoni (My French Country Home) where they…
